British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 29th September 2022

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

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 5 - #farmstar

The Farmer sets out to become a viral video star like his popular neighbour.

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

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 9 - Smoothie Operator

Cornea invites Lloyd and his family to dinner, but they can't stomach Cornea's unique cooking and adopt a series of bizarre ways to try and avoid eating the food without offending their host.

CITV 5:30pm
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 17 - Cosmic Frisbo

Today is the Year 7 talent show and Frisbo will perform his greatest ever magic trick with Joe as his stooge. But when Joe accidentally says yes to being Siobhan Murphy's boyfriend, he has bigger problems to deal with.

CITV 5:45pm
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 18 - Mickey Page

When Steve Malek steals back Joe's Mickey Page football card from Frisbo, Joe decides Steve will be his new best friend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Greater Love

Rodney has fallen for an older woman whose husband is locked up in prison. With her old man's release imminent, Del fears for Rodney's safety, but he can see that the lad is smitten.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: David Baddiel, Jo Brand. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 2 - Butter In The Microwave

It's still very early days in the marathon battle to claim Taskmaster Greg Davies's bold, gold bonce. Ed Gamble gets reckless with a frying pan, Katy Wix asks for a pencil and Jo Brand shares a leisurely sandwich with David Baddiel. Alex Horne is there to log all the important minutiae, which he later presents to Greg in a special private ceremony that no one has ever witnessed.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out. Gemma Arrowsmith

Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out

Episode 2

Joanna Lumley has been hired to take over as host of the show and is keen to prove what a regular, down-to-Earth person she is.

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 1, Episode 3 - Command Decision

With still no sign of real weapons, morale in the platoon has hit rock bottom. A proposal from a local landowner offers some hope, but will Mainwaring be willing to hand over command to desert veteran Colonel Square?

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 1, Episode 4 - The Enemy Within The Gates

A free Polish officer tells Mainwaring that an award of £10 will be given to the platoon for every German they find "alive and in good condition". Jones, Walker and Pike soon find a couple of Luftwaffe men, but not before they accidentally shoot a swan!

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Ross Kemp, Frank Skinner, Rob Beckett, Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 3 - Ross Kemp, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Rob Beckett

Ross Kemp, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Rob Beckett compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include misplaced clapping, expensive water in hotel rooms and teeth.

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 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of Character

Godber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
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 3, Episode 6 - Final Stretch

Godber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Joel Dommett, Micah Richards, Eve Muirhead, Romesh Ranganathan, Nish Kumar, Tom Davis, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Episode 7

Joining the boys this week will be guest captain and Gold medal Olympic curler Eve Muirhead, along with actor, comedian and giant Tom Davis, Mash Report host and mirth maker Nish Kumar, and comedian, broadcaster and Masked Singer presenter Joel Dommett.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte (Diane Morgan), Joseph Harries (Nick Mohammed)

Intelligence

Series 2, Episode 3

A rival GCHQ team have unearthed important information about Eternal Blue, the cyber weapon which the Russians have got their hands on. But to Jerry's frustration, they won't share the intel, which he needs to thwart the attack and more importantly further his own career and secure his path back to the NSA. So when he finds out that Joseph has a date with Charlotte, a colleague from the rival team at GCHQ Bude, he seizes the opportunity.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Joel Dommett, Micah Richards, Eve Muirhead, Romesh Ranganathan, Nish Kumar, Tom Davis, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Episode 7

Joining the boys this week will be guest captain and Gold medal Olympic curler Eve Muirhead, along with actor, comedian and giant Tom Davis, Mash Report host and mirth maker Nish Kumar, and comedian, broadcaster and Masked Singer presenter Joel Dommett.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: John Barrowman, Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig, Phill Jupitus, Aisling Bea

QI

Series R, Episode 1 - Rude

The show has now reached the letter R, and begins with a rather Rude episode. Joining Sandi are John Barrowman, Phill Jupitus, Aisling Bea and regular panellist Alan Davies.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
DNA Journey. Image shows left to right: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett

DNA Journey

Comedians and best friends Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan embark on a road trip to find out about their family histories using a mix of DNA and genealogy.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Sarah Millican

Taskmaster

Series 14, Episode 1 - The Chassis, The Wings

The infallible Greg Davies returns to host a mighty new series of Taskmaster. In the opening episode, new contestants Dara O Briain, Fern Brady, John Kearns, Munya Chawawa and Sarah Millican fumble frozen peas and shout about fish, while Greg's ever-loyal puppy, Little Alex Horne, lurks furtively in the background.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Dawn Tinsley (Lucy Davis), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Christmas Specials, Episode 1 - Part 1

We catch up with David Brent, as he still visits his old place of work regularly, despite successfully suing them for unfair dismissal.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Hilary (Morgana Robinson), Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer)

Intelligence

Series 2, Episode 4

It's Harassment and Discrimination training day at CySec but all is not what is seems with the course leader, Hilary Bowden. It seems that alpha Jerry, who's used to getting away with behaving how he wants with little consequence, may have met his match?

