British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 6th October 2016

BBC Three 10am
30 min
Josh. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Michael Ball), Judith Anderson (Jennifer Saunders), Kate (Beattie Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 2, Episode 3 - Cut & Dried

It's the proudest day for Josh's football team, Plymouth Argyle: they have reached the Football League Trophy Area Final Southern Section. Unfortunately, Owen's cousin is hogging the TV with his N64. Meanwhile, Kate helps her mum dump her new boyfriend.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 7 - BFF

When Mrs Hampton volunteers to help out at the upcoming food festival at school, Lily panics that her mother is going to embarrass her big time.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Joe Lycett

It's Not What You Know

Series 4, Episode 2

Zoe Lyons, Adrian Chiles and Mae Martin join Joe Lycett.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm
15 min
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 40 - All 5it

It's time for Danger Mouse to face the music when he goes undercover as the fifth member of Quark's mega-popular (but secretly evil) boy band.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than Water

When Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.

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, Episode 6 - Joints

With Jimmy Carr, Cal Wilson and Jack Whitehall.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Jason Watkins), Cheryl (Sarah Parish). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 5, Episode 5

Arch-enemies Gavin and Cheryl begin to get on well after calling a truce. Could love be in the air for the Valco manager?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8:30pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Jason Watkins), Cheryl (Sarah Parish). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 5, Episode 6

Pharmacist Brian proves sceptical about giving blood when a donor bank sets up in store.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Lavender Hill Mob. Image shows from L to R: Holland (Alec Guinness), Pendlebury (Stanley Holloway)

The Lavender Hill Mob

An Ealing Studios comedy classic, The Lavender Hill Mob stars Alec Guinness & Stanley Holloway attempting to carry out the perfect crime.

U&W channel logo 9pm
60 min
John Bishop In Conversation With.... John Bishop. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop In Conversation With...

Series 1, Episode 6 - Freddie Flintoff

John is joined by England legend Freddie Flintoff, who reveals what life is like post-cricket.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
30 min
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie)

Red Dwarf

Series XI, Episode 3 - Give & Take

After an altercation with a deranged droid Lister has his kidneys organ-napped. The only solution is to ask Cat, the most selfish creature in the universe, to give him one of his.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, David Walliams, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Johanna Konta, Harry Redknapp, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 3

The guys are joined by former West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp, comedian David Walliams and the UK's number one female tennis player, Johanna Konta.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 3

Simon sits his first driving test, and when he passes takes Will, Jay and Neil to visit Thorpe Park to ride roller coasters and chase girls. There is one problem though - Simon is a rubbish driver.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series V, Episode 1 - Holoship

Rimmer is sent from Red Dwarf to Holoship "Enlightenment" which has the highest of the high working there. Everything he ever wanted seems to be on board this ship, but unfortunately the path of success never did run smooth for Rimmer!

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
Andrew Lawrence

The Outcast Comic

Documentary exploring censorship and free speech in comedy, through the centre-right comedian Andrew Lawrence.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 16, Episode 5

Joining the panel tonight are actor Will Mellor, TOWIE's Danielle Armstrong, comedian Johnny Vegas and Emmerdale star Danny Miller.

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

Red Dwarf

Series III, Episode 3 - Polymorph

A chameleonic shape-changing mutant known as a Polymorph is roaming around Red Dwarf, disguising itself in order to manipulate and feed on the crew's emotions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
30 min
Newsjack. Image shows from L to R: Ellie White, George Fouracres, Nish Kumar, Celeste Dring. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack

Series 15, Episode 5

The Conservative Party Conference, immigration and sexy weather reports are some of the stories the Newsjack team tackle this week.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 6

It's Antony's 18th, and Barbara's prepared a buffet on the back table, ready for a small get-together. It's also the Royles' first chance to meet new girlfriend Emma and make a good impression.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Unspun With Matt Forde. Image shows from L to R: Chuka Umunna, Matt Forde. Copyright: Avalon Television

Unspun With Matt Forde

Series 1, Episode 4

Matt Forde is joined by Chuka Umunna, Labour MP for Streatham. Chuka is currently Chair of Vote Leave Watch, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Social Integration, and is a member of the Home Affairs Committee where he is holding the Government to account.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Small Scenes. Image shows from L to R: Daniel Rigby, Cariad Lloyd, Henry Paker, Jessica Ransom, Mike Wozniak. Copyright: BBC

Small Scenes

Series 2, Episode 3

A man gets lost in a breakfast buffet, and a stag party goes very wrong.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.

BBC Two 11:15pm (repeat)
Man Like Mobeen. Mobeen (Guz Khan). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Man Like Mobeen

Sitcom starring Guz Khan as a man looking after his younger sister in Small Heath.

BBC Two 11:25pm (repeat)
Limbo. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Sanjeev Bhaskar), Neck (Bekka Bowling). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Limbo

BBC Comedy Feeds pilot about a group of tutors.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie)

Red Dwarf

Series XI, Episode 3 - Give & Take

After an altercation with a deranged droid Lister has his kidneys organ-napped. The only solution is to ask Cat, the most selfish creature in the universe, to give him one of his.

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