British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 13th October 2020

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Rebecca Front

Incredible Women

Series 8, Episode 2

Jeremy starts to experience unexplained phenomena, much to the disdain of his interviewee, the famous skeptic Dr Fay Sullivan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 5, Episode 2 - Ted At The Helm

Ted is now convinced that he is to become the new Camp Entertainments Manager. This feeling is reinforced by the fact that he has been summoned to Head Office.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Rob Newman's Half-Full Philosophy Hour. Rob Newman. Copyright: BBC

Rob Newman's Half-Full Philosophy Hour

Episode 2 - The New Forest Festival Of Stoic Philosophy

The comic dives into the world of Stoicism, thanks to a friend who has discovered its life-changing wonders, and takes a unique ride with Jacques Derrida.

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

A selection of episodes from fifth series of the Home Guard sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (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 4, Episode 4

With guests Craig Revel-Horwood, Ben Fogle, Kate Silverton and Hugh Dennis.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm
60 min
Charlie Williams. Copyright: BBC

Craig & Danny: Funny, Black & On TV

A celebration of pioneering black comedians in Britain, and examination of the future.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 15, Episode 8

Freddie Flintoff muscles his way onto the host's chair for a turn at leading the sporting panel show, while Jamie and Romesh are joined by a host of famous faces from the world of sport and comedy. This week, Scottish footballing legend Ally McCoist joins the gang, along with presenter and radio personality Laura Woods, while hosts of The Last Leg, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe complete their transfer deal and join the fun too.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (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 4, Episode 5

Rob Brydon welcomes legendary comedian Ronnie Corbett, TV darling Julian Clary, Geordie comic Sarah Millican and TV presenter Holly Walsh to the comedy panel show.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Holly Walsh, Sandi Toksvig, Josh Widdicombe, Cariad Lloyd. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 2 - Quintessential

Enjoy some quintessential QI with Cariad Lloyd, Holly Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 2 - Dads

Lee's lazy weekend is wrecked when his scrounging father turns up unexpectedly. Having just come out of hospital he needs somewhere to stay for the weekend. Will Lee take on the demanding role of carer?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Room With An Alan

Despite being reduced to living in a roadside motel and presenting an early-morning programme on Radio Norwich, Alan still dreams of launching a new show on the BBC. However, his meeting with chief commissioner Tony Hayers does not run smoothly.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Raiders Of The Lost Archive

Raiders Of The Lost Archive

Pilot, Episode 1 - Holidays

Some of Scotland's funniest minds delve deep into BBC Scotland's archives.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
The Ranganation. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Zeppotron

The Ranganation

Series 2, Episode 3

Jo Brand and Rob Beckett join the Ranganation to discuss lockdown snacks, "essential" businesses worldwide, and a Phil Collins drumming challenge.

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

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 4 - Rhod Gilbert and John Bishop

Welsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
30 min
Bash The Entertainer: Behind The Smile. Bachala Mbunzama. Copyright: Blazing Griffin

Bash The Entertainer: Behind The Smile

Documentary following Scottish social media star Bachala Mbunzama, AKA Bash The Entertainer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Eric (Alex Norton). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 2 - Eric's Colon

Eric's patience is tested to the limit when his attempts to recover peacefully from a minor medical mishap are interrupted by his unruly neighbours.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm
30 min
Sorry, I Didn't Know. Chizzy Akudolu. Copyright: Triforce Productions

Sorry, I Didn't Know

Series 1, Episode 2

Russell Kane, Verona Rose, AJ Odudu and Nathan Caton join team leaders Chizzy Akudolu and Judi Love to take viewers on a tour of black British history.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 1 - Pea In A Haystack

Greg Davies and Alex Horne return with a new set of challenges, frustrating the minds of Al Murray, Dave Gorman, Paul Chowdhry, Rob Beckett and Sara Pascoe. The opening episode includes vegetable propulsion, an out-of-season snowman called Scoopy and some swede-on-Swede action.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
To Hull And Back. Image shows from L to R: Sheila (Maureen Lipman), Sophie (Lucy Beaumont)

To Hull And Back

Series 2, Episode 4 - Where Do You Think You're Going?

In the last episode of this series, Sophie thinks that she'll finally get to meet her Auntie Pamela and her mother gets a job at Humber Helpline, to prove to Sophie that she's the kind one of the two sisters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Eric (Alex Norton), Cathy (Doon Mackichan), Colin (Jonathan Watson), Christine (Elaine C. Smith), Beth (Arabella Weir). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 3 - Break In

When Cathy and Colin's house is burgled, Cathy goes into meltdown. Beth and Eric find themselves cast as laundress and chief suspect.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:40pm (repeat)
Two Weeks To Live. Image shows from L to R: Kim Noakes (Maisie Williams), Tina Noakes (Sian Clifford). Copyright: Kudos Productions

Two Weeks To Live

Episode 6

As the gang reach the safety of the cabin, Kim finds herself back where she started, her plans now shattered and her mum's lies revealed.

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 6, Episode 2 - The Test

Mark makes a final play for Dobby, the object of his desires.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 8

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Jennifer Saunders and panellists Grayson Perry and Matt Forde.

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