British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 27th July 2022

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 8, Episode 2 - A Personal Problem

The balance of the floor is upset when Mrs. Peacock appears to have started an affair with Mr. Rumbold, believing Captain Peacock to be having an affair of his own.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Poet And The Egg

Celebs leave their dignity at the door as dastardly Mr Gilbert - aka Greg Davies - sets them some truly bizarre tasks, including building an egg tower.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Anneka Rice

Anneka Has Issues

Episode 2 - Therapy

Have you ever been hypnotised in the same room as Philip Schofield, with your best friend in the corner watching and pretending to be a secret agent? Guess who has? Anneka on therapies of all sorts and why we want to try them.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 3, Episode 12 - Man Hunt

After a memo warns the platoon to look out for parachutes, Walker admits to discovering one in the woods some weeks ago. Mainwaring's keen to identify whether the material was British or German, but that's not so easy as it was turned into several dozen pairs of ladies' knickers!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 3, Episode 13 - No Spring For Frazer

When Frazer discovers that the butterfly spring for his Lewis gun has vanished, the platoon must face up to the reality of defending the coast without a machine gun. Unless they can find the piece, that is. Unfortunately, it could very well be inside a coffin - and not unaccompanied!

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: John Humphrys, Frank Skinner, Claudia Winkleman, Russell Kane. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 6 - Claudia Winkleman, John Humphrys, Russell Kane

Strictly presenter Claudia Winkleman, Mastermind host John Humphrys and comedian Russell Kane try to get rid of skiing, summer, and audiences that are always whooping.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Greg James, Frank Skinner, Bridget Christie, Robert Peston. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 7 - Bridget Christie, Robert Peston, Greg James

Comedian Bridget Christie, business journalist Robert Peston and radio DJ Greg James attempt to get rid of peoples' sense of entitlement, Lycra and the Kardashians.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 3 - Stage Fright

Raquel makes a return visit to cabaret singing when Del gets her a chance booking. But her singing partner has a limited repertoire and Del is soon to find out why!...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jessica Fostekew, Sandi Toksvig, Gyles Brandreth, Susan Calman

QI

Series R, Episode 7 - Revolutions

Sandi Toksvig quizzes the panel on a few revolutionary ideas, with Alan Davies, Gyles Brandreth, Susan Calman and Jessica Fostekew going round the houses trying to come up with a decent answer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:45pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 4 - Mammy's Valentine

As Valentine's Day approaches, love is in the air for all the Brown family - even Grandad. In fact, the only Brown without a date is Agnes.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Breeders

Breeders

Series 3, Episode 4 - No Body

Ally and Paul each learns the truth about a thing that has been terrifying them - for Ally, her job and for Paul, his MRI result. Ava and Luke both feel frozen out by the people they care most about.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Sneakerhead. Image shows from L to R: George Allen (Tim Preston), Russell (Hugo Chegwin)

Sneakerhead

Episode 3

When Mulenga gets in a scuffle with a customer and the incident goes viral, Russell faces his biggest managerial challenge yet - firing his best mate.

BBC Two 10:15pm
15 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

QI XS Episode 5, Quite Inappropriate: Brace yourself for a barrage of QI's barely broadcastable bits.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 5 - Mammy?

It's a stressful day for Agnes, as everything seems to be happening all at once. Rory and Dino have had a huge falling out, and Mark and Betty have got their emigration visas and are off to Australia.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Code 404. Image shows from L to R: DI John Major (Daniel Mays), Kelly Major (Anna Maxwell Martin)

Code 404

Series 2, Episode 3

Major and Carver are assigned an investigation into reports of a dangerous new drug used in an underground MMA fight ring.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Big Zuu, Katherine Ryan

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 3, Episode 2 - Katherine Ryan

Big Zuu, Tubsey and Hyder head out into leafy suburbia to cook for the queen of comedy, Katherine Ryan. Katherine is a gluten free flexitarian - giving Zuu plenty of challenges in the kitchen. Can Zuu's gluten free sandwich, vegan poutine and Canadian sponge cake satisfy Katherine's transatlantic taste buds?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Dara O Briain, Stewart Francis. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 3 - Dara O Briain, Greg Davies, Stewart Francis

Mock The Week host Dara O Briain brings the house down, before introducing sets from Inbetweeners star Greg Davies and Canadian one-liner specialist Stewart Francis.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Code 404. Image shows from L to R: DCS Dennett (Rosie Cavaliero), DI Paul Stokes (Steven Meo), DI John Major (Daniel Mays), DI Roy Carver (Stephen Graham)

Code 404

Series 2, Episode 4

Major has a rival. Introducing BRIAN (Brain Representation In Artificial Networks): he's cute, fun, gives great pilates classes, sounds an awful lot like Richard Ayoade and is programmed to maximise arrests in the Greater London area.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Fleabag. Image shows from L to R: Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), Bus Rodent (Jamie Demetriou). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 1, Episode 3

Fleabag helps her inappropriate brother-in-law buy a present for Claire, who is organising her own surprise birthday party. Meanwhile, on the hunt for a date, Fleabag reconnects with a toothy friend.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Tom Mayhew

Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum

Series 2, Episode 3 - Everybody's Changing

Tom Mayhew is joined by his mate Sian Davies to talk about cheap dates, love and relationships as Tom's stand up explores sexuality and feelings among the working class.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Jayde Adams in Welcome To The Neighbourhood. Jayde Adams. Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

Welcome To The Neighbourhood

Series 1, Episode 5 - Red Richardson

Jayde Adams and her guest Red Richardson enter the feisty world of community apps and messageboards, sifting through the angry neighbourhood bins to find disgruntled comedy gold.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, David Mitchell, Richard Osman, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Robert Rinder, Denise Lewis. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 8

Joining the teams are Denise Lewis, Richard Osman, Robert Rinder and Katherine Ryan.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Maleek (Samson Kayo), Crackhead John (Dustin Demri-Burns), Wendy (Jane Horrocks). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Bloods

Series 1, Episode 1 - Partners

Spiky South London boy Maleek is not impressed by new partner Wendy, a middle-aged divorcee who's just moved to the capital. Pining for his old partner Kevin, he struggles to guide her through the mean streets. Team leader Jo tries to flirt with grieving widower Lawrence but is caught out by a major pile-up.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Alex Edelman's Peer Group. Alex Edelman. Copyright: BBC

Alex Edelman's Peer Group

Series 4, Episode 1 - Dead Jews

Alex Edelman asks why Jews are still so problematic for so many. With the rise of QAnon, antisemitism has somehow crept into the mainstream, especially in America, and a lot of it still seems to go unchecked. He looks at all the ways his faith, and people's reaction to it, impacts his life and the ways in which society still fails to understand the issues many Jews like him have to live with.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Maleek (Samson Kayo), Phil (Matthew Holness), Wendy (Jane Horrocks). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Bloods

Series 1, Episode 2 - Air Ambulance

Maleek reveals his dream of a job in the helicopter service, after meeting arrogant air ambulance paramedic Phil. Wendy pushes Maleek to use this new connection but ends up making an unwanted connection of her own. Hot-headed newbie Kareshma is paired with cautious veteran Gary for her first shift. Jo uses self-defence training to get Lawrence's attention.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Phil Wang

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 1, Episode 6

Mel Giedroyc and Lou Sanders are joined by Jennifer Saunders, Harry Redknapp and Phil Wang.

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