British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 31st July 2024

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 4

Hyacinth and Richard take a weekend golfing break with the Major.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Geoff Norcott

Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club

Episode 4

This week, Geoff looks at how men feel during pregnancy - from the blur on a screen that confirms it's happening, to nine months down the line when it arrives. Can men really engage with this the way pregnant women do? With the help of his studio audience, Geoff asks when it feels "real" to expecting fathers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The Hour

During World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 1

Rob Brydon presents a new series of the panel game. Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Fiona Bruce, Micky Flanagan, Steve Jones and Claudia Winkleman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap

Inspector Fowler is confident that his team can win the local pub quiz as long as he has his star player PC Habib. However, DI Grim wants to use her in a trap to catch Terry the Tank...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Window & The Weather

In the fiercest storm to hit Dibley since... well, let's not go there; a tree falls through the church's great stained-glass window. After struggling to even recall what the original image depicted, the vicar's shocked by the costs of stained glass and begins a fund-raising exercise.

BBC Three 8:45pm (repeat)
Zen Motoring

Zen Motoring

Episode 4 - Milton Keynes

On the hunt for a new car, Ogmios explores life as a Scooter-boy and meets an old friend in the strange land of Milton Keynes.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Mr Bigstuff. Image shows left to right: Ian (Adrian Scarborough), Glen (Ryan Sampson)

Mr. Bigstuff

Episode 4

Still reeling from the fight club, Glen has his promotion ruined by a drunk Ian, while Lee reveals more about the men who are after him.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Battle In The Box. Image shows left to right: Guz Khan, Rachel Parris

Battle In The Box

Episode 6 - Guz Khan & Rachel Parris v Amy Gledhill & Josh Pugh - Part 2

In this concluding half of the battle, things get physical in a game of Face The Music, they test their general knowledge in True Colours, and hop out of bed and onto the saddle to play Call of Booty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 3

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Josh Widdicombe

Josh Widdicombe: Bit Much...

Stand-up special from Josh Widdicombe, recorded during his covid-era tour.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 3, Episode 3 - Casualties

Deborah decides to sell her flat and go travelling in Asia, while Gary and Tony try to put her off the idea.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Steph McGovern

Have I Got News For You

Series 64, Episode 6

Television presenter Steph McGovern hosts, with mathematician and author Professor Hannah Fry and comedian Jamie MacDonald.

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 1 - The Orgy

Things take an upward turn for the boys when Marcus meets some fit Britons in the courtyard and Stylax finds a flyer to an orgy. With his grocery budget now spent on orgy tickets, Grumio must scrimp and save in order to put food on the table.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Stylax (Joel Fry), Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Gladiator

Danny Dyer guest stars as Cynthia's new boyfriend Cassius, a friendly local gladiator who immediately proves a rival to Marcus in the quest for Cynthia's affections.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:40pm (repeat)
Brassic

Brassic

Series 5, Episode 2 - Missing Body

A catastrophic encounter with an old land mine lands the gang in trouble with the MacDonaghs again.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 1

Denise lets slip that she's fallen pregnant. Naturally, there's little else in discussion for the rest of the evening.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Ally (Daisy Haggard), Paul (Martin Freeman), Young Ava (Jayda Eyles), Young Luke (George Wakeman). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 1, Episode 3 - No Accident

Ally attempts to acclimatise to Michael's continued presence while Paul, suspected of intentionally hurting his mum, begins to question if his accident-prone son's frequent injuries might actually be his fault.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 4 - A Very Nuanced Character

In the penultimate episode of the series, the five comedians try to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies by giving an item of clothing to a passing cyclist, whispering at an old man called Hugh and creating some very special effects. Meanwhile, Paul Chowdhry continues to interpret tasks in his unique way.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Fleabag. Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 2, Episode 1

The eponymous Fleabag returns, joining an uncomfortable family dinner to celebrate Godmother and Dad's engagement. Alongside familiar faces - uptight sister Claire, and her alcoholic husband Martin - Fleabag find herself intrigued by Godmother's new Priest. The evening comes to a tempestuous end however, when an unexpected attack brings old tensions bubbling to the surface.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Jim Smith

Jim Smith: Me And The Farmer

Episode 5 - A Tup And Bull Story

It's all about the animals in this episode - from lambing nightmares to runaway collies and gassy cows.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:15pm (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Jackie (Joanna Bacon), Jim (Alun Armstrong), Paul (Martin Freeman), Young Ava (Jayda Eyles). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 1, Episode 4 - No Lies

Michael thrives in his new role as dad and granddad, but Paul and Ally can't adapt to his presence as easily as the children can. Luke's hunt for proof that Santa doesn't exist puts Paul's claim that he never lies to the test.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Maisie Adam: The Beautiful Game. Maisie Adam

Maisie Adam: The Beautiful Game

Episode 3 - 'It's Coming Home!'

Maisie looks back on the best day of her life - the Lionesses winning the Euros 2022 in front of a home crowd. We also hear from some of her own football team who tell us what football means to them.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap

Inspector Fowler is confident that his team can win the local pub quiz as long as he has his star player PC Habib. However, DI Grim wants to use her in a trap to catch Terry the Tank...

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
Fleabag. Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 2, Episode 2

A counselling session elicits an uncomfortable truth from Fleabag and she finds herself somewhere unexpected. Elsewhere a chat with Claire brings some unwelcome news, Martin and Fleabag face off, and Jake wonders where Claire is.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Window & The Weather

In the fiercest storm to hit Dibley since... well, let's not go there; a tree falls through the church's great stained-glass window. After struggling to even recall what the original image depicted, the vicar's shocked by the costs of stained glass and begins a fund-raising exercise.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Felicity Ward, Hugh Dennis, Rhys James, Dara O Briain, Darren Harriott, Catherine Bohart, Ed Byrne. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 2

Host Dara O Briain and team captain Hugh Dennis are joined by guests Ed Byrne, Catherine Bohart, Rhys James, Felicity Ward and Darren Harriott for an evening of topical panel discussion and laughs.

Share this page