British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 19th July 2023

CITV 4:30pm
15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 3, Episode 4 - Lawnmower Land

George takes Anna and Dave on a trip to a local attraction called Lawnmower Land, but a run-in with the latest technology in lawnmowing gives them more than they baaaa-gained for...

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

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 5 - The F.I.P.

It's the series finale and Greg Davies needs several questions answered before awarding the winner with the Taskmaster trophy... Who has the most handsome relative? How much money is Al Murray willing to spend to win? And why is Rob Beckett in such a strop with a melon, some frozen peas and a bag of flour?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Image shows left to right: Jessica Ransom, Jill Scott, Paul G Raymond

Horrible Histories

Series 10, Episode 3 - Foul Football

In honour of the Women's World Cup, legendary Lioness Jill Scott is joined by Rattus for a journey through the history of the beautiful game.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Lawry Lewin, John Finnemore, Carrie Quinlan, Simon Kane. Copyright: BBC

John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme

Series 8, Episode 1

In this episode, John cooks a particularly good lasagne, and we hear a legendary swansong and, well... since you ask him for a ghost story...

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 5, Episode 12 - Round And Round Went The Great Big Wheel

The platoon are called upon to help work on a camp which is testing a new weapon, a huge wheel. While at first their work is not so glamorous, they soon find themselves trying to stop the weapon when it goes haywire - by Pike's home-made portable radio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (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 5, Episode 13 - Time On My Hands

The platoon jump to arms when a German pilot ejects from his plane and gets his parachute caught on the front of Walmington Town Hall, grapsing to the clock face for dear life. Their attempts to disentagle and capture him do not go to plan.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 7:30pm (repeat)
Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Maleek (Samson Kayo), Crackhead John (Dustin Demri-Burns), Wendy (Jane Horrocks). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Bloods

Series 1, Episode 1 - Partners

Spiky South London boy Maleek is not impressed by new partner Wendy, a middle-aged divorcee who's just moved to the capital. Pining for his old partner Kevin, he struggles to guide her through the mean streets. Team leader Jo tries to flirt with grieving widower Lawrence but is caught out by a major pile-up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Greater Love

Rodney has fallen for an older woman whose husband is locked up in prison. With her old man's release imminent, Del fears for Rodney's safety, but he can see that the lad is smitten.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Maisie Adam, Jill Scott, Katherine Ryan

A League Of Their Own

Special - The Lionesses

To mark the World Cup in Australia, former England star Jill Scott guides comedians Maisie Adam and Katherine Ryan through what it takes to be a world-beating footballer.

BBC Three 8pm (repeat)
Yesterday. Jack Malik (Himesh Patel). Copyright: Working Title Films

Yesterday

Comedy about a struggling musician who, after a global blackout, finds he is the only person to remember The Beatles.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Lou Sanders. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 1

Return of the comedy panel show, hosted by Rob Brydon, in which team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by celebrity guests to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves. Taking part in this first edition are Les Dennis, Richard Osman, Alice Levine and Lou Sanders.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35pm (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.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 5, Episode 1 - Magic In Vegas

The boys are invited by Penn & Teller to join Vegas's longest-running residency show and have just three days to pull their act together.

BBC Two 9pm (repeat)
Death On The Tyne. Image shows from L to R: Gemma (Sian Gibson), Terry (Johnny Vegas)

Death On The Tyne

A sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express, starring Johnny Vegas, Sian Gibson and guest stars.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 3 - K-Folk

With Phill Jupitus, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15pm (repeat)
The Lenny Henry Show. Image shows from L to R: Winston (Vas Blackwood), Delbert Wilkins (Lenny Henry). Copyright: BBC

The Lenny Henry Show

Series 2, Episode 2 - Enterprise Zones

"This must be a mistake, right? Geezers getting money out of banks with no questions asked and no nylon tights over their heads! I'd better check this out. Not that Delbert Wilkins needs dosh, of course ... especially when it's Winston asking for it!"

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Steve Pemberton), George (Reece Shearsmith), Liz (Jane Horrocks). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 4 - Cold Comfort

It's Andy's first day as a volunteer at the Comfort Support Line call centre, which offers the lonely and desperate a chance to talk about their problems. All the CSL counsellors have their own ways of dealing with clients, coping with the emotional stress, and killing time between phone calls. But is Andy really prepared for what's to come?

Comedy Central 10pm
120 min
Jack Whitehall Live. Jack Whitehall

Jack Whitehall Gets Around Live From Wembley Arena

A television broadcast of Whitehall's 2014 DVD-released show, Jack Whitehall Gets Around.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm
30 min
Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows left to right: Leigh Francis, AJ Odudu, Will Best

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 4, Episode 1 - AJ Odudu & Will Best and Olivia Attwood

Keith Lemon is back to take more famous faces out shopping and other fun activities while having a chat about their life and career. Here he joins forthcoming Big Brother hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best as they go looking for homeware and house plants, followed by a trip to a pet store with reality star Olivia Attwood.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Katherine Ryan: Missus. Katherine Ryan

Katherine Ryan: Missus

Stand-up special from Katherine Ryan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 2, Episode 3

Soccer pundit Ron Manager offers more words of wisdom.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Fin Taylor, Ellie Taylor, Tez Ilyas. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 1 - Ellie Taylor, Fin Taylor, Tez Ilyas

The first episode of the series is hosted by the wonderfully witty star of BBC Two's The Mash Report, Ellie Taylor, who introduces rising comedy star Fin Taylor and the provocative Tez Ilyas to the stage.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Bunk Bed

Bunk Bed

Series 9, Episode 1

Patrick Marber, Peter Curran and Kathy Burke discuss anger, dribbling during massage, doing 'Scrubbers' with Miriam Margolyes, the art of writing, and finding a twinkly partner.

BBC Three 11:10pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Steve (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Move

Laura, Paul and Shelly come round to congratulate Becky on moving into Steve's flat, though it's spoilt by the fact that they've also invited Julie Taylor, Steve's ex.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm
65 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Marcus Brigstocke, Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 3 - Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus Brigstocke

Sean Lock introduces Romesh Ranganathan and Marcus Brigstocke.

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

The Skewer

Series 9, Episode 5

This week - The Coming of Cerberus, The Racist Adventures of Portland Bill, and The Spirit of Local Radio.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Ally (Daisy Haggard), Paul (Martin Freeman), Young Ava (Jayda Eyles), Young Luke (George Wakeman). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 1, Episode 3 - No Accident

Ally attempts to acclimatise to Michael's continued presence while Paul, suspected of intentionally hurting his mum, begins to question if his accident-prone son's frequent injuries might actually be his fault.

BBC Three 11:35pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Steve (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Sleepover

Laura, Paul and Shelly have drunkenly missed their night bus home and have to crash at Becky and Steve's.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Jackie (Joanna Bacon), Jim (Alun Armstrong), Paul (Martin Freeman), Young Ava (Jayda Eyles). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 1, Episode 4 - No Lies

Michael thrives in his new role as dad and granddad, but Paul and Ally can't adapt to his presence as easily as the children can. Luke's hunt for proof that Santa doesn't exist puts Paul's claim that he never lies to the test.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Felicity Ward, Dara O Briain, Mo Gilligan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 2 - Dara O Briain, Felicity Ward, Mo Gilligan

This week's episode is hosted by the quick witted host of BBC's Mock The Week Dara O Briain, as he introduces the wonderful Australian comic Felicity Ward and viral internet sensation Mo Gilligan to the stage.

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