British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 17th 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 9 - Party Animals

Justin throws an animal-themed party. There's dancing, games, singing and a giant jelly, and everyone dresses up in animal fancy dress! But who is the mystery tiger?

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Shôn Dale-Jones

Cracking

When Shôn playfully cracks an egg on his mother's head, he has no idea the real-life internet trolls will appear on his doorstep.

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 4 - The Enemy Within The Gates

A free Polish officer tells Mainwaring that an award of £10 will be given to the platoon for every German they find "alive and in good condition". Jones, Walker and Pike soon find a couple of Luftwaffe men, but not before they accidentally shoot a swan!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 15, Episode 6 - The Mousetrap

Ed manages to secure a role at an independent production company, complete with regular income.

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 5 - The Showing Up Of Corporal Jones

A Major from HQ believes that Jones is too old to serve in the Home Guard. However, following Mainwaring's pleas and Jones's clear enthusiasm, he agrees to allow the butcher to stay with the platoon - as long as he can complete an assault course in 15 minutes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35pm (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 4 - Yesterday Never Comes

When Del acquires a piece of furniture he believes it to be valuable, and when upper-class Miranda answers his newspaper advert for it, he thinks he's gone 'up-market'. But can she really have been wooed by his charm, or is it something more commercial?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Maya Jama. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip 2, Episode 3

Freddie and Jamie meet their brand new teammates, Tom Davis and Maya Jama, and head to the biggest festival in Europe.

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

Taskmaster

Series 14, Episode 9 - A New Business End

As our quintet of cowering comics head out into the wilderness, Alex takes notes and records numbers with admirable (bordering on irritating) efficiency. It's the penultimate episode of the series, and Alex Horne's notes show that Dara O Briain holds a very slender lead in the race to claim television's most prestigious prize: Greg Davies's golden head on a plinth. John Kearns blunts the business end of a sausage, Fern Brady struggles with a raspberry, and Munya Chawawa unwittingly forces Sarah Millican into finding a novel use for a ping-pong ball.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

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 8

Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Corey Taylor. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 3 - Nosey Noisy

With Aisling Bea, Ross Noble, and Slipknot singer Corey Taylor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mammy's Spell

The family celebrate the baptism of Dermot and Maria's triplets with a party, and the hypnotist puts Agnes and Winnie under his spell.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Edinburgh Unlocked. Mark Nelson

Edinburgh Unlocked

Series 3, Episode 2

There is mystery and intrigue from the heart of the Old Town as the cobblestones fill with tourists, acrobats and the world's most daring street performers. Blind comedian Jamie MacDonald darts across the packed streets of the capital to get to a show unlike anything he has ever experienced before, and he takes to the stage himself to learn some of the slickest moves of the Fringe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 7 - Gangster

Guy showers Lucy with expensive gifts and whisks her away for a weekend, arousing Lee's suspicions.

BBC Two 10:25pm (repeat)
Laugh Lessons. Ehiz Ufuah

Laugh Lessons

Episode 1 - Toxic Ting

Ehiz, one of the UK's biggest social media stars, breaks down his own experiences of Toxic Masculinity in this sick grime track.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
Bill Bailey: Larks In Transit. Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey: Larks In Transit

Bill Bailey performs at the prestigious Royal Opera House.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (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 3, Episode 4 - Yesterday Never Comes

When Del acquires a piece of furniture he believes it to be valuable, and when upper-class Miranda answers his newspaper advert for it, he thinks he's gone 'up-market'. But can she really have been wooed by his charm, or is it something more commercial?

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
The Wrong Mans. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Mathew Baynton), Phil (James Corden). Copyright: BBC / Hulu

The Wrong Mans

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dead Mans

Having exchanged Jason for Scarlett, Phil and Sam's strife reaches a whole new level when a man is murdered right in front of them; MI5 agent Walker appears to be their only hope.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Nick Revell

Nick Revell: BrokenDreamCatcher

Series 3, Episode 2 - A Parrot In The Underworld

Anything could happen (and probably will) in a magical realist comedy about Trevor, a talking parrot who takes a trip across the Styx. You won't believe your ears.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 23 (Channel 4: Series 24), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, as Sarah Millican and Phil Wang take on Tom Allen and Roisin Conaty. Sam Campbell joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
What's Funny About.... Image shows from L to R: Jon Plowman, Peter Fincham

What's Funny About...

Series 2, Episode 2 - Have I Got News For You

A look back at the success of topical comedy quiz Have I Got News For You, with team captain Ian Hislop and producer Jimmy Mulville. They discuss many of the show's most controversial moments, including Bruce Forsyth's "Play Your Iraqi Cards Right", reveal how the series began and pay tribute to the unique brilliance of Ian's fellow captain, Paul Merton. They both also talk about original host Angus Deayton's departure from the show in 2002.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
The Wrong Mans. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Mathew Baynton), Phil (James Corden). Copyright: BBC / Hulu

The Wrong Mans

Series 1, Episode 4 - Inside Mans

Under Scarlett's ultimatum, Sam and Phil attempt to retrieve the music box from Russian exile Marat Milankovic. But Lau is still seeking payback, and a hedonistic party seems to present yet more obstacles.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (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...?

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