British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 1st October 2020

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

Storytime With Silcox

Episode 9 - The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse

Mark Silcox tells the story of two mice.

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 10 - So Lily

Lily and Jas go crazy when Mazel introduces a new cake that has 250,000 followers.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Jo Brand. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 9 - Don't Like Them Go Bang

The five comics go undercover as they try to impress Greg Davies with their attempts at high-level espionage. Results, involving a white van, a newspaper and a paper cup, are mixed. Meanwhile, Greg's simpering secretary Alex Horne observes with barely concealed glee as Ed Gamble shaves his knees and Jo Brand finds an alternative use for her earring.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane, John Finnemore, Lawry Lewin, Margaret Cabourn-Smith. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 5, Episode 3

A look back at a career in accounting and an overrated experience, and Patsy Straightwoman returns with an interview sketch.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (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 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (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 13 - Fallen Idol

The platoon go on a course about the use of explosives. However, Mainwaring is lead astray by his fellow officers, in particular Captain Square.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jordan Stephens, David Mitchell, Claude Littner, Rob Brydon, Cariad Lloyd, Lee Mack, Adrian Edmondson. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 7

The guests on this episode are Ade Edmondson, Claude Littner, Cariad Lloyd and Jordan Stephens.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 5 - Country Music

Rob and Romesh hang out with the biggest selling female country star of all time, Shania Twain.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Mangan, Josh Widdicombe, Kate Williams, Sue Perkins, Roisin Conaty, Richard Osman, Rob Beckett. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions / Black Dog Television

Insert Name Here

Series 1, Episode 1 - Frank

Sue Perkins presents the comedy panel show all about famous people, past and present, who have just one thing in common - they share the same name. With guests Rob Beckett, Roisin Conaty, Stephen Mangan and Kate Williams.

Latest TV 9pm
22 min
The Treason TV Show. Mark Brailsford

The Treason TV Show

Series 2, Episode 1

The topics in this episode include covid testing, The Queen's bailout, life on Venus, the rule of six, and more.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Dermot O'Leary, Stephen Fry, Cariad Lloyd, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 10 - Making A Meal Of It

With Phill Jupitus, Cariad Lloyd and Dermot O'Leary.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 1

It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 15, Episode 7

Romesh is on hosting duties for the last time this series, keeping a lazy on guests Mo Gilligan, hockey player and Olympic gold medal winner Sam Quek, Man United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard, and boxing promoter Eddie Hearn. Meanwhile, Freddie and Jamie take the time to slip off for a quick round of golf.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:05pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 7 - Marriage

Lee is horrified when he hears that Lucy is considering marriage to Pavlov, a mechanic from the old Eastern bloc, just so that he can stay in the country.

BBC Two 9:30pm (repeat)
Motherland. Liz (Diane Morgan)

Motherland

Series 2, Episode 3 - Mother's Load

Julia finds that working from home is impossible due to all the other tasks loaded upon her. Liz finds herself at a loose end when her youngest starts nursery, and Kevin has problems with a charity tea-towel.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 2

Will, Simon, Jay and Neil bunk off from school and attempt to buy alcohol with Will disguised as an adult. They head to Neil's house to get drunk, where Simon has a vodka-induced romantic revelation about his childhood sweetheart.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:45pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 1 - Drugs

After a night spent out clubbing, Tim returns to the flat wearing the wrong coat, and convinces Lee to help him return it to its owner.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Image shows from L to R: Grace Blakeley, Jamali Maddix, Miles Jupp, Frankie Boyle, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Dave Chambers. Copyright: Zeppotron

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Series 4, Episode 5

Miles Jupp, Jamali Maddix and Kiri Pritchard-McLean are joined by Blindboy Boatclub and Grace Blakeley to discuss the UK and capitalism with Frankie.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

All Girls Live At The Apollo, Highlights Special - Part 1

Celebrating the women who have appeared on the Apollo stage. This episode features Sara Pascoe, Sarah Millican, Katherine Ryan, Roisin Conaty and many more.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Jonjo (Ryan McParland). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Concert

Erin, Clare, Michelle, Orla and James are beside themselves with excitement as they have tickets to see Take That in Belfast. When Ma Mary forbids them to go they decide that they will stop at nothing to get there.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 4, Episode 4

Kevin Bridges takes on the Your Questions segment, and Jessica Brown Findlay joins Russell for a chat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm (repeat)
Trust Morecambe & Wise.... Lenny Henry

Trust Morecambe & Wise...

Episode 4 - Love And Relationships

Lenny Henry is joined by Gary Morecambe, Michele Dotrice, Ben Miller and Angela Rippon as he looks at Love and Relationships according to Eric and Ernie.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
Nick Helm: The Killing Machine. Sam Miller (Nick Helm)

Nick Helm: The Killing Machine

Comedy pilot in which Nick Helm plays a wannabe boxer, in training with Lloyd Everitt.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
30 min
Newsjack. Copyright: BBC

Newsjack

Series 23, Episode 2

Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts another episode, as coronavirus continues to disrupt life in the UK. This week, a look at the abuse of the northern accent, David Attenborough presents Friends On Planet Earth, and a half-time football team talk from a side losing due to COVID-19 regulations.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Granda Joe (Ian McElhinney), Aunt Sarah (Kathy Kiera Clarke). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Curse

The Quinn family cause uproar at a family wedding, and when the girls (and James!) fail to behave themselves at the reception the consequences are very serious indeed. Especially for poor cousin Eammon.

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

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 9 - The Pendulum Draws The Eye

Two episodes remain in the series and with Greg Davies's shiny head trophy within touching distance, tensions are beginning to run high between the beleaguered contestants.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Skewer

The Skewer

Series 2, Episode 3

This week university students stuck at home due to coronavirus find themselves in The Hunger Games, we explore the similarities between NHS Track and Trace app and Pokemon, and we take a look at Britain's greatest comedian: Jacob Rees-Mogg.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 1

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

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 6 - Chub (Lower Wye, Herefordshire)

The final episode of this series sees Bob and Paul return to the river Wye, Bob's favourite river, to fish for chub.

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

Harry Hill's World Of TV

Episode 6 - Home Improvement

Harry looks at DIY programmes, from 1963's Barry Bucknall's DIY through to Toolbox, 60 Minute Make Over and Changing Rooms to Grand Designs.

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