British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 24th July 2023

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 2 - The Guru Of Surbiton

Two students spend a week at the Good household, helping Tom and Barbara with the chores and observing their way of life. Guy and Ruth soon decide to establish a self-sufficiency commune, of which Tom will be patriarch. He is less keen, but they're insistent. At least at first...

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

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 3 - Hollowing Out A Baguette

How will Hugh Dennis, Joe Lycett, Lolly Adefope, Mel Giedroyc and Noel Fielding cope with this week's tasks? The onslaught continues as Greg Davies ruthlessly judges the competitors' ability to both camouflage themselves and herd dogs. Plus, see the first two trailers for Taskmaster: The Movie.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 79, Episode 3

Jack Dee is joined by guests Vicki Pepperdine, Omid Djalili, Andy Hamilton and Henning Wehn, as the antidote to panel games comes from Ipswich.

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 6, Episode 4 - We Know Our Onions

The platoon go on a course with a van full of onions that Walker has sold to Hodges. While the men start to fall behind in their training, Hodges makes an attempt to get his onions.

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 6, Episode 5 - The Honourable Man

A member of the Soviet Union is visiting Walmington, and it is up to Mainwaring to make a speech. However, it looks like Wilson may replace him after the Sergeant inherits a family title and becomes 'The Honourable Arthur Wilson'.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 7:30pm (repeat)
Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Maleek (Samson Kayo), Lawrence (Julian Barratt). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Bloods

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bike Patrol

After their screw-up with the kid, Maleek is punished with pushbike duty, while Wendy has to work under Jo's observation. As Wendy experiences a new partner and Maleek finally gets to work alone, they both start to appreciate what they had together. Gary discovers Kareshma has a twin sister working in A&E who's even more ruthless than her.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present

It's the tenth anniversary of Inspector Fowler and Sergeant Dawkins's relationship. She thinks he has got her a present but actually he is preparing to celebrate the Queen's Official Birthday. CID, meanwhile, are investing in computers.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Raj Bisram, Sophie Hermann, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Gemma Cairney, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 3

Comedian Josh Widdicombe, presenter Gemma Cairney, auctioneer Raj Bisram and fashion designer Sophie Hermann join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8:30pm
30 min
Gregg Wallace: The British Miracle Meat. Gregg Wallace

Gregg Wallace: The British Miracle Meat

Documentary spoof investigating a new British lab-grown meat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 1, Episode 1

The Fast Show features character sketches, and this week includes a one-off insert, called 'Indecent Exposure', which portrays a romantic moment between two lovers.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Michael (Michael McKean), Paul (Martin Freeman). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 1, Episode 5 - No Dad

Paul and Ally are thrilled that Sprout the family gerbil has finally died, but explaining loss to Luke and Ava is more difficult than they thought as grief manifests itself in mysterious ways and throws the family off course.

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 6 - Killers

With Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig and Trevor Noah.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 1

It's just 6 weeks until Denise and Dave's wedding day, and Jim's scrutinising the bills closely. Who on Earth has been making phone calls to Aberdeen...?

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Martin Freeman), Darren (Patrick Baladi). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 1, Episode 6 - No Talking

In the wake of Michael's death, the family stay with Darren at his country house, but Paul's attempt to give Ally space by taking on kid duties and Darren's fixation on work doesn't help Ally find a chance to say goodbye.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Terry Alderton, Adam Hills, Andi Osho. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 4 - Adam Hills, Andi Osho, Terry Alderton

Adam Hills is joined by Andi Osho and Terry Alderton.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 1, Episode 2

Includes an evil henchman's plea for clearer wording in death threats, a clip from new daytime TV show Coverage of People Buying a House and then Living in it, and a man who can move biscuits with his mind.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Dreaming Whilst Black. Kwabena (Adjani Salmon). Credit: BBC, Big Deal Films

Dreaming Whilst Black

Episode 1 - The Dream

When Kwabena bumps into an old friend from film school who is now working at a production company, he gets the chance that he has been waiting for. Unfortunately, she fixes him a once-in-a-lifetime pitching opportunity that clashes with a career-saving presentation - forcing him to choose between going all in or giving up his dream entirely.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
Deep Fake Neighbour Wars. Image shows left to right: Will Smith (Jason Lewis), Idris Elba (Aurie Styla), Kim Kardashian (Francine Lewis), Cardi B (Carmen Green)

Deep Fake Neighbour Wars

Highlights Special - Best Bust-Ups

In this compilation episode we meet Andy Murray and his mum, Lorraine Kelly, who clash with RuPaul over noisy chickens; Idris Elba, who gets a shock when new neighbour Kim Kardashian starts making her presence known in their communal garden; and Greta Thunberg, who is upset by Conor McGregor and Ariane Grande's perennial Christmas decorations. Whilst Adele's awning is under attack from neighbour Jake Paul's pigeons.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
30 min
Janey + Ashley Get A Real Job. Janey Godley

Janey + Ashley Get A Real Job

Episode 2

Janey Godley and Ashley Storrie don hi-vis and hard hats and head for a building site, where they mix mortar and find out just how hard it is to build a simple wall. Next up they have to get their heads around more complicated tools to connect cold and hot water pipes before they are hooked up to the live water main.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Dreaming Whilst Black. Image shows left to right: Maurice (Demmy Ladipo), Funmi (Rachel Adedeji). Credit: BBC, Big Deal Films

Dreaming Whilst Black

Episode 2 - The Reality

Kwabena moonlights as a food delivery driver to finance his film, but feels his new job makes him beneath Vanessa, so he struggles to keep it a secret. Things start to look up when he is hired by Funmi to film her eccentric aunt's 60th birthday party, and gets an intriguing tip from an old film school friend. Amy pushes for a promotion at work, and Maurice is anxious about fatherhood.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present

It's the tenth anniversary of Inspector Fowler and Sergeant Dawkins's relationship. She thinks he has got her a present but actually he is preparing to celebrate the Queen's Official Birthday. CID, meanwhile, are investing in computers.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Joe Lycett, Sandi Toksvig, Hannah Gadsby, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 6 - Pictures

With Noel Fielding, Joe Lycett and Hannah Gadsby.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (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 1, Episode 1

The Fast Show features character sketches, and this week includes a one-off insert, called 'Indecent Exposure', which portrays a romantic moment between two lovers.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Richard Osman, Rachel Parris. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 7 - Picnics

With Romesh Ranganathan, Rachel Parris and Richard Osman.

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