British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 13th November 2018

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 2, Episode 2 - Ashes To Ashes

When Trigger's grandmother dies, the Trotters attend the funeral and Del agrees to sell off some of her possessions. These include a couple of precious urns, one of which, on inspection, appears to contain the ashes of Trig's grandfather. They need to dispose of them in a fitting way.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Mark Watson

Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life

Series 2, Episode 6 - Scandinavia

This week, in the final episode of the series, Watson allows Simmons to choose a topic which demonstrates the epitome of Good Living. They've tackled most of human life, but now the trio turn their attention to the biggest of them all - Scandinavia. Is it a northern utopia? Does it even exist?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 11 - A Brush With The Law

After one of the wardens sees a light shining from the church hall, Hodges believes he has Mainwaring on an indefensible charge. Mainwaring is sure of his innocence, but Captain Square's presence as Chief Magistrate does not bode well!

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 6, Episode 5 - The Honourable Man

A member of the Soviet Union is visiting Walmington, and it is up to Mainwaring to make a speech. However, it looks like Wilson may replace him after the Sergeant inherits a family title and becomes 'The Honourable Arthur Wilson'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm
60 min
Saluting Dad's Army. Alexander Armstrong

Saluting Dad's Army

Episode 2

Alexander Armstrong continues this 50th anniversary celebration of Dad's Army by looking at the heyday of the show. He meets Dad's Army vicar Frank Williams, explores the impact of the show on the lives of its stars and we hear from Hugh Dennis, Jon Culshaw and other comedy stars of today who grew up loving Dad's Army.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm
120 min
We Are Most Amused & Amazed. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Armstrong, Ben Miller

We Are Most Amused & Amazed

Armstrong & Miller introduce comedy and magic acts to celebrate the 70th birthday of Prince Charles.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 4, Episode 9 - Mum's Army

Mainwaring decides to invite more women to help the Home Guard. One of these women, Mrs Gray, catches his eye. Could this be the path to love?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Al Murray, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 3 - Little Polythene Grief Cave

As the series reaches its midway point, Greg Davies's onslaught of tasks don't get any easier. When Al Murray is confronted with an eggcup he goes to extreme lengths to maximise his point potential and Sara Pascoe takes a simple loaf of bread, a few balloons and swiftly becomes one of the greatest sporting minds of our time.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 3

Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
I'll Get This. Image shows from L to R: Laura Whitmore, Chris Kamara, Julian Clary, Rachel Johnson, Tom Davis. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

I'll Get This

Series 1, Episode 2

Featuring Tom Davis, Julian Clary, Laura Whitmore, Rachel Johnson and Chris Kamara.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 8

Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
There She Goes. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Edan Hayhurst), Gandalf (Nigel Planer). Copyright: Merman

There She Goes

Series 1, Episode 5 - Ben

Rosie is incredibly excited. Grandad - aka Gandalf - is finally coming because there's going to be a birthday with lots of presents - albeit Ben's birthday presents.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
The Reluctant Landlord. Debbie (Alison Steadman). Copyright: What Larks Productions

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mama's Boy

Romesh gets caught in another jam when he's forced to put Lemon's mum Debbie up in his spare room.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 1

Russell returns to mock the madness of the news. He talks Isis with New York Times journalist Rukmini Callimachi and gets päntsdrunk with Greg Davies.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Highlights Special - The Best Of Would I Lie To You? (And Unseen Bits)

A special compilation episode of the comedy panel show about truth and lies, featuring classic and unseen bits from the third series. Contestants must remain poker-faced while revealing personal stories, tackling a quick-fire lies round, and explaining their real or invented relationship with a mystery guest.

Radio 4 10:45pm
15 min
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years. Image shows from L to R: Harry McEntire, Sue Townsend. Copyright: Pier Productions

Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years

Episode 7

Adrian gets a new job and his love life finally takes off. He decides to move to London to be with Bianca.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (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 3

Antony's got a new girlfriend from a comparitively posh part of town, and she's even got her own car. Meanwhile, Jim's in a mood at the thought of a week with Nana as she convalesces from a cataract operation.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Britain In Bits With Ross Noble. Ross Noble. Copyright: Matt Stronge

Britain In Bits With Ross Noble

Episode 3

Ross is joined in the studio by presenter, writer and singer/ songwriter Nick Knowles. Piers reports from England's oldest festival, Terri reports on some of the ancient loopholes enshrined in UK law, and the team investigate the mysterious appearance and then disappearance of an old man.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Rhod Gilbert, Kerry Godliman, Phil Wang, Greg Davies, Alex Horne, James Acaster, Jessica Knappett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 10 - I Can Hear It Gooping

The series reaches its majestic climax. Who will win Greg Davies's coveted golden head to become just the seventh Taskmaster Champion in history?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 3 - Jeremy Makes It

Jeremy is determined to move his relationship with Nancy to that of proper boyfriend and girlfriend. So, he follows Nancy's belief in God and her feeding the homeless.

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