British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 20th January 2022

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 6 - Friends And Neighbours

Raising travel costs are causing consternation amongst the staff. Mr. Grace offers them use of his private apartment on the top floor. However, the staff soon discover that they get on far better as colleagues than as flatmates!

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Dong And The Gong

Dave Gorman comes over all bitey, Rob Beckett fills a shoebox with cement and, most importantly, just who will succeed in surprising Alex Horne the most when he emerges from his shed after an hour cooped up inside?

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 9, Episode 4

Ramesh and Malcolm's wedding day plans upset a few people, including Sanjay who wants to perform at the reception with his new "horrible" band.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (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 5 - Something Nasty In The Vault

During an air-raid, the bank is hit by a bomb. The good news is that the bomb has not blown up. The bad news is reason why it has not: Mainwaring and Wilson are holding it!

Union Jack 7pm
60 min
Dead British

Dead British

Episode 3 - Elizabeth I

They were British, they were dead, but using a donkey's foot, Dead British brings back to life... Queen Elizabeth I! It's the completely unpredictable improv history show where anything could happen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 6 - Room At The Bottom

Mainwaring is shocked to learn that he is not a captain but a lieutenant. Things get even worse when he learns later on that he has no rank at all, and ends up as a private.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 1

Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Loch Ness To London, Episode 2

Freddie, Jamie, Jack and Romesh try their hand at some off-road driving at Ardvkerikie, before getting their kilts on for a Highland Games challenge, then heading to Weymouth to fish with Marco Pierre White.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Dinner Party

Miranda has decided to prove to herself and her friends she can officially be an adult. First by looking after a toddler, then, by hosting a dinner party for eight...

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

QI

Series O, Episode 3 - Oceans

Tune in to hear one publisher's suggestion for a radical improvement to Moby Dick. With Aisling Bea, Joe Lycett and David Mitchell.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Screw. Image shows from L to R: Toby Phillips (Jack Bardoe), Rose Gill (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell)

Screw

Series 1, Episode 3

With some of the wing's residents trying dangerous new ways to get high, a prisoner story exploring the radicalisation of a young mind leads Ali to remind Leigh how big a difference she and her team can make to the lives of the inmates.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 2 - Mammy's Inflation

It's all change in the Brown household as two of Mrs Brown's boys finalise plans for their new homes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 3 - Mammy's Break

It's Agnes Brown's anniversary and she's in a great mood. However, she would be in an even better mood if she could just find someone to look after Grandad for a couple of weeks while she treats herself to a holiday.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Frayed. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Kerry Armstrong), Sammy Burbeck (Sarah Kendall). Copyright: Merman

Frayed

Series 1, Episode 5

After a harsh realisation, Sammy aims to reclaim her worth by helping at the school disco. But the dance soon turns into a debacle.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies

A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Scot Squad. Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson (Jack Docherty)

Scot Squad

Series 7, Episode 3

Fletcher and McLaren uncover a crafty criminal at a murder mystery party. Mindful of their duties, they bring in the bad guy without killing anyone's evening. Elsewhere, there is a reunion of partners as PC Charlie McIntosh and PC Jane Mackay catch up in court.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Francesca Martinez, Alan Carr, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 1 - Alan Carr, Francesca Martinez, Nish Kumar

In the first episode, everyone's favourite 'Chatty Man' Alan Carr is the host as he introduces two of comedy's biggest stars - the fabulously funny Francesca Martinez and rising comedy star Nish Kumar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 4 - Dancing

Lucy and Tim's parents, Geoffrey and Wendy, are separating. Geoffrey moves into Lucy's flat, banishing Lee to the sofa. To get his room back and avoid being thrown onto the street, Lee must now play Relate Counsellor to patch up the marriage.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Frayed. Image shows from L to R: Sammy Burbeck (Sarah Kendall), Jean (Kerry Armstrong). Copyright: Merman

Frayed

Series 1, Episode 6

Sammy gets good news about her husband's estate. But as she plans their escape, things prove far more complicated than she imagined.

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

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Dong And The Gong

Dave Gorman comes over all bitey, Rob Beckett fills a shoebox with cement and, most importantly, just who will succeed in surprising Alex Horne the most when he emerges from his shed after an hour cooped up inside?

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Nether Regions. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Nether Regions

Episode 3

Scream in terror again as you witness depressing Scandinavian game show Nordic Celebrity Damaged Detective Mystery Squares; previously unheard auditions that didn't make it to the movie, including Alan Bennett's Hannibal Lecter and Sir John Gielgud trying out for Taxi Driver; the perils of adopting a rescue boyfriend; and a valuable boiled sweet.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:10pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Special Guests: Series 1, Highlights Special

A final selection of the most memorable moments from recent series of the talk show. Among the guests featured are Michael McIntyre, Olivia Colman, David Beckham, Rebel Wilson, Jason Derulo, Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan, Katherine Ryan, Will Ferrell, Demi Lovato, Sacha Baron Cohen, Ashley Banjo and Patrick Dempsey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 9, Episode 1 - The William Morris Years

Jez has some rather constrictive new living quarters, and Mark has a new flatmate and has landed a bank job, but it seems that the wounds of mutual love for Dobby have not yet healed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 9, Episode 2 - Gregory's Beard

Jez's life coaching career is going well and it seems a new client could bring more to his life than just a steady source of money. Super Hans in the meantime is getting ready for his wedding day...

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, London Hughes, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 2

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis examine the week's events in the topical comedy series, with guests Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, London Hughes, Rhys James and Milton Jones.

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