British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 2nd May 2022

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Ben Bailey Smith. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 1 - Fear Of Failure

The opening episode of Series 2 features one of the greatest sporting moments in television history. And it involves a potato.

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

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 28, Episode 5

David Mitchell is joined by Henning Wehn, Zoe Lyons, Sindhu Vee, and Marcus Brigstocke as they talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as colours, ice cream, apples and alcoholic spirits.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 1 - John Craven, Reggie Yates, Miranda Hart

Frank Skinner returns to ask more celebrities what they hate. Countryfile and Newsround presenter John Craven, Radio 1 DJ Reggie Yates and comedian Miranda Hart provide the nominations, including spitting, yoghurt drinks and Miranda's own breasts.

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

Agatha Raisin

Series 4, Episode 1 - Love, Lies & Liquor

Agatha's on-again, off-again, (currently off-again) love interest James Lacy has returned to Carsely after a successful book tour, and is leaving just as quickly, but this time with Agatha.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 18 - Idleness

With Jeremy Clarkson, Ross Noble and Dara O'Briain.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
French And Saunders: Funny Women. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French & Saunders: Funny Women

French & Saunders celebrate female contributions to comedy.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sara Pascoe, Sandi Toksvig, Phill Jupitus, Mark Watson

QI

Series R, Episode 4 - Restaurants

Sandi Toksvig hosts the high-brow quiz, serving up a selection of questions on the subject of restaurants. Trying to come up with the answers are Alan Davies, Phill Jupitus, Sara Pascoe and Mark Watson.

BBC Two 9:15pm
45 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jonny Pelham, Desiree Burch, Paul McCaffrey. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 15, Episode 6 - Desiree Burch, Paul McCaffrey, Jonny Pelham

Desiree Burch hosts the show recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo, warming up the audience and then introducing stand-up performances by Paul McCaffrey and Jonny Pelham.

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

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 4, Episode 1 - Strongman

Rob and Romesh will be witnessing insane strength up close as they take on the world of Strongman. On their journey they head to Iceland to train with former champion Magnus Ver Magnusson. All with the aim of competing one on one at the Arnold Sports Festival to find out which of the two is the strongest.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
40 min
Comedians Giving Lectures. Image shows from L to R: Alex Brooker, Michael Spicer

Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 3, Episode 3

Host Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Michael Spicer, Ken Cheng and Alex Brooker, who compete to deliver the best lecture. Michael's lecture is 'How To Lead When You Don't Know What You're Doing', Ken's is 'Networking for Success' and Alex's is 'Why Most Parenting Advice Is Wrong'.

BBC Three 10pm
27 min
Peacock. Image shows from L to R: Liz (Susan Wokoma), Jay (Lucien Laviscount)

Peacock

Series 1, Episode 2

Following a mushroom-trip-induced breakdown, Andy decides to apply for the Head Trainer job - and sets his sights on making things serious with Carly.

BBC Three 10:25pm (repeat)
My Left Nut. Image shows from L to R: Patricia (Sinead Keenan), Mick (Nathan Quinn-O'Rawe)

My Left Nut

Episode 2

With everything going on at school, tensions flare between Mick and his mum, and even his sister Lucy has something to say.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Nigel Ng. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 1

Dara O Briain returns with another look at the week's news, with guests Tom Allen, Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Nigel Ng and Athena Kugblenu joining Dara and regular panelist Hugh Dennis.

Radio 4 10:45pm
15 min
Sally Phillips

Bridget Jones's Diary

Episode 1

Bridget begins the year full of resolutions. She pledges in her diary to drink less, smoke less and stay away from unsuitable men.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 4 - Lollipop Man

Porkpie invites everyone to see him in action on the school crossing.

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), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
15 min
Machynlleth sign. Copyright: BBC

Comedy Club At Machynlleth

Series 1, Episode 3

Jake Yapp and Angela Barnes present highlights from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. They talk to Alison Spittle, and queer comedy duo Shelf.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Sophie Duker, Dara O Briain, Eshaan Akbar, Maisie Adam. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 2

Maisie Adam, Eshaan Akbar, Ed Byrne, Sophie Duker and Ed Gamble appear.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (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 5 - Jeremy's Manager

Jeremy and Super Hans get a band manager and play a Christian rock festival. Mark comes along as their roadie, and learns how to have sex properly for the first time in his life.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:50pm
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Jo Brand

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 5

Jo Brand hosts - her 30th appearance on the programme, and 27th time in the host's chair. Joining her, Ian and Paul, are comedian Susie McCabe and journalist Camilla Long.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:55pm (repeat)
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Catherine Bohart

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Routines by comedians Bobby Mair, Judi Love, Catherine Bohart, Ivo Graham, Adam Rowe, Adam Hess, Lily Phillips, Sean McLoughlin and Rhys Nicholson are reconstructed as sketches.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: DJ Majestic, Noel Fielding, Richard Ayoade

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 3

Noel Fielding is joined by comedian Richard Ayoade and DJ Majestic whilst Daisy May Cooper and regular Jamali Maddix welcome singer, presenter and former Saturday Mollie King. From absurd first-time experiences for Snoop Dogg and Elton John to appearances from Blazin' Squad and Big Bruvaz, no area of music trivia is left undiscussed.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 9 - Ladies & Gentlemen

With Sue Perkins, Ross Noble and Australian novelist Kathy Lette.

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