British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 31st January 2023

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

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 42 - Indoor Survival

Having written a book on the subject, Gena agrees to train Lloyd in how to survive outdoors, but Lloyd is disappointed to discover that all the training is to take place indoors.

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 7, Episode 1 - The Junior

The junior spot on the Men's counter opens up, and the staff start interviewing candidates. Not happy with any of them, they settle on Mr. Goldberg, a man older than them all ... and with a secret tie to Captain Peacock.

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

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 9 - The Bubble Brothers

Alex Horne provides the crucial stats as Alice Levine gaffers nails to her nose, Russell Howard wraps a tie round his head and Tim Vine is left bereft by a small piece of bent metal.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
25 min
Lagging. Sol (Yoni Bronks). Copyright: BBC

Lagging

Series 2, Episode 6 - Respawnapalooza

Sol is over the moon that the voice of Zaag Rex Moon is guesting at the Respawn Point. All he has to do is not accidentally kidnap him and take him for Polish crisps and chicken salad.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Phil Ellis Is Trying. Image shows from L to R: Lolly (Lolly Adefope), Phil (Phil Ellis), Johnny (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: BBC

Phil Ellis Is Trying

Series 2, Episode 3 - Parbold's Got Talent

When Phil discovers his dad Goodison is not dead but living in his loft, Goodison takes Phil on a much-needed holiday. But are Goodison's motives as honest as they seem?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (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 2, Episode 1 - Operation Kilt

The platoon take part in an exercise in which they must protect the church hall from being captured by full-time soldiers lead by a Scottish captain.

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 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.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Claudia Winkleman, David Mitchell, Rhod Gilbert, Rob Brydon, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Jamie Laing, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 6

With Claudia Winkleman, Jamie Laing, Rhod Gilbert and Tracy-Ann Oberman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 7

Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 6

Richard faces a coup in the boardroom. Alarmed at the prospect of another new owner at Grantleigh, Audrey steps in to lend a hand.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 8 - Germany

With Jo Brand, Rob Brydon and Sean Lock.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
The Mistress. Image shows from L to R: Maxine (Felicity Kendal), Luke (Jack Galloway)

The Mistress

Series 1, Episode 4

Luke cannot accept Maxine's decision to break up with him and promises to spend a whole sunday with her. Unfortunately, this also turns out to be the day of his wedding anniversary and his wife Helen is starting to get worried about their marriage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 1

Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Johnny Vegas, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Ronni Ancona. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 13 - Naval Navigation

With Ronni Ancona, Jimmy Carr and Johnny Vegas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 1 - Digger

Eddie and Richie try a video dating service, and for the latter a match comes up rather quickly! Naturally, he's lied and claimed to be aristocracy, but that's not going to stop him losing his virginity! Is it?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
30 min
The Family Pile. Austin (Richard Pepple)

The Family Pile

Episode 3 - The Last Supper

Now the buyers' offer has been accepted, it's time for the sisters to say a proper goodbye to the house, and sample their mother's recipes one last time, but are they ready to hear her final goodbye to them? Meanwhile, Austin takes the chance to try and win the family over.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 1 - Pregnant

When Lucy announces that she is pregnant, Lee wonders if the father might accidentally be him.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Fantasy Football League

Fantasy Football League

Series 1 - Part B, Episode 1

Guz Khan and Jennifer Saunders are this week's celebrity managers as they join Matt Lucas and Elis James to talk about the week in football.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Paul Casar), Art (Simon Farnaby)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 5

Even though Andy, Lance, Becky and Sophie are barely talking to each other, their secrets are on the verge of being revealed. Are they all just victims of a 'dirty smears' campaign? And why does everyone else want to move in on Bishop's Farm?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Andy Hamilton, Helen McCrory, Chris McCausland, Paul Merton

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 7

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Helen McCrory and panellists Andy Hamilton and Chris McCausland.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Big Zuu, Desiree Burch. Copyright: Boomerang

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 1, Episode 5 - Desiree Burch

Big Zuu and the boys are back on the road and heading to Cardiff to cook for the American stand-up and actor, Desiree Burch.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Jamali Maddix, Big Zuu. Copyright: Boomerang

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 1, Episode 6 - Jamali Maddix

On the latest leg of his road trip, Zuu ventures into the unknown - travelling from his native West London, all the way to Hackney in East London to cook for comedian Jamali Maddix.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm (repeat)
Hold The Front Page. Image shows left to right: Adrian Dunbar, Nish Kumar, Josh Widdicombe

Hold The Front Page

Series 1, Episode 4 - Farming Life

Nish Kumar and Josh Widdicombe head to Northern Ireland to work for Farming Life, reporting on an agricultural show and trying to get an interview with Line Of Duty's Adrian Dunbar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Terry Alderton, Adam Hills, Andi Osho. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 4 - Adam Hills, Andi Osho, Terry Alderton

Adam Hills is joined by Andi Osho and Terry Alderton.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Stephen (Layton Williams), Warren (Ali Hadji-Heshmati)

Bad Education

Series 4, Episode 3 - Prison

Hoburn tries a prison experience programme at Abbey Grove to teach the kids discipline. Class K end up incarcerated with Stephen who's prepping an audition as a hardened criminal.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 8, Episode 2 - A Novel About Russian Gulags

Lou Sanders displays some unusual facial hair, Iain Stirling's beatboxing causes him some problems and Paul Sinha shows off his full acting range. As usual, Alex Horne provides data analysis in his role as the Taskmaster's private secretary and live-in companion.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford), Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Michelle (Lily Brazier), Grindah (Allan Mustafa). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Godfather

Grindah has to decide who he wants to make godfather to little Angel.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Tudur Owen: Where On Earth Is Anglesey?. Tudur Owen. Copyright: BBC

Tudur Owen: Zoo

Episode 1

Tudur Owen recalls the true story of how he and his family became owners of a zoo, which was described by the News of the World as the worst zoo in Britain. An engrossing caper about a corrupt animal wrangler, a family on the brink and a climactic wallaby chase across the Menai Strait.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
The John Bishop Show. John Bishop

The John Bishop Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Craig David, Roisin Conaty and Richard E Grant are in the studio to chat over the last week with John Bishop.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Angel (Olivia Jasmine Edwards), Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford), Grindah (Allan Mustafa). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Babysitter

Miche starts her new job as a trainee hairdresser, leaving Grindah has to look after Angel for the day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fear

Saffron has moved out, Edina's PR company has merged with an enormous PR firm based in the United States and after her magazine closes, Patsy is offered a prestigious job in New York. Fearful of so much change, Eddy and Patsy indulge in a drunken, drugged bender and face stern words from Saffy.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Nigel Ng. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 1

Dara O Briain returns with another look at the week's news, with guests Tom Allen, Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Nigel Ng and Athena Kugblenu joining Dara and regular panelist Hugh Dennis.

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