British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 5th April 2022

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

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 6 - Bready, Bready, Bready

Jo Brand demonstrates an impressive grasp of street slang, Katy Wix uses a long part of her body to steal something sweet and David Baddiel takes a sledgehammer to a tricky problem. Plus, another former champion, Katherine Ryan, makes a dramatic return to the studio!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:25pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 13 - Roots Tradition

Desmond and Shirley think it's time Michael appreciated his roots and Sean engages Matthew to tell them about theirs.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Teatime. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Bob (Steven Brandon), Lisa (Katie Redford), Donna (Samantha Spiro), Joe (Philip Glenister), Rav (Prasanna Puwanarajah), Vicky (Aimee-Ffion Edwards)

Teatime

Episode 1

Newlyweds Vicky and Rav want a quiet night in, if only Vicky's family would let them.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 3

Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 10 - Sing You Sinners

Owing to the departure of the local vicar, Jeffrey finds himself conducting the Sunday half-hour. Needless to say, he makes a hash of it...

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, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

These are the funnies that just couldn't be squeezed in the first time around, and it's 100 per cent brand-new footage. As ever, Rob Brydon hosts proceedings and David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains.

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 3, Episode 1 - Early Retirement

For some, early retirement can be a blessing. For Richard this particular blessing comes very heavily disguised indeed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 2, Episode 4 - Sgt. Wilson's Little Secret

Mrs Pike plans to take in an evacuee to help with the war effort, but Wilson gets the wrong end of the stick and believes that he has got her pregnant.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Nish Kumar, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 11 - Nonsense

With Phill Jupitus, Nish Kumar and Holly Walsh.

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

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Diplomatic Incident

When the former PM dies unexpectedly of a heart attack, a state funeral is announced. Unfortunately that means a chance for the French to cause a diplomatic incident to use as a bargaining tool for important upcoming Channel Tunnel negotiatoins - never knowingly reasonable!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Sandi Toksvig, Phill Jupitus, Prue Leith

QI

Series Q, Episode 11 - Quaffing

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Prue Leith.

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 3, Episode 2 - Bed

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

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Witchfinder. Image shows from L to R: Cumberlidge (Tuwaine Barrett), Hebble (Daniel Rigby)

The Witchfinder

Episode 5

The Dedham ordeal has softened his hostility but when Bannister indulges Thomasine by letting her go for a swim, she is snatched and dragged away to a ransacked church.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Question Team. Christopher Bliss (Rob Carter)

Question Team

Series 1, Episode 1

In Richard's team this week are Bob Mortimer, Thanyia Moore, Kerry Godliman. Richard also introduces his special guest to lead a round on his behalf. This week, it's prolific author Christopher Bliss (aka Rob Carter) on books.

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

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Marathon

It's marathon time and the city's gone into a frenzy of fundraising. So when Grumio's mistaken as a charity case, Marcus spies a money-making opportunity. Jason bets Aurelius he can beat him in the big race despite not having run since junior school.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Minerva (Aisling Bea), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Satirist

The boys launch a cabaret night in the bar when Marcus starts dating the popular Roman satirist, Minerva. But can he cope with her dissecting their relationship live on stage? Meanwhile, Jason, Aurelius and Grumio form a house-band.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Diana Lobatto, Matt Lucas, Aly Mahmoud, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Melanie Brown

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 4, Episode 3

Agnes and the family are joined on the show by Spice Girl and girl power icon Mel B, and comedy actor and Little Britain star Matt Lucas, with his mother Diana Lobatto. Plus, a special musical performance from Jax Jones and Raye.

BBC Three 10:50pm (repeat)
Famalam. Image shows from L to R: John MacMillan, Samson Kayo

Famalam

Series 2, Episode 1

Find out if All Lives Matter, catch up with the ever-thwarted Nigerian philanthropist Prince Alyusi, and discover what happens when you express your real feelings about Beyoncé.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 3, Episode 5

Jon and Lucy divvy up the duties as they help Gill and future father-in-law, Johnny Vegas, prepare for their wedding. But Jon's meticulously planned stag do is not exactly what Johnny was hoping for.

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 14 - Shedding Cassocks And Sitcom Husbands, With Your Emails

Fi and Jane choose some of their favourite listener emails from the past few weeks. Their topics include homemade calendars, motorsport feminism and learning lines with your feet in the air. There's also a disagreement on sartorial matters and Jane reveals her vegan gravy technique.

BBC Three 11:15pm (repeat)
Famalam. Image shows from L to R: Phil Wang, Samson Kayo

Famalam

Series 2, Episode 2

A group of friends duke it out for the Ultimate Prize, Scribbler P schools us on Black Military History, and competitive Aunties battle it out by a relative's death bed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sarah Millican, Rob Brydon, Jason Byrne. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 2 - Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason Byrne

BAFTA-nominated actor and comedian Rob Brydon hosts. The special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's very own Jason Byrne.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Matt Lucas, Sandi Toksvig, Cariad Lloyd, Jerry Springer. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 12 - Noodles

With Matt Lucas, Cariad Lloyd and Jerry Springer.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:55pm (repeat)
Kate & Koji. Iris (Rosalind Ayres)

Kate & Koji

Series 2, Episode 3 - Memories

Koji has an unpleasant experience, which Kate tries to put right with the aid of a gun from the Second World War.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Maddie (Kaitlyn Hilson), Maleek (Samson Kayo)

Bloods

Series 2, Episode 3

Maleek and Wendy are sent out to a school to teach a knife crime awareness workshop - things do not go according to plan. Jo flirts with Lawrence and stonewalls George. Gary and Kareshma are reunited with Tasha.

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