Schedule for 20th May 2019 - British Comedy Guide

6:20pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 5 - Pillow Talk

Boycie struggles to come to terms with the news that his prize bull is gay, and Marlene finds she's missing the noise of the city after suffering sleepless nights. Tyler is delighted to learn he's failed all but two of his GCSEs, thinking he'll no longer be accepted into private school - but his parents have other ideas.

6:30pm
30 min

Just A Minute

Series 84, Episode 2

Nicholas Parsons challenges Gyles Brandreth, Graham Norton, Lucy Porter and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation on a range of topics.

7pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 6 - Sex And The Country

Marlene discovers the farmhands concocting a virility potion for Rocky the bull, and manages to sneak a dose into husband Boycie's coffee. Tyler arouses suspicions when make-up is found in his room, and his parents are relieved to be told he has a girlfriend - until it transpires she's also his teacher.

7:40pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 6, Episode 7 - The Recruit

While Captain Mainwaring is in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger decide to join the Home Guard. Mainwaring is not pleased about it, but there is nothing he can do, so he sends them out to patrol with Jones's men.

8:20pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 7, Episode 1 - Everybody's Trucking

The platoon is ordered to plant signposts in order to direct a large convoy, but things are made difficult when the road is blocked, and by Mainwaring continuously damaging Jones's newly furnished van.

9pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 5 - Mammy?

It's a stressful day for Agnes, as everything seems to be happening all at once. Rory and Dino have had a huge falling out, and Mark and Betty have got their emigration visas and are off to Australia.

9pm
30 min

Not Going Out

Series 10, Episode 6 - Whodunnit?

Unable to convince Lucy that he didn't smash Lucy's precious heirloom, a blue and white antique vase that belonged to her grandmother, Lee summons the family to a meeting to flush out the culprit.

9pm (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 4 - Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle

Live stand-up comedy from Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle.

9:30pm
30 min

Ghosts

Series 1, Episode 6 - Getting Out

Now juggling day jobs with their endless renovations, Mike and Alison are both penniless and exhausted when a luxury hotel chain makes them an offer they can't refuse.

9:40pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 6 - Mammy Swings!

Wedding plans are in full swing as Rory and Dino prepare for their big day. With celebrity wedding planner La La Doggy on board, it looks set to be the wedding extravaganza of the year. But is it really what anybody wants?

10pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Highlights Special - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the comedy panel show.

10:20pm (repeat)

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 3 - Cowardice

Gary shows his true colours - yellow, mostly - in a road rage incident.

10:35pm

Back To Life

Series 1, Episode 6

Miri wakes up in a police cell once again - this time charged with arson.

10:40pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Special Christmas edition of the popular parlour game of truth, lies and surprises. David Mitchell is joined by Miranda Hart and Stephen Mangan while Lee Mack is joined by Barry Cryer and Miles Jupp.

11pm (repeat)

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 4 - Your Mate V Your Bird

When three becomes a crowd, Gary is forced to choose between Dorothy and Tony.

11pm
45 min version

Have I Got News For You

Series 57, Episode 7

Comedian Rhod Gilbert guest presents. Fellow comedian Tom Allen & broadcaster Emma Barnett appear as panellists alongside team captains Ian Hislop & Paul Merton.

11pm
45 min version

The News Quiz

Series 99, Episode 6

The wonderfully salty Miles Jupp is joined by broadcaster Julia Hartley Brewer and comedians Fred MacAulay, Neil Delamere and Geoff Norcott. Theresa May almost definitely agreed to step down as Prime Minister, Donald Trump declared a State of Emergency over Huawei and Alabama voted to outlaw abortion in almost every circumstance.

11pm (repeat)

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 2

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news, talks with Alesha Dixon and tries Chinese therapy with Jimmy Carr.

11:20pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 7

After a break to accommodate the Edinburgh Festival, Mock The Week is back with more topical japery. Several of Pakistan's top bookmakers have ensured that this episode's guest line-up will be Andi Osho, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.

11:40pm (repeat)

Game On

Series 1, Episode 2 - Matthew - A Suitable Case For Treatment

Matthew can not sleep and due to him playing the Manic Street Preachers at full volume in the early hours, neither can Martin or Mandy. Alone and bored in the flat, Matthew turns his attention to the pizza delivery girl.

11:45pm (repeat)

The Graham Norton Show

Series 25, Episode 7 - Jack Whitehall with Gwendoline Christie, Luke Evans, Peter Crouch, David Walliams, Sam Fender

Guest-hosted by Jack Whitehall. Gwendoline Christie talks about Game Of Thrones; Luke Evans says he had a 'pinch me' moment with Jennifer Anniston; Peter Crouch has a cheeky response for Prince Harry; David Walliams jokes about Simon Cowell; and Sam Fender performs live in the studio.