Schedule for 12th April 2022 - British Comedy Guide

6pm (repeat)

Outsiders

Series 1, Episode 1

It's the Outsiders' first day and they are competing for three badges - felling a tree, rescuing an air crash victim and inventing a camp motto. At the end of each episode, David summons the teams to his HQ in the forest to review the events and award badges for successfully completed challenges. The day's events lead to some hilarious moments as an irreverent Lou Sanders challenges David's decision making.

6:25pm (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 5 - Calypso

Desmond meets a ghost from his past and thinks it's the end of his marriage

6:30pm (repeat)

Teatime

Episode 2

Vicky's dad Joe ambushes Donna with an impromptu date night, in Vicky's kitchen.

7pm (repeat)

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 3 - Empty Saddles

Fred Quilly's horses are tired. Fred suggests more oats; Joe Maplin - the knackers' yard. Peggy, Ted and all the staff rally round to protect Fred and his horses with unexpected results.

7pm (repeat)

Laugh Lessons

Episode 20 - First World Problems Of An Influencer

Amber Doig-Thorne takes us through the perils of internet fame from trolls and misconceptions to self-monetising and brand executives.

7:40pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 2

Hyacinth is thrilled when the wealthy Mrs Fortescue asks them for a lift into town. But events don't go quite as Hyacinth would have wished, and she ends up on the back of a lorry whilst Mrs Fortescue is in the pub!

7:40pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 5

Lee Mack is joined by former England cricketer Phil Tufnell and comedian Marcus Brigstocke, while David Mitchell partners Konnie Huq and Inbetweeners actor Greg Davies.

8pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 9 - Mum's Army

Mainwaring decides to invite more women to help the Home Guard. One of these women, Mrs Gray, catches his eye. Could this be the path to love?

8:20pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Bullet Is Not For Firing

The platoon get into a spot of bother after firing at a German plane during an air raid. Displeased at the spending of precious bullets, Mainwaring organises a court of inquiry into the situation.

8:20pm (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 10 - Greats

With Jo Brand, Sean Lock and David Mitchell.

8:30pm (repeat)

A Life On The Box

Arthur Lowe: Terry Wogan presents a compilation programme celebrating the unique talent of Arthur Lowe. Featuring interviews with those who knew him, and footage from both his classic comedy performances and his many straight roles.

9pm (repeat)

The Office

Series 1, Episode 4 - Training

To fend off the increasing staff disillusionment a Training Day has been scheduled. Dawn's engagement to Lee is on the rocks and Tim begins to think that he may at last have a chance with her. In this great episode David hinders the productivity of the training expert and gives the staff some musical inspiration.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, David Mitchell, Sandi Toksvig, Nish Kumar, Aisling Bea

QI

Series Q, Episode 16 - Quads And Quins

With Aisling Bea, Nish Kumar and David Mitchell.

9:15pm
30 min

Derry Girls

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Night Before

On the eve of GCSE results day, passions run high but confidence is at rock bottom. A new member of the Quinn household is causing chaos.

9:40pm (repeat)

The Office

Series 1, Episode 4 - Training

To fend off the increasing staff disillusionment a Training Day has been scheduled. Dawn's engagement to Lee is on the rocks and Tim begins to think that he may at last have a chance with her. In this great episode David hinders the productivity of the training expert and gives the staff some musical inspiration.

9:45pm
30 min

Hullraisers

Series 1, Episode 1 - Night Out

Toni hasn't had a night out since Grace was born and things are getting desperate, Paula's tearing her hair out over Ashley's terrible new boyfriend, and Rana meets up with the Hull City player she met last night - realising too late that he isn't quite what she remembered.

10pm
30 min

The Witchfinder

Episode 6

Thomasine and Bannister arrive in Chelmsford - but no longer as travel companions.

10pm (repeat)

Question Team

Series 1, Episode 2

Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective are Katherine Ryan with a round on social media, Desiree Burch on astrology and Ivo Graham on music festivals. Richard's special guest this week is Nick Helm, bringing his brand-new quiz experience: The Wheel of Death.

10pm (repeat)

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 5 - Lupercalia

It's the Roman festival of love so when Marcus is asked out by Gloria from next door, he can't tell if it's a date or a meeting about their party wall. Jason tries to maintain his Lupercalia perfect-score, while Grumio enjoys a romantic meal for one.

10:20pm (repeat)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 6

It's Antony's 18th, and Barbara's prepared a buffet on the back table, ready for a small get-together. It's also the Royles' first chance to meet new girlfriend Emma and make a good impression.

10:30pm (repeat)

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Bathhouse

The boys attend a free trial session at a swanky new bathhouse and attempt to outstay their welcome. Marcus courts a potential business contact he meets in the changing room, while Jason starts dating a yoga instructor.

11pm (repeat)

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 7 - Fame

Frank Sinatra once barked at Billy Connolly, much to his delight and he once appeared as a murderer in one of TV's greatest cop shows. It would appear fame has taken Billy to some weird and wonderful places, all of which he shares here.

11pm (repeat)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 3, Episode 6

Jon kicks off his serious acting career by landing a part in the next series of Line Of Duty, Lucy discovers another celebrity has also written a Mumoir and gets offered the chance to be in the next series of The Masked Singer.

11pm (repeat)

Famalam

Series 2, Episode 3

Enter the brand new character Woman President (written by a team of all male writers), listen as Barry White gets woke, and see what happens when a former SoundCloud rapper enters the job market.

11pm (repeat)

Jayde Adams: Hometown Glory

Episode 1

Over the course of this mini series, Jayde is going to be asking what 'feeling at home' really means; why we leave home; and why some of us, at least, feel the draw to go back. This episode looks at the subject of leaving home.

11:20pm (repeat)