British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 1st March 2023

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 10, Episode 2 - Grounds For Divorce

Captain Peacock's love life becomes the talk of the store. He's asked for a divorce but been refused by his wife, and a woman with whom he's recently had a fling has fallen madly in love with him and got a job in accounts! Who will he choose?

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

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 4 - Quisps

David Baddiel shows a readiness to bare his chest and Katy Wix robs a piggy bank (of its undercarriage). Meanwhile, Greg Davies's gorgeous assistant Alex Horne is powerless in the face of Ed Gamble's creative vision.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Conversations From A Long Marriage. Image shows from L to R: Roger (Roger Allam), Joanna (Joanna Lumley)

Conversations From A Long Marriage

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea

Roger's popularity as a cruise ship speaker leaves Joanna all at sea.

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 4, Episode 6 - Absent Friends

Mainwaring is shocked to find that in his absence most of the platoon have not turned up for parade and are instead playing darts with the ARP Wardens. Things get worse when Mainwaring is called upon to help with the arrest of a member of the IRA.

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 4, Episode 7 - Put That Light Out!

Jones, Frazer, Pike and Godfrey are stationed on an exercise in the local lighthouse, but soon cause trouble when they turn the light on and shine it over Walmington-on-Sea... during an air-raid.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner, Robert Rinder, Lucy Porter. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 5 - Lucy Porter, Romesh Ranganathan, Judge Rinder

Lucy Porter, Romesh Ranganathan and Judge Robert Rinder compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include lavish proposals, school reunions and New Year's Eve.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Prince Regent (Hugh Laurie). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 5 - Amy And Amiability

The Prince is bankrupt. In order to secure funds, Blackadder suggests that his only option is to find a bride and marry into a moneyed family. Beautiful Amy Hardwood, daughter of a cotton magnate, seems a prime candidate.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jonnie Peacock, Shaun Williamson, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Emma Bunton, Lee Mack, Jo Brand. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 5

This episode's guests are Jo Brand, Emma Bunton, Jonnie Peacock and Shaun Williamson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 6 - Duel And Duality

The Prince has seduced and 'soiled' the Duke of Wellington's two nieces. When the triumphant war hero hears of George's indiscretion, he swears to have his revenge - can Blackadder get him out of this one, or will the Royal meet his maker?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 15 - Long Lost

With Jimmy Carr, Claudia O'Doherty and Suggs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows left to right: Miranda (Miranda Hart), Dick Twist (Jason Watkins)

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 1 - It Was Panning

Penny is threatening to cancel Miranda's Christmas if she doesn't sort her life out...

TNT Sports 1 logo 9:30pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 10, Episode 3

A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests Lloyd Griffith & Mark Steel.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 2 - Dads

Lee's lazy weekend is wrecked when his scrounging father turns up unexpectedly. Having just come out of hospital he needs somewhere to stay for the weekend. Will Lee take on the demanding role of carer?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jonas Blue, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 4 - Superstar DJs

Rob and Romesh's next stop in their journey of discovery leads them into the hot and loud world of Superstar DJs.

Comedy Central 10pm
60 min
Guessable?. Image shows left to right: Josh Jones, Darren Harriott, Josh Pugh, Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Maisie Adam, Snoochie Shy

Guessable?

Series 4, Episode 6 - How Long Is A Piece Of String

Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott, and sidekick John Kearns, welcome Maisie Adam, Josh Pugh, Josh Jones, and Snoochie Shy to play another round of absurd guessing games.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Travis Jay

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 4, Episode 7

Routines by comedians Russell Kane, Travis Jay, Chloe Petts, Olga Koch, Michael Stranney, Sikisa and Seann Walsh are reconstructed as sketches.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Kevin Bridges, Alistair McGowan, Reginald D Hunter. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 6 - Alistair McGowan, Reginald D Hunter and Kevin Bridges

Stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. The nation's favourite impressionist, Alistair McGowan, introduces guest appearances from young Scottish comedy prodigy Kevin Bridges and acclaimed comic Reginald D Hunter.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
30 min
Rod Woodward: Live In Wales. Rod Woodward

Rod Woodward: Live In Wales

Welsh comedian Rod Woodward performs a stand-up show at Cardiff's New Theatre covering topics including Spanish swearwords, dodgy TV boxes and video shop etiquette.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Funny Woman. Image shows left to right: Clive Richardson (Tom Bateman), Barbara Parker / Sophie Straw (Gemma Arterton)

Funny Woman

Series 1, Episode 3

Barbara's life changes overnight. Intoxicated by success, she embarks on a romance with co-star, Clive.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: David Baddiel, Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix, Rose Matafeo. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 10 - Think About The Spirit

Five comedians had one dream: to become the Series 9 Taskmaster Champion. Now it's the Grand Final and after nine gruelling episodes that precious dream is still alive for all of them - bar one. Alex Horne has the stats handy as they ponder peas, teas and absent keys.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Where To, Mate?

Where To, Mate?

Series 2, Episode 1 - "...I don't want to go..."

Bernie picks up a couple on their way to the airport. Ben picks up a guy who doesn't want to go to a job interview.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
The Skewer. Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

The Skewer

Series 8, Episode 4

This week - Attack Of The Missing Tomatoes, the Book Of Starmer, and the Tale Of Shamima Puddleduck.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Prince Regent (Hugh Laurie). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 5 - Amy And Amiability

The Prince is bankrupt. In order to secure funds, Blackadder suggests that his only option is to find a bride and marry into a moneyed family. Beautiful Amy Hardwood, daughter of a cotton magnate, seems a prime candidate.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Fantasy Football League

Fantasy Football League

Series 1 - Part B, Episode 5

Matt Lucas and Elis James are joined by AJ Tracey and Tom Grennan.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Jonny Pelham, Dara O Briain, Rhys James, Laura Lexx, Ahir Shah

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and regular panellist Hugh Dennis find some humour in current events, with guests Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Laura Lexx, Jonny Pelham and Ahir Shah also poking fun at recent news.

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