British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 28th September 2020

YouTube 4pm
2 min
Storytime With Silcox. Mark Silcox. Copyright: Turtle Canyon Comedy

Storytime With Silcox

Episode 6 - The Bundle Of Sticks

Mark Silcox tells the story of the bundle of sticks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 10 - Sing You Sinners

Owing to the departure of the local vicar, Jeffrey finds himself conducting the Sunday half-hour. Needless to say, he makes a hash of it...

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Katy Wix. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 6 - Bready, Bready, Bready

Jo Brand demonstrates an impressive grasp of street slang, Katy Wix uses a long part of her body to steal something sweet and David Baddiel takes a sledgehammer to a tricky problem. Plus, another former champion, Katherine Ryan, makes a dramatic return to the studio!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Alice Levine

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 15, Episode 4 - Meeting Ninety-One

Alice Levine and John Lloyd are joined by comedian Josh Widdicombe, mathematician Dr Eugenia Cheng and satirist Ian Hislop - in the Museum's lift.

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 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?

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 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 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Howard, David Mitchell, Henry Blofeld, Rob Brydon, Richard Coles, Lee Mack, Clive Myrie. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You At Christmas?

David Mitchell is joined by Henry Blofeld and Kerry Howard, while Lee Mack is joined by Reverend Richard Coles and Clive Myrie.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 1 - Yuppy Love

Del has gone all high-powered and trendy in an attempt to adopt a yuppy image. Rodney is unimpressed as his attention is focused on getting his computer diploma at night school.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Insert Name Here. Sue Perkins

Insert Name Here

Series 4, Episode 6 - Liz

Josh Widdicome is joined by Kerry Godliman and Kate Williams, and Richard Osman is joined by Gabby Logan and Tom Davis.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 2 - About Last Night

After a particularly heavy night partying, Alison and Mike wake to find their house in disarray. With the clock ticking until a potentially crucial business partner comes to view the venue, and with very sore heads, the couple attempt a mass clean-up of the debris from the night before.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Bill Bailey, Greg Davies. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 6 - Marriage And Matings

With Bill Bailey, Jo Brand and Greg Davies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:05pm (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

Special - The Queen Of Sheba

Nearly seven years on, and now living with the Royles, Nana is bedridden and the centre of attention. Jim is, unsurprisingly, not best pleased. Meanwhile, Antony is a businessman; Denise is pregnant again; and poor Cheryl is still trying to lose weight and find love.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another week's events with the help of guests Rhys James, Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Nish Kumar and Tiff Stevenson.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ed Gamble, Gina Yashere, Lee Ridley. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 3 - Gina Yashere, Lost Voice Guy, Ed Gamble

This week's episode is hosted by the uproarious Gina Yashere, as she introduces the amazing Lost Voice Guy and the brilliant Ed Gamble to the stage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Trust Morecambe & Wise.... Lenny Henry

Trust Morecambe & Wise...

Episode 1 - Culture And Sophistication

Lenny Henry is joined by guests including Glenda Jackson and Hugh Dennis to reveal how Morecambe & Wise can tell us all we need to know about being cultured and sophisticated.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
Stand Up For Live Comedy. Jayde Adams

Stand Up For Live Comedy

Episode 1 - Bristol

Kicking-off the series in Bristol, local comedian Jayde Adams introduces Mo Omar, Lauren Pattison and Tom Lucy.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Phil Wang, Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 6 - A Coquettish Fascinator

At the halfway stage, all contestants, with the possible exception of Phil Wang, still have high hopes of winning. Kerry Godliman and Jessica Knappett resort to soapy violence.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Alex Edelman

Alex Edelman's Special Relationships

Episode 2 - Me And Us

Comedian Zainab Johnson, podcast host Dave Holmes and advertising supremo Sasha Markova frolic in the no man's land between 'me' and 'us'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 1

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 57, Episode 9

Richard Ayoade guest presents the final episode of the 57th series. He is joined by TV presenter Richard Osman and comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean, who will appear as guest panellists alongside Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 2

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, London Hughes, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 2

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis examine the week's events in the topical comedy series, with guests Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, London Hughes, Rhys James and Milton Jones.

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