British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 17th November 2022

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 2, Episode 2 - Cold Comfort

It may be the coldest day in memory, but in the midst of a fuel crisis the store's heating has been turned off. To avoid freezing, each of the staff devises their own illicit methods of heat generation.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Ross Noble, Sandi Toksvig, Cariad Lloyd, David Baddiel. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 10 - Nature/Nurture

With David Baddiel, Cariad Lloyd and Ross Noble.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Our Friend Victoria. Daniel Rigby. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

ReincarNathan

Series 3, Episode 1 - Wolf

Nathan is brought back to life as the leader of a wolf pack. But there's a catch - his pack are rubbish and aren't brave enough to kill anything. Can Nathan transform them into ruthless hunters? And will he ever it make it back to human again?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 6

As the family tries to get rid of Auntie Angela, another guest arrives to stay. Mum has to decide what to do about Jake's girlfriend. Ben and Karen discuss dreams, the Mafia and trampolining bears.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog

An escaped prisoner causes worry for the canteen staff, and Bren tries to hide her fear of needles when a blood donor team arrive at the factory, causing much speculation as to whether she's pregnant.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Christmas Special - Groovy

A Christmas special with Bill Bailey, Lee Mack and David Tennant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 5, Episode 6 - If The Cap Fits....

Frazer is becoming increasingly troublesome, so Mainwaring tries to solve the problem by temporarily promoting him to the rank of captain. The plan soon backfires when a visitor mistakes Frazer for Mainwaring.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett

Rob And Romesh Vs

2022 Specials - The Three Lions

In this special edition the boys meet the stars of the England men's football team ahead of their bid to win the World Cup. As well as hanging out with the England stars, they will also meet the master mind behind England's renaissance, Gareth Southgate.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Big Narstie, David Mitchell, Prue Leith, Rob Brydon, Scarlett Moffatt, Lee Mack, Tomasz Schafernaker. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 4

With guests Prue Leith, Scarlett Moffatt, Big Narstie and Tomasz Schafernaker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 5, Episode 7 - The King Was In His Counting House

While Mainwaring hosts a party in his house for some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Jamie & Harry's World Cup Challenge: Got, Got Need. Image shows left to right: Jamie Redknapp, Thierry Henry

Jamie & Harry's World Cup Challenge: Got, Got Need

Episode 3

Jamie visits Robbie Keane, Thierry Henry and Andrea Pirlo, before Harry arranges a meeting with two legendary England defenders to complete his set of players.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Nish Kumar, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 11 - Nonsense

With Phill Jupitus, Nish Kumar and Holly Walsh.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Alex Horne, Fern Brady

Taskmaster

Series 14, Episode 8 - The One That Bats Do

Dara O Briain gets visibly frustrated with John Kearns, Fern Brady and Munya Chawawa look to a rare tailless tiger to bring them some much-needed luck, and Sarah Millican does something clever with her hand.

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 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.

BBC Two 9:50pm
40 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 2 - Josh Widdicombe, Celia Pacquola, Nathan Caton

This week, star of the BBC sitcom Josh, and The Last Leg, Josh Widdicombe, hosts as he introduces the brilliant Nathan Caton and Australian comic Celia Pacquola to the stage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 3 - France

Edina and Patsy are off for a jaunt in France. Arriving at the wrong place, they struggle to find food until Saffron and Bubble arrive. After drinking liberally and actually enjoying a game of ping-pong, they are given an urgent message by Bubble.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm
35 min
Fantasy Football League

Fantasy Football League

Series 1, Episode 8

Matt Lucas and Elis James host the comedy chat show, with Jaime Winstone and Ben Bailey Smith joining to talk about the week in football and share their fantasy teams.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Victoria Coren Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 7

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the satirical quiz, with guests Joan Bakewell and Fin Taylor joining regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Jason (Jon Pointing), Rufina (Amanda Holden), Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Banquet

The boys gatecrash a posh banquet having received an invitation by mistake. Once there, Marcus attempts to win favour with their host Senator Varus, while Jason seduces bored aristocrat Rufina. Banished to eat with the other slaves, Grumio overhears what he thinks might be a poison plot.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
The Horne Section TV Show. Image shows left to right: Alex (Alex Horne), Thora (Desiree Burch)

The Horne Section TV Show

Episode 1

Having been granted permission by Greg Davies, Alex wants to be the leading man of a new late-night music chat show, The Horne Section TV Show, filmed live from his family home. With the help of his loyal and much more talented band, rehearsals get underway, while family friend Thora tries to relax in the room next door.

BBC Three 10:05pm (repeat)
Fleabag. Belinda (Kristin Scott Thomas). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 2, Episode 3

Fleabag helps with an event at Claire's work, which inevitably ends in disaster, but an introduction to Claire's colleague proves intriguing, and a chance meeting with a stranger opens Fleabag's eyes.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Fleabag. The Priest (Andrew Scott). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 2, Episode 4

The Priest takes Fleabag for some quiet reflection leading to an unexpected revelation. After a day spent looking back on painful memories, Fleabag searches for solace, only to find more trouble.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Severus (Phil Davis). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 5, Episode 4 - The Grumbrella

There's a heatwave in Rome and Marcus has invested in an exciting new gimmick for the bar - ice. Grumio develops an innovation of his own in the form of a hat-parasol hybrid, which attracts the attention of wealthy entrepreneur Severus. Jason and Aurelius both join male escort agency the Knights of Eros.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
30 min
The Horne Section TV Show. Martin Kemp

The Horne Section TV Show

Episode 2

Showtime is fast approaching and, despite not being able to sing, plans are afoot for Alex's starring role in his brand-new music chat show live pilot. As Alex and the band rush to be ready in time, Martin Kemp demands to sing an original song, runner Nelly (Tim Mahendran) attempts to levitate, Anneka Rice appears, and John Oliver is the only person desperate to be on the show.

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

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 6, Episode 9

Russell discusses the attempted egging against King Charles, the news from the US midterm elections and our food waste problem. With stand-up from Glenn Moore.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Justin Moorhouse, Hal Cruttenden, Tom Stade. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 5 - Hal Cruttenden, Justin Moorhouse, Tom Stade

Hal Cruttenden is in charge this week, with guest performers Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Holier Than Thou. Shola (Princess Khumalo)

Holier Than Thou

Comedy about three young people growing up in Manchester, contending with their traditional evangelical backgrounds.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Kat Sadler's Screen Time. Image shows left to right: Alex (Alex Macqueen), Kat (Kat Sadler)

Kat Sadler's Screen Time

Episode 1

Industry heart-throb Kat Sadler shows you how social media can change your life.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Tom Allen

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jack Dee and Tom Allen take on Jon Richardson and Judi Love. John Cooper Clarke is in Dictionary Corner.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:20pm (repeat)
Frayed. Image shows left to right: Sammy Burbeck (Sarah Kendall), Fiona (Diane Morgan)

Frayed

Series 2, Episode 5

Fairbank discovers an unexpected new lead that puts Abby, Tess and Lenny at the centre of his investigation into the disappearance of Terry Harris.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 1 - Demolition

Neil plans to kill himself, whilst Rick tunes into the first edition of a brand new show for all the cool young things: Nozin' Aroun'. Then Mike finds a letter informing them that the house is to be demolished.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 2

Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Sara Pascoe and Josh Widdicombe join the regulars.

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