BBC Four

BBC Four

Launched in 2002, BBC Four is the most high-brow of the BBC TV channels. Having replaced BBC Knowledge (launched in 1999), it is available on all digital platforms. BBC Four exists to provide alternatives to the programmes on mainstream TV and thus the comedies found on this channel tend to be quite niche in scope. As BBC Four is focused on arts and factual series, it does not have much room for comedy - however, so far, it has managed to achieve a very high hit rate. The Thick Of It and Lead Balloon both started life on this channel.

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BBC Four - New & Current Shows

Quick Cuts

Quick Cuts

A semi-improvised BBC Four comedy series set in a hairdressers. Stars Doon Mackichan.

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Some People With Jokes

Some People With Jokes

Series in which different sections of the public tell their favourite jokes to camera. Vicars, Scousers and Boffins.

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Up The Women

Up The Women

Sitcom set amidst the suffrage movement in early 20th Century Britain.

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Other Older Shows Commissioned By BBC Four

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Pub Landlord Movie?

Pub Landlord Movie?

Al Murray has revealed he wishes to make a film featuring his pub landlord character. Full story here: Read

The British Film Collection

The British Film Collection

A look at the impresive Spring & Summer 2013 comedy titles from The British Film DVD collection. Read

Mock The Week - Series 12

Mock The Week - Series 12

Mock The Week will be back in June - and will now be filmed in HD. Here's details on what to expect. Read

Video: Mr Nazi

Video: Mr Nazi

Did you used to read the Mr Men books? If so, do you remember the adventures of bad Mr Nazi? Watch

Video: Bad Date

Video: Bad Date

A BBC Comedy sketch. Ever been on a bad date? Ever dated a dog? This committed Christian has... Watch

Father Ted - Every Drink

Father Ted - Every Drink

A video featuring every utterance of the word 'drink' in Father Ted. Try and keep count - it's hard! Watch

Galton & Simpson honoured

Galton & Simpson honoured

Celebrated writing duo Ray Galton and Alan Simpson are to be honoured with a blue plaque unveiling in June. Read

Look Of Love interviews

Look Of Love interviews

A video of the cast of The Look Of Love, including star Steve Coogan, talking about the new Soho-set film. Watch

What We Did On Our Holiday

What We Did On Our Holiday

Billy Connolly and Ben Miller are amongst the cast for the new film by the writers of Outnumbered. Read

Some Girls - Series 2

Some Girls - Series 2

A second series of BBC Three sitcom Some Girls is now being filmed. Find out what is in store here: Read