British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 7th November 2023

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 5 - Pillow Talk

Boycie struggles to come to terms with the news that his prize bull is gay, and Marlene finds she's missing the noise of the city after suffering sleepless nights. Tyler is delighted to learn he's failed all but two of his GCSEs, thinking he'll no longer be accepted into private school - but his parents have other ideas.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Best Medicine. Image shows left to right: Nabil Abdulrashid, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Phillipa Vincent-Connolly, Adam Kampff, Massimo Caputo

Best Medicine

Episode 5 - Laughter, Other People, Inclusion, Tissue Engineering

Drumming rats, life-saving laughter, disability in Henry VIII's court and a revolutionary heart operation using placenta cells compete for the title of tge best medicine.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (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 1, Episode 4 - Pig's Lib

There are two new additions to the Good family: Pinky and Perky the pigs. Margo does not share Tom and Barbara's enthusiasm and the pigs are sent away. Having made Margo feel guilty, Tom is allowed to retrieve them from certain death...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (repeat)
Private Joe Walker. Credit: BBC Studios

Dad's Army: The Animations

Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Walker

Private Walker is called up into the army and Captain Mainwaring does all he can to appeal the decision.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 3, Episode 8 - The Day The Balloon Went Up

The platoon discover a runaway barrage balloon and decide to release it safely themselves. This proves not to be wise, when the balloon flies away with Captain Mainwaring still hanging onto it.

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

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 3, Episode 2 - Wendy House

Frank tries to build a wendy house for Jessica.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 2

With Bob Mortimer, Nadiya Hussain, Diane Morgan and Michael Smiley.

BBC Four 8:35pm (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 2, Episode 7 - A Question Of Loyalty

Sir Humphrey and Jim are to be interviewed by a Select Committee who are scrutinising their department. A book's about to be published with some rather damning revelations - but who can rely on Jim to give the correct response, Number 10 or Sir Humphrey...?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 3, Episode 9 - War Dance

Captain Mainwaring organises a dance event in order to improve relations between members of the platoon. However, the event is likely to be spoilt with Pike's plan to announce a surprise engagement.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 5, Episode 2 - K-Pop

Comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan enter the world of the music phenomenon of K-Pop. They start their journey at a sold-out NCT Dream gig at Wembley Arena, then head to South Korea to learn about the genre.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Holly Walsh, Sandi Toksvig, Nikki Bedi, Aisling Bea. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 12 - Procrastination

With Holly Walsh, Nikki Bedi and Aisling Bea.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10pm (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 2, Episode 2 - Ashes To Ashes

When Trigger's grandmother dies, the Trotters attend the funeral and Del agrees to sell off some of her possessions. These include a couple of precious urns, one of which, on inspection, appears to contain the ashes of Trig's grandfather. They need to dispose of them in a fitting way.

BBC Two 9:45pm
45 min
Live At The Apollo. Nabil Abdulrashid. Credit: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 18, Episode 1 - Nabil Abdulrashid, Jake Lambert, Rachel Fairburn

Nabil Abdulrashid hosts the return of the comedy show filmed at London's Hammersmith Apollo, warming up the audience before introducing stand-up routines by fellow comedians Jake Lambert and Rachel Fairburn.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Cleaner. Image shows from L to R: Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead (Greg Davies), Maggie (Jo Hartley)

The Cleaner

Series 1, Episode 6 - The One

Wicky heads to the country to clean up a nasty mess in a holiday home, and bumps into his first 'proper' girlfriend.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jack Dee

Have I Got News For You

Series 64, Special - Have I Got News For Boris: A Special Tribute

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by host Jack Dee and panellists Janet Street-Porter and Phil Wang to romp through the soon-to-be ex-Prime Minister's career and his distinctive contribution to British politics, on the eve of his departure from the office.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Seann Walsh, Jack Dee, Milton Jones. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 2 - Jack Dee, Seann Walsh, Milton Jones

Jack Dee is joined by special guests Seann Walsh and Milton Jones.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Isabel Hardman

Have I Got News For You

Series 64, Episode 3

Writer and presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell guest presents, her 25th appearance on the programme and 17th as host. Joining her are Ivo Graham and Isabel Hardman.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Brassic. Vinnie (Joe Gilgun)

Brassic

Series 5, Episode 6 - Caravan Of Courage

Carol & Ashley's Great Gran's battered caravan has been nicked and Francis is offering £10k for its return. The gang suspect that Francis must keep his cash stash on there, explaining why he's so desperate to get it back (it can't just be because Great Gran misses her cherished taxidermy cat). Now they've got double reason to find the heap of old junk before anyone else does. Turns out the McGuigans have it, a rival Traveller clan that mean business.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Breeders

Breeders

Series 4, Episode 4 - No Dinner

A calendar mix-up turns Paul and Ally's fun night out into a stressful night in. A happy Ava finds her mood changing as the evening progresses. Luke turns up with an unwelcome friend and Carl finally sees the inside of the Worsleys' house.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Darren Harriott: Black Label. Darren Harriott. Copyright: Freddie Claire

Darren Harriott: Black Label

Series 2: Red Label, Episode 2

Darren examines the world of modern dating and dating apps.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 2 - Oil

Having moved to a new house by the Balowskis, Mike discovers oil in the basement whilst disposing of a body. In order to exploit this potentially lucrative source of wealth, Mike appoints himself dictator.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows left to right: Ola Labib, Jack Rooke, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott, Jo Brand

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 7, Episode 6

Jo Brand, Darren Harriott, Ola Labib and Jack Rooke join Alan to dish the dirt on working for the NHS; Grindr dates and ghosts, painful sexual encounters, and the joys of hitchhiking.

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