British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 19th March 2014

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 3, Episode 12 - Prefects

Josh wants to put a gig on at a village hall. But when Mum refuses to sign the booking form, Josh takes matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Mr Bell's scheme to create school prefects doesn't go as smoothly as he hoped.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 26, Episode 7 - The McDonaghs Of Jamieson Street

The trio try to track down the woman who escaped Smiler's clutches.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 4 - The Unlucky Winner Is...

Del enters an old painting of Rodney's in to a competition and unexpectedly wins a holiday for three. Unfortunately for Rodney, his painting came first in the under 15 category... Del decides not to tell anyone and deal with it once they get out there.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 13 - Jobs

With Sarah Millican, David Mitchell and the Rev. Richard Coles.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Christmas Special - The Desperate Hours

Hauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.

OH TV 8pm
30 min
Meet The Adebanjos. Image shows from L to R: Sade Adebanjo (Andrea Ama Aboagye), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo), Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Tobi Adebanjo (Daniel Davids). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 2, Episode 12 - The Washing Machine

When the washing machine breaks Dad tries to hide the fact that he has cancelled the house insurance from Gladys. Funke auditions for a West End theatre role.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 3, Episode 3

Genius jokester Dara O Briain mocks the weak-minded in the show that solves practical predicaments with numbers. Jon Richardson and Sally Phillips are his students for the day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: North One Television

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 2 - The Guest Stars

This second part looks at some of the duo's most memorable guests.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 44, Episode 8

Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Susan Calman and Janet Street-Porter.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Peter Kay Live At The Bolton Albert Halls. Peter Kay. Credit: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Peter Kay Live At The Bolton Albert Halls

TV broadcast of Peter Kay's fast-selling live show, once the biggest selling stand-up DVD in British history.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 5 - Sickness & Wealth

Del is reluctant to go to the doctor's with his "jippy" tummy. He's also suffering cash flow problems, and - unbeknownst to Rodney - the family face eviction from the flat. A chance comment from Albert could hold the solution; or it could make things far worse.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
W1A. Image shows from L to R: Simon Harwood (Jason Watkins), Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Tracey Pritchard (Monica Dolan), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville), Will Humphries (Hugh Skinner), Lucy Freeman (Nina Sosanya), Anna Rampton (Sarah Parish). Copyright: BBC

W1A

Series 1, Episode 1

Ian Fletcher's first challenge on arriving at New Broadcasting House, on his brand new and much-improved folding bike, is to find somewhere to sit in a building aggressively over designed around the principle of not having a desk.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 1, Episode 2 - Badgers Don't Vote

The laptop-loving comic Dave Gorman examines celebrity culture and star lookalikes.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Fraser (Mathew Horne), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 2, Episode 4 - Valentine's Day

It is Valentine's Day and headmaster Mr Fraser plans to help the shy kids find love.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Episode 6

With Jon Richardson, Ricky Tomlinson and Sara Cox.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Impractical Jokers. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Paul McCaffrey, Roisin Conaty, Marek Larwood. Copyright: Yalli Productions / Shed Productions

Impractical Jokers

Series 2, Episode 4

The jokers have to follow hugely embarrassing instructions when they take over a cinema snack bar; conduct a bizarre cheese survey; attempt to give away free tickets to absurd made-up theatre shows; and can only move around a supermarket when touching other customers.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Impractical Jokers. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Paul McCaffrey, Roisin Conaty, Marek Larwood. Copyright: Yalli Productions / Shed Productions

Impractical Jokers

Series 2, Episode 4

The jokers have to follow hugely embarrassing instructions when they take over a cinema snack bar; conduct a bizarre cheese survey; attempt to give away free tickets to absurd made-up theatre shows; and can only move around a supermarket when touching other customers.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 2, Episode 3

David Mitchell joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle and Andy Parsons and Sue Perkins sit with Rory Bremner.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
My Mad Fat Diary. Image shows from L to R: Rae Earl (Sharon Rooney), Finn (Nico Mirallegro). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

My Mad Fat Diary

Series 2, Episode 5 - Chapter 5: Inappropriate Adult

Rae is desperate to be treated like an adult so she's staying out late and pushing the boundaries at home. But when she starts to hang out with a group of older lads that Chloe has befriended, things turn nasty and Rae wonders whether adulthood is really all it's cracked up to be. Meanwhile, things are moving on with Liam; can they really just stay friends?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm (repeat)
The Michael McIntyre Chat Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

The Michael McIntyre Chat Show

Episode 2 - David Jason, Jeremy Clarkson, Abbey Clancy

Michael is joined by Sir David Jason, who talks about the return of Only Fools And Horses. He's also joined by Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson and reigning Strictly Come Dancing champion Abbey Clancy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 1 - Hair

Tony returns from his holidays sporting a beard, and Dorothy moves in with Gary.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Frank Skinner's Opinionated. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 3, Episode 2 - Maidstone

Frank Skinner is joined in Maidstone by Alun Cochrane and Sarah Millican.

BBC Four 11:40pm (repeat)
The Walshes. Image shows from L to R: Tony (Niall Gaffney), Carmel (Philippa Dunne), Ciara (Amy Stephenson), Rory (Rory Connolly), Graham (Shane Langan). Copyright: Boom Pictures / Delightful Industries

The Walshes

Episode 1 - Doctor Burger

After weeks of putting off the inevitable, Ciara finally agrees to bring her new boyfriend, the quiet, self-effacing Graham, back to meet the family...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 2, Episode 1

Forged bank notes are being past over The Grapes counter but who is the culprit? Luckily Phil and Nige are on the case.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC Midnight (repeat)
Blandings. Beach (Tim Vine). Copyright: Mammoth Screen

Blandings

Series 2, Episode 5 - Sticky Wicket At Blandings

Colonel Fanshawe (guest star James Fleet) calls to sound out Clarence as his successor as Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire, an honour for which Connie is desperate; but Beach has become positively peculiar. Blandings is more than ever an embarrassing shambles. And there is the question of Mugsy, the dog.

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