British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 2nd 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 3 - The Hold Up

It's tradition for the staff to play jokes on stock-taking night. However, the robbery that occurs isn't a joke ... but when they contact Mr. Rumbold, he thinks it is.

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

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 6 - Bready, Bready, Bready

Jo Brand demonstrates an impressive grasp of street slang, Katy Wix uses a long part of her body to steal something sweet and David Baddiel takes a sledgehammer to a tricky problem. Plus, another former champion, Katherine Ryan, makes a dramatic return to the studio!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 9, Episode 2 - Instalment 2

This instalment includes "Fresh Caught Haddock" - an essay on the author's response to the BLM marches which took place in New York City, during Covid, following the death of George Floyd. It'd followed by a short question and answer session with the studio audience.

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 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.

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 8 - The Two And A Half Feathers

The Home Guard get a new private in their ranks, who just so happens to know Jones. However, their relationship is not a happy one with the new arrival claiming that Jones left him in the desert to die. It is down to Jones to unearth the truth.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Alun Cochrane, Frank Skinner, Richard Ayoade, Gabby Logan. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 6 - Richard Ayoade, Alun Cochrane, Gabby Logan

Richard Ayoade, Alun Cochrane and Gabby Logan compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include people who laugh out loud when reading a book, half-and-half scarves, and fun.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 1 - Captain Cook

With a bit of trickery and abuse of George's sole talent, Blackadder has himself appointed Official War Artist and hopes to be sent to Paris accordingly; however, Field Marshal Haig's plans don't quite tally with the Captain's expectations...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 2 - Corporal Punishment

After having trouble with the trenches' telephone system, Blackadder is facing a court-martial for disobeying orders; and far more seriously, shooting and eating Melchett's prized pet pigeon, Speckled Jim. Is there any hope for the Captain, or does a firing squad and certain death await?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Funny Woman

Funny Woman

Series 1, Episode 4

Sophie and Clive's romance is the talk of the town, but a discovery threatens to bring down the whole show.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Gyles Brandreth, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Sally Phillips. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 3 - Piecemeal

With Jimmy Carr, Sally Phillips and Gyles Brandreth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

A repeat-run of the entire sixth series of the sketch show starring Dawn and Jennifer.

BBC Two 9:45pm (repeat)
Mandy. Image shows from L to R: Engineer Woodcock (Tom Courtenay), Mandy (Diane Morgan)

Mandy

Series 2, Episode 5 - Fatberg

There is nothing more shameful for us as a society than the existence of fatbergs. But forget about that for a moment and enjoy this episode.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Credit: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: South East Asia, Episode 2

Jamie Redknapp and Micah Richards are joined by Patrice Evra, Maisie Adam and Mo Gilligan as they take on more sporting and cultural challenges.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
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 10:05pm (repeat)
The Emily Atack Show. Emily Atack. Credit: Monkey Kingdom

The Emily Atack Show

Series 3, Episode 5 - Politics Of Life

In this episode, sketches see Emily deliver some truth bombs to her mates, get kidnapped, and try to take a good passport photo. Celeb impressions include Lady Gaga, Olivia Colman and Billie Eilish - meanwhile, hilarious stand-up sees Emily explain how she navigates the politics of life.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Carters Get Rich. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Carter (Rhianna Merralls), Liz Carter (Kerry Godliman), Tony Carter (Rhashan Stone), Harry Carter (Rio Chambers). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Carters Get Rich

Episode 1

The family get news of their windfall and Tony tries to retain some sense of normalcy by continuing plans for family bonfire night.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
Carters Get Rich. Tony Carter (Rhashan Stone). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Carters Get Rich

Episode 2

As the Carters adjust to their new lifestyle, Ellie begins to embrace her celeb status and Liz upgrades the sofa.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: JJ (Parth Thakerar), Vinnie (Joe Gilgun), Tommo (Ryan Sampson), Ash (Aaron Heffernan). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 2, Episode 3 - Antique Hunters

Vinnie agrees to grow weed on an industrial scale for McCann and the lads get busy setting up a new grow shed. Meanwhile, Erin attends a disastrous dinner party with Jake's family and Tommo hatches a plan to steal some erotic furniture to re-vamp the Rat & Cutter. But what starts as a simple robbery quickly descends into bedlam when a rival gang of thieves turn up and the lads find themselves joining an elaborate treasure hunt.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 1 - Melon Buffet

This week the comedians have to try and paint the best picture of a horse while riding a horse. Also, expect melon-eating, bath-emptying and pop-up tents.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
The Absolutely Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Gordon Kennedy, Moray Hunter, John Sparkes, Morwenna Banks, Pete Baikie. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Absolutely Radio Show

Series 3, Episode 2

Rev McMinn encounters the European political elite in his local Minimart, Gwynedd's insomnia drives Denzil to despair and then song, and Frank Hovis fondly remembers his holidays.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 20, Episode 1 - Evangeline Lilly, Danny Dyer, Will Sharpe, Maisie Adam, Leomie Anderson, The 1975

The chat show returns, with Ant-Man star Evangeline Lilly, actors Danny Dyer and Will Sharpe, comedian Maisie Adam and model Leomie Anderson joining Jonathan on the sofa, while Brit award-winning band The 1975 perform in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Maisie Adam, Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Rhys James, Emily Lloyd Saini, Glenn Moore

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis laugh at the last seven days with guests Maisie Adam, Rhys James, Milton Jones, Emily Lloyd-Saini and Glenn Moore.

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