British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 25th March 2021

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 3 - Hollowing Out A Baguette

How will Hugh Dennis, Joe Lycett, Lolly Adefope, Mel Giedroyc and Noel Fielding cope with this week's tasks? The onslaught continues as Greg Davies ruthlessly judges the competitors' ability to both camouflage themselves and herd dogs. Plus, see the first two trailers for Taskmaster: The Movie.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 2 - The Happy Event

When Pinky the pig goes into labour in the middle of the night, it's all hands on deck.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 8, Episode 2 - Instalment 2

The American humorist who has written seven autobiographical short story collections reads from some of his comedy essays, including previously unpublished material. This week: Unbuttoned.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Porridge. Fletch (Kevin Bishop). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Episode 5 - The Listener

An intriguing new inmate arrives at Wakeley, in the form of depressed rock star Rob Strange. Fletch is tasked with keeping an eye on him but events take an unexpected turn.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (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 4

With guests Craig Revel-Horwood, Ben Fogle, Kate Silverton and Hugh Dennis.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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

Series 6, Episode 4 - We Know Our Onions

The platoon go on a course with a van full of onions that Walker has sold to Hodges. While the men start to fall behind in their training, Hodges makes an attempt to get his onions.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 6 - Clive Anderson, Alex Jones, Jack Whitehall

TV and radio presenter Clive Anderson, One Show co-host Alex Jones and comedian Jack Whitehall nominate deer, British themed bars in foreign countries and metrosexuality to be cast into Room 101.

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 6, Episode 5 - The Honourable Man

A member of the Soviet Union is visiting Walmington, and it is up to Mainwaring to make a speech. However, it looks like Wilson may replace him after the Sergeant inherits a family title and becomes 'The Honourable Arthur Wilson'.

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

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 7 - Bill Turnbull, Ben Miller, Jo Brand

BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull, and comedians Ben Miller and Jo Brand try to put into Room 101 sneezing, other pedestrians and personalised number plates.

Latest TV 8:30pm
30 min
The Treason TV Show. Mark Brailsford

The Treason TV Show

Series 3, Episode 4

Protest bills, Meghan and Harry, Line Of Duty returns, Icelandic volcanos and Priti Patel get the satirical treatment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mammy Rides Again

Agnes and Winnie gatecrash Maria's hen party, but realise that they have the wrong venue. Later, having invited Maria's snooty mother Mrs Nicholson to dinner, a nervous Agnes shores up her confidence with alcohol, but chaos ensues as the evening proceeds.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sara Pascoe, Sandi Toksvig, Ed Balls, Johnny Vegas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 4 - Parts

With Sara Pascoe, Johnny Vegas and Ed Balls.

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

Taskmaster

Series 11, Episode 2 - The Lure Of The Treacle Puppies

There's discord between contestants Charlotte Ritchie, Jamali Maddix, Lee Mack, Mike Wozniak and Sarah Kendall as rows erupt over facial hair and Jamali's driving skills. Taskmaster Greg Davies is likely pleased that his usual divide-and-conquer tactics are seemingly paying early dividends, as he watches Mike vaulting a high fence, Sarah wearing shoes on her knees, Charlotte grappling with static electricity and Lee struggling to see a balloon and a ghost. As usual, Alex Horne offers the intrepid contenders moral support.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 3 - Sex

Edina is encouraged by Patsy to plan an orgy, as she has not had sex for a long time. The pair hire two gigolos and prepare for their night of debauchery; which collides disastrously with Saffron's biology presentation for university.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Raiders Of The Lost Archive

Raiders Of The Lost Archive

Series 1, Episode 1 - Home

Janey Godley and friends raid the archives to re-voice some classic archive on the theme of home. From tenements to living in a lighthouse, no aspect of home life in Scotland is left untouched.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Terrence (Matthew Cottle). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 7 - The New Master

When Grumio injures another slave in a fight over a carrot, he is forced to replace him until he recovers. And so he joins a new household where work is taken seriously. Marcus invites Delphine to move in. But can she bond with Stylax?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Dating No Filter. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Rosie Jones. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Dating No Filter

Series 1, Episode 5

It's a rollercoaster of emotions as singletons Lovy and Dennis head to Brighton Pier for their first date. Will there be butterflies in their stomachs, or is that just from taking one too many loop the loops? Joel Dommett, Tom Lucy, Donna Preston and Verona Rose are among the comic commentators.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Series 3, Episode 2

Toothsome twosome Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders bring whole armfuls of fluffy, cuddlesome comedy to a television set near you.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Stylax (Joel Fry)

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 8 - The Weatherist

The boys meet their new neighbour, a weatherman. Marcus uses the forecast of a small tremor to bring excitement to his relationship with Delphine. Stylax tries his luck with an attractive new colleague, while Grumio discovers Indian food.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 3

Jim's stripping the wallpaper in the dining room, and has roped Twiggy in to help. Balking at the £15/day charge for steamer hire, before long the whole family are attacking the walls with all manner of flat, sharp-edged implements.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Jon (Jon Richardson), Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 1, Episode 5

Chris Kamara invites Jon to take part in a Leeds United fundraiser for deprived children. Jon's against celebrity endorsement, but the Leeds connection makes him agree to do it. While he's away, Lucy tries to enrol Elsie in a private school - against Jon's wishes.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm
Janey Godley

Loop

Amongst the interviews in this episode of the arts programme: Comedian Janey Godley reflects on her year of bringing laughs and light relief to the nation, sharing the inspiration behind her viral parodies of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's daily briefings.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 5 - Mammy Of The Groom

With his wedding only days away and tensions running high, Dermot suffers some pre-wedding jitters and takes refuge in a cupboard. Will Agnes be able to coax her son out in time for his nuptials? Meanwhile, Cathy gives her mother a book on homosexuality, leading Agnes to wonder who in her family is gay.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 1

Dara O Briain and the team return for another series of the topical comedy featuring guests James Acaster, Matt Forde, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

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