Schedule for 20th October 2023 - British Comedy Guide

6am
30 min

Still Up

Episode 7 - The Horse

Distance weighs on Lisa. Danny gets a second chance. Veggie starts to spiral.

1:30pm
30 min

Breaking The News

Series 26, Episode 2

Des Clarke is joined by Jamie MacDonald, Marjolein Robertson, Connor Burns & Tatty Macleod.

4:40pm
5 min

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 18 - Da Veggie Code

Supertato's Tato belt gets locked inside a glass case for an exhibition, but Tomato can't remember the code to get it out again, and Supertato needs it back to defeat Evil Pea.

5:30pm
30 min

Nova Jones

Series 3, Episode 7 - Nova's Theory Of Relativity

Nova and McLaren discover that pop rival Johnarchy is their big brother.

6:20pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fifteen Minutes

Boycie can't believe that his staff are auditioning for a reality TV show, but the lure of fame proves too much to resist. Marlene has some plans of her own for when he's away.

6:30pm
30 min

Ian Smith, Lucy Porter, Anushka Asthana and Simon Evans join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the week's news. In this episode Andy and the panel discuss the language of war, our crumbling infrastructure, and massive rats!

7pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Final Curtain

Boycie uncovers shocking information about his family tree and, with Tyler unexpectedly returning home from university, he is convinced something serious is afoot.

7:40pm (repeat)

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 3 - A Tug Of The Forelock

In order to pay for fuel for their new 'transportation' the Goods offer to work for the Leadbetters as cleaners while theirs are away. The arrangement does not operate smoothly as Margo has no time for the Goods sense of humour during work hours. However after a swift sacking and a drawn out rehiring, things improve.

8pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 15, Episode 9

Guest panellists Jo Brand, Sam Quek, Bobby Seagull and Joe Thomas join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

8:20pm (repeat)

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 4 - I Talk To The Trees

A fellow gardener inspires Tom and Barbara to conduct some unusual experiments in order to increase the yield of their produce.

8:20pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the hit comedy panel show.

8:30pm
30 min

Ghosts

Series 5, Episode 3 - Pineapple Day

Alison and Mike invite Barclay to discuss the land sale but are quickly forced to play hardball. Meanwhile, the ghosts become fixated on solving the mystery of Kitty's death.

9pm (repeat)

Intelligence

Series 1, Episode 1

When Jerry - an American NSA agent - joins a team at GCHQ tackling cyber crime, junior analyst Joseph is particularly excited. But Director of Cyber Security Christine is less keen with the shakeup and wants to know the real reason Jerry is over here. Meanwhile, Jerry looks to make his mark by leading a series of team building exercises.

9pm (repeat)

Detectorists

Series 3, Episode 2

Just as they're losing their farm, Lance and Andy start finding good stuff. But old enemies are sniffing around. Home lives are chaotic as usual and Lance is persuaded to try hypnotherapy for an awkward affliction. With mixed results.

9pm
30 min

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 3

Bill Bailey guest hosts, with Daliso Chaponda and journalist Helen Lewis joining Ian and Paul.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

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QI

Series I, Episode 13 - Intelligence

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and David Mitchell.

9pm (repeat)

How I Ruined Medicine

Dr Phil Hammond asks if his medical satire harmed the health service.

9:30pm (repeat)

Intelligence

Series 1, Episode 2

When Joseph accidentally deletes the department personnel files the whole team are forced to redo their aptitude tests. Afraid of having to take a polygraph, Jerry manoeuvres to take over and run the test procedure himself. But when Jerry suspects that Christine may be hiding feelings for him he reluctantly agrees to taking the polygraph providing Joseph can secretly twist the results.

9:30pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mammy's Merchandise

Dermot wants to ask his childhood friend, Buster, to be best man at his wedding - now just weeks away - but Agnes has set her heart on Mark, her eldest son, filling the position.

9:40pm (repeat)

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.

10pm
30 min

Breeders

Series 4, Episode 1 - Noël

Five years later, Paul and Ally are on the verge of splitting; Jim and Jackie are in turmoil; Luke and his girlfriend, Maya, drop a bombshell at Christmas dinner that will change everyone's lives forever.

10pm (repeat)

Red Dwarf

Series II, Episode 2 - Better Than Life

The long-overdue arrival of a postal delivery brings untold goodies for the Dwarf crew: films, letters from home, news reels, and plenty more besides. One particular video game, the virtual reality title Better Than Life, is of particular interest.

10pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series I, Episode 18 - Idleness

With Jeremy Clarkson, Ross Noble and Dara O'Briain.

10pm
60 min

Jon & Lucy's Odd Couples

Episode 6

Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing and partner Sophie Habboo take on comedians Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke as they battle it out over flat pack furniture and give touch-phobic Jon a sensual massage. We also find out what joins Rachel and Marcus in bed every night.

10:20pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 6 - Caretaker

Lee finally manages to get a job, as a caretaker. But taking up the new post involves moving out of the flat.

10:30pm
30 min

Breeders

Series 4, Episode 2 - No Alternative

The reality of Luke's announcement hits; Paul and Ally worry about the decision he and Maya made and whether they should support them; as a new year starts, the Worsley family gather together with Maya's family, united in their love and worry.

10:40pm
50 min

The Graham Norton Show

Series 31, Episode 4 - Patrick Stewart, Ralph Fiennes, Layton Williams, Bella Ramsey, Joan Collins, Zak Abel

Sir Patrick Stewart reveals that he didn't like himself in the first season of Star Trek, Ralph Fiennes says watching himself on screen is quite painful, Bella Ramsey talks about fame, Layton Williams says he hopes he is in the final of Strictly, Dame Joan Collins discusses her early days in Hollywood, and Zak Abel performs live in the studio.

11pm (repeat)

The Fast Show

Series 3, Episode 4

Bob Fleming and his chums enjoy a traditional English drinking pursuit, and Jazz Club challenges the very notion of music itself.

11pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 1 - Pea In A Haystack

Greg Davies and Alex Horne return with a new set of challenges, frustrating the minds of Al Murray, Dave Gorman, Paul Chowdhry, Rob Beckett and Sara Pascoe. The opening episode includes vegetable propulsion, an out-of-season snowman called Scoopy and some swede-on-Swede action.