Schedule for 27th September 2022 - British Comedy Guide

3:45pm

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 18 - Sheep Sheep Goose

A baby goose wants to live with the sheep but doesn't quite fit in.

5pm
15 min

Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd hears that Berry is moving into his own place, and to avoid looking immature by comparison, Lloyd finds himself caught up in a spiralling series of lies as he tries to convince everyone that he's moving into a luxurious giant mango in the big bin.

5:30pm

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 13 - Fight

Joe Connolly has never been in a fight, but that doesn't stop him from getting the reputation as the toughest kid in Year 7.

5:45pm

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 14 - Tadpoles

Joe Connolly has made a decision - he is going to ask Lily Scott to be his girlfriend.

6pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 2 - Ashes To Ashes

When Trigger's grandmother dies, the Trotters attend the funeral and Del agrees to sell off some of her possessions. These include a couple of precious urns, one of which, on inspection, appears to contain the ashes of Trig's grandfather. They need to dispose of them in a fitting way.

6pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 8, Episode 8 - Aquatic Sewing Machine

This episode feature sand, beach balls, water and an angler's keepnet. There are also coffee pots, which don't help Joe Thomas, and a trumpet, which doesn't help Lou Sanders.

6:30pm (repeat)

Rachel Parris: Austensibly Feminist

Comedy from The Mash Report and Austentatious improv star, Rachel Parris.

6:40pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The Hour

During World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?

7:20pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 2 - Museum Piece

The LDV are short of weapons, so Captain Mainwaring marches on the Museum of Historic Army Weapons, recently closed for the duration. There is an obstacle however; the museum's elderly caretaker, who just happens to be Jones's father.

7:35pm (repeat)

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.

8pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A Teacup

Harris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?

8pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Episode 6

Joining the ALOTO boys this week as guest captain of the Blue team is former Manchester United and France defender Patrice Evra, alongside Richard Ayoade, Angela Scanlon and Jimmy Carr. They'll have their skills tested as a cannon fires footballs at them, and Jamie and Micah attempt to hang on for as long as possible during a reverse bungee.

8pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 8

Hyacinth is still eager to join Emmet's production of The Boyfriend and drops in at the church hall before a sophisticated barbecue at Violet's.

8:20pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 13, Episode 4

Comedians Greg Davies and Guz Khan, Strictly co-host Claudia Winkleman and historian Lucy Worsley join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

8:30pm (repeat)

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 3, Episode 4

After saving a drowning child, Martin has become a hero. He succeeds in boring everybody to death with his tale of heroism.

8:40pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic Justice

An old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, David Mitchell, Sarah Millican

QI

Series Q, Episode 14 - Queens

With Colin Lane, Sarah Millican and David Mitchell.

9:20pm (repeat)

The Office

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Comic Relief Day, and the office is awash with wackiness. All 19 stone of Keith is squeezed into a bright yellow Ali G costume, Sheila has become Wonder Woman and Gareth is hopping on one leg.

10pm (repeat)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 4

Nana's friend Elsie has died. Norma's distraught; enough to need to stay at the Royles' for a couple of nights, but apparently not too upset to plan what of Elsie's belongings she should take from her home.

10pm
30 min

Cunk On...

Cunk On Earth, Episode 2 - Faith/Off

Cunk continues her journey through, around and across civilisation, taking an unproblematic look at the births of Christianity and Islam.

10pm
60 min

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 3, Episode 2

Mel and Lou are joined by Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood and comedians Joel Dommett and Thanyia Moore, as Joel lifts the lid on a shocking act involving a kettle and an even more unspeakable deed involving a mattress, Craig reveals how he ruined a bride's big day and Thanyia bares all on the devious way she got revenge on a teacher.

10pm
30 min

BBC New Comedy Awards

2022, Episode 1 - Deptford

Nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK. Hosted by Thanyia Moore, with judges Fern Brady, Kerry Godliman and Babatunde Aléshé.

10pm
45 min

The Emily Atack Show

Series 3, Episode 1

The return of the show featuring comedy sketches, stand-up and impressions, with Christine Lampard getting her wrists slapped by ITV's straight-talking HR officer.

10:15pm (repeat)

Bounty Hunters

Series 2, Episode 2

The net is tightening on Nina and Barnaby as they attempt to escape from Mexico. With no money and both the drugs cartel and the Sherman Twins' own bounty hunter, The Investigator, on their tail, they need all their cunning and wit to make it safely back to England. The only way Nina can make it back in to the country is by having to travel as Barnaby's wife.

10:30pm (repeat)

This Country

Series 2, Episode 3 - Minor Injuries

Kerry is helping the vicar run the local football practice and ends up requiring medical attention.

10:35pm (repeat)

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 2 - Alan Attraction

Alan has failed to get a second TV series and is days away from bankruptcy. Might the charms of receptionist Jill provide some relief?

10:45pm (repeat)

Bounty Hunters

Series 2, Episode 3

Having made it back to England, Nina is desperate to get home to her family. She's out of options - until the Shermans offer her a reward for finding the Hitler painting. But Barnaby wants no part of it. So now Nina has to choose between Barnaby and the money.

10:55pm (repeat)

This Country

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Vicar's Son

When the vicar's son, Jacob, returns from living in Bristol, can Kurtan help him re-adjust to village life?

11pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bridget Christie, Sandi Toksvig, Joe Lycett, James Acaster

QI

Series Q, Episode 15 - Quantity And Quality

With James Acaster, Bridget Christie and Joe Lycett.

11pm
30 min

Fortunately... With Fi And Jane

Series 2, Episode 33 - Three Paying Punters, with Trevor Nelson

Fortunately this week welcomes legendary broadcaster and DJ Trevor Nelson. Trevor talks to Fi and Jane about getting established on the DJ circuit, his time on pirate radio and the trials of covering Pop Master.

11:15pm (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mugging

Mark gets mugged on his way back from work by two teenagers, who steal his beloved Blackberry. And when Sophie comes on strong to him, he can't get aroused because he's pre-occupied by the muggers. He's a man obsessed.

11:15pm (repeat)

Life After Deaf

Episode 2 - Life After Deaf Stand Up Show

John Bishop headlines a night of British Sign Language comedy alongside fellow comedians Gavin Lilley, Ray Bradshaw, Ace Mahbaz, Leah Francisco and John Smith.

11:25pm (repeat)

Ladhood

Series 3, Episode 4 - Initiative

Freshly unemployed, Liam has been asked to give a motivational careers speech at his old school. He thinks back to preparing for his university entrance interview as a teenager.

11:30pm (repeat)

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 2, Episode 2

The comedian focuses on the world outside the UK, from relatively close countries such as France, to further afield - like Mercury. He tells the story of the most popular Brazilian who ever lived - and why he relied on those not living for his popularity - and the world's greatest Belgian. He also manages to sneak a reference to his favourite football team in to the show.

11:50pm (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 2 - Sectioning

Merry, an eccentric old friend from university, is back on the scene, and things are looking up for Jeremy when she offers him the chance to manage a pub she owns.

11:50pm (repeat)