British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 16th November 2016

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:50pm
10 min
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 18 - Return To Sender

The Farmer receives a mystery gift from his antipodean cousin. Unimpressed with the present, he attempts to throw it away, only for it to keep reappearing. He becomes convinced it has magical powers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pickle (John Bluthal), Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet), Owen Newitt (Roger Lloyd Pack), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock), David Horton (Gary Waldhorn). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2004/2005 Specials, New Year Special - Happy New Year

Geraldine's 40th birthday is approaching, and she's determined that she doesn't want any celebration. Her friends, however, are determined to make the occasion somehow, and detecting how lonely she appears at times, contribute £1.50 each for a ticket to a speed-dating evening...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 1 - Autumn

Simon's back in the village, and the Vicar's particularly looking to give him a warm welcome. Her parishioners, however, are somewhat slow on the uptake. When things go awry for the couple, Dibley is plunged into disarray.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A Baby

The time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.

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 46, Episode 8

With guest host Robert Lindsay and panellists Alan Johnson and Katherine Ryan.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Crazyhead. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Charlie Archer), Raquel (Susan Wokoma). Copyright: Urban Myth Films

Crazyhead

Episode 5 - Downward Facing Dog

Determined not to lose another friend, Amy embarks on a suicide mission, which looks set to do more harm than good.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
40 min
Marley's Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Marley Wise (Sarah Alexander), Carly (Sarah Hadland)

Marley's Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 5 - Carly

When Marley realises her childhood imaginary friend, Carly, was actually a ghost, we meet a new addition to the gang. But will her attraction to Adam break Marley's world apart?

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Russell Howard & Mum. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Ninette Howard

Russell Howard & Mum

USA Road Trip - Series 1, Episode 5 - Hot-Rodding At The Demolition Derby (South Carolina)

Russell and his mum are in South Carolina, where they have joined the Knights of Destruction, an All-American Demolition Derby, who find new and insane ways to smash up cars. Russell has signed up to get behind the wheel at the event and Ninette is taking to the mic to commentate in front of the 4000 strong crowd.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 7 - Bob Mortimer, Rachel Riley, Brendan O'Carroll

Frank Skinner is joined by surreal comic Bob Mortimer, Countdown star Rachel Riley and Mrs Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll. Nominations include wrapping food in bacon, small pedal bins and unripe fruit being sold in supermarkets.

BBC Four 10pm
60 min
Peter Cook. Copyright: BBC

The Undiscovered Peter Cook

Documentary featuring recently discovered footage of Peter Cook.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Stella. Image shows from L to R: Carole (Suzanne Packer), Jagadeesh (Pal Aron). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 5, Episode 6

The early arrival of Michael and Beyoncé's baby throws Michael and Stella's lives into turmoil. Over at the Frisky Fox, Nina discovers Carole and Jag's secret.

Comedy Central 10:30pm
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 11 - Sara Pascoe At The Comedy Store

Tonight's host at the Comedy Store is the naughty Sara Pascoe. She's joined by LEGO-haircutted Tom Ward, sexting Shappi Khorsandi, and James Bond loving Nish Kumar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield's Yule Log Chums

Special Christmas edition of the comedy sketch series. Includes a spoof on the film Titanic, and the Toddlers wreaking havoc in a supermarket.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 3 - Fiona Bruce, Ray Mears, Katherine Ryan

Frank Skinner is joined by newsreader Fiona Bruce, survivalist Ray Mears and Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan. Nominations include nappies, bread and Cheryl Cole.

BBC Two 11:15pm
30 min
No Such Thing As The News. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski, Dan Schreiber, James Harkin

No Such Thing As The News

Series 2, Episode 6

This week the panel look at Donald Trump's youth; Indian riots over a non-existent salt shortage; the unpopularity of South Korea's president; and an orgy at Durnham University.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 11 - Arts

With Richard E. Grant, Bill Bailey and Linda Smith.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Bernie welcomes a new co-worker, an American girl explains a meaningful conversation with a man and the scared woman is scared again.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:59pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Joey Barton, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, John Bishop, Katherine Ryan, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 8

The team captains are joined by Katherine Ryan, John Bishop and Joey Barton.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 10 - Cleve Crudgington

With Mark Steel, Clive Anderson and John Sessions.

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