British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 1st October 2019

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Montserrat Lombard

Cry Babies

Series 1, Episode 2 - Near Break Up

Ophelia Lovibond and Montserrat Lombard star in a frank and funny exploration of female friendship in all its gruesome glory.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Andy Brooks

The Beatboxer

A beatboxer goes into a call centre to run a training day. But the bosses have ulterior motives for him being there.

CITV 4pm
15 min
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 16 - The Big Freeze

It's cold, the boiler is broken, and Mr. Bean has to get warm, fast.

CITV 4:15pm
15 min
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 17 - Scrapper Cleans Up

Mr. Bean enters Scrapper into a beauty contest so that he can win first prize: a trip with Irma to Paris.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 6

Onslow celebrates his birthday. Reluctantly, Daisy invites Hyacinth - and equally reluctantly, Hyacinth accepts. She's far keener, however, when she learns Rose's new boyfriend - a businessman - will pick her up in his limousine.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 12, Episode 2 - I Predict A Riot

Clare finds herself at the centre of a riot during a prison visit, and has to prove that she is not the ringleader. Back in the Sparrowhawk office, Joan suspects something strange.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 3 - Duet For Solo Bicycle

A squeak in the shop's bicycle is driving Granville round the bedn, but can it really be affecting his love-life?

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (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 7, Episode 3

Joan Bakewell, Warwick Davis, Paul Hollywood and Jason Manford are the guests in this episode.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 4, Episode 8 - The Two And A Half Feathers

The Home Guard get a new private in their ranks, who just so happens to know Jones. However, their relationship is not a happy one with the new arrival claiming that Jones left him in the desert to die. It is down to Jones to unearth the truth.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Montserrat Lombard

Cry Babies

Series 1, Episode 2 - Near Break Up

Ophelia Lovibond and Montserrat Lombard star in a frank and funny exploration of female friendship in all its gruesome glory.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Alex Scott, Guz Khan, Amanda Holden, Romesh Ranganathan, Harry Redknapp, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 14, Episode 7

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden is going to have a hard time coping without a buzzer as she steps in as the latest guest host of the chaotic sports-themed panel show. Joining Freddie, Romesh and Jamie this week are comedian Guz Khan, England women's national footballer Alex Scott, and some chap called Harry Redknapp.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 4, Episode 10 - The Test

Hodges challenges the Home Guard to a game of cricket, but what Mainwaring does not know is that Hodges is getting a professional to play for the ARP. Of course, Hodges might not need his star ringer if Mainwaring's poor skills are anything to go by.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 2 - Electricity

With Rich Hall, Jo Brand and Sean Lock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 3, Episode 4

Nana's friend Elsie has died. Norma's distraught; enough to need to stay at the Royles' for a couple of nights, but apparently not too upset to plan what of Elsie's belongings she should take from her home.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30pm
30 min
How To Burn A Million Quid. Copyright: Holy Mountain

How To Burn A Million Quid

Episode 3 - Rule 3

Pop stardom is going well, the KLF are a music industry sensation with a string of hits. An inspired collaboration with country music legend Tammy Wynette takes them to new heights. But is that enough, asks Bill, where's the meaning? In the North Pole perhaps? Well that's the conclusion he reaches and so off they go. Really. All this happened.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 1 - Serious

Lee tries to find his serious side by going on a date with an author.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Defending The Guilty. Image shows from L to R: Beth (Vicki Pepperdine), Will Packham (Will Sharpe). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Defending The Guilty

Episode 3

Caroline and Will ride their luck alongside a harassed CPS in a wacky race to bring a thug to justice.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, David Baddiel. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 4 - Quisps

David Baddiel shows a readiness to bare his chest and Katy Wix robs a piggy bank (of its undercarriage). Meanwhile, Greg Davies's gorgeous assistant Alex Horne is powerless in the face of Ed Gamble's creative vision.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 2, Episode 6 - Mo Mo And Pigsy

Donna is living with Jonny, and Janet is living with Gaz.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Julian Clary, Omid Djalili, Reginald D Hunter. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 5 - Omid Djalili, Reginald D Hunter, Julian Clary

Omid Djalili presents stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces sets from Reginald D Hunter and Julian Clary.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 3 - Bombs

With Clive Anderson, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.

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 20, Episode 3 - Science of Dreaming

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Bridget Christie, neuroscientist Professor Penny Lewis and Psychologist Richard Wiseman to explore the science of dreaming.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip, Highlights Special - Best Bits

From kicking out a can-can to bungee jumping off a dam, Freddie and Jamie's road trip gave us plenty of laughs. Relive all the hilarious highlights.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:10pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 15, Episode 3 - Adam Lambert, Mel B, Russell Howard, Emily Mortimer, Ava Max

The host is joined by guests including actor and singer Adam Lambert, Spice Girl Mel B, comedian Russell Howard and award-winning actress Emily Mortimer. Plus, chart-topping singer Ava Max will be performing in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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 7, Episode 5

In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Susan Calman and Richard Osman, and Lee Mack is joined by Carol Kirkwood and David O'Doherty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Game On. Image shows from L to R: Martin Henson (Matthew Cottle), Matthew Malone (Neil Stuke), Mandy Wilkins (Samantha Janus). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Game On

Series 2, Episode 1 - Roundheads & Cavaliers

Martin meets Clare, a nurse who is as desperate to lose her virginity and he is to lose his: game on!

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