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Darrell (Sam Campbell), George (Katherine Kelly)

Bloods

Series 2, Episode 10

Darryl and Darrell host a leaving party - despite the fact that Darrell can stay in the UK. The team let their hair down, but it could end in tears.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm
35 min
Fantasy Football League. Image shows left to right: Andrew Mensah, Elis James, Russell Howard, Lee Trundle, Matt Lucas, Sally Lindsay

Fantasy Football League

Series 1, Episode 1

Matt Lucas and Elis James host the comedy chat show, with Sally Lindsay and Russell Howard the first celebrity guest managers joining them to talk about the week in football and share their fantasy teams. Comedian and football fanatic Andrew Mensah is on hand to oversee the celebrity league and share weekly funny highlights from the world of football.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo

Live At The Apollo

Series 16, Episode 4 - Larry Dean, Harriet Kemsley, Slim

The inimitable Larry Dean introduces comedians Harriet Kemsley and Slim to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Late Night Mash. Shaparak Khorsandi

Late Night Mash

Series 2, Episode 4

Rachel Parris is joined by special guest Kerry Godliman. The team reflect on the election of "far right" Italian leader Giorgia Meloni, the fall-out from Kwasi Kwarteng's mini fiscal event, and Geoff Norcott explains why he's bored of the culture wars. Plus, Shaparak Khorsandi explains protests in Iran.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows left to right: Alex Brooker, Leigh Francis

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 3, Episode 4 - Katie Price & Alex Brooker

Keith goes shopping for horse stuff and inflatables in West Sussex with Katie Price and travels to Leeds to buy vintage clothes with comedian Alex Brooker.

BBC Three 10:15pm (repeat)
Ellie & Natasia. Image shows from L to R: Natasia Demetriou, Ellie White. Copyright: CPL Productions

Ellie & Natasia

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sketch show starring Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa. Image shows left to right: Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne

Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa

Craig Cash and Caroline Aherne take viewers behind-the-scenes in this special programme charting the life of TV's laziest family, the Royles.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm
45 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 6, Episode 3

Russell digs into the mini-budget, chess cheaters and Putin. Plus, he chats to kids about Ukraine in Playground Politics, with stand-up from Paul Chowdhry.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Question Team. Image shows from L to R: Helen Bauer, Katherine Parkinson, Richard Ayoade, Nish Kumar

Question Team

Series 2, Episode 3

Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective this week are Nish Kumar getting the take-aways in, Helen Bauer with her drama club and Katherine Parkinson with a round on the King himself, Elvis. The special guest is Marc Wootton as Harry Klunder.

BBC Three 11:05pm (repeat)
BBC New Comedy Awards. Babatunde Aléshé

BBC New Comedy Awards

The BBC competition to find the best new stand-up comedians.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:10pm (repeat)
Bobby Ball

Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story

Friends, family and co-stars celebrate the life and work of entertainer Bobby Ball.

BBC Two 11:15pm
60 min
Stewart Lee: Tornado. Stewart Lee. Copyright: Tristram Kenton

Stewart Lee: Tornado

Stand-up performance filmed at York Theatre Royal, in which Lee tells a tangled shaggy dog story about backstage hospitality and flying sharks. Along the way he tries to become friends with other stand-ups, receives a puzzlingly positive review from Alan Bennett, and gets up close and personal with US superstar comedian Dave Chappelle's security detail.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's General Knowledge

Series 2, Episode 4

This episode ranges from the funniest Clives in history, via the first anti-Nazi Oscar winner, to the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest and the real, uncredited, writer of one of rock music's most famous songs.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Geoff Norcott, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Zoe Lyons, Tom Allen, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis check out another week's events with the help of guests Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Zoe Lyons and Geoff Norcott.

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