British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 29th January 2019

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 4, Episode 1 - No Sale

The staff decide to protest the store's new earlier opening time by purposely underperforming. But talking willing customers out of buying is easier said than done when you're usually doing the opposite!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Love In Recovery. Image shows from L to R: Danno (Paul Kaye), Andy (Johnny Vegas), Julie (Sue Johnston), Simon (John Hannah), Fiona (Rebecca Front). Copyright: Lucky Giant

Love In Recovery

Series 3, Episode 5 - Making Plans

Talk turns to weddings. What's it like to go to a wedding as a recovering alcoholic? As usual, the answers are far from simple and the experiences of the group couldn't be more different.

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 3, Episode 12 - Man Hunt

After a memo warns the platoon to look out for parachutes, Walker admits to discovering one in the woods some weeks ago. Mainwaring's keen to identify whether the material was British or German, but that's not so easy as it was turned into several dozen pairs of ladies' knickers!

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 3, Episode 13 - No Spring For Frazer

When Frazer discovers that the butterfly spring for his Lewis gun has vanished, the platoon must face up to the reality of defending the coast without a machine gun. Unless they can find the piece, that is. Unfortunately, it could very well be inside a coffin - and not unaccompanied!

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me. Copyright: BBC

How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me

Series 2, Episode 2

Pliny has been commanded by Emperor Domitian to hold a banquet for General Agricola.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 1

Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall join forces with Chelsea's all-time leading goal scorer and New York City FC's latest signing, Frank Lampard; funnyman Kevin Bridges and Judy Murray, the mother of tennis ace Andy.

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), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Miles Jupp, Danny Bhoy, Simon Brodkin. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 6 - Danny Bhoy, Miles Jupp, Lee Nelson

Danny Bhoy presents special guests Miles Jupp and Lee Nelson.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Living The Dream. Maureen (Paula Wilcox). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Living The Dream

Series 2, Episode 4 - Pickled Eggs

Mal's turning 50 and is having a crisis of masculinity. The Park residents try to help him get through it with an ancient ceremony, while his family put on a surprise party. Tina's new role as high school investigative journalist puts her on the trail of a student putting on an illegal rave.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 2 - Strained Relations

It's Grandad's funeral. His brother, Uncle Albert, attempts to comfort Rodney, who's distraught and disgusted with the rest of the family's jovial manner. But it's soon Del who's in a black mood, when Albert's side of the family disappear without him...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
My Favourite Sketch. Image shows from L to R: Sally Phillips, Johnny Vegas. Copyright: Potato

My Favourite Sketch

Episode 4 - Johnny Vegas

Talking joyous nonsense and comedy sketches with Sally Phillips in this episode is freewheeling comedy legend Johnny Vegas. Johnny offers up an intriguing mix of the sketches that have played alongside his life and career, with comedy gold from Armando Iannucci, Steve Coogan, Simon Pegg and Matt Berry among his choices. And not forgetting Johnny's tribute re-enactment of his favourite sketch to close the show.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Hugh Dennis, Rachel Parris, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne, Nish Kumar, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 9

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis pick through the happenings from around the world this week in the company of guests Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Nish Kumar and Rachel Parris.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Fearne Cotton, Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 17, Episode 7

Joining the panel this week is stand-up genius Jimmy Carr, TV presenter and comedian Paddy McGuinness, The Vamps' Brad Simpson and Connor Ball, and Big Heads' Kriss Akabusi and Jenny Powell.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
35 min
Catastrophe. Rob (Rob Delaney). Copyright: Avalon Television

Catastrophe

Series 4, Episode 4

Rob is pretty unenthusiastic about the prospect of celebrating brother-in-law Fergal's 40th birthday. Sharon comes face-to-face with her mum's 'new man', while Fran and Chris drunkenly party with their new partners.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip, Episode 3

The laughs continue as Jamie and Freddie go wheel to wheel in a cycle race in the Holland cup. Then, it's off to Monaco, where Novak Djokovic is waiting to umpire a doubles tie with Josh Widdicombe and Geri Horner. Look out for John Barnes, Mark Cavendish and Tom Davis, too.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 1 - Engineering

With Rob Brydon, Jimmy Carr and Bill Bailey.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 19, Episode 4 - Are Humans Still Evolving?

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian and author David Baddiel, Prof Aoife Mc Lysaght and Dr Adam Rutherford to ask whether human beings are still evolving?

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

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 9

Russell Howard interviews Will Poulter, addresses free speech, and takes Jon Richardson to cuddle therapy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (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 4 - University Challenge

Mark meets a student called April in a shoe shop and decides to return to see her again, but discovers that she has gone to university in Dartmouth.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 2 - Electricity

With Rich Hall, Jo Brand and Sean Lock.

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