Schedule for 2nd March 2022 - British Comedy Guide

6pm (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 2 - 'Old De Front Page

News breaks in the barbershop when Desmond and the regulars find themselves held hostage by a couple of young, gun-wielding thugs.

6pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 10 - He Was A Different Man

It's the final episode of the series and all five contestants not called Alice Levine or Asim Chaudhry still have genuine hopes of winning the greatest prize on earth: the shiny golden bonce of Taskmaster Greg Davies. Russell Howard invents sticky tape architecture, Tim Vine attempts a risky impersonation and Liza Tarbuck gifts Alex Horne a big, messy cake.

6:30pm
30 min

Conversations From A Long Marriage

Series 3, Episode 1 - Birthday Blues

Roger celebrates a big birthday. He doesn't want a party and he doesn't like his present - an electric bike 'for old geezers'. Yet he suddenly starts a fitness programme. Is it just a late life crisis - or is it an affair?

6:35pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic Justice

An old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.

7:15pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 3 - Calendar Boys

Bored with life on the farm, Marlene throws herself into charity work. As a by-product of her efforts, Boycie senses an opportunity to become Sir Aubrey. Marlene, with the help of their staff, tries to use her charity contacts to help her husband achieve his dream. Unfortunately, life is very rarely that simple, particularly where Boycie and Marlene are concerned.

7:40pm (repeat)

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 4 - Alexander Armstrong, Henry Blofeld, Dame Kelly Holmes

Alexander Armstrong, superstar athlete Dame Kelly Holmes and golden voice of cricket Henry Blofeld compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Nominations include restaurants that don't keep proper powdered English mustard, snoring in public places and unnecessary cocktail ingredients.

8pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 7, Episode 3 - Gorilla Warfare

The platoon are out on an important trial of their tactics but Hodges is determined to make sure that they fail. The exercise takes a very strange turn when Hodges and the Verger come into contact with a gorilla.

8pm (repeat)

There's Something About Movies

Series 4, Episode 4

Alan Carr hosts the comedy panel show, with team captains Jennifer Saunders and Rob Brydon welcoming guests Guz Khan, Nathalie Emmanuel and Clara Amfo.

8:20pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 13, Episode 6

Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by Steph McGovern, Richard Osman, Jennifer Saunders and Joe Sugg.

8:40pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 7, Episode 4 - The Godiva Affair

Jones is worried that Mrs. Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr. Gordon, so he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help. Meanwhile, Hodges and Gordon are casting for the role of Lady Godiva in the town parade.

9pm (repeat)

Bloods

Series 1, Episode 3 - Daycare

When Maleek bumps into old flame Nicole, a single mum, Wendy sees the chance to get them together - by looking after her son. In an effort to impress the kid, Maleek takes him on a ride-a-long that spirals out of control. Jo and Lawrence enjoy quality time with a dead body. Kareshma tries to break up Darrell and Darryl to get a new partner.

9pm
60 min

The Football's On

Series 8, Episode 4

Ian Stone chats to Ivo Graham and Rhys James.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Zoe Lyons, Sandi Toksvig, Tom Allen, Susan Calman

QI

Series R, Episode 2 - Ruff And Reddy

Sandi Toksvig hosts the high-brow quiz, asking questions about ruffs, red items and other things beginning with the letter R. Trying to come up with the answers are Alan Davies, Tom Allen, Susan Calman and Zoe Lyons.

9:20pm (repeat)

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party

A group of guests arriving at the hotel in preparation for a nearby wedding raise Basil's anger levels when he mistakes them for swingers and sex addicts.

9:30pm (repeat)

Bloods

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bike Patrol

After their screw-up with the kid, Maleek is punished with pushbike duty, while Wendy has to work under Jo's observation. As Wendy experiences a new partner and Maleek finally gets to work alone, they both start to appreciate what they had together. Gary discovers Kareshma has a twin sister working in A&E who's even more ruthless than her.

10pm (repeat)

Men Behaving Badly

Series 3, Episode 2 - Bed

Gary has been sent out to find indigestion tablets for Dorothy, while Tony attempts the garden fence.

10pm (repeat)

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Heart Of The Sun

Used to expecting the unexpected in Yonderland, Debbie is captured and taken to Ninny village this week.

10pm
60 min

Frayed

Series 2, Episode 2

The investigation into the Terry Harris disappearance continues. Jean and Chris work out a way to silence Bev, whilst Fairbank's lead comes to a sudden stop.

10pm (repeat)

The Office

Series 2, Episode 3

It's Trudy's birthday and in traditional highbrow office style she receives some sex toys, meanwhile David's radical new made-up business strategy of "team individuality" fails to impress Neil.

10pm (repeat)

Outsiders

Series 1, Episode 4

David Mitchell is equipped with a hose pipe as he tests out whether the shelters he's asked the comedians to build are waterproof.

10:15pm

Zen Motoring

Episode 3 - ASMR

Ogmios takes us on a sound journey in an ASMR edition of Zen Motoring.

10:30pm (repeat)

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 8 - Dirty Ernie

Negatus travels through the portal to Debbie's home under the guise of Dirty Ernie.

10:40pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 2 - Debbie

When a twenty-year old girl turns up on Lee's doorstep and announces that he might be her father, Lee goes into immediate denial. Until, that is, he remembers a one-night stand he had at a party that Tim threw to celebrate the end of his accountancy exams back in the 1980s. Is Lee mature - or rich enough - to be a father?

11pm (repeat)

Dating No Filter

Series 2, Episode 3

It's time to get some dancing shoes on for our hopeful singletons Aaliyas and Brandel as they hope to get passions racing on a salsa dancing date. Then it's over to Sam and Sara for some clay pigeon shooting. But will anyone... um, pull? Overseeing the actions are the comedy pairings of Suzi Ruffell and Tom Allen, Chunkz and Yung Filly, Joel Dommett and Emily Atack, and London Hughes and Versona Rose.

11pm
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 7

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Helen McCrory and panellists Andy Hamilton and Chris McCausland.

11pm (repeat)

This Country

Series 2, Episode 3 - Minor Injuries

Kerry is helping the vicar run the local football practice and ends up requiring medical attention.

11pm
15 min

Bunk Bed

Series 8, Episode 8

Patrick Marber and Peter Curran are joined by is chef, broadcaster and host of The Great British Menu, Andi Oliver. She sings an ancient lullaby and the trio discuss a shared mistrust of dolphins.

11:15pm
15 min

Raging Enigma

Episode 2 - Visits To The Pearly Gates

At the funeral of a dear neighbour, Chris Neill is joined by Isy Suttie and Martin Hyder, hacking back the undergrowth of his life for the comedy stories buried within.

11:20pm (repeat)

Chef!

Series 1, Episode 2 - Beyond The Pass

In their attempt to take control of Le Chateau Anglais, Gareth and Janice must make personal sacrifices before visiting their "friendly" bank manager.

11:20pm (repeat)

The Graham Norton Show

Series 29, Episode 21 - Benedict Cumberbatch, RuPaul, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Diane Morgan, Regard x Years & Years

Benedict Cumberbatch says the Oscars will be great no matter what happens; RuPaul says it's gut wrenching for drag queens slashed from his show; Daisy Edgar-Jones believes her new film isn't for the faint-hearted; Diane Morgan talks about the terrible jobs she's had; and Regard and Years & Years perform live in the studio.

11:25pm (repeat)