British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 27th October 2020

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm
10 min
Scream Street. Copyright: Coolabi / Factory Transmedia

Scream Street

Series 2, Episode 2 - Vanity Calamity

The 'miracle facemasks' from Otto's Spa have a truly horrifying effect on the residents.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin), Fred Quilly (Felix Bowness), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 6, Episode 6 - Man Trap

While Gladys finds herself falling for Clive, Joe Maplin announces her engagement to Spike - which doesn't please April at all.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Big Zuu, Rosie Jones. Copyright: Boomerang

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 1, Episode 2 - Rosie Jones

Zuu is off to Portsmouth to cook the perfect post performance meal for comedian Rosie Jones - including fresh fish and chips just like her Nanna made.

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 4 - What Is A City For?

The comic considers why cities are designed the way that they are, and if it is time to redraw the map in favour of people rather than cars.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

A selection of episodes from the second series of the self-sufficient 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 6, Episode 7

Lee Mack is joined by Huw Edwards and Sarah Millican, and David Mitchell is joined by Bradley Walsh and Josie Lawrence.

5Star 8pm
60 min
Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!

Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!

Series 2, Episode 2

This week's highlights include Noel Edmonds staging an unforgettable "Gotcha" on a young Gary Lineker, and magician Ben Hanlin tricking the adorably prankable Joey Essex into thinking that he has witnessed time-travel.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 12, Highlights Special

Can't get enough of James and the boys? Relive the fun and games of Series 12 with this special highlights episode.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Ben Bailey Smith. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 1 - Fear Of Failure

The opening episode of Series 2 features one of the greatest sporting moments in television history. And it involves a potato.

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 6, Episode 8

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Emily Maitlis, Jack Whitehall, Jim Carter and Armando Iannucci.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson. Image shows from L to R: Judi Love, Jon Richardson, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson

Series 1, Episode 2

Jon gives his take on the world's wildest TV, with Ed Gamble and regular guest Judi Love. Featuring bizarre international dating shows, Ed's television obsessions, Japanese telly, and more.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sara Pascoe, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Andrew Maxwell

QI

Series Q, Episode 10 - Quiet

With Jimmy Carr, Andrew Maxwell and Sara Pascoe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 6 - Dating

As Lucy and Guy's relationship intensifies, Lee starts to ponder his lack of a girlfriend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

Inside No. 9

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the comic anthology series.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Out Of Her Mind. Image shows from L to R: Sara (Sara Pascoe), Lucy (Fiona Button), Carol (Juliet Stevenson)

Out Of Her Mind

Episode 2 - Eat Me

Sara decides to face up to her sadness about the past and bravely attempts to return her unused but tattered wedding dress to the shop where Craig jilted her 15 years ago.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Chris Addison, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 11

Dara O'Briain and the regulars relive the week's events for the last time in this run. With guests Milton Jones, Miles Jupp and Andi Osho.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Don't Hate The Playaz. Jordan Stephens. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 3, Episode 2

Maya Jama, Mutya Buena and Aurie Styla go head to head in rap battles against Lady Leshurr, Yung Filly and Chunkz, with a special appearance from Dizzee Rascal.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
Mandy. Image shows from L to R: Susan Blower (Maxine Peake), Mandy (Diane Morgan)

Mandy

Series 1, Episode 2 - Susan Bloody Blower

They say revenge is a dish best served cold. But they also say that about gazpacho, and that is disgusting, so what do they know?

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 1

Milton Jones, Ed Byrne, Katherine Ryan and Romesh Ranganathan join the regular cast for the familiar mix of games and topical banter that "makes Mock The Week as reliable as a UKIP expenses claim and as much a part of summer as English sporting failure and mutant animal tabloid scare stories".

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

Sorry, I Didn't Know

Series 1, Episode 4

Shaun Wallace, Paul Chowdhry, Toby Williams and Sophie Duker join Chizzy Akudolu, Judi Love and Jimmy Akingbola.

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 3, Episode 2 - Stockholm Syndrome

Sophie tries to find some new customers for the salon. However, she unwittingly attracts the attention of some animal rights activists who are looking for somewhere to protest.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Joe Lycett, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 4 - Friendship Is Truth

What will Mel Giedroyc do to a humble pommel horse? Should Hugh Dennis climb that high? And why are Alex Horne and Noel Fielding dancing like a pair of shrews? As always, Taskmaster Greg Davies will deliver his judgements on their efforts, and his well-trained assistant Alex Horne is overseeing the tasks.

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

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 6 - New Year's Eve

It's New Year's Eve, and Mark is depressed about Dobby, but Jeremy is determined that the 'El Dude Brothers' are going to enjoy the night of their lives.

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