British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 3rd June 2021

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

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 8, Episode 1 - Marry Go Round

Spike seems to have lost his ability to make people laugh, and Ted offers no consolation when woken at 2:00am. Spike turns to Gladys for advice, which only makes him even more confused about his future.

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

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 8 - Shaqinahat

All the key areas of entertainment are covered in this episode: slapstick, singing, dancing, balloons and, of course, throwing one thing into another thing. Ed Gamble dons a baby's bonnet, Katy Wix makes Alex Horne wince and Rose Matafeo does a spot of screaming.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 9, Episode 5

Well, since you ask him John himself takes the lead, telling the life of Newt backwards, from a funeral in 1990 to a Victorian family Christmas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 2, Episode 6 - More Questions Than Answers

Llewellyn has been forced to employ teachers over the summer as casual labour but even they can't help the fact that his farm is running at a massive deficit. With Boycie's farm doing well, Llewellyn challenges him to a pub quiz in the hope of winning £5,000.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 3 - Hole In One

In the middle of the worst, wettest winter in memory, all the brothers have to flog is sun-tan lotion. Things are looking grim until Uncle Albert falls down the cellar hatch at the Nag's Head: a big compensation package could set them up nicely. Unfortunately, Del's unaware of Albert's past...

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

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 8 - Steve Jones, Sue Perkins, Bruno Tonioli

TV presenter Steve Jones, comedian and Great British Bake Off co-presenter Sue Perkins and Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli try to abolish bowling, mime artists and catalogues into Room 101.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 4, Episode 7 - Put That Light Out!

Jones, Frazer, Pike and Godfrey are stationed on an exercise in the local lighthouse, but soon cause trouble when they turn the light on and shine it over Walmington-on-Sea... during an air-raid.

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

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 1 - Len Goodman, Ronni Ancona, Tim Vine

Joining Frank Skinner for the first show are Strictly's generous Head Judge Len Goodman, actress and impressionist Ronni Ancona and pun-master Tim Vine. Choices up for possible disposal include all foreign food.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 4, Episode 8 - The Two And A Half Feathers

The Home Guard get a new private in their ranks, who just so happens to know Jones. However, their relationship is not a happy one with the new arrival claiming that Jones left him in the desert to die. It is down to Jones to unearth the truth.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min
Yesterday, Today & The Day Before. Image shows from L to R: Tracy-Ann Oberman, Ria Lina, Catherine Bohart, Jayde Adams. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Yesterday, Today & The Day Before

Episode 3

Jayde Adams, Catherine Bohart, Ria Lina and Tracy-Ann Oberman dissect the week's biggest, smallest, and most ludicrous news stories.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 3 - K-Folk

With Phill Jupitus, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
There's Something About Movies. Image shows from L to R: Tom Allen, Jennifer Saunders

There's Something About Movies

Series 4, Episode 3

Alan Carr hosts the comedy panel show, with Jennifer Saunders and guest team captain Rafe Spall welcoming guests Mark Strong, Claudia Winkleman and Romesh Ranganathan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 1 - Hospital

Patsy lands in the tabloids for her fling with an MP. She follows Edina, who has an ingrown toenail, into hospital so she can have a facelift before she appears in all the magazines, but things do not go to plan...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 3 - Legs And Co.

With the entirety of his left leg in plaster, Tom's got some home help arranged. Unfortunately, Shirley doesn't turn out to be quite as expected - in fact the most depressing home help on the planet. Linda, meanwhile, has lost her receptionist job but somehow picked up a boyfriend.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Kae Kurd, Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 4

Dara O Briain and series regular Hugh Dennis excavate the treasures of the week past with the help of guests Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Kae Kurd.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
30 min
Sliced. Image shows from L to R: Joshua (Samson Kayo), Ricky (Theo Barklem-Biggs). Copyright: Lovely Electricity

Sliced

Series 2, Episode 1 - You Must Be Joshua?

After the humiliation of being caught dressed as a dog at a council flat sex party, Joshua is trying to patch things up with Naomi. Unfortunately for him, it may be too late as Naomi has a new boyfriend. Meanwhile, Ricky gets mugged.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
CelebAbility. Image shows from L to R: Sonny Jay, Katherine Ryan, Melvin Odoom, Megan Barton-Hanson. Copyright: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 5, Episode 1

Iain Stirling continues in his quest to discover more unique skills and abilities possessed by celebrities. Sonny Jay, Katherine Ryan, Melvin Odoom and Megan Barton-Hanson make up the celebrity team.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
We Are Lady Parts. Amina (Anjana Vasan). Copyright: Working Title Films

We Are Lady Parts

Series 1, Episode 3 - Earth Natives

Amina enjoys spending time with Ahsan at Noor's party and once more there's a spark between them. Saira gate-crashes the engagement party to drag Amina away. They make it just in time, but will Amina's stage fright get the better of her?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Luke (Alex Eastwood), Paul (Martin Freeman). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 2, Episode 2 - No Fear

Luke's anxiety is becoming a problem at home and school. Would a medical diagnosis make his life easier or harder? Ally faces further tension after her mother Leah is robbed.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
Wonderdate. Man (Tim Key). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Wonderdate

Pilot by Tim Key, in which he retraces his steps the day after a date.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 14, Episode 1

James Corden returns with the comedy quiz, with Fearne Cotton, Jimmy Anderson and Joe Cole joining regulars Jamie Redknapp, Andrew Flintoff and Romesh Ranganathan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the laddish sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Warren. Tom Moutchi

Famalam

Highlights Special - The Best Of Famalam

Highlights from the comedy sketch show, starring Vivienne Acheampong, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Samson Kayo, John Macmillan, Tom Moutchi and Akemnji Ndifornyen.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
52 First Impressions With David Quantick. David Quantick. Copyright: Giddy Goat Productions

52 First Impressions With David Quantick

Series 2, Episode 4

Including stories about stories Paul Weller, soap operas and Sting.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 8 - Steve Jones, Sue Perkins, Bruno Tonioli

TV presenter Steve Jones, comedian and Great British Bake Off co-presenter Sue Perkins and Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli try to abolish bowling, mime artists and catalogues into Room 101.

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

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 1 - Len Goodman, Ronni Ancona, Tim Vine

Joining Frank Skinner for the first show are Strictly's generous Head Judge Len Goodman, actress and impressionist Ronni Ancona and pun-master Tim Vine. Choices up for possible disposal include all foreign food.

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