British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 10th May 2018

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Jon Richardson

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 4 - Welcome To Rico Face

In the penultimate episode the five contestants set out to impress Greg Davies by concealing a pineapple about their person, plus one unsuspecting competitor discovers they've been used as a guinea pig in a unique task experiment.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Alone. Image shows from L to R: Morris (Bennett Arron), Louisa (Kate Isitt), Mitch (Angus Deayton), Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden), Will (Pearce Quigley). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Alone

Series 1, Episode 3 - Just Say No

Mitch's inability to say no causes problems when he agrees to go for drinks with Ellie and a friend of hers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45pm (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

Series 6, Episode 2 - My British Buddy

The Americans have joined the war - finally - and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 4 - Indecision

With Jimmy Carr, Rich Hall and Phill Jupitus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Partridge Season

The Punch and Judy man gets drunk, and everyone has the problem of covering up for him so that he is not discovered by the senior camp staff.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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

Series 6, Episode 4 - We Know Our Onions

The platoon go on a course with a van full of onions that Walker has sold to Hodges. While the men start to fall behind in their training, Hodges makes an attempt to get his onions.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 50, Episode 7

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and guest panellists Hal Cruttenden and Jacob Rees-Mogg.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night In

Godber moves into the bottom bunk in Fletcher's cell. Unable to sleep, the two spend the night discussing their hopes, fears, and the lives they left outside.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Urban Myths: When Bowie Met Bolan. Image shows from L to R: David Jones (Luke Treadaway), Mark Feld (Jack Whitehall). Copyright: Lion Television

Urban Myths: When Bowie Met Bolan

Fictional comedy drama about a young David Bowie and Marc Bolan painting an office.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Justin Moorhouse, Hal Cruttenden, Tom Stade. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 5 - Hal Cruttenden, Justin Moorhouse, Tom Stade

Hal Cruttenden is in charge this week, with guest performers Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 5

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 6

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

YANGA! channel logo. 10pm
30 min
Grn Scrn Gr8s

Grn Scrn Gr8s

Episode 1

Man Like Haks and Mo Real are amongst the performers this week.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 14 - Oddballs

Tune in for the odd ball games, but be sure to stay for the vegetarian goatsuckers - you won't regret it. With Jimmy Carr, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Jason Manford.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 7 - Bob Mortimer, Rachel Riley, Brendan O'Carroll

Frank Skinner is joined by surreal comic Bob Mortimer, Countdown star Rachel Riley and Mrs Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll. Nominations include wrapping food in bacon, small pedal bins and unripe fruit being sold in supermarkets.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Nick Grimshaw, Fearne Cotton, Dermot O'Leary. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 19, Episode 8

Joining the panel this week are Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw, Baby Spice Emma Bunton, TV presenting legend Dermot O'Leary and friend of the show Paddy McGuinness.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Riot Girls. Image shows from L to R: Jen Wakefield, Sophie Duker, Grace Campbell, Cam Spence. Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

Riot Girls

Hidden camera prank show starring Grace Campbell, Sophie Duker, Jen Wakefield and Cam Spence.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 4 - Night Out In London

In a desperate attempt at reinvention, Will decides that the lads should become cool and go clubbing.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Alan Carr, Josh Widdicombe

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 14 (Channel 4: Series 15), Episode 3

Jimmy Carr hosts as Alan Carr and Josh Widdicombe take on guest captain Joe Wilkinson and Sara Pascoe. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Other Jackie (Rosie Cavaliero), Jim (Mark Heap)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 5, Episode 1 - The Other Jackie

Mum and dad get a hot tub, and Jim brings a date round for a disastrous dinner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Christine (Elaine C. Smith), Sophie (Sharon Rooney). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 2, Episode 6

Beth is organising the perfect baby shower for mum-to-be Sophie.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 5

With guests guests Kevin Bridges, Ed Byrne and Chris Addison.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Double Acts. John Finnemore. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

John Finnemore's Double Acts

Series 1, Episode 2 - Wysinnwyg

It is Kerry's first day in the sales support department of Willard and Son Bath Suppliers, where she meets Adele for the very first time. Starring Alison Steadman and Isy Suttie.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
The Windsors. Image shows from L to R: Meghan Markle (Kathryn Drysdale), Harry (Richard Goulding), Pippa (Morgana Robinson). Copyright: Noho Film and TV

The Windsors

Series 2, Episode 6

Charles announces he'll become absolute monarch. Pippa's wedding day arrives but will Harry let her go through with it?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 3

Jack Dee takes centre stage himself for this episode, ranting at the insanity of Antiques Roadshow, safari ballooning and dentists, and revealing how he was forced to dress his son up as a bumblebee.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 4

With guests Milton Jones, Jack Whitehall and Holly Walsh.

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

QI

Series A, Episode 9 - Antelopes

With Dave Gorman, Jeremy Hardy and Jo Brand.

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