Schedule Wednesday 16th October 2019

Radio 4
10:45am
15 min
The Country Girls

The Country Girls

The Lonely Girl, Episode 3

Christmas brings Kate and Eugene closer together, and then the real world pulls them apart.

Radio 4
11:30am
30 min
God's Work. Rowan Atkinson. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

God's Work

Episode 2

Rev. Richard Crisp has concerns about the missing elderly visitor, Rev. Wilson Penn tries to get younger people into his church using his favourite musicals, and Rev. Bill Tinsey helps to find some homes for dogs.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

Radio 4
11pm
15 min
Charlotte And Lillian. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte (Helen Monks), Lillian (Miriam Margolyes). Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Charlotte And Lillian

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Rival

Lillian leaves Charlotte a message telling her not to come round any more, but when she turns up unannounced, she discovers she has a rival for Lillian's approval.

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