British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 29th October 2020

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

Mission: Accessible

Series 1, Episode 3 - West Country

Rosie takes male comedian James Acaster to the West Country to help her plan an 'anti-hen-do' for former Paralympian Lizzie.

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

Scream Street

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Return Of Wolfgang

When the phantom composer Wolfgang returns to town, people start turning see-through.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 7, Episode 2 - The New Broom

Alec Foster, the camp controller, threatens the entertainment staff with the sack. Does this mean Peggy will finally get her yellow coat?

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

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 1, Episode 4 - Phil Wang

Grime artist Big Zuu is back on home turf - cooking for comedian Phil Wang in London's West End. On tour Phil gives every meal a score of one to five noodle bowls - so how will Zuu compare?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown. Rich Hall. Copyright: BBC

Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown

Episode 1

Multi award-winning comedian and US Citizen Rich Hall follows the closing stages of the US Presidential race, offering an acerbic look at the electoral system and the two candidates vying for the most important job in the world.

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 and third 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 7, Episode 3

Joan Bakewell, Warwick Davis, Paul Hollywood and Jason Manford are the guests in this episode.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Peter Hudson, Richard Osman

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Pistachio Eclair

In one of the most difficult challenges of the competition, the rivals find themselves confronted with an intimidating man in gold chains: The Mayor of Chesham.

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 7, Episode 4

Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Matt Dawson, Mel Giedroyc, Josh Widdicombe and Dermot O'Leary.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Kenneth Williams. Copyright: BBC

Comedy Legends

Series 3, Episode 4 - Kenneth Williams

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Kenneth Williams, the comic genius and frequent star of the Carry On films.

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

The Treason TV Show

Series 2, Episode 3

Wales is in lockdown, a song for Trump, and jokes about the lockdown tiers.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sally Phillips, Sindhu Vee, Sandi Toksvig, Aisling Bea

QI

Series Q, Episode 12 - Quagmire

With Aisling Bea, Sally Phillips and Sindhu Vee.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Ghost Bus Tours. Image shows from L to R: Darren Harriott, Lady Leshurr, Jordan Davies. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Ghost Bus Tours

Ghost hunting comedy in an Eastern European prison.

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

Taskmaster

Series 10, Episode 3 - Point Of Swivel

The quest to take ownership of presenter Greg Davies golden head continues, under the beady eye of Little Alex Horne. Mawaan Rizwan attempts an upside-down farm-related illusion, Daisy May Cooper softens some pasta and Katherine Parkinson lays waste to a garden arch.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 3 - Will's Birthday

It's Will's birthday, and he's planning a suitably grown-up dinner. Unfortunately, Will's party clashes with a far more popular one.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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 1 - Pregnant

When Lucy announces that she is pregnant, Lee wonders if the father might accidentally be him.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 4 - Night Out In London

In a desperate attempt at reinvention, Will decides that the lads should become cool and go clubbing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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 2 - Winner

Lee is insufferably smug when he wins £1,000 in a writing competition with an essay entitled 'Disability in the Workplace'.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Sophie Duker, Dara O Briain, Eshaan Akbar, Maisie Adam. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 2

Maisie Adam, Eshaan Akbar, Ed Byrne, Sophie Duker and Ed Gamble appear.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 3

Angela Barnes, Miles Jupp, Romesh Ranganathan and Josh Widdicombe are the guests this week.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 24, Episode 2 - Halloween Special

Keith Lemon is back for this spooky Halloween special of Celebrity Juice alongside brand-new team captains Laura Whitmore and Emily Atack. Joining them this week for spooky games, fun and plenty of tricks and treats are Strictly's scariest judge Craig Revel Horwood, presenter Maya Jama, Queen of the Jungle Jacqueline Jossa and Take That's Howard Donald.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
Maxxx. Image shows from L to R: Rico (Luti Fagbenle), Maxxx (O-T Fagbenle), Lucky (Javone Prince)

Maxxx

Episode 1 - Guess Who's Back?

Desperate to win back his career and ex-girlfriend, Jourdan Dunn, Maxxx makes a last attempt to rehash things with his old boyband. Maxxx implores the help of music mogul Don Wild. With Tamzin, as his new manager can Maxxx rise to the challenge of bringing the old boyband back together?

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

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 4, Episode 8

Russell looks at our world in disarray; celebrates Marcus Rashford's free school meal campaign; and chats to pioneer of UK grime, Dizzee Rascal.

TNT Sports 1 logo 10:30pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 5, Episode 3

Ian Stone is joined by Elis James and Ivo Graham.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
The Mash Report. Nish Kumar. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Mash Report

The Mini Mash Report: Highlights from the satirical news show, presented by Nish Kumar, as a cast of comedy correspondents give their take on the events from May 2019.

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

Newsjack

Series 23, Episode 6

Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts another episode, with guests Letitia Hector, Aurie Styla and Kiell Smith-Bynoe as coronavirus continues to disrupt life in the UK. This week, a man goes on a dog walking court trial, NHS hotdesking, and a look at an online Christmas.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Rose Matafeo

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 18 (Channel 4: Series 19), Episode 1

Sean Lock and Harry Hill take on Jon Richardson and Rose Matafeo, while Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr with Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Clive Carol (Reece Shearsmith), Giles Grindlay-Orme (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 4, Episode 5 - And The Winner Is...

We join the jury in their deliberations for the Television Awards, at the headquarters of the Royal Academy of Motion Picture Arts.

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 4

Dara O Briain and the team skilfully pass around the week's news before shooting on goal with guests Rob Beckett, Susan Calman, Hal Cruttenden and Romesh Ranganathan.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Likely Dads. Tim Vincent. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

The Likely Dads

Series 1, Episode 1 - Expectations

Tim Vincent presents light-hearted conversation about what it is like to be a father in modern Britain. In the first show, he and regular panellists Russell Kane and Mick Ferry reflect on their expectations of fatherhood, from pregnancy through to their kids' teenage years and adulthood. They are also joined by actor Chris Bisson and comedian Che Burnley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Nick (Reece Shearsmith), Keith (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 4, Episode 6 - Tempting Fate

A dead hoarder's flat, a blood-stained floor, a dead rat and a terrible, inescapable curse from beyond the grave. All in an ordinary day's work for council contractors Keith, Nick and Maz.

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

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 6 - Spatchcock It

Alex Horne supervises the tasks as Mel Giedroyc's good nature is tested to its limits, Joe Lycett shows no mercy to a cute little camel and Hugh Dennis risks it all in a seemingly simple sleeping bag challenge.

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

Peep Show

Series 8, Episode 2 - Business Secrets Of The Pharaohs

Mark gets a lucky break when his book, Business Secrets of The Pharaohs, is accepted by a 'publisher'. And Jeremy, in an attempt to kick-start a career for himself, enrols on a life coaching course.

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