Schedule for 3rd May 2024 - British Comedy Guide

1:30pm
30 min

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 17, Episode 2

Mark Nelson is joined by national treasure and founding member of the Happy Mondays, Bez, who spills the dirt on cheating on Bargain Hunt, and the adventures of his first attempt of bee-keeping. He's joined by BBC Radio Scotland presenter, Vic Galloway, who shares a stage with the biggest rock band of all time, plus he has to do a runner from one of his musical heroes. Stand-up comedian and author, Shaparak Khorsandi, completes the line-up and displays the worst understanding of biology in both the human and canine worlds - but everyone comes together for some belting tunes in an unexpected round - keep it 90s!

2:15pm
30 min

Series Photographer: Simon Bray. Illustrator: Pete Hambling.. Credit: BBC

Money Gone

Episode 2 - Hands Up

As the UK descends into chaos, certain people take advantage of the situation. The Prime Minister learns there's more to what's going on, but an issue with staff walk-outs presents her with a more pressing problem.

5:30pm
30 min

Horrible Histories

Series 10, Highlights Special - Loo Man's Gross Guide To History

Loo Man provides a guided tour through some of history's grossest things.

6:20pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 9

Hyacinth can't wait for the neighbours to see her new three-piece suite, and the Royal Warrant-emblazoned van that'll be delivering it.

6:30pm
30 min

Dead Ringers

Series 24, Episode 2

The winners and losers in England's elections and the SNP Scottish leadership race, and what will Harry Kane do with his golden shoe?

7pm (repeat)

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 1, Episode 4

Martin, Ann, Howard and Hilda have holidayed at the same Alpine guest house every year for the last 7, but this year Paul has offered them use of a villa in Spain. Martin relishes their routine and is appalled...

7:40pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 9, Episode 4 - The Miser's Hoard

It is discovered that Frazer has been hiding hundreds of gold sovereigns. Mainwaring believes that the best thing is for him to buy an annuity (not that his commission has anything to do with it), but the Scotsman has other ideas.

8pm (repeat)

Hold The Front Page

Series 2, Episode 2 - Cumbria: The Westmorland Gazette

Nish Kumar and Josh Widdicombe work for the Westmorland Gazette, launching an investigation into the mysterious Beast of Cumbria and reporting on the World Gurning Championships.

8:20pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 9, Episode 4 - The Miser's Hoard

It is discovered that Frazer has been hiding hundreds of gold sovereigns. Mainwaring believes that the best thing is for him to buy an annuity (not that his commission has anything to do with it), but the Scotsman has other ideas.

8:20pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 3

Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Mel Giedroyc, Adil Ray and Kian Egan.

9pm (repeat)

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 1 - Digger

Eddie and Richie try a video dating service, and for the latter a match comes up rather quickly! Naturally, he's lied and claimed to be aristocracy, but that's not going to stop him losing his virginity! Is it?

9pm
30 min

Have I Got News For You

Series 67, Episode 5

Martin Clunes hosts his 15th edition, while BBC Chief International correspondent Lyse Doucet and comedian Chloe Petts both make their debuts as guests.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series T, Episode 1 - Tips And Tools

Sandi Toksvig shares her top tips and tools with Joe Lycett, Holly Walsh, Bill Bailey and Alan Davies.

9:30pm
30 min

Avoidance

Series 2, Episode 5

At Dan's baby shower, Jonathan tries to end things with Megan before Claire finds out. The reality of having a baby alongside Dan's new job sends Courtney spiralling.

9:50pm (repeat)

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 5 - Holy

After Richie's chopped off his own finger and incinerated the Christmas dinner, a baby is left at the front door. Richie's convinced it's the Second Coming.

10pm (repeat)

QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Sandi Toksvig, Bridget Christie, Rosie Jones

QI

Series U, Episode 15 - Ulex

Sandi Toksvig is joined by Bridget Christie, Rosie Jones, Cariad Lloyd and Alan Davies to find out about ulex and other obscure U words.

10pm
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 3

Richard Ayoade guest hosts - his 10th time. The guest panellists are Phil Wang and political commentator Marina Purkiss.

10pm
60 min

Late Night Lycett

Series 2, Episode 4

Joe's guests tonight are Sue Perkins, Ross Kemp and Judi Love.

10:35pm (repeat)

Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity

Another stage show starring Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson. This time, Richie & Eddie are stranded on a Pacific island.

10:40pm
30 min

Avoidance

Series 2, Episode 6

Courtney unexpectedly goes into labour, whilst Jonathan attempts to make it up to Claire, and Spencer makes his own romantic gesture.

10:55pm

Asian Network Comedy

Episode 15 - Glasgow 2024

Hosted by Noreen Khan and Lubna Kerr, the night features a line-up including Don Biswas, Joshua Bethania, Faizan Shah, Pravanya Pillay and Sabina.

11pm (repeat)

Rob And Romesh Vs

F1, Episode 1 - Monaco Pt 1

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan enter the world of Formula One, hanging out with the Mercedes team at the Monaco GP, where they meet drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. They also spend time with team principal Toto Wolff, who puts them through their paces to see if they have what it takes to get a job on the team.

11pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 5 - A Wind-Dried Puffin

The series passes the halfway stage and the tantalising prospect of owning the Taskmaster trophy is getting closer for all five comic competitors who are not named Nish Kumar. Alex Horne risks the wrath of his fierce employer Greg Davies with an unsanctioned task; Sally Phillips locks herself in the caravan with an amorous watercooler and Aisling Bea crams an Italian entrée dish into a balloon.

11:10pm (repeat)