British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 21st March 2022

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Peckham Pimpernel

The receipt of a mysterious and threatening letter at Desmond's barber shop sends the Ambrose clan into a mild state of panic. Before long, Beverley's conducting a seance around the kitchen table.

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

Taskmaster

Series 8, Episode 3 - Stuck In A Mammal Groove

Joe Thomas struggles with the definition of a mammal, Iain Stirling devises an explosive chemistry experiment and Sian Gibson sends a NSFW text to Greg.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 88, Episode 5

Sue Perkins challenges Zoe Lyons, Gyles Brandreth, Shazia Mirza and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Night Not To Remember

Jeffrey Fairbrother gets exceedingly drunk and has to be escorted back to his chalet by the predatory Yellowcoat Gladys Pugh. What actually occurred when they were alone?

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 3, Episode 2 - The Lonely Herdsman

When Marlene drags Boycie and Tyler to visit her mother Dora, the battle lines are drawn. Back at the farm, Bryan tries his hand at poetry to stop him feeling lonely whilst Mrs Cakeworthy surfs the net to help him find a solution.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Rylan Clark-Neal, Frank Skinner, Nigel Havers, Catherine Tate. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 1 - Catherine Tate, Rylan Clark-Neal, Nigel Havers

Comedian Catherine Tate, actor Nigel Havers and TV presenter Rylan Clark-Neal try to send hipster restaurants, set up-paparazzi shoots and Jeremy Corbyn into the Orwellian chamber.

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 12 - Round And Round Went The Great Big Wheel

The platoon are called upon to help work on a camp which is testing a new weapon, a huge wheel. While at first their work is not so glamorous, they soon find themselves trying to stop the weapon when it goes haywire - by Pike's home-made portable radio.

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 7

Joining David this week are Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and impressionist Ronni Ancona. Teaming up with Lee are comedian and author Danny Wallace and sports presenter Gabby Logan.

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 6, Episode 1 - The Deadly Attachment

It is the day the men have been waiting for. When they are asked to watch the crew of a U Boat, they get the chance to meet some Germans face-to-face. But the German Captain has plans to escape, and some names on his list.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Sir Charles Fraith (Jason Merrells), Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen), DC Bill Wong (Matt McCooey)

Agatha Raisin

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Fairies Of Fryfam - Part 1

Looking to get away for a few days Agatha rents a cottage in Fryfam, a village where mythical fairies are said to live. Before Agatha can start relaxing, however, she is employed, by a local woman to prove that her wealthy husband is having an affair. However, this standard private investigator request is complicated when the husband is found to have been murdered.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Bill Bailey

QI

Series R, Episode 15 - Rogue

Bill Bailey, Jack Carroll and Olga Koch join regular panellist Alan Davies as Sandi Toksvig hosts the quiz with a difference, asking questions on the theme of rogue.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Holding. Image shows from L to R: Cormac Byrne (Lochlann O'Mearain), PJ Collins (Conleth Hill), D.I. Linus Dunne (Clinton Liberty)

Holding

Episode 2

When a key suspect vanishes it casts an ominous shadow over the investigation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Guru Of Surbiton

Two students spend a week at the Good household, helping Tom and Barbara with the chores and observing their way of life. Guy and Ruth soon decide to establish a self-sufficiency commune, of which Tom will be patriarch. He is less keen, but they're insistent. At least at first...

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 4 - Three Girlfriends

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen)

Agatha Raisin

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Fairies Of Fryfam - Part 2

There is no rest for the sleuth as her Norfolk murder investigation takes a dramatic turn.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Stephen Mangan

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 3

Actor Stephen Mangan hosts the satirical quiz, inviting Helen Lewis and Janey Godley to join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they poke fun at the week's events.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Vidura Rajapaksa

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 4, Episode 8

The funniest routines by renowned and up-and-coming comedians - bringing them to life in sketch form - featuring stand up and sketches courtesy of Finlay Christie, Michael Akadiri, Helen Bauer, Tom Ward, Bobby Mair, Vidura, Ania Magliano and Joel Dommett.

BBC Two 10:10pm (repeat)
Don Rodolfo. Don Rodolfo (Ciarán Dowd). Copyright: Avalon Television

Don Rodolfo

Ciarán Dowd brings the character from his hit live show to the screen.

BBC Two 10:25pm
5 min
Harry Hill's Lonely Island. Harry Hill. Copyright: CPL Productions

Harry Hill's Lonely Island

Episode 4 - Queen

In an unlikely duel, a Queen faces off against a fox.

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

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 2 - Dads

Lee's lazy weekend is wrecked when his scrounging father turns up unexpectedly. Having just come out of hospital he needs somewhere to stay for the weekend. Will Lee take on the demanding role of carer?

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
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.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
You're Dead To Me

You're Dead To Me

Series 1, Episode 2 - Josephine Baker

Greg Jenner is joined by historical expert Dr Michell Chresfield and comedian Desiree Burch to travel to 1920s Paris to meet the phenomenal Josephine Baker, a renowned performer and entertainer in Paris, a civil rights activist and even a spy during the German occupation of France.

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 5, Episode 1 - Burgling

Mark rediscovers single life after his disastrous wedding to Sophie, and he and Jeremy become victims of crime.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (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.

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 5, Episode 2 - Spin War

Mark and Sophie return to work after their non-existent honeymoon and Mark tries to deflect the inevitable bad PR attached to a jilter. Meanwhile, Jeremy and Super Hans's band play their first gig.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Frayed. Image shows left to right: Jim (Ben Mingay), Sammy Burbeck (Sarah Kendall)

Frayed

Series 2, Episode 4

Fairbank is convinced he has cracked the case and is hot on the heels of the Cooper family. Bev learns that the Coopers are expecting her to lie to the police about Jim's whereabouts on the day of Terry's death, and quickly reverts to type and bribes them in return for changing her story.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Hypothetical. Rosie Jones. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Hypothetical

Series 2, Episode 8

Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster return with ridiculous hypothetical scenarios for Jamali Maddix, Laura Lexx, Rosie Jones and Joe Lycett.

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