British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 3rd September 2020

Latest TV 12:30pm
20 min
Up North

Up North

Series 3, Episode 1 - Death Up North

Patch is given extra work by his uncle and takes on a job where he delivers a coffin to the graveyard only to find Mick come back from the dead.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Rufus (Charlie Nicholson), Ollie Coulton (Archie Lyndhurst), Jas Salford (Emily Burnett), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 6, Episode 6 - Deny And Deniability

Lily has a new boyfriend, and Martha and Ollie use science to prove Lily is not over Rob.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 15, Episode 7 - Concerto For Solo Bicycle

Foggy comes up with an unusual idea for bicycle safety underwear when he collides with a speeding Compo.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Nick Robinson, David Mitchell, Harry Shearer, Rob Brydon, Jason Manford, Lee Mack, Sara Cox. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 3

With Nick Robinson, Sara Cox, Harry Shearer and Jason Manford.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes. Image shows from L to R: Marian Keyes, Tara Flynn. Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

Between Ourselves With Marian Keyes

Series 1, Episode 3 - Travel

This week's theme is travel. Alongside the craic, Marian reads Shite For Goms from her collection Making It Up As I Go Along, and Sent To Siberia from Further Under The Duvet.

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 8, Episode 3 - Is There Honey Still For Tea?

There is some sad news when it is revealed that Godfrey's cottage is to be knocked down in order to make way for a new aerodrome, and Mainwaring struggles to break the news. However, Frazer has a plan that may save the day.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: John Simpson, David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, Rob Brydon, Warwick Davis, Hugh Dennis, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 4

With John Simpson, Hugh Dennis, Katherine Ryan and Warwick Davis.

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 8, Episode 4 - Come In, Your Time Is Up

The platoon are going away camping, but their trip is spoiled when the Vicar, the Verger and the Sea Scouts set up beside them. Things take a new turn at dawn when a group of bailed-out German airmen are found floating in the river.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 2, Episode 5 - Arkwright's Mobile Store

Arkwright proves his ambition by expanding the business... he buys an old ice-cream van.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 2, Episode 6 - Shedding At The Wedding

Arkwright's wedding suit smells of mothballs. Hanging his trousers out of Gladys' car was never going to be a good idea...

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

The One About..., Highlights Special - Kids

Jason Byrne, Marlon Davis, Micky Flanagan, Jessica Fostekew, Guz Khan, Sean Lock and Sindhu Vee perform routines about children.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Susan Calman, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 16 - Post

With Susan Calman, Holly Walsh and Matt Lucas.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh Awards

Will is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 15, Episode 3

It's Jamie's turn to take on the hosting duties. Joining team captains Freddie and Romesh this week will be former Manchester City and England right back Micah Richards, Britain's fastest woman Dina Asher-Smith, comedian and podcaster Rhys James, and friend of the show Rob Beckett.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Second Time Around

Del's rekindled passion with old flame Pauline and it looks like wedding bells are in the air again. Rodney's not so thrilled after what happened to her first two husbands...

BBC Two 9:30pm
25 min
Semi-Detached. Image shows from L to R: Ted (Patrick Baladi), Stuart (Lee Mack). Copyright: Happy Tramp Productions

Semi-Detached

Episode 5

A journalist is following Kate for a lifestyle piece on her, as the local MP. They arrive in the street to find Ted and Stu half-dressed and everyone else acting very suspiciously. April's ex-fiancé returns, casting doubt over Bertha's paternity.

Radio 4 9:30pm (repeat)
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 22 - Lockdown Podcast, Episode 9 - What Is Life?

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Jo Brand and Ross Noble, alongside Sir Paul Nurse and Prof Aoife Mclysaght to ask: What is life and how did it start?

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam Time

Exams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 5 - Beer

Blackadder challenges Melchett to a drinking contest - on the same night he is due to play host to his puritanical relatives, Lord and Lady Whiteadder, in order to discuss his inheritance!

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Image shows from L to R: Sara Barron, Miles Jupp, Frankie Boyle, Sara Pascoe, Sophie Duker, Guz Khan. Copyright: Zeppotron

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Series 4, Episode 1

Frankie returns with another look at the news this week. Joining him are Sara Pascoe, Miles Jupp, Guz Khan, Sara Barron and Sophie Duker.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Ed Gamble, Gary Delaney, Dara O Briain, Rob Beckett, Rhys James, Zoe Lyons

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 4

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Ed Gamble, Rhys James and Zoe Lyons.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:05pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 1, Episode 1

16-year-old Erin wakes up to find her cousin Orla reading her diary. Granda Joe announces there's a bomb on the bridge; the Quinn family are distraught - it's a huge inconvenience and Aunt Sarah may not even be able to get to her sunbed session.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
Brain In Gear. Image shows from L to R: Dark Remi (Gbemisola Ikumelo), Boss Bitch Remi (Gbemisola Ikumelo)

Brain In Gear

A flat-share comedy where the nightmare tenants are the voices in your head.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 6 - Chains

Melchett and Blackadder are taken hostage by the dastardly German master of disguise Prince Ludwig, just hours after the Queen swore to only pay one more ransom ever. When she struggles to choose between the two, their captor decides to overthrow her and make himself King.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn), Orla McCool (Louisa Harland). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 1, Episode 2

The school trip this year is to Paris. Erin's keen to cultivate her writing, Clare and James want to improve their French, Orla thinks she's going to meet Nicole and Papa from the Renault Clio adverts and Michelle wants to ride a French fella.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Hugh Dennis, Ed Byrne, Dara O Briain, Rob Beckett, Holly Walsh, John Robins. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, John Robins and Holly Walsh.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Nick Revell

Nick Revell: BrokenDreamCatcher

Series 2, Episode 1 - Clash Of The Hipster Shamans

The coincidental opening of two 'shaman shops' in north London leads to previously undreamed of events unfolding at the Nag's Head crossroads in Holloway. Unlikely as it might seem, Hollywood A-lister Gwyneth Paltrow gets involved - she reveals her visceral dislike of Taylor Swift, a secret passion for 1970s Rugby League and asks to borrow Nick's kettle .... but can they find the dream catcher repairman's business card in time?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Image shows from L to R: Silvia (Margaret Clunie), Valentine (Jack Fox). Copyright: BBC

Upstart Crow

Series 2, Episode 3 - I Did Adore A Twinkling Star

Will has to write a romance set in an exotic foreign location. Kate falls for Marlowe.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Asim Chaudhry. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 7 - Roadkill Doused In Syrup

In this episode, Tim Vine encounters a wet bra, Alice Levine barely attempts cricket and Russell Howard makes a convincing liger.

BBC Two 11:30pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 3, Episode 2 - Paul's Childhood River (River Lea, Hertfordshire)

Paul takes Bob to Hertfordshire's River Lea, where Paul fished as a teenager.

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

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mark Makes A Friend

Mark attends a work conference and in the process makes a new friend, Alan Johnson, which upsets the 'El Dude' partnership.

BBC Two Midnight (repeat)
Harry Hill's World Of TV. Harry Hill. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's World Of TV

Episode 2 - Medical Dramas

The former doctor looks at medical dramas, from Dr Finlay's Casebook through to Emergency Ward 10 and 1975's Angels to Holby City and Casualty.

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