British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 15th August 2023

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am
20 min
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 6, Episode 7 - Cat's Busy Day

Everyone needs help in Justin's House. Luckily, Cat is always happy to lend a hand, but today she tries to help everyone at once and gets into a bit of a muddle.

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
Hattie Jacques. Copyright: ITV Studios

Great Lives - Hattie Jacques

A look at the life of Hattie Jacques, as nominated by neuroscientist Sophie Scott, and with help from expert guest and biographer Andy Merriman. Matthew Parris hosts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 1, Episode 2 - Museum Piece

The LDV are short of weapons, so Captain Mainwaring marches on the Museum of Historic Army Weapons, recently closed for the duration. There is an obstacle however; the museum's elderly caretaker, who just happens to be Jones's father.

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

The Ultimate Choice

Series 1, Episode 4

Steph McGovern asks some seriously funny minds to offer definitive answers to the great questions of our age. Or not. With guests Pippa Evans and Dave Johns.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 1, Episode 3 - Command Decision

With still no sign of real weapons, morale in the platoon has hit rock bottom. A proposal from a local landowner offers some hope, but will Mainwaring be willing to hand over command to desert veteran Colonel Square?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 3, Episode 2 - Healthy Competition

Rodney has become disillusioned with being Del's look-out, and announces his intention to set up business with Mickey Pearce.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Munya Chawawa

Taskmaster

Series 14, Episode 7 - The System Of Endless Plates

The gullible comics take part in another selection of challenges, highlights of which include Sarah Millican flailing about with a frying pan, Fern Brady enjoying the power of a spiky plant and Munya Chawawa pulling off a spectacular billiards shot. In addition, all five contestants spend far too much time searching for a bath, considering the size of the bath.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 6

This week, TV presenter Davina McCall and comedian Dave Gorman join David's camp and compete against journalistic powerhouse Janet Street-Porter and funnyman Omid Djalili on Lee's team.

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

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 1, Episode 3 - Love Thy Neighbour

Frank has great difficulty in trying to find a doctor to tend to his poorly mother-in-law.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, Sara Pascoe, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 7 - Opposites

Find out how to sort the sheep from the goats, discover the opposite of Tarzan, and meet the telescope that points straight through the Earth. With Jimmy Carr, Colin Lane and Sara Pascoe.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Official Visit

The President of tiny African nation Buranda - formerly a British colony - is overthrown in a coup d'état just days before he is due to visit the United Kingdom. Jim's determined that the new President should fulfill the plans, but Humphrey is less than enthused.

BBC Four 9:30pm (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi), Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 3, Episode 2

Nicola Murray MP has been Secretary of State for just over a week but already there is press speculation on how long she is going to last. And now, someone at the Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship has completely wiped the immigration records of 170,672 people.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Shaun Ryder, Daisy May Cooper, Mark Berry

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 7

You're twisting my melon, man! Greg, Daisy, Noel and Jamali have their hands full this week as former Happy Mondays members Shaun Ryder and Bez join the musical fun, along with comedian Desiree Burch.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Henpocalypse!. Image shows left to right: Zara (Lucie Shorthouse), Veena (Lauren O'Rourke), Bernadette (Elizabeth Berrington), Shelly (Callie Cooke)

Henpocalypse!

Episode 1 - Tits Up

Forced to break quarantine and venture into post-Apocalyptic Snowdonia, the hens start to piece together what happened in the outside world.

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 5 - Bananae

Mass immigration from Thrace puts the boys into contact with a sexy Thracian lodger Irina and a dazzling yellow exotic fruit, the Banana. Meanwhile, Marcus has an unfortunate encounter with an elderly war veteran.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15pm (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 3, Episode 2 - Healthy Competition

Rodney has become disillusioned with being Del's look-out, and announces his intention to set up business with Mickey Pearce.

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 6 - Saturnalia

It's the festival of Saturnalia and the celebration on the stroke of midnight is the perfect opportunity for Marcus to make a move on Cynthia. But will his efforts be in vain?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm
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.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
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 8

Guest host Stephen Mangan is joined by Ian, Paul and panellists Roisin Conaty, and the actor Brian Cox.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Mark Watson

Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life

Series 3, Episode 1 - Spring

The comedian examines the four seasons of the year, and in turn, the seasons of a human life. Today, he focuses on the season of spring.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
Then You Run

Then You Run

Episode 6

Alone, pregnant, and seriously unimpressed, Stink must use her wits to survive Reagan's top hit-man Turi, and son Darian, who have orders to kill and a lot to make up for. Executing one lone young woman should be straightforward, right...?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 7 - Fame

Frank Sinatra once barked at Billy Connolly, much to his delight and he once appeared as a murderer in one of TV's greatest cop shows. It would appear fame has taken Billy to some weird and wonderful places, all of which he shares here.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:55pm (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Ally (Daisy Haggard), Paul (Martin Freeman). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 2, Episode 1 - No Surrender

With Ava now ten years old and Luke almost thirteen, Paul and Ally now must confront their burgeoning independence, and question whether their tried and tested parenting style is still going to hold up. Spoiler alert - it doesn't.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Jon Richardson, Alexander Armstrong, Nicky Morgan, Paul Merton

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 9 - Election Special

Alexander Armstrong hosts this post-election special, with guests Jon Richardson and Nicky Morgan.

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