British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 5th November 2020

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Montserrat Lombard

Cry Babies

Series 2, Episode 4 - Last Time

Sally has come to invite Bea to the most important event of her life, but Bea has work news of her own.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

1987 Christmas Special - Tell It To The Marines

Peggy's piano playing leads Ted to challenge the Royal Marines to a race over their assault course.

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

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 1, Episode 9 - Ed Gamble

Big Zuu takes his food van to Manchester where Ed Gamble is performing. Ed's love of fried chicken and all things cheese related gives Zuu plenty to work with.

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

Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown

Episode 2

Comedian and US citizen Rich Hall follows the closing stages of the US presidential race.

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 fourth series of the self-sufficient sitcom.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Christmas Special

David Mitchell is joined by Ray Winstone and Josh Widdicombe, and Lee Mack is joined by Rachel Riley and Ricky Tomlinson.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Montserrat Lombard

Cry Babies

Series 2, Episode 4 - Last Time

Sally has come to invite Bea to the most important event of her life, but Bea has work news of her own.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 8

With guests Seann Walsh, Adrian Chiles, June Brown and Aisling Bea.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Chevy Chase

Comedy Legends

Series 3, Episode 5 - Chevy Chase

From early roles in National Lampoon and Saturday Night Live, Chevy Chase rose to become one of the biggest stars in comedy during the 1980s.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, David Mitchell, Sandi Toksvig, Nish Kumar, Aisling Bea

QI

Series Q, Episode 16 - Quads And Quins

With Aisling Bea, Nish Kumar and David Mitchell.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Johnny Vegas. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 10, Episode 4 - Toshwash

Daisy flirts with a security guard, Richard is surprised by some chickens and Johnny convinces Alex to wear sparkly shoes while operating heavy machinery. As ever, Greg Davies decides who is the best of the worst.

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 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh Awards

Will is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.

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 6 - Speech

Lucy is stressed. She has an important speech to make at a Recruitment Conference and nobody to help her write it.

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 6 - Exam Time

Exams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Dial M For Middlesbrough. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

Dial M For Middlesbrough

Sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express and Death On The Tyne, set on a caravan park.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 3

As Britain heads back into lockdown, Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Sukh Ojla and Mark Simmons join Dara and Hugh to look at what is going on.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Glenn Moore, Angela Barnes, Dara O Briain, Olga Koch, Ed Gamble, Tom Allen. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 2

Dara O Briain hosts as Tom Allen, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Olga Koch and Glenn Moore join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look at the news.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Maya Jama. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 24, Episode 3

Joining the trio this week are Jimmy Carr, pop star and presenter Marvin Humes, The Vamps' Bradley Simpson and Connor Ball, and presenter Maya Jama.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Maxxx. Image shows from L to R: Rose (Helen Monks), Don Wild (Christopher Meloni), Tamzin (Pippa Bennett-Warner)

Maxxx

Episode 2 - House Party

Maxxx and Tamzin get an exclusive invite to a party Don is throwing. With the place bursting full of industry celebs it's time for Team Maxxx to turn on the charm and land a record deal; A difficult task to uphold in Don's labyrinth of drugs, music and sex.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Maxxx. Image shows from L to R: Rose (Helen Monks), Don Wild (Christopher Meloni), Tamzin (Pippa Bennett-Warner)

Maxxx

Episode 2 - House Party

Maxxx and Tamzin get an exclusive invite to a party Don is throwing. With the place bursting full of industry celebs it's time for Team Maxxx to turn on the charm and land a record deal; A difficult task to uphold in Don's labyrinth of drugs, music and sex.

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

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 4, Episode 9 - US Election Special

Russell Howard is here to guide you through the fallout of the 2020 US Presidential Election, and talks to Brian Blessed.

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

The Football's On

Series 5, Episode 4

Ian Stone is joined by Ivo Graham and Chris McCausland.

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

The Mash Report

The Mini Mash Report, Episode 3: 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.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Nish Kumar, Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Ellie Taylor, Ed Byrne, Rhys James. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 3

Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Nish Kumar and Ellie Taylor join regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 16, Episode 3 - David Bailey, Jack Whitehall, Roisin Conaty, Craig David, KSI

The host is joined on tonight's show by world-renowned photographer David Bailey and comedians Jack Whitehall and Roisin Conaty, while Craig David and KSI will both be performing live in the studio.

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

The Likely Dads

Series 1, Episode 2 - Education and Knowledge

Tim and his fellow Likely Dads reflect on what they would say to themselves if time travel were possible, choosing schools, leaving behind the Rock 'n' Roll lifestyle, and the best and worst reflections on fatherhood. With special guests Craig Kelly and Prince Abdi.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
There's Something About Movies. Image shows from L to R: Jennifer Saunders, Alan Carr, Tom Allen

There's Something About Movies

Series 3, Episode 3

Stepping up to sort their Red Sparrows from their Jack Sparrows this week are: bearded Cornetto eater Nick Frost, sometime jumpsuited stand-up Phil Wang, and the ever-GameFaced Roisin Conaty.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Leprechaun Or The Lesbian

Administrative sidekick Alex Horne watches on as Aisling Bea bleeds on bread, Nish Kumar pretends he's Robin Hood and Mark Watson feels the wrath of yoghurt.

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 6 - Quantocking II

Dobby is offered a job in New York by ex-boyfriend Simon. Uncertain about the offer, Dobby suggests that she and Mark spend a weekend in the country. The perfect time, as far as Jeremy is concerned, to get a few things off his chest.

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