British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 15th October 2020

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Rebecca Front

Incredible Women

Series 8, Episode 4

Jeremy's interviewee, skeptic Dr Fay Sullivan, decides that, as a sensitive and gullible believer in the paranormal, he might be an interesting case to study.

YouTube 1:15pm
10 min
Mission: Accessible. Rosie Jones. Copyright: tomgphoto

Mission: Accessible

Series 1, Episode 1 - Brighton

In this first episode, Rosie is tasked with planning a big, gay weekend in Brighton for amputee, Daniel. But can she, and fellow comedian Maisie Adam, figure out an accessible way for him to let loose and, crucially, will they find him a big-bottomed boy?

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 12 - Academic Lily Speaking

Martha and Lily try to find each other boyfriends. Meanwhile, Ollie is stressed.

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 4 - Off With The Motley

At long last Peggy is promoted - not, unfortunately, to the rank of Yellowcoat but to the post of deputy supervisor in the Chalet Maintenance Department.

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 5

John makes a heartfelt serving suggestion, Lawry tries to keep himself busy, and there is a curious tale of murder.

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

Beloved sitcom about the struggles of a Home Guard platoon during World War II who are fighting incompetence, age and pomposity more than Nazis.

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 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.

TNT Sports 1 logo 8pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 5, Episode 1

Ian Stone is joined by Ivo Graham and Chris McCausland.

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 13, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Host Rob Brydon and team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the hit comedy panel show.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Comedy Legends

Series 3, Episode 2 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Barry Cryer pays tribute to the decorated comic actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Having won more Emmys and Screen Actors Guild Awards than any other performer, she is perhaps best known for her roles in the long-running comedy series Seinfeld and Veep.

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

The Treason TV Show

Series 2, Episode 2

A speech from the First minister of Scotland, the Queen visits the Department for Work and Pensions, and the Iraqi Information Minister is taking over at Number 10.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Sandi Toksvig, Stephen K Amos, Claudia Winkleman. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 4 - Queasy Quacks

Sandi looks at quacks with Stephen K Amos, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Claudia Winkleman.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Mawaan Rizwan. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 10, Episode 1 - God's Haemorrhoid

Hoping to impress the Taskmaster and be crowned the next champion are: Daisy May Cooper, Johnny Vegas, Katherine Parkinson, Mawaan Rizwan and Richard Herring. Wax seals will open, dreams will be made and/or broken, and Little Alex Horne will be wrapped around his master's little finger providing stats and moral support in the most ridiculous and ferociously fought game show on television.

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 5

The boys call Jay's bluff and go to the Camber Sands meeting of the Caravan Club to see if it really is 'like a massive orgy'.

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, Highlights Special

The traditional look back at the episodes just gone, and some of best moments that Rom, Jamie, Freddie and their guests have endured.

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 4 - Running

To impress Lucy, Lee starts training for a 10 kilometre Fun Run only to injure himself immediately. In an effort to hide the injury from Lucy, he gets himself a secret sports massage, but this just leads to more trouble.

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 6

It's the end of term and Will, Simon, Jay and Neil have the task of organising the School Prom.

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 3 - Watership Alan

Alan gets in an udder state when he insults Norfolk's farmers on his radio show and makes a promotional film.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Frankie Boyle

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Series 4, Highlights Special - Unseen & Best Bits

Highlights episode featuring contributions from regulars including Sara Pascoe, Miles Jupp, Sophie Duker, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Jamali Maddix, as well as some previously unseen segments.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Kevin Bridges, Alistair McGowan, Reginald D Hunter. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 6 - Alistair McGowan, Reginald D Hunter and Kevin Bridges

Stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. The nation's favourite impressionist, Alistair McGowan, introduces guest appearances from young Scottish comedy prodigy Kevin Bridges and acclaimed comic Reginald D Hunter.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
Mo Gilligan: Black British & Funny. Mo Gilligan

Mo Gilligan: Black British & Funny

Mo Gilligan goes on a journey through his comedy roots, shining a light on some of the artists who are part of the vibrant British black comedy circuit, and questioning why they have often never achieved mainstream success. Mo features pioneers of the scene such as Angie Le Mar, the veteran comic from The Real McCoy who was the first female black comedian to have a sell-out show in London's West End. He also meets the multi-award-winning Slim, who inspired Mo to take up comedy, and breakout stars such as Michael Dapaah, who plays spoof rapper Big Shaq.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 1 - Yesterday's Jam

The unloved, ignored, socially-awkward Roy and Moss make up the I.T. department of Reynholm Industries. Their world is shattered by the arrival of Jen, a new 'relationship manager'.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
The Russell Howard Hour. James Bay. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 4, Episode 6

Russell takes a look at local coronavirus rules, asks Taskmaster's Greg Davies and Alex Horne Your Questions, and chats to James Bay.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
Frankie Boyle And Bob Mortimer's Cookery Show. Image shows from L to R: Frankie Boyle, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Pett Productions

Frankie Boyle And Bob Mortimer's Cookery Show

Bob Mortimer and Frankie Boyle cook in this short.

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

Newsjack

Series 23, Episode 4

Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts another episode with Ciaran Dowd, Mali Ann Rees and Luke Kempner. This week, Gordon Ramsey tries to improve things at the House of Commons, a visit to an authentic 1990s style diner, and we meet people who have been self-diagnosed with wanderlust.

BBC Two 10:35pm (repeat)
Matt Berry: Lone Wolf. Matt Berry. Copyright: Pett Productions

Matt Berry: Lone Wolf

An alternative nature documentary voiced by Matt Berry and written by Bob Mortimer.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 2 - Calamity Jen

The team face their first test during Reynholm Industries' so-called 'war on stress'. The office is on fire, Roy has a sudden attack of kleptomania, and Jen's new shoes are two sizes too small.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Beth (Arabella Weir), Colin (Jonathan Watson). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 4 - Fish Friday

Beth's birthday treat - lunch out with the family - is hijacked by a very drunk Colin, another uninvited guest and an alarmingly intimate photograph.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Al Murray, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 3 - Little Polythene Grief Cave

As the series reaches its midway point, Greg Davies's onslaught of tasks don't get any easier. When Al Murray is confronted with an eggcup he goes to extreme lengths to maximise his point potential and Sara Pascoe takes a simple loaf of bread, a few balloons and swiftly becomes one of the greatest sporting minds of our time.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Skewer

The Skewer

Series 2, Episode 5

With local lockdowns for local people, Donald Trump is glowing suspiciously, anger and violence grows the week Mars appears brightly in the sky, Boris Johnson & Kier Starmer dance together on Strictly Come Dancing, and there is an episode of Matt Hancock's Half Hour.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Gordon (Kieran Hodgson). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 5 - Party Pieces

Losing the pub quiz is the starting point for an evening of revelations, from past career aspirations, to surprising party pieces.

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 4 - The Affair

Mark discovers that Jeremy's girlfriend Elena, has a guilty secret.

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, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2018 News For You

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a variety of guest hosts and panellists from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs for a compilation that looks back at the big news of 2018.

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