British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 26th August 2015

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 5 - Video Nasty

Rodney has been commissioned to make a film by the Local Community Arts Centre. Unfortunately, Del and Mickey Pearce take over, and the expensive equipment is soon covering weddings and all sorts - and then there's the cast and sponsor list for his production...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Tangled Web

Hacker's put in a tight spot when he unwittingly lies to the House after being kept characteristically in the dark by the Civil Service. Sir Humphrey has little initial sympathy, but finds himself in a rather tricky situation following a radio interview...

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
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, Christmas Special - Jingle Bells

With Sarah Millican, Danny Baker and Phill Jupitus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 2 - Celebrity Vicar

Following the success of Radio Dibley, the Vicar finds herself becoming somewhat of a minor celebrity, appearing across radio, TV, newspapers and even glossy magazines. It soon appears that Geraldine is neglecting her parish in pursuit of arrogant fame - is it time for her to leave Dibley?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 5 - Excuse

Penny decides to throw a Pride And Prejudice party in a bid to introduce Miranda to some eligible young men.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 7 - Charles Dance, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Andi Osho

Actor Charles Dance, TV presenter Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and stand-up Andi Osho attempt to deposit beige, people who make up rules in Monopoly, and George Osborne into Room 101.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 6 - Dog

The discovery of a handsome stranger's lost wallet in the shop prompts one of Miranda and Stevie's infamous competitions.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 8 - Steve Jones, Sue Perkins, Bruno Tonioli

TV presenter Steve Jones, comedian and Great British Bake Off co-presenter Sue Perkins and Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli try to abolish bowling, mime artists and catalogues into Room 101.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Goodness Gracious Me. Image shows from L to R: Nina Wadia, Kulvinder Ghir, Dave Lamb, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Meera Syal. Copyright: BBC

Goodness Gracious Me

Reunion Special

Sanjeev Bhaskar, Kulvinder Ghir, Meera Syal and Nina Wadia reunite for a one-off special of the ground-breaking British Asian sketch show, with support from Dave Lamb.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Top Coppers. Image shows from L to R: Mitch Rust (John Kearns), John Mahogany (Steen Raskopoulos). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Top Coppers

Episode 2 - The Girdle Of Randall Rogers

When the ageing star of hit sci-fi show Future Space starts receiving anonymous death threats, Mahogany finds himself coming face to face with his childhood hero. Meanwhile, in spite of his hatred for actors and the profession, Rust decides to chase fame and fortune and become an actor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series VI, Episode 4 - Emohawk - Polymorph 2

When Red Dwarf crashes into a Gelf zone, and they need new engine parts, they have no alternative but to go out and brave the fearsome and ugly "Kinitawowi" tribe.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 5 - Little Denim Shorts

Greg Davies and Alex Horne host as Frank Skinner takes a boulder onto a train for a pleasant excursion. Then he and the other comedians try to make a Swedish man blush.

BBC Three 10:30pm (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 6 - Fundraiser

When Abbey Grove falls into financial ruin, can Alfie come up with a plan to save the school?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Human Remains. Image shows left to right: Flick (Julia Davis), Peter (Rob Brydon)

Human Remains

Black comedy series in which Rob Brydon and Julia Davis play various characters.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Mountain Goats. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Miller (Jimmy Chisholm), Bernie (Kathryn Howden), Bill (David Ireland), Conor (Kevin Mains). Copyright: BBC

Mountain Goats

Episode 2 - Fitness

The ragtag gang of Mountain Rescue Volunteers are getting physical and out of the pub in an assortment of ill-judged fitness gear.

BBC Two 11:05pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Unlucky Alf attempts to propose to his loved one, while Ron Manager is lost for words.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and the team return after the summer break. Featuring guests Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Human Remains. Image shows left to right: Flick (Julia Davis), Peter (Rob Brydon)

Human Remains

Black comedy series in which Rob Brydon and Julia Davis play various characters.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
Safeword. Katie Price

Safeword

Series 1, Episode 5

Glamour model icon Katie Price and jungle king Joe Swash get their social media accounts scrutinised by the team captains alongside guest comics Matthew Crosby and Marlon Davis.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 2 - Kit & Kaboodle

With Noel Fielding, Ross Noble and Australian comedian Colin Lane.

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