British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 2nd September 2021

BBC iPlayer 6am
15 min
Face It. Abbey (Abigail Cruttenden). Copyright: Neil Hennessy-Vass, Xavicus Media

Face It

Episode 1 - Abbey

Ambitious Abbey is hell-bent on holding back the years and landing a promotion...with some help from Muhammad Ali. But how far will she go for the win?

BBC iPlayer 6am
16 min
Face It. Leonie (Crystal Marshall). Copyright: Neil Hennessy-Vass, Xavicus Media

Face It

Episode 2 - Leonie

Straight-talking Leonie is confident her acquired visual difference won't stand in her way. So why does her treatment when she wears a mask move Leonie to tears?

Radio 4 9:45am
15 min
Morecambe & Wise: The Lost Tapes. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe. Copyright: ITV

Sunshine And Laughter

Episode 4

Morecambe and Wise are a success with their new show and now the producer wants to book a musical celebrity for one of the most successful sketches of their career.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 2 - The NFL

As Super Bowl fever takes over the world, Rob and Romesh go on a mission to learn all about America's best loved sport.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Chris McCausland. Copyright: Talkback

QI

Series R, Christmas Special - Rejoice!

Sandi and Alan are joined by Chris McCausland, Justin Moorhouse and Holly Walsh for a festive special.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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...

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Phil Hammond

Dr Phil's Bedside Manner

Episode 2

Dr Phil Hammond visits and performs for the staff and patients at Birmingham City Hospital.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 10, Episode 2 - Grounds For Divorce

Captain Peacock's love life becomes the talk of the store. He's asked for a divorce but been refused by his wife, and a woman with whom he's recently had a fling has fallen madly in love with him and got a job in accounts! Who will he choose?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 1, Episode 3 - The Country Wife

Boycie's 'bargain' purchase - Rocky the bull - arrives and much to Marlene's annoyance begins to make the place look untidy. Marlene sends Boycie out Blackberry picking - and while he's out he makes a new enemy.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm
60 min
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back. Lorraine Kelly

Joe Lycett's Got Your Back

Series 3, Episode 3

Joe is joined by celebrity guest Lorraine Kelly to take on dodgy puppy dealers, and goes on a special mission in Wales to make British wool cool again with the help of some celebrity pals. Rosie Jones investigates faux fur being sold by online retailers and Mark Silcox puts the Whopper and the Big Mac head-to-head in his test lab.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 1 - Homesick

Grandad's not well, his legs are playing him up and the lifts are broken. When Rodney finds himself unwittingly elected to Chairman of the local Residents' Association, Del spies the perfect opportunity to improve their lot.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig, Russell Brand, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 12 - The Occult

Ever wondered how a Hand of Glory can make you rich? Sandi has all the answers. With Aisling Bea, Russell Brand and Noel Fielding.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Murder, They Hope. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson), Ray (Ethan Lawrence). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

Murder, They Hope

Series 1, Episode 2 - Evil Under The Bun

Gemma and Terry heroically graduate from bunnies to bakers, when they are tasked with getting to the bottom of a poisoned pastry scandal as two rival baking families turn up the heat on a long-standing feud.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Goldie Hawn

Comedy Legends

Series 4, Episode 5 - Goldie Hawn

Barry Cryer reflects on the career of Goldie Hawn who rose to fame on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In before going on to star in Cactus Flower and win an Oscar for her role.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 16, Episode 3

Romesh is joined by Micah Richards, Maisie Adam, Josh Taylor and Katarina Johnson-Thompson for another round of Olympic-sized challenges. There's a Danger Sit Up challenge awaiting the teams, they play Higher or Lower with some sporting Cameo messages, and two of the panel must face the Leap of Faith in the final round.

BBC Two 9pm
The Watch. Image shows from L to R: Urdo van Pew (Joe Vaz), Sam Vimes (Richard Dormer)

The Watch

Episode 7 - Nowhere In The Multiverse

Vimes wakes up with more than the usual hangover. He's slipped into an alternate universe where he's a prisoner in the middle of a jailbreak. In Ankh-Morpork, the alternate-version of Vimes is leading The Watch straight into Carcer's trap.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Daliso Chaponda, Sally Phillips

QI

Series R, Episode 16 - Random

Sandi and Alan are joined by Bill Bailey, Sally Phillips, Daliso Chaponda and a virtual studio audience to look into a series of random questions.

BBC Two 9:45pm
The Watch. Image shows from L to R: Sam Vimes (Richard Dormer), Lady Sybil Ramkin (Lara Rossi)

The Watch

Episode 8 - Better To Light A Candle

Carcer's got everything he needs to control the Noble Dragon and destroy Ankh-Morpork. With hysteria on the streets and DEATH preparing for a very busy day, can The Watch, this band of misfits, step up and save the city from annihilation?

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 3 - Amy

Over-excited by the appearance of a lesbian couple in their building, Lee and Tim ask them over for dinner, little realising that their adolescent attempt to get their jollies will backfire when Lucy discovers a side to herself that she never knew existed.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Late Night Mash. Image shows from L to R: Nish Kumar, Geoff Norcott. Copyright: Zeppotron

Late Night Mash

Series 1, Episode 1

Nish Kumar addresses the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, and Geoff Norcott looks at modern youth. Rachel Parris reports some viewer feedback on the new-look show.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
Buffering. Image shows from L to R: Iain (Iain Stirling), Vicky Pattison. Copyright: Avalon Television

Buffering

Series 1, Episode 6

Iain screen tests for a prime time dating show with Vicky Pattison. Ashley attempts to shut the door on her relationship with Robbie, before Greg's return. Meanwhile Rosie tries to convince Iain and Olivia to finally open up to each other.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Alex Brooker, Adam Hills. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

The Last Leg

The Last Leg Of Tokyo 2020, Episode 10

Comedian Ellie Taylor and Paralympic hero Ellie Robinson join the team in the studio, whilst Kerry Godliman joins the boys for some diving.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Aisling Bea, Frankie Boyle, Simon Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 3 - Frankie Boyle, Simon Evans, Aisling Bea

Frankie Boyle hosts, with performers Simon Evans and Aisling Bea.

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

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 7 - The Perfect Stuff

Greg Davies challenges his five fearful funny people to entertain him by completing more baffling challenges which this week involve corneas, crackers and construction.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
The Absolutely Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Morwenna Banks, Gordon Kennedy, Moray Hunter, John Sparkes, Pete Baikie

The Absolutely Radio Show

Series 2, Episode 2

The second episode of the new Absolutely Radio Show series featuring Little Girl, Mr. Muzak, Frank Hovis, Denzil and Gwynedd, Calum Gilhooley and ageing rockers Joe and Davey.

BBC Four 11:10pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Oakes (Barrie Rutter), 'Bunny' Warren (Sam Kelly), Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Rudge (Daniel Peacock). Copyright: WitzEnd Productions

Porridge

Feature film based on the TV sitcom of the same name, featuring Ronnie Barker and the regular cast in the classic prison comedy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 5 - Jeremy's Manager

Jeremy and Super Hans get a band manager and play a Christian rock festival. Mark comes along as their roadie, and learns how to have sex properly for the first time in his life.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
Code 404. Image shows from L to R: DI Roy Carver (Stephen Graham), DI John Major (Daniel Mays), Chris Kamara

Code 404

Series 2, Episode 1

It has been three weeks since Carver and Major took down the Juggler, but personal problems still hinder the pair's professional success.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (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.

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