British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 2nd April 2018

BBC Three 10am
27 min
This Country. Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 2, Episode 6 - Family Loyalties

Kerry's life-long ambition has been to work with her father, Martin. She is overjoyed, therefore, when he asks her to help him store some wares in a lock-up garage.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Ayres On The Air. Pam Ayres. Copyright: BBC

Ayres On The Air

Series 6, Episode 3 - Grandparents

How to get your grandchild to sleep, following instructions when babysitting, and misbehaving as a grandparent.

BBC Radio Scotland 2pm
15 min
Reply To All. Image shows from L to R: Peter (Gavin Mitchell), Mary (Barbara Rafferty), Liz (Sally Reid), Scott (Jordan Young). Copyright: BBC

Reply To All

Sitcom pilot about a daughter trying to organise a party for her dad.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 7 - Anniversary

Nobody is having much of a good life as Tom and Barbara keep hitting problems in their garden and Jerry looks like he has been passed up for promotion. The series ends with great highs and devastating lows.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Splott. Copyright: Tidy Productions

Splott

Episode 6 - Abdel's Return

Mandy's ex Abdel makes a surprise visit to Splott. Will old feelings be rekindled? And will Mandy get on with Abdel's husband? And, when it comes down to it, which family will Mandy choose?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 20, Episode 1

John Finnemore, Henning Wehn, Lou Sanders and Graeme Garden are the panellists obliged to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as police, submarines, books and spiders, alongside host David Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Slocombe (Sherrie Hewson), Miss Brahms (Niky Wardley). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Revival of the sitcom classic set in a department store.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Stephen Fry, Ross Noble, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 1 - A Medley Of Maladies

With Lucy Porter, Ross Noble and Matt Lucas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

A selection of three episodes of the Home Guard sitcom.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
Long Night At Blackstone. Image shows from L to R: Dominique (Julie Wilson Nimmo), Faye Bowers (Lorraine McIntosh), Pat Tomorrow (John Gordon Sinclair)

Long Night At Blackstone

The host of a low-rent paranormal activity show learns that her show is to be axed and is determined to go out with a bang.

BBC Two 9pm
Dave Allen At Peace. Dave Allen (Aidan Gillen). Copyright: Darlow Smithson

Dave Allen At Peace

Biopic following Anglo-Irish sit-down comedian Dave Allen.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Kevin Bridges, Alistair McGowan, Reginald D Hunter. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 6 - Alistair McGowan, Reginald D Hunter and Kevin Bridges

Stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. The nation's favourite impressionist, Alistair McGowan, introduces guest appearances from young Scottish comedy prodigy Kevin Bridges and acclaimed comic Reginald D Hunter.

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

Russell Howard & Mum

USA Road Trip - Series 2, Episode 2 - Beauty Pageanting In Vegas

Russell and Ninette have arrived in Las Vegas on their All-American Road Trip. While in Sin City, the Howards have been invited to be guest judges at the Mrs. Globe Beauty Pageant, a competition for women of all ages. In order to judge women, Russell must first understand what it takes to be a beauty queen.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian. Dave Allen. Copyright: Vera Productions

Dave Allen: God's Own Comedian

Celebration of the life and work of controversial sit-down stand-up comic, Dave Allen.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit. Image shows from L to R: Sam Pamphilon, Kevin Bridges, Ellie Gibson, Dara O Briain, Natasia Demetriou, Steve McNeil. Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 3, Episode 8

Comedians Kevin Bridges and Natasia Demetriou play Joust, Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2, Tekken, Can't Drive This and special endgame Noah Me, Noah You.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
35 min
Action Team. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Stone (Yasmine Akram), Ruth (Vicky McClure)

Action Team

Episode 6 - Push The Button

The World is brought to its knees as Vlad prepares to activate the Antelope's Tail.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10pm (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

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Happy & Glorious. Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre: Happy And Glorious

TV edit of Michael McIntyre's 2015 DVD.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 4 - Down An Octave

Greg Davies and Alex Horne test the skills of their troupe of comedians. Can Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe fill an eggcup with tears, remember an Aussie rules football team or play Taskmaster squash?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head. Greg Davies. Copyright: Avalon Television

Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head

Television version of Greg Davies's 2013 stand-up show, The Back Of My Mum's Head.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (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

Special - The Queen Of Sheba

Nearly seven years on, and now living with the Royles, Nana is bedridden and the centre of attention. Jim is, unsurprisingly, not best pleased. Meanwhile, Antony is a businessman; Denise is pregnant again; and poor Cheryl is still trying to lose weight and find love.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm
45 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Eddie Izzard, Trevor Noah. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 1 - Eddie Izzard, Josh Widdicombe, Trevor Noah

Eddie Izzard hosts, with special guests Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 2 - Birds

With Phil Kay, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

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