British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 4th April 2022

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

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 5 - Another Spoon

Jo Brand shows cowboys how to cowboy, Katy Wix tortures Alex Horne with the help of a garden arch and Rose Matafeo asks a stranger if they have a library card. Plus, after Katy Wix falls ill during the studio records, former champion Kerry Godliman swoops in to take her place, but how will she fare on Katy's behalf?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 12 - Too Young

Desmond is having trouble sleeping and is advised to take up exercise. At first scornful, his tracksuited contemporary Bert shames him into fitness after beating him easily in a race for the bus.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 28, Episode 1

David Mitchell is joined by Lucy Porter, Holly Walsh, Tony Hawks and Alan Davies as they talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as advertising, Essex, candles, and water.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 9 - The Society Entertainer

Jeffrey Fairbrother decides that a change of voice would be a good idea on Radio Maplin. In the meantime Spike meets his femme fatale which results in a dramatic change in his outlook. Ted has other ideas!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 2

Hyacinth has asked the new vicar to tea and, in her usual meticulous way, she has organised the event down to the last sugar lump. But then suddenly, out of the blue...

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (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 4, Episode 5

Rob Brydon welcomes legendary comedian Ronnie Corbett, TV darling Julian Clary, Geordie comic Sarah Millican and TV presenter Holly Walsh to the comedy panel show.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: James Lacey (Jamie Glover), Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen)

Agatha Raisin

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Haunted House - Part 1

Agatha opens her own detective agency, but potential clients aren't exactly breaking down the door of her new office. In search of new business, Agatha and James visit Ivy Hall, a house said to be haunted since the English Civil War.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes. Private Walker (Mathew Horne)

Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes

Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance Walker

When Walker receives is calling up papers, Mainwaring realises with horror that his departure will mean the loss of his whisky supply. None of the men wish to lose their friend, so eagerly set about thwarting his impending medical.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Ross Noble, Sandi Toksvig, Cariad Lloyd, David Baddiel. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 10 - Nature/Nurture

With David Baddiel, Cariad Lloyd and Ross Noble.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Jayde Adams: Coming Home. Jayde Adams

Jayde Adams: Coming Home

Jayde Adams has made a name for herself in comedy, but what's the secret of her success? She goes back to her hometown of Bristol to find out.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
This Time With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

This Time With Alan Partridge

A selection of episodes from the first series of the magazine show hosted by Norwich's "finest".

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen), James Lacey (Jamie Glover)

Agatha Raisin

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Haunted House - Part 2

Agatha and James continue the investigation into Ivy Hall, trying to determine if there really is something supernatural behind the strange noise.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sara Pascoe, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Andrew Maxwell

QI

Series Q, Episode 10 - Quiet

With Jimmy Carr, Andrew Maxwell and Sara Pascoe.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Holding. Mrs O'Driscoll (Pauline McLynn)

Holding

Episode 4

When PJ uncovers the truth behind the body, Duneen is changed forever. No longer able to turn a blind eye to those around him, PJ is forced to confront his own personal demons as he attempts to bring the killer to justice.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 2, Episode 2 - NBA Basketball

This week Rob and Romesh are on a mission to learn all about one of America's favourite sports - basketball.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Felicity Ward, Dara O Briain, Mo Gilligan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 2 - Dara O Briain, Felicity Ward, Mo Gilligan

This week's episode is hosted by the quick witted host of BBC's Mock The Week Dara O Briain, as he introduces the wonderful Australian comic Felicity Ward and viral internet sensation Mo Gilligan to the stage.

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

Live At The Apollo

All Girls Live At The Apollo, Highlights Special - Part 1

Celebrating the women who have appeared on the Apollo stage. This episode features Sara Pascoe, Sarah Millican, Katherine Ryan, Roisin Conaty and many more.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
Deep Heat. Image shows from L to R: Woodhouse (Ivan Gonzalez), Pam (Pippa Haywood)

Deep Heat

Episode 3 - The Panther

Holly's position is challenged by Enrique 'The Panther', a booze-sodden 80s wrestling star - and Woodhouse's Dad! A late-night encounter with Jack begins a campaign to win back the gang's hearts and minds.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Greg McHugh, Elaine C Smith and Len Pennie try to convince comedian Mark Nelson that they have the best good story and the worst bad story. with a few unexpected laughs along the way.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Lee Mack

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 4, Episode 2

Tonight Agnes and the family are joined in studio by the hilarious Lee Mack; actress and star of Silent Witness Emilia Fox and her mammy Joanna David; plus music from the legendary Billy Ocean.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Mel Giedroyc, Jessica Knappett, Lou Sanders, AJ Odudu

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 2, Episode 8

Mel and Lou are joined by comedian Jason Manford, Strictly star AJ Odudu and actor Jessica Knappett. Jason reveals the lengths he'd go to not share a room with his brother, AJ reveals the secret to DJing, and Jessica explains why you should never attend a funeral with her.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Clive Myrie

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 1

BBC newsreader and Mastermind presenter Clive Myrie guest hosts this opening episode of Series 63. He's joined by journalist Helen Lewis and comedian Andy Hamilton, plus Ian and Paul.

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

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 6 - New Year's Eve

It's New Year's Eve, and Mark is depressed about Dobby, but Jeremy is determined that the 'El Dude Brothers' are going to enjoy the night of their lives.

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

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 1

Dara O Briain and the team return for another series of the topical comedy featuring guests James Acaster, Matt Forde, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

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