British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 21st September 2022

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm
Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 14 - Pond Life

On a hot day, the gang heads to the pond - only to find it's full of garbage!

CITV 5pm
15 min
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 3 - Maggotsitting

With Gena and Malcolm out for the evening, Lloyd is left in charge of PB and 224 maggots - how hard can maggotsitting be? Keen to get his duties over as quickly as possible, Lloyd skimps on the bedtime story, prompting a mass exodus of maggots!

CITV 5:30pm
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 5 - Pickled Onion

Joe knows he will be humiliated if he admits to being scared of Siobhan Murphy's terrifying Halloween story.

CITV 5:45pm
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 2 - Trouble

When an adrenaline-fueled game of dares gets out of hand, Joe accidentally throws a ball at a teacher and now he's in big, big trouble.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 10 - Sing You Sinners

Owing to the departure of the local vicar, Jeffrey finds himself conducting the Sunday half-hour. Needless to say, he makes a hash of it...

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Sian Gibson. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 8, Episode 4 - The Barrel Dad

The competitive nature of Taskmaster bubbles alarmingly to the surface as a simple team task involving a hammock exposes tensions between two of the five comics vying to win Greg Davies's monumental golden head.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 12, Episode 5 - Newport

Mark visits Newport in Gwent in Wales (although it was for a period in England), which one local describes as the "arson capital of world". Mark talks about the controversial new train station, the love of chips and cheese, the town's contirbution to poetry and boxing, the Transporter Bridge, the police station that became a S&M club, Fanny's Cafe and Goldie Lookin Chain.

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 9, Episode 2 - The Making Of Private Pike

Hodges's niece, Sylvia is visiting Walmington and takes a shine to Pike. Arranging to go to the cinema in Eastbourne, she co-erces him into liberating Mainwaring's brand new staff car.

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 9, Episode 3 - Knights Of Madness

It is "Wings for Victory" week in Walmington and the final event is to be shared by the Home Guard and the ARP. Mainwaring has decided to act out the fight between St. George and the Dragon - with him as St. George, of course.

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

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 6 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Warwick Davis, Dr. Christian Jessen

Frank Skinner is joined by TV presenter and poker player Victoria Coren Mitchell, actor Warwick Davis and host of Embarrassing Bodies Dr. Christian Jessen. Nominations include James Bond and people who send emails.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 5 - Ways And Means

After offering advice to fellow fishing-net "knitter" McLaren on curbing his short temper, Fletch attempts to make amends with the governor when McLaren forgoes angry outbursts for a more peaceful rooftop protest.

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 8

David Mitchell is joined by Jimmy Carr and Griff Rhys Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Dave Myers and Susanna Reid.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 6 - Men Without Women

Fletcher has been offering his advice to his fellow prisoners on the topic of romance. Letters written home result in a visiting room full of wives and sweethearts, but Fletcher's visitor is his eldest daughter. Should he be following his own advice?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
45 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. ArrDee

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 30, Episode 2

Greg Davies welcomes singer James Bay and comedian Roisin Conaty to Daisy May Cooper's team, whilst Noel Fielding is joined by series regular Jamali Maddix and Brighton rapper ArrDee as everyone revels in the joys of hats, witchcraft and Jamali's 'beef' with Dave Benson Phillips. The teams start by discussing infamous rock and roll rivalries including the questionable method that New Order chose to show their disdain for Spandau Ballet before the panel try their best to identify UK garage legends Monstaboy and Platnum.

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

QI

Series J, Episode 17 - Jolly

With Julia Zemiro, Rob Brydon and Tim Vine.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Doc Martin. Image shows left to right: Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes), Al Large (Joe Absolom)

Doc Martin

Series 10, Episode 3

Martin is called to an emergency at a local farm, but much to his annoyance the sick farmer, Ron Pickford seems well enough to be managing his lambing sheep.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 1, Episode 5 - New Girl

David interviews for a new secretary (despite having been told to downsize) and chooses blonde Karen. His efforts to impress end spectacularly badly when he accidentally headbutts her. Meanwhile Donna's late arrival at work inevitably sparks the rumour that she is sleeping with a colleague.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Russell Kane, Steve Hughes. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 6 - Sarah Millican, Steve Hughes, Russell Kane

Host Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funny man Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
Brassic

Brassic

Series 4, Episode 3 - Lost In The Woods

A fun, lads-only camping trip to the local woods, turns out to be a nightmare when the gang end up horrendously lost.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Tom Allen, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Kerry Godliman, Ed Byrne, Tez Ilyas. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis check out the week's news from around the globe in the company of guests James Acaster, Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman and Tez Ilyas.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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 4, Episode 5

Rob Brydon welcomes legendary comedian Ronnie Corbett, TV darling Julian Clary, Geordie comic Sarah Millican and TV presenter Holly Walsh to the comedy panel show.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
Bloods. Maleek (Samson Kayo)

Bloods

Series 2, Episode 8

Wendy's attempts to repair her friendship with Maleek fall on deaf ears. He has demanded to be partnered with Lawrence, while she is left with Jo as the rest of the team believe her to be untrustworthy. Wendy sets out to prove them wrong.

BBC Three 10:55pm (repeat)
Starstruck. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Nikesh Patel), Jessie (Rose Matafeo). Copyright: Avalon Television

Starstruck

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Rose Matafeo sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Cockfields. Jane (Christine Ellerbeck)

The Cockfields

Series 2, Episode 3 - Friday

Simon and Ray head to the nursing home to see Rose, while Sue and Esther mind Sue's stall at the Craft Fayre together.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Tom Neenan. Copyright: Idil Sukan

The Hauntening

Series 3, Episode 2 - Calculating

Tom and Heidi find themselves trapped in a terrifying situation, and have to make a horrifying decision.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
The Skewer. Credit: Unusual Productions

The Skewer

Series 7, Episode 2

Jon Holmes's multi-award-winning satire twists itself into all the media noise surrounding the death of HM the Queen.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (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 4, Episode 6

The guests this week are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Rufus Hound, Miranda Hart and Welsh funny man Rhod Gilbert.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 3 - On The Pull

Jeremy meets Mark in the supermarket and asks him to go to a party. Mark doesn't want to go having been rebuffed earlier by Sophie when he asked her for a date.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40pm (repeat)
Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club. Kerry Godliman. Copyright: Hot Sauce

Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club

Episode 2

This episode features sets from Nigel Ng, Bec Hill and Jordan Brookes, while Kerry Godliman will be trying out some new material.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Rhys James, Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Suzi Ruffell, Nish Kumar, Ed Byrne. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on events around the world along with guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Nish Kumar and Suzi Ruffell.

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