Schedule for 5th October 2022 - British Comedy Guide

5pm
15 min

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 13 - Lloyd the Fearless

Lloyd tries to convince everyone that he's not afraid when they visit a spooky new attraction in the Backov Zofar. Nothing scares him - not even the 'ghost insects' who swoop out of the darkness - but when Abacus goes missing, Lloyd has to face his fears.

6pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 5 - Another Spoon

Jo Brand shows cowboys how to cowboy, Katy Wix tortures Alex Horne with the help of a garden arch and Rose Matafeo asks a stranger if they have a library card. Plus, after Katy Wix falls ill during the studio records, former champion Kerry Godliman swoops in to take her place, but how will she fare on Katy's behalf?

6:20pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 1 - Homesick

Grandad's not well, his legs are playing him up and the lifts are broken. When Rodney finds himself unwittingly elected to Chairman of the local Residents' Association, Del spies the perfect opportunity to improve their lot.

6:30pm
30 min

'Whatever Next?' With Miles Jupp

Episode 2

Miles interviews the BBC's social mobility tsar, tries to persuade David Suchet to revisit a familiar role, and helps Seann Walsh launch his new podcast Who Would You Like To Have A Pint With?

7pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Battle Of Godfrey's Cottage

Mainwaring plans to use Godfrey's cottage as a vital post in case the Germans should ever invade. His plan is put into action when the church bells ring.

7:40pm (repeat)

Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes

Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance Walker

When Walker receives is calling up papers, Mainwaring realises with horror that his departure will mean the loss of his whisky supply. None of the men wish to lose their friend, so eagerly set about thwarting his impending medical.

7:40pm (repeat)

QI

Series J, Episode 3 - Journeys

With Rob Brydon, Phill Jupitus and Cal Wilson.

8:20pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 3 - Spring

Spring's on the way, and the Vicar has just about managed to get Alice and Hugo to agree to a reasonably sensible name for their baby. That means that the Christening can finally take place - but first, David has romance, and Geraldine, squarely on his mind.

8:20pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 3

Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Mel Giedroyc, Adil Ray and Kian Egan.

9pm
45 min

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 30, Episode 4

Daisy May Cooper is joined by comedian Rosie Jones and Mr Boombastic himself, Shaggy, as they face off against Noel Fielding, regular Jamali Maddix and singer Example. The first round leaves the teams bemused by the bizarre tales of rock'n'roll excess from Guns N Roses guitarist Slash and Sting. Then the panel must try to identify R&B outfit Stooshe and 90s boyband BB Mak in the ID parades and ending on a game of 'Mmmm What You Say' that sees the team trying to work out some of pop's finest indecipherable lyrics.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Liza Tarbuck, Joe Lycett, Sandi Toksvig, Zoe Lyons, Alan Davies

QI

Series R, Episode 8 - Reflections

Sandi Toksvig asks questions on the theme of reflections this week, with Joe Lycett, Zoe Lyons, Liza Tarbuck and Alan Davies trying to come up with interesting answers - while avoiding the most obvious ones.

9pm
60 min

Doc Martin

Series 10, Episode 5

Louisa is shocked and Martin suspicious by the unannounced return of her father. Ruth is helping Martin with his blood phobia when she discovers his predicament, and an unexpected caravan squatter thwarts Bert's dreams of making a quick buck.

9:20pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mammy's Merchandise

Dermot wants to ask his childhood friend, Buster, to be best man at his wedding - now just weeks away - but Agnes has set her heart on Mark, her eldest son, filling the position.

9:55pm (repeat)

Skinny Fat

Comedy drama about a gay man confronting his body issues.

10pm (repeat)

The Real McCoy

Series 1, Episode 3

Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.

10pm
60 min

Brassic

Series 4, Episode 5 - Amy

Erin is determined to raise some cash for the struggling local community centre, but a young woman turns up claiming to be her half-sister.

10pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 2

Dara O Briain hosts as Tom Allen, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Olga Koch and Glenn Moore join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look at the news.

10:15pm
60 min

The Football's On

Series 9, Episode 6

Ian Stone is joined by Elliot Steel and Ivo Graham.

10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 3 - Alan Carr, Andi Osho, Patrick Kielty

Alan Carr introduces, in his own inimitable style, sets from the fabulous Andi Osho and the always magnificent Patrick Kielty.

10:40pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 4

Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Miles Jupp, Heston Blumenthal OBE, Emilia Fox and Ed Byrne.

10:45pm (repeat)

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.

11pm
15 min

The Hauntening

Series 4, Episode 1 - Star Struck

Travel through the bad gateway in this modern ghost story as writer and performer Tom Neenan discovers what horrors lurk in our apps and gadgets. In this episode, a celebrity birthday message from Joanna Lumley turns into a terrifying gift for Tom.

11:15pm
15 min

The Skewer

Series 7, Episode 4

This week - U Turns, Peaky Tories, and Are You Local Radio?

11:20pm (repeat)

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.

11:20pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 5

Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Kelly Hoppen MBE, Carol Vorderman and Hal Cruttenden.

11:40pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 6 - Mammy's Miracle

Agnes Brown thinks everyone has gone mad. Father Quinn is losing his faith as fast as he loses parishioners. Newlyweds Dermot and Maria won't stop fighting. And Grandad has decided he'd like to witness his own funeral.

11:40pm (repeat)

Ladhood

Series 3, Episode 3 - An Unforgettable Feeling

Having secured a promotion, Liam finds himself morally compromised when asked to work on an ad campaign for a betting service. He thinks back to the first bet he ever placed.