British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 9th August 2018

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 8, Episode 2 - A Personal Problem

The balance of the floor is upset when Mrs. Peacock appears to have started an affair with Mr. Rumbold, believing Captain Peacock to be having an affair of his own.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Joe Lycett's Obsessions. Joe Lycett. Copyright: BBC

Obsessions

Series 1, Episode 4

Joe is joined by comedian Lloyd Griffith and broadcaster June Sarpong.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Night Not To Remember

Jeffrey Fairbrother gets exceedingly drunk and has to be escorted back to his chalet by the predatory Yellowcoat Gladys Pugh. What actually occurred when they were alone?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The Hour

During World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?

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 5, Episode 6 - If The Cap Fits....

Frazer is becoming increasingly troublesome, so Mainwaring tries to solve the problem by temporarily promoting him to the rank of captain. The plan soon backfires when a visitor mistakes Frazer for Mainwaring.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (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 46, Episode 4

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists John Prescott and Gyles Brandreth.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 3

Lee Mack welcomes comedian Jimmy Carr, The Kaiser Chiefs' Ricky Wilson and TV presenter Jameela Jamil to join his fun and fact-filled panel show.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Travis Stubbs (Charlie Quirke). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 12, Episode 3 - Tombstone Blues

Sharon's disapproval of Tracey dating policeman Barry and apparently overlooking Garth's feelings for his dad lead to a major quarrel between the sisters. Is it one that Dorien, in her new role as Agony Aunt for Get-A-Life Magazine, can solve?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Greg Davies, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

TV format in which Greg Davies and Alex Horne set a group of comedians various outlandish challenges.

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 1

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 2

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

U&W channel logo 10pm
60 min
John Bishop In Conversation With.... John Bishop. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop In Conversation With...

Series 4, Episode 6 - Will Young

John Bishop welcomes one of Britain's biggest pop stars Will Young on his meteoric rise to fame in Pop Idol and handling the pressures of the industry. Will talks openly about the affect his fame has had on his mental health and returning to the spotlight in his West End debut.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Quacks. Mr Kapoor (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Quacks

Episode 4 - Fourth. The Indian Mesmerist

Caroline arranges for herself and William to meet a charismatic hypnotist at a local curry house for a demonstration of his powers. William has a bladder stone and needs Robert to operate on him. William faces a choice between excruciating pain, or taking John's potentially lethal new drug, 'chloroform', during surgery. Robert, meanwhile, is suffering from the shakes and having vivid nightmares of his time in the navy.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Josh. Image shows from L to R: Owen (Elis James), Josh (Josh Widdicombe). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 1 - Swimming & Kissing

Josh gets invited to the event of the summer - the only trouble is that it's a pool party and he can't swim.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Keith Lemon: Coming In America. Donald Trump (Eamonn Holmes). Copyright: Talkback

Keith Lemon: Coming In America

Episode 6

While Keith waits on news about whether he's landed his dream chat show gig, he tries to get out of his marriage to Guadalupe, goes on a PR drive and is confronted by his ex-girlfriend who turns up with some surprising news.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Sick Note. Officer Hayward (Daniel Rigby). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sick Note

Series 2, Episode 5 - Constable Polly

Convinced Daniel and Dr Glennis are murderers, Officer Hayward decides to spy on them.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm
30 min
Sick Note. Dr Iain Glennis (Nick Frost). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sick Note

Series 2, Episode 6 - My Two Dads

Daniel and Dr Glennis need to flee the country, but there's one thing holding them back.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Josh. Image shows from L to R: Judith Anderson (Jennifer Saunders), Owen (Elis James). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mum & Dad

In this week's episode, Josh goes on a date with Lily an old classmate who used to be the 'hottest girl in school'.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
The Missing Hancocks. Tony Hancock (Kevin McNally)

The Missing Hancocks

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Three Sons

This modern morality tale tells the story of old Ebidiah Hancock and his three sons, all of whom are played by Hancock.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Ed Sheeran, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 6

Russell talks with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Rob Auton performs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Chris Addison, Al Murray, Tim Vine. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 3 - Al Murray, Chris Addison and Tim Vine

The pub landlord Al Murray hosts, before introducing special guests Chris Addison and pun-meister Tim Vine.

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

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison return to discuss topics including the football. With guests Carl Donnelly, Jo Caulfield and Milton Jones.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
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 46, Episode 5

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Max Keiser and Tony Law.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Melanie Chisholm, Andy Carroll, James Corden, Jack Whitehall, David Walliams, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 1

The boys are joined by West Ham striker Andy Carroll, comedian David Walliams and former Spice Girl Melanie C.

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