British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 15th March 2022

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 11 - Kung You

When Shirl's friend Beverley is attacked in the street, the girls enlist the help of a local martial arts teacher to give them a self-defence class.

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

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 8 - Mother Honks Her Horn

Phil Wang makes sure his outstanding outfit leaves even less to the imagination that it did before, Jessica Knappett demonstrates her mastery of a child's percussion instrument and James Acaster's dream comes true.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Simon Rich

The World Of Simon Rich

Series 3, Episode 2

Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich. Tonight, the story of a Handforth Council gone rogue, and the earliest film noir story you'll ever hear.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 1 - If Wet - In The Ballroom

The staff are at their wits' end. Rain has been tumbling down for days and they have practically exhausted their repertoire of indoor amusements.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 5 - Schoolboy French

The circle of life comes knocking at the Boyces' door with Tyler's French exchange student and a past love from Peckham sheds new light on old memories.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Sam Simmons, Frank Skinner, Meera Syal, Shaun Ryder. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 5 - Shaun Ryder, Sam Simmons, Meera Syal

Musician Shaun Ryder, Australian comedian Sam Simmons and actress and author Meera Syal try to put boisterous whistling, meeting people, and overuse of the word "like" into Room 101.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 16, Highlights Special - Best Of

The ALOTO look back at some of the highlights of Series 16.

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 5, Episode 3 - A Soldier's Farewell

Captain Mainwaring becomes disillusioned due to the platoon's refusal to respect the national anthem and problems with his wife Elizabeth. Maybe 'Napoleon' can find escape in his dreams?

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 8

Hyacinth and Richard are forced to intervene when Daddy goes on a shopping spree in a local store's toy department, dressed as a spaceman!

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 3

Joining David Mitchell this week are songstress Jamelia and comic Marcus Brigstocke; while Mancunian motor-mouth Terry Christian and comedian and TV presenter Jimmy Carr unite with Lee Mack in a bid to outwit the opposing team.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 1, Episode 8 - One Of Us

A former head of MI5 is posthumously revealed to have been routinely passing information to the Russians during key Cold War years. An embarrassing story for any Government, but the situation becomes particularly tricky when it emerges that Humphrey chaired an inquiry that cleared him of such claims at the time...

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 5, Episode 5 - The Desperate Drive Of Corporal Jones

When the platoon go on an exercise, Jones and Godfrey make a mistake with the map reference and send half of the men to the wrong spot. The spot that Mainwaring goes to just happens to be the target for some 25-pounders.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
50 min
This Is Going To Hurt. Shruti (Ambika Mod)

This Is Going To Hurt

Episode 6

Heartbroken Adam does his first shift at a posh private hospital and finds that it's not all it's cracked up to be. Shruti has a challenging night shift on the NHS Ward.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Tom Allen

QI

Series R, Episode 14 - R Animals

Sandi Toksvig asks questions on animals beginning with the letter R, with Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Alan Davies trying to come up with interesting answers - while avoiding the most obvious ones.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat

A public health inspector's visit leaves Basil with a long list of improvements to make to the hotel, but when he discovers that Manuel has been keeping a pet rat for the past year, things go from bad to worse!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:50pm
10 min
Cheaters

Cheaters

Episode 16

As Josh tries to salvage his relationship with Esther, Fola and Zack rekindle their sexual attraction in the most unusual way. To complicate matters further, the stag and hen party turns up at the same pub that Zack and Fola are at, leading Zack to suggest they all go back to his and Fola's house after last orders.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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

Series 4, Episode 1 - Babies

Gary and Dorothy consider the prospect of a baby.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Witchfinder

The Witchfinder

Episode 2

Bannister must travel to Chelmsford with Thomasine to put on a show trial for the Witchfinder General.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Image shows from L to R: Leigh Francis, Nabil Abdulrashid, Sara Cox

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 2, Episode 6

Mel and Lou are joined by radio DJ Sara Cox, TV favourite Keith Lemon and Britain's Got Talent's Nabil Abdulrashid. Sara faces the consequences of her less than model behaviour, Keith overshares about puberty and Nabil is confronted by the many victims of his pranks.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Hector (Ricky Champ), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Crimewave

As a crime wave sweeps the city, the boys join a Roman military fitness class to protect themselves on the streets. Flavia introduces some dubious new security measures at work. Grumio starts dating Agatha, a talented baker, who may well be a feeder.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Esquilinus (Tim Downie). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 6 - Jugball

Marcus, Stylax and Ramases - the work experience boy who also happens to be the son of the company owner - invent a new office-based sport called Jugball. Grumio samples some gourmet food when Ramases lends him his store card for the emporium.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
What Just Happened?. Image shows from L to R: Robin Morgan, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Priya Hall

What Just Happened?

Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts a brand new topical panel show that takes a distinctly Welsh look at the week's news at home and abroad. Joined by regular team captains, Welsh comedians Robin Morgan and Priya Hall, no news story will be safe. Joining Kiri, Robin and Priya this week are comedians Anna Thomas and Leroy Brito.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fatherhood

Has there ever been a happier father than Billy Connolly? Prepare for a treat as Billy chats in his Florida home, divulging why pierced nipples are a must have accessory for any parent.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Iain Coyle

Meet The Richardsons

Series 3, Episode 2

Jon signs up with a new GP who's a bit too pleased to have a new celebrity patient.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane. Image shows from L to R: Fi Glover, Jane Garvey

Fortunately... With Fi And Jane

Series 2, Episode 11 - A Spy Stuck Between The Doors, With Marianna Spring

Fi and Jane chat to BBC Disinformation reporter Marianna Spring. Marianna talks them through her new series Death By Conspiracy, which tells the story of a man caught up in Covid 19 denial, with a tragic ending.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm (repeat)
Starstruck. Jessie (Rose Matafeo)

Starstruck

Series 2, Episode 6 - Party

Steve and Sarah's pre-wedding celebrations bring Tom back into Jessie's life. With Tom's imminent departure to the States, Jessie contemplates why they broke up.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 2 - International

With Bill Bailey, Jack Dee and David Mitchell.

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.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
Kate & Koji. Image shows from L to R: Koji (Okorie Chukwu), Kate (Brenda Blethyn)

Kate & Koji

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom about a cafe owner and an asylum seeker.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Frayed. Image shows left to right: Bambi (Kerry Godliman), Sammy Burbeck (Sarah Kendall), Criminal (Mark Sheals)

Frayed

Series 2, Episode 3

Sammy is confronted by her husband's indiscretions once again as she comes face-to-face with his mistress, Bambi, at her new legal aid lawyer's office.

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