British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 1st August 2023

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Stewart Lee

The Balsall Heath Bohemians

Stewart Lee uncovers the pioneers of surrealism subverting reality in Birmingham's suburbs.

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 3, Episode 1 - The Early Birds

After accidentally waking the Leadbetters at an ungodly hour, Tom and Barbara promise future consideration and decide to live their lives by nature's clock while they have so much work to do. However, that soon proves easier said than done.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Mark Watson, Greg Davies, Aisling Bea, Nish Kumar, Alex Horne, Sally Phillips. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 1 - Dignity Intact

Aisling Bea, Bob Mortimer, Mark Watson, Nish Kumar and Sally Phillips are the chosen quintet who all harbour the same dream of lifting the premier prize in television, sport, or indeed, any field at all: Greg's decapitated head on a spiked plinth. First up they play basketball without hands, get stranded in a lake and devise special cuddles for a special someone.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
The Ultimate Choice. Steph McGovern

The Ultimate Choice

Series 1, Episode 2

Steph McGovern asks some seriously funny minds to offer definitive answers to the great questions of our age. Or not. With guests Amy Gledhill and Andrew Maxwell.

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 8, Episode 1 - Ring Dem Bells

The platoon are to take part in a training film, but are horrified to learn that they are to play the Germans. There's also the issue of trying not to be seen in Nazi uniforms for fear of causing a panic.

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 8, Episode 2 - When You've Got To Go

Mrs. Pike is shocked to learn that Pike has been successfully called up into the armed forces despite his health. Meanwhile, Mainwaring has set himself the near-impossible task of finding enough people to donate 100 pints of blood.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 7:30pm (repeat)
Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Spencer (Nathan Foad), Wendy (Jane Horrocks), Maleek (Samson Kayo)

Bloods

Series 2, Episode 4

Wendy realises she has to address Spencer's poor behaviour when he spends the day on the road with her and Maleek. Jo makes an allegation against George.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble

Jean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.

BBC Four 8pm
30 min
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Image shows left to right: Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford), Betty Spencer (Michele Dotrice). Credit: BBC

Michael Crawford And Michele Dotrice Remember... Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Stars Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice reflect on hit sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Xand van Tulleken, Roisin Conaty, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Maya Jama, Roman Kemp. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 8

Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Maya Jama, Roisin Conaty, Roman Kemp and Xand van Tulleken to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford). Credit: BBC

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Job Interview

Frank goes for a job interview.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: DJ Majestic, Noel Fielding, Richard Ayoade

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 3

Noel Fielding is joined by comedian Richard Ayoade and DJ Majestic whilst Daisy May Cooper and regular Jamali Maddix welcome singer, presenter and former Saturday Mollie King. From absurd first-time experiences for Snoop Dogg and Elton John to appearances from Blazin' Squad and Big Bruvaz, no area of music trivia is left undiscussed.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Rob (Rob Brydon), Steve (Steve Coogan)

The Trip

The Trip To Greece, Episode 5 - Hydra To The Mani

After spending the night with Steve, Yolanda leaves to catch the ferry back from Hydra with Emma. Over breakfast, Rob half-jokingly tries to persuade Steve that she could be "the one" for him. At lunch, Steve and Rob discuss the pros and cons of the
government of ancient Sparta, which was restricted to the over-60s, and the young waitress causes them to reflect upon middle age.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Rhod Gilbert, Sandi Toksvig, Cally Beaton, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 11 - Potpourri

With Cally Beaton, Phill Jupitus and Rhod Gilbert.

BBC Four 9pm
30 min version (repeat)
BBC Four

To Be Perfectly Frank

Documentary following Michael Crawford and the making of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 3 - Panickin'

Patsy takes on her first proper celebrity styling client, in the form of actress Minnie Driver. Unfortunately Eddy's had a panic room installed - the latest craze - and they promptly manage to lock themselves in...

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:35pm (repeat)
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Rob (Rob Brydon), Steve (Steve Coogan)

The Trip

The Trip To Greece, Episode 6 - The Mani To Ithaca

Rob and Steve's island-hopping tour is cut short in King Nestor's home of Pilos as Steve receives some bad news. It makes for an emotional journey home.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9:45pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Mike Wozniak, Noel Fielding, Jax Jones

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 4

Noel Fielding is joined by DJ Jax Jones and actor Mike Wozniak as they face off against Daisy May Cooper, regular Jamali Maddix and singer Ella Henderson. The first round leaves the teams bemused by the bizarre excuses given by Morrissey and Nicki Minaj to cancel shows and a special rendition of a height-based ID parade keeps them all guessing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Aisling Bea, Frankie Boyle, Simon Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 3 - Frankie Boyle, Simon Evans, Aisling Bea

Frankie Boyle hosts, with performers Simon Evans and Aisling Bea.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Stylax (Joel Fry), Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Orgy

Things take an upward turn for the boys when Marcus meets some fit Britons in the courtyard and Stylax finds a flyer to an orgy. With his grocery budget now spent on orgy tickets, Grumio must scrimp and save in order to put food on the table.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Then You Run

Then You Run

Episode 4

Tara and Stink sell Reagan's drugs at a festival but with the help of Dagmar, he and his men track them down. As Tara tries to evade her furious uncle, Stink's reunited with Marten. But the afternoon ends in tragedy, with devastating repercussions.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Stylax (Joel Fry), Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Gladiator

Danny Dyer guest stars as Cynthia's new boyfriend Cassius, a friendly local gladiator who immediately proves a rival to Marcus in the quest for Cynthia's affections.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble

Jean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Ross Noble, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Rachel Johnson, Paul Merton

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 2

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the satirical quiz, as guests including comedian Ross Noble and journalist Rachel Johnson joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 3

Watchdog presenter Steph McGovern hosts the satirical quiz, as guests comedian Miles Jupp and journalist Camilla Long joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

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