British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 3rd February 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 2, Episode 3 - The Think Tank

The staff are forced to brainstorm ideas to help combat sagging sales on their floor. Holding a fashion show comes to mind.

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

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 7 - No Stars For Naughty Boys

Taskmaster Greg Davies and loyal assistant Alex Horne watch with surprise and sometimes despair as Hugh Dennis wields a blade - again, Noel Fielding can't understand German and Mel Giedroyc destroys a mannequin.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Simon Callow

Plum House

Series 2, Episode 2 - Thief Encounter

Peter and Julian are determined to retrieve a valuable pudding artefact and they've enlisted the help of a crooked connection to do so. Emma and Tom try to keep everyone on the straight and narrow - but Maureen finds herself mysteriously drawn to the shady visitor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 9 - Mum's Army

Mainwaring decides to invite more women to help the Home Guard. One of these women, Mrs Gray, catches his eye. Could this be the path to love?

Union Jack 7pm
60 min
Dead British

Dead British

Episode 5 - Jane Austen

This week we bring Jane Austen back from the dead and we discover how her rampage in a furniture shop had a major impact on British retail, her love of Monopoly, plus some unusual book writing techniques she employed.

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 4, Episode 10 - The Test

Hodges challenges the Home Guard to a game of cricket, but what Mainwaring does not know is that Hodges is getting a professional to play for the ARP. Of course, Hodges might not need his star ringer if Mainwaring's poor skills are anything to go by.

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

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 1 - John Craven, Reggie Yates, Miranda Hart

Frank Skinner returns to ask more celebrities what they hate. Countryfile and Newsround presenter John Craven, Radio 1 DJ Reggie Yates and comedian Miranda Hart provide the nominations, including spitting, yoghurt drinks and Miranda's own breasts.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 2 - The Chance Of A Lunchtime

Raquel attends an audition and, despite Del's help, she gets the part. But fortune has a knack of spoiling the best laid plans...

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Micah Richards, Andrew Flintoff, Jack Whitehall, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Loch Ness To London, Episode 4

Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff, Jack Whitehall and special guest Shaun Williamson reach London in style via the Thames. Once there, they're joined by former Man City and Villa right back Micah Richards to compete in the fastest sport with two feet always on the ground - race walking! To get them into shape, Olympic race walker Tom Bosworth puts them through their paces, while Sky Sports' own Laura Woods calls every step of the action.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Sheila Hancock, David Mitchell, Stephen Mangan, Rob Brydon, Mark Bonnar, Lee Mack, Anita Rani. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 2

The guests on this episode are Mark Bonnar, Sheila Hancock, Stephen Mangan and Anita Rani.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 14 - Oddballs

Tune in for the odd ball games, but be sure to stay for the vegetarian goatsuckers - you won't regret it. With Jimmy Carr, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Jason Manford.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Screw

Screw

Series 1, Episode 5

With C Wing on lockdown, the prisoners' mental health reaches crisis point in an under-resourced and chaotic system. Meanwhile, Rose sees an opportunity, and Toby threatens to escalate his suspicions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10pm (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 1, Episode 4

It's Jim's birthday and the family are preparing to head out to the pub to celebrate. Until then, there's plenty of TV to watch and Antony's newly acquired black eye is ripe for mocking.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 4 - Apocalypse

A fairground fortune teller informs Richie he will die within 3 days. Having been hiding in a protective den in the living room, Eddie decides it's time to end his misery.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Jade Thirlwall, Daisy May Cooper, Anne-Marie Nicholson

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 1

Daisy May Cooper is joined by Anne-Marie and Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall whilst Noel Fielding plays with series regular Jamali Maddix and comedian Nish Kumar.

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

Scot Squad

Series 7, Episode 5

Squire and McGill are on a lengthy stakeout, poised to pounce on their perpetrator. However, without sustenance, can they handle the hunger long enough to capture their prey?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 5 - Frankie Boyle, Jack Carroll, Holly Walsh

Glaswegian comedy giant Frankie Boyle hosts and introduces young stand-up and sensation Jack Carroll and wonderful Holly Walsh to the stage.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Collins, Leigh Francis

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 2, Episode 1 - Gemma Collins & Jonathan Ross

This week Keith takes the one and only Gemma Collins for afternoon tea on the Thames and chat show legend Jonathan Ross shows Keith his toy collection.

BBC Three 10:10pm (repeat)
Laugh Lessons. Manrika (Manrika Khaira)

Laugh Lessons

Episode 12 - The Secret Life Of An Influencer

Hey hunnies, Manrika, Walsall's top social media talent, wants to show you how to be a successful and in demand influencer. From how to interact with followers to promoting an aspirational lifestyle, selling healthy habits to negotiating hotel stays, her invaluable guide covers all the essentials to smash it on social.

BBC Three 10:15pm (repeat)
Lazy Susan. Image shows from L to R: Celeste Dring, Freya Parker. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Lazy Susan

Episode 1

Snails, DJs, baby showers. Life's miracles explored by acclaimed sketch duo Lazy Susan.

BBC Three 10:15pm (repeat)
Lazy Susan. Image shows from L to R: Celeste Dring, Freya Parker. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Lazy Susan

Episode 1

Snails, DJs, baby showers. Life's miracles explored by acclaimed sketch duo Lazy Susan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 2 - Death

Tim's grandmother dies, bringing him and Kate closer together, much to Lee's concern.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Tom Grennan

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 2

Daisy May Cooper welcomes singers Ellie Goulding and Tom Grennan to her team, whilst Noel Fielding is joined by series regular Jamali Maddix and music sensation Yungblud.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 7 - No Stars For Naughty Boys

Taskmaster Greg Davies and loyal assistant Alex Horne watch with surprise and sometimes despair as Hugh Dennis wields a blade - again, Noel Fielding can't understand German and Mel Giedroyc destroys a mannequin.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 4 - Sistering

Mark's plans for an enjoyable and productive week off work go out the window when his sister comes to stay. Jeremy clearly has the hots for her, and when Mark warns him to back off, Jeremy just wants her more...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 5 - Jurying

Jeremy gets called up on jury service but falls for the female defendant, Carla. Mark warns him to stop sleeping with her - it's against the law - but Jeremy ignores him.

BBC Three 11:55pm (repeat)
Back To Life. Miranda (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Back To Life

Series 1, Episode 1

Just released from prison after eighteen years and trying to nudge her way back into society, Miri is the ultimate Adult Beginner.

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

Mock The Week

Series 17, Highlights Special

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis bring the current series to a close with a special edition of the topical comedy show featuring best bits and unseen material.

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