British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 1st June 2022

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Alice Levine. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 3 - One Warm Prawn

The five comedians take a nostalgic trip to childhood as they are compelled to taste-test some mystery baby food, among other odd tasks. As usual, they are judged harshly by Taskmaster Greg Davies, who is aided by resident stats geek, Alex Horne. Plus, Russell Howard presents a nightmarish fairy tale and Liza Tarbuck introduces a plastic lizard to a cordless drill.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:25pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Clock

A dinner is scheduled to mark Mr. Grainger's 65th birthday. After 37 years with Grace Bros., will he be forced to accept the infamous cuckoo-clock of retirement as his gift?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 12, Episode 2

Joining Victoria Coren Mitchell to commit heresy about being at one with nature and mediocrity are the comedians Miles Jupp and David Mitchell, and former chair of the Conservative Party, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 3, Episode 4 - I Talk To The Trees

A fellow gardener inspires Tom and Barbara to conduct some unusual experiments in order to increase the yield of their produce.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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.

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 6, Episode 2 - My British Buddy

The Americans have joined the war - finally - and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 1

Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rovers. Image shows from L to R: Tel (Steve Speirs), Pete Mott (Craig Cash)

Rovers

Episode 3 - The Tankard

Pete attempts to break the world record for eating fish fingers. Doreen gets a little flustered when Redbridge Rovers legend Roger Small makes an appearance.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 8 - Lovely

With Aisling Bea, Tony Hawks and Josh Widdicombe.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Rovers. Image shows from L to R: Pete Mott (Craig Cash), Tel (Steve Speirs)

Rovers

Episode 4 - England Vs Macedonia

It's exciting times at the club as the gang watch England draw nil-nil with Macedonia. Doreen's friend Gillian loses her blue cat and Tom writes a poem.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 4

Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Sick Of It. Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

Series 2, Episode 5 - Use By Date

When Karl discovers a meal for two voucher intended for him and Zoe is past its use-by date, it makes him realise he hasn't moved on since their break up. With Ruby and her boyfriend going through a difficult time, the scene is set for Karl to make his move. But will he see it through?

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Mr Blenkin (Steve Pemberton), Ronnie (Reece Shearsmith)

Inside No. 9

Series 7, Episode 6 - Wise Owl

Everyone remembers the Wise Owl, of course. The bossy cartoon bird keeping children safe back in the 1970s. Those old information films had a lasting effect on all of us - especially Ronnie, who has spent his entire life trying to do the right thing. But what is right? And what is wrong?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Hypothetical. James Acaster

Hypothetical

Series 4, Episode 3

This week's guests are Bill Bailey, Jo Brand, Harriet Kemsley and Darren Harriott.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
Abigail's Party. Image shows from L to R: Laurence (Tim Stern), Beverly (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC

Abigail's Party

Acerbic comic drama about a neighbours' get-together in suburbia. Written and directed by Mike Leigh.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Da Gerry (Tommy Tiernan)

Derry Girls

Series 3, Episode 3 - Stranger On A Train

The Quinns excitedly prepare for the annual trip to Barry's amusement park in Portrush. Surely an unfeasible amount of sandwiches and a massive surfboard is all they could need? Well, that and everyone making the train.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winner

Lee is insufferably smug when he wins £1,000 in a writing competition with an essay entitled 'Disability in the Workplace'.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Sick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Karl (Karl Pilkington), Rhonda (Stephanie Fayerman), Ruby (Marama Corlett), Eddie (Doug Stanhope)

Sick Of It

Series 2, Episode 6 - Love And Laughter

Karl reluctantly travels to New York with Ruby to meet Norma's family. The trip brings Karl and Ruby teasingly close together, but will they get it together or will Karl and his alter ego manage to sabotage his personal life again?

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Ma Mary (Tara Lynne O'Neill), Granda Joe (Ian McElhinney), Aunt Sarah (Kathy Kiera Clarke)

Derry Girls

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Haunting

James's driving skills are put to the test as the gang set off with a van full of hooch and high hopes to an adult-free house in Donegal. Meanwhile, the Quinns visit local psychic Carlos Santini in the hope of making contact with a much-loved family spirit. Conleth Hill guest stars.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
Peacock. Image shows from L to R: Georgia (Mandeep Dhillon), Andy Peacock (Allan Mustafa)

Peacock

Series 1, Episode 3

Life is on the up for Andy - things are going well with Georgia and he's also decided he's going to be the bigger man and not to let Jay get to him anymore.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 1 - Jason Manford and Michael McIntyre

Northern funny man Jason Manford acts as host, and the comedy sensation of 2009, Michael McIntyre, is his very special guest.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Steph McGovern

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 5

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Steph McGovern and panellists Miles Jupp and Baroness Warsi.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To Cryptocurrency. Sunil Patel

Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To Cryptocurrency

Episode 3 - How To Pull Off A Crypto-Heist

Sunil tests the limits of crypto security by forming the greatest heist team that's ever lived to take down a huge cryptocurrency score. The only problem is Sunil has no technical ability whatsoever.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Rosie Jones

Rosie Jones: Box Ticker

Series 2, Episode 1 - Gender

Rosie looks at gender with help from comedian Bethany Black. Society has moved on since the 1990s, and Bethany has had a unique perspective on the change in attitudes to men, women and everything between.

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

Peep Show

Series 9, Episode 3 - Threeism

Jeremy's love life takes a surprising turn, as Mark is dealing with his own matters of the heart.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Big Zuu, Natasia Demetriou

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 2, Episode 10 - Natasia Demetriou

Big Zuu meets comic actor Natasia Demetriou at an allotment in West London where the comedy star discusses all her favourite foods and asks Zuu to come up with her perfect meal. Natasia loves pasta so after some local research, Zuu comes up with a unique twist on the Italian classic.

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