British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 16th October 2019

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 6, Episode 3

Lea and Wade, a couple dubbed the Posh and Becks of Brighton, judge a variety faces for the chance to win money. Wade's mum still favours Wade's ex - see if Lea has more luck on the show!

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Comedy Legends. Image shows from L to R: Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx. Copyright: 3DD

Comedy Legends

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Marx Brothers

Barry Cryer reviews the timeless vaudeville family, the Marx Brothers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm
60 min
Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy. Image shows from L to R: Richard Blackwood, Lenny Henry. Copyright: Douglas Road

Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy

Episode 2 - Stand-Up

Starting with early pioneers such as Charlie Williams and Josh White, black men who braved the tough northern men's working clubs in the 1960s and 70s, the show also marks the start of Lenny Henry's own career.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Katy Wix, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 7 - A Cuddle

Alex Horne lures all five competitors to a remote wasteland for a challenge involving eggs and medical equipment. Meanwhile, David Baddiel spray-paints his face, Rose Matafeo sculpts some vegetables and Jo Brand reveals her stunning psychic superpowers.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Doc Martin. Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz)

Doc Martin

Series 9, Episode 4 - Paint It Black

Martin has his second GMC assessment - mock surgery - and Buddy is missing. Meanwhile, Ken's arrival does not bring good news for Al and Bert, and Penhale is unhappy with the arrival of his predecessor, Mark Mylow, who tries to take charge of his investigation.

Comedy Central 10pm
60 min
Russell Howard & Mum. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Ninette Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard & Mum

Globetrotters - Series 2, Episode 2 - Conquering K-Pop In South Korea

Forget Gangnan Style, Russell and Ninette are in South Korea and are doing it Oppan Howard style. They are in Seoul and getting fully involved in the music phenomenon of K-pop and transforming themselves into the first and possibly last mother and son K-Pop duo...

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
30 min
Comedians Giving Lectures. Image shows from L to R: Lee Ridley, Chris Ramsey, Sara Pascoe, Desiree Burch. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 1, Episode 5

Sara Pascoe is joined by Lee Ridley (Lost Voice Guy), Chris Ramsey and Desiree Burch.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Don't Hate The Playaz. Image shows from L to R: Lady Leshurr, London Hughes, Suzi Ruffell, Shortee Blitz, Jordan Stephens, Maya Jama, Aitch, Marvin Dawkins, Michael Harvey

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 2, Episode 4

Maya Jama, Romeo, MC Harvey and London Hughes go up against Lady Leshurr, Suzi Ruffell and Aitch as they go head to head in rap battles, dance-offs and freestyling challenges.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
In The Long Run. Walter (Idris Elba)

In The Long Run

Series 2, Episode 1

Walter has been elected union representative at the factory and is thrown into the deep end when he is forced to tackle a very slippery negotiation that tests his resolve.

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