British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 1st February 2021

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am
15 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 37 - JJ's Lucky Day

The gang find out that JJ has a set of pre-match good-luck rituals. In the run-up to an important Blamjitsu event, Walter deviously throws bad-luck omens into JJ's path, threatening her chances of success.

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 23, Episode 4 - The Science of Cooking

Brian Cox and Robin Ince get their chef's hats on to look at the science of cooking. They are joined by gastronomes Katy Brand, Grace Dent, Harold McGee and Mark Miodownik.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 7 - Knowledge

With Jimmy Carr, Jo Brand and Graham Linehan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 5, Episode 7 - It Pays To Advertise

It is decided that the staff should film an advertisement for Grace Bros. featuring some of the store's best items. It's safe to say that little goes to plan.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Beth Granville. Copyright: Alex Brenner

Foiled

Series 4, Episode 2 - Everything's Crocs

Richie's purchase of a £1 flat at an online auction isn't quite the find he thought it was when he discovers it's located above the salon.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 25, Episode 4

Frankie Boyle, Sara Pascoe, Miles Jupp and Holly Walsh talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as Glasgow, religion, spying, and puppets.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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

Series 4, Episode 7 - Anniversary

Nobody is having much of a good life as Tom and Barbara keep hitting problems in their garden and Jerry looks like he has been passed up for promotion. The series ends with great highs and devastating lows.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Matress On Wheels

Arkwright's always been dead against getting a van, until Granville points out the advantages of taking a lady friend for a drive.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

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

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip 2, Highlights Special - Best Bits

The challenges may be over and the tightrope has been walked, but now it's all over, we relive the best japes, pranks and wind ups Jamie and Freddie got up to on their latest jaunt through the continent in this selection of the best of this series of challenges.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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

Series 3, Episode 9 - War Dance

Captain Mainwaring organises a dance event in order to improve relations between members of the platoon. However, the event is likely to be spoilt with Pike's plan to announce a surprise engagement.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 2 - Gregg Wallace, Gabby Logan, Sarah Millican

This week Gregg Wallace, Gabby Logan and Sarah Millican try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include cashpoints, buffets and anti-social cats.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Ed Gamble, Claudia Winkleman, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Sara Barron, Kate Bottley. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 5

Claudia Winkleman, the Rev Kate Bottley, Sara Barron and Ed Gamble join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Wind-Break War

When Margo is to have a new wind-break erected in her garden that would cast a shadow over the Goods' new fruit patch, Tom and Barbara ask her to move it elsewhere.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Sandi Toksvig, Matt Lucas, Susan Calman. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Christmas Special - Noel

With Susan Calman, Matt Lucas and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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

Series 3, Episode 6 - Whose Fleas Are These?

When the Goods realise their house has been taken over by fleas, they a horrified to think that they have contaminated the Leadbetter household during a recent trip.

BBC Two 10pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 4

Jo Brand assumes the role of host as panellists poke fun at the week's events. Zoe Lyons and Irish columnist, literary editor and drama critic Fintan O'Toole join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Lou Sanders, Sindhu Vee, Alex Edelman. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 15, Episode 2 - Sindhu Vee, Alex Edelman, Lou Sanders

Sindhu Vee hosts this episode of the comedy showcase recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo, featuring stand-up performances by New York-based Edinburgh comedy award winner Alex Edelman, and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Comedians' Choice Award winner Lou Sanders.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeff Heaney (Neil Fitzmaurice), Alan Johnson (Paterson Joseph). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 4 - Handyman

Jeremy gets a job working as a handyman for his hero, techno musician Russell, but Mark suspects Russell's motivation.

Mark goes to a school reunion and considers embarking on an illicit affair with a girl he used to fancy.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha's TV Showdown. Image shows from L to R: Jessica Knappett, Rob Beckett

Paul Sinha's TV Showdown

Series 1, Episode 4

Fay Ripley and Rob Beckett are joined by celebrity guests Angela Griffin, Martin Kemp, Jessica Knappett and Jason Manford to compete head-to-head and test their TV knowledge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Miles Jupp, Danny Bhoy, Simon Brodkin. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 6 - Danny Bhoy, Miles Jupp, Lee Nelson

Danny Bhoy presents special guests Miles Jupp and Lee Nelson.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 15 - Kitsch

With Jimmy Carr, Reginald D. Hunter and Sue Perkins.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Captain (Ben Willbond), Julian (Simon Farnaby), Pat (Jim Howick), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Robin (Laurence Rickard), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 1, Episode 1 - Who Do You Think You Are?

Cash-strapped Alison and Mike think their dreams have come true when they inherit a grand country house, unaware that it's falling apart and teeming with the ghosts of former inhabitants.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:55pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 28, Episode 16 - Sam Neill, Billie Piper, James Nesbitt, Andi Osho, Tom Jones

Sam Neill says Jurassic Park is going to be huge, Billie Piper describes her new film as bonkers and brutal, Tom Jones says he still loves performing, James Nesbitt talks about working in Northern Ireland, and Andi Osho admits writing a book took a lot longer than she thought.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Sindhu Vee, Tom Allen, Dara O Briain, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 1

Dara O Briain hosts as Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James and Sindhu Vee join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look at the news.

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