British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 8th August 2022

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Trust. Copyright: BBC

Trust

Series 3, Episode 1

It is September 2021 and the country is emerging from lockdown. So it's pretty hectic for East Salford Academy as they try to deal with time lost due to the pandemic, the Trust's level playing fields initiative and a roll out of injections for students. What they do not need is a student who is constantly challenging them.

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 9, Episode 3 - Memories Are Made Of This

When the sports department is forced to take up temporary residence amidst Men's Ready To Wear and Ladies' Intimate Apparel, an accident with a stray golf ball causes Mrs. Slocombe to lose her memory, and she regresses to her childhood!

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Joe Wilkinson

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 5 - There's Strength In Arches

It's finally time for Greg Davies to present his trophy to the overall champion. But before that, there's still time for more ridiculous task attempts, including Richard Osman doing something appalling with a shopping trolley.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Welcome Strangers. Copyright: BBC

Welcome Strangers

Series 4, Episode 1

The much-loved sketch show with an all-female cast. starring Ruth Madoc as narrator. Featuring sketches about Snow White, zombies and dating tips about boys.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 77, Episode 5

The antidote to panel games travels to Theatre Royal, Nottingham. Joining Jack Dee are Fred MacAulay, Jon Culshaw, Vicki Pepperdine and Milton Jones, with Colin Sell on the piano.

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 4, Episode 8 - The Two And A Half Feathers

The Home Guard get a new private in their ranks, who just so happens to know Jones. However, their relationship is not a happy one with the new arrival claiming that Jones left him in the desert to die. It is down to Jones to unearth the truth.

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 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?

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Phil Wang, Frank Skinner, Stephen Mangan, Holly Walsh. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 6 - Stephen Mangan, Phil Wang, Holly Walsh

Frank Skinner hosts the comedy panel show. Stephen Mangan, Phil Wang and Holly Walsh compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101 including The Archers, having baths and making friends with your aerobics instructor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart)

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 1 - Date

After an impromptu 'date' is planned with long-term crush Gary Preston, Miranda decides to take a trip to the new 'bespoke' clothing store, Transformers, to pick an outfit guaranteed to stop people calling her sir to her face.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (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 7, Episode 1

In this episode, Lee and David are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Vernon Kay, Dara O Briain and Denise Van Outen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 2 - Teacher

Miranda is rather British when it comes to sex, or shenanigans as she likes to call it. Trying to overcome her hang-ups she decides the way forward with Gary would be to create a romantic moment so he'll see her in a sexual light.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Ed Byrne, Sandi Toksvig, Rhod Gilbert, Sindhu Vee. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 14 - Pathological

With guests Ed Byrne, Rhod Gilbert and Sindhu Vee.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 1

It's just a normal evening in at the Royles': Jim's piles are playing up, there's not an awful lot on telly, Antony and Darren are off to the Pear Tree after eating, and Baby David needs his nappy changed.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Dylan (Damien Molony), Ash (Aaron Heffernan). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 3, Episode 4

Mr and Mrs Bishop are back and the gang are once again caught up in their bitter divorce battle.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
90 min
The Fringe, Fame And Me. Phoebe Waller-Bridge

The Fringe, Fame And Me

Stars who first found fame at the Edinburgh Fringe tell the story of the festival.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Colin (Jonathan Watson), Ian (Jamie Quinn), Gordon (Kieran Hodgson), Cathy (Doon Mackichan), Eric (Alex Norton), Christine (Elaine C. Smith), Beth (Arabella Weir)

Two Doors Down

Series 5, Episode 2 - Beth's Flu

Beth takes to her sick bed and Ian and Gordon pop over to give Eric a hand.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Lucy Beaumont, Big Zuu

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 3, Episode 6 - Lucy Beaumont

This week the boys are heading to Hull, the hometown of comedy boss Lucy Beaumont.

BBC Three 10:10pm
60 min
Asian Network Comedy

Asian Network Comedy

Episode 14 - Birmingham 2022

Nikita Kanda and Mistah Islah present routines from Preet Singh, Tej Dhutia and Noreen Khan as Asian Network comedy hits Glee Club, Birmingham.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Steph McGovern

Have I Got News For You

Series 61, Episode 5

Steph McGovern guest presents - her eighth appearance on the programme, and sixth time in the host's chair. Joining the presenter is Zoe Lyons and Times Radio journalist John Pienaar.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 4

Dara O Briain hosts the topical comedy show. Featuring guests Rob Beckett, Miles Jupp, Romesh Ranganathan and Tiff Stevenson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:45pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the ultraviolent sitcom.

BBC Three 11:05pm (repeat)
Cuckoo. Dale (Taylor Lautner). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 3, Episode 5 - University Challenged

Dylan decides to leave university after only three weeks. Ken and Dale head there to keep him away from home at all costs.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are joined by Ed Byrne, Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Sara Pascoe and Romesh Ranganathan.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
You're Dead To Me

You're Dead To Me

Series 2, Episode 3 - Harriet Tubman

Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Desiree Burch and historian Michell Chresfield to take a look at the life of American slavery abolitionist Harriet Tubman.

BBC Three 11:35pm (repeat)
Cuckoo. Dale (Taylor Lautner). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 3, Episode 6 - Sid's Big Day

It's the day of Baby Sid's naming, and another new Thompson causes havoc in the family. Meanwhile, Dale struggles with his feelings about Ling.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Image shows from L to R: Leigh Francis, Nabil Abdulrashid, Sara Cox

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 2, Episode 6

Mel and Lou are joined by radio DJ Sara Cox, TV favourite Keith Lemon and Britain's Got Talent's Nabil Abdulrashid. Sara faces the consequences of her less than model behaviour, Keith overshares about puberty and Nabil is confronted by the many victims of his pranks.

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