British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 19th April 2023

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alice Levine, Asim Chaudhry, Greg Davies, Russell Howard, Alex Horne, Tim Vine, Liza Tarbuck. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 10 - He Was A Different Man

It's the final episode of the series and all five contestants not called Alice Levine or Asim Chaudhry still have genuine hopes of winning the greatest prize on earth: the shiny golden bonce of Taskmaster Greg Davies. Russell Howard invents sticky tape architecture, Tim Vine attempts a risky impersonation and Liza Tarbuck gifts Alex Horne a big, messy cake.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Marriage Settlement

A special competition is in full swing as Jeffrey Fairbrother arranges the settlement of his marital problems. These arrangements confuse some and amuse others.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Ellie Taylor's Safe Space. Ellie Taylor

Ellie Taylor's Safe Space

Series 3, Episode 4 - Billionaires

Ellie Taylor tries to convince her audience that billionaires are actually a good thing. Joining her are regular sidekick Robin Morgan and curator of the Sunday Times Rich List Robert Watts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 9, Episode 1 - Wake-Up Walmington

Morale is at rock bottom as no-one is taking the Home Guard seriously. Hodges is being similarly ridiculed, so he and Mainwaring decide to join forces and shake Walmington-on-Sea out of its complacency.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 9, Episode 2 - The Making Of Private Pike

Hodges's niece, Sylvia is visiting Walmington and takes a shine to Pike. Arranging to go to the cinema in Eastbourne, she co-erces him into liberating Mainwaring's brand new staff car.

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

QI

Series M, Episode 3 - M-Places

With David Mitchell, Sue Perkins and Pakistani comedian Sami Shah.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Nev (Aqib Khan), Vinny (David Schaal). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 5 - Bump In The Night

It's a nervous Mike's first night alone in the house, when some uninvited guests set the ghosts on a mission to defend their treasured home.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir. Image shows left to right: Mark Benton, Nancy Sorrell, Vic Reeves

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Series 1, Episode 1 - Northumberland

Artist Jim Moir, aka Vic Reeves, and his wife Nancy visit beauty spots around Britain and create original pieces of art celebrating the unique species of bird native to that region over the course of a weekend. They begin by heading to Northumberland, meeting actor Mark Benton and artist Bethany Maddocks on the trip.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 1

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines. Alexander Armstrong hosts, with guests Naga Munchetty and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Rev. Gerald Hatch (Neil Edmond). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 6 - Perfect Day

The big day at Button House has arrived, but some freak weather disrupts everyone's plans.

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

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 2, Episode 4 - Cricket: The Test

Part two of the South African tour for cricket newbies Rob and Romesh as they follow England's Test series as the match comes to a dramatic finale.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
120 min
A Brush With Comedy. Vic Reeves

A Brush With Comedy

A documentary film about art and comedy.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Lance Stater (Toby Jones), Toni (Rebecca Callard)

Detectorists

Series 3, Episode 2

Just as they're losing their farm, Lance and Andy start finding good stuff. But old enemies are sniffing around. Home lives are chaotic as usual and Lance is persuaded to try hypnotherapy for an awkward affliction. With mixed results.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Outsiders. Image shows left to right: Phil Wang, Fatiha El-Ghorri

Outsiders

Series 2, Episode 2

There are some surprise visitors to camp today as David Mitchell challenges the six comedians to put their music skills to the test by composing a fanfare and to teach a group of children about the world in the 'before times' with their revised curriculum. Will Darren and Maisie impress David with their new martial art? Will Fatiha El-Ghorri's spelling distract the kids from Phil Wang's surname?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows from L to R: Leigh Francis, Clara Amfo

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 3, Episode 3 - Danny Dyer & Clara Amfo

Keith goes antique shopping in Essex with actor Danny Dyer, and searches for the perfect neon sign with Radio 1's Clara Amfo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Hal Cruttenden, Greg Davies, Simon Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 6 - Greg Davies, Hal Cruttenden, Simon Evans

Greg Davies hosts the stand-up comedy show, with sets from Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans too.

BBC Three 10:35pm (repeat)
Starstruck. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Nikesh Patel), Jessie (Rose Matafeo). Copyright: Avalon Television

Starstruck

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Rose Matafeo sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 2 - Kit & Kaboodle

With Noel Fielding, Ross Noble and Australian comedian Colin Lane.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Jessica Fostekew

Jessica Fostekew: Sturdy Girl Club

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bodybuilding

In the final episode of Jessica Fostekew's stand up series about big strong girls, we arrive at the most aesthetic and least functional of all the strength sports - Bodybuilding. The Schwarznegger in swimwear one.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Nurse. Herbert (Paul Whitehouse). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Nurse

Series 3, Episode 3

Series following Elizabeth, a Community Mental Health Nurse, into the homes of her patients, recounting their humorous, sad and often bewildering daily interactions with the nurse.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Real McCoy. Image shows from L to R: Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas. Copyright: BBC

The Real McCoy

Series 4, Episode 4

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Nev (Aqib Khan), Vinny (David Schaal). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 5 - Bump In The Night

It's a nervous Mike's first night alone in the house, when some uninvited guests set the ghosts on a mission to defend their treasured home.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Sindhu Vee, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, AJ Odudu, Alex Horne. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 7

Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Joel Dommett, Sindhu Vee, Alex Horne and AJ Odudu to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.

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