British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 16th June 2023

Radio 4 2:45pm
15 min
Jayde Adams in Welcome To The Neighbourhood. Jayde Adams. Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

Welcome To The Neighbourhood

Series 2, Episode 4 - Alasdair Beckett-King

Jayde and Alasdair Beckett-King dive into community messageboards. This week - the rules to join the Belmont Banter group are very clear regarding a certain type of selfie.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Image shows left to right: James McNicholas, Ethan Lawrence

Horrible Histories

Series 10, Special - Daft Dads

In honour of Father's Day, Horrible Histories takes a look at some of history's daftest dads, featuring Henry VIII, Charles Dickens, William the Conqueror and Joseph Stalin!

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip, Episode 2

Freddie and Jamie race through the streets of Paris as they go wheel to wheel on its Formula E circuit.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Outsiders. Image shows from L to R: Jessica Knappett, Jamali Maddix. Copyright: Renegade Pictures

Outsiders

Series 1, Episode 5

It's the Outsiders' penultimate day living together in the wild and all three pairs are under increasing pressure. Cracks in their relationships start to appear as they take pot shots at one another in a hunting challenge and have to lead each other blindfolded in a sensory deprivation challenge. Jess attempts to persuade Jamali that their relationship has a romantic feel, but he remains unconvinced!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 3, Episode 2 - Coffee Morning

Captain Peacock decides to crack down on tea-break abuse, and - with Rumbold's support - begins logging all tea, toilet, lunch and other refreshment breaks. The staff are outraged and begin industrial action.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Series 23, Episode 1

Return of the impressionist comedy, with this series featuring the debut "appearances" of Holly Willoughby, Stacey Solomon, Therese Coffey and the cast of Succession.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 2, Episode 3 - Mr. Fix-It

When a journalist asks to interview the Goods, Margo spies an opportunity for self-promotion. Jerry's attempts to act for the Goods' interest are very successful - but it all looks set to backfire.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35pm (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 3, Episode 5 - Something Nasty In The Vault

During an air-raid, the bank is hit by a bomb. The good news is that the bomb has not blown up. The bad news is reason why it has not: Mainwaring and Wilson are holding it!

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 3, Episode 6 - Room At The Bottom

Mainwaring is shocked to learn that he is not a captain but a lieutenant. Things get even worse when he learns later on that he has no rank at all, and ends up as a private.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Amol Rajan. Credit: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 16, Episode 5

Comedians Jo Brand and Joe Wilkinson, Lucy Martin and journalist Amol Rajan join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm
120 min
Blackadder: A Cunning Story. Nina Wadia

Blackadder: A Cunning Story

A look back at the making of the beloved cult series, which first launched in 1983, featuring interviews with fans including Jack Whitehall, Ardal O'Hanlon and Nina Wadia.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Clive Myrie

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 10

Clive Myrie takes to the host's chair, whilst Munya Chawawa and Helen Lewis join Ian and Paul to discuss the week's news stories.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 9, Episode 4 - Pets

To teach the children to be more responsible Lee and Lucy get a family pet.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Queen Of Oz. Image shows left to right: Queen Georgiana (Catherine Tate), Molly (Sunny Darcy Smith), Headmistress (Luisa Prosser)

Queen Of Oz

Episode 1 - There's A New Queen In Town

Princess Georgiana aka Georgie, unwanted spare to the British throne, arrives in Australia, kicking and screaming with her new staff.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (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.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Ted the dog with his special Gone Fishing food and water bowls

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 5, Episode 4 - Perch (River Thames, Berkshire)

Paul and Bob take trusty terrier Ted to fish for perch on the River Thames. Comedian Richard Herring joins them for dinner, and discusses his recent battle with testicular cancer.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm
30 min
The Stand Up Sketch Show

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 5, Episode 2

Stand-up comedy routines are brought to life in sketch form. This episode features Dane Baptiste, Suzi Ruffell, Axel Blake, Luke Kempner, Charlie George, Russell Hicks and Tom Ward.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
30 min
DMs Are Open

DMs Are Open

Series 2, Episode 5 - Putting The Work In

Hosts Ali Official and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Steffan Alun, Eleri Morgan and Mali Ann Rees, for an episode of the sketch show written by public submissions, this week recorded at the BBC Comedy Festival in Cardiff.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
45 min
The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show. Image shows left to right: Chris Ramsey, Rosie Ramsey

The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show

Series 2, Episode 6

The hosts are joined by comedian Katherine Ryan and her husband Bobby Kootstra, who discuss rekindling their relationship after spending decades apart.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Pike (Lough Erne, Northern Ireland)

The pair fly to Enniskillen, where they take to the waters of Lough Erne in their quest to land the mighty pike.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 6 - Chains

Melchett and Blackadder are taken hostage by the dastardly German master of disguise Prince Ludwig, just hours after the Queen swore to only pay one more ransom ever. When she struggles to choose between the two, their captor decides to overthrow her and make himself King.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
60 min
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan

The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan

Series 4, Episode 7

The RTS award-winning and Bafta-nominated comedian and actor chews the fat with big-name guests including comedian Russell Howard, TV presenter Dermot O'Leary and singer Craig David.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Grayling (River Ure, Yorkshire Dales)

Paul and Bob take to the River Ure in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

A selection of episodes from the first and second series.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman, Chris Washington. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 10

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman, Milton Jones, Chris Washington and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

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