British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 1st October 2024

Radio 4 3pm
30 min
Punt & Dennis: Route Masters. Image shows left to right: Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis

Punt & Dennis: Route Masters

Episode 1 - From Beer To Jurassic Park

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis uncover links between random places, people and things as they travel between beer and Jurassic Park, via prime numbers and the Hunchback of Notre Dame. With guest Jessica Fostekew.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
11 min
Dodge's Pup School

Dodge's Pup School

Episode 2 - Class Star

Dodge is eager to win the Class Star award, but how will he outshine Cherry the superstar at everything? Dodge discovers the real key to winning Class Star is by trying his best.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 2, Episode 7 - Brothers And Sisters

A family reunion leaves the staff of Winterdown Farm all tied up and lost for words, love is in the air for Bryan, and Boycie attempts to bury the past before the Driscoll Brothers bury him.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Janey Godley: The C Bomb. Janey Godley

Janey Godley: The C Bomb

Series 1, Episode 1 - Shall We Start At The Beginning?

In this episode, Janey does what she's always done: turning her own dark and difficult experiences into laugher, as she paints a vivid picture of life in the East End of Glasgow in the 60s, and recounts a childhood steeped in poverty and abuse. As she faces her own mortality, she and daughter Ashley Storrie talk, laugh and cry as they unpick some of the experiences she shares onstage.

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 5, Episode 13 - Time On My Hands

The platoon jump to arms when a German pilot ejects from his plane and gets his parachute caught on the front of Walmington Town Hall, grapsing to the clock face for dear life. Their attempts to disentagle and capture him do not go to plan.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 9 - Jeopardy

With Ross Noble, Sue Perkins and Julia Zemiro.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 6, Episode 1 - The Deadly Attachment

It is the day the men have been waiting for. When they are asked to watch the crew of a U Boat, they get the chance to meet some Germans face-to-face. But the German Captain has plans to escape, and some names on his list.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 4, Episode 2 - West End Musicals

Rob and Romesh are on a mission to crack the world of musicals and land a role in a blockbuster show in London's West End. With the help of Samantha Barks - who stars as Elsa in Frozen The Musical - she guides the boys with some tips and pulls some strings to sort out an audition for one of the West End's biggest productions - Disney's The Lion King.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Day Out

Fletcher and Godber join MacKay and Barrowclough's work party, digging drainage ditches for the council. When MacKay calls into the village, the party take advantage of Barrowclough's easygoing nature, but get more than they bargained for after taking shelter from the elements in a church.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 3 - The Weaker Sex?

The stress of 'a 36 hour day' starts to take its toll on Barbara after she is left to restore an old range to its former glory. The Goods also celebrate the first signs of life in their vegetable patch and viciously defend it from the birds.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Tangled Web

Hacker's put in a tight spot when he unwittingly lies to the House after being kept characteristically in the dark by the Civil Service. Sir Humphrey has little initial sympathy, but finds himself in a rather tricky situation following a radio interview...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 3 - France

Edina and Patsy are off for a jaunt in France. Arriving at the wrong place, they struggle to find food until Saffron and Bubble arrive. After drinking liberally and actually enjoying a game of ping-pong, they are given an urgent message by Bubble.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 3 - Flotsam And Jetsam

With Charlie Higson, Andy Hamilton and Rob Brydon.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
The High Life. Sebastian Flight (Alan Cumming)

The High Life

Episode 3 - Winch

Sebastian comes back from his holiday to discover something has happened between Shona and Steve.

BBC Four 9:30pm (repeat)
The High Life. Sebastian Flight (Alan Cumming)

The High Life

Episode 4 - Choob

Shona lands the job of presenting the Air Scotia's in-flight video, much to Sebastian's annoyance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 4 - Iso Tank

With Bubble now surprisingly efficient at the office, Edina feels surplus to her own life. Forbidden by Safron from attending her sixth form's open day, she decides that adopting a Romanian baby would be a good idea...

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Funny Woman

Funny Woman

Series 2, Episode 4

Faced with an impending exposé, Sophie takes matters into her own hands and finds newfound confidence in herself.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Kae Kurd

Live At The Apollo

Series 17, Episode 3 - Kae Kurd, Laura Smyth, Liam Farrelly

Kae Kurd welcomes Laura Smyth and Liam Farrelly to the stage, before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 5 - Examination

Lucy finds herself working on a Government initiative encouraging men to regularly check themselves for lumps. Eager to please Lucy, Lee follows the campaign's advice and discovers something he wasn't expecting.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Harriet (Nicola Walker), Adrian (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 4, Episode 4 - To Have And To Hold

Adrian spends his time photographing other couples' weddings, but his own marriage to Harriet is far from happy. Can they renew their vows, spice up their love life and make a fresh start, or have they just run out of love, trust and time?

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Diane Morgan

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 5

Diane Morgan guest hosts for the first time, as the panels dissect the coronation of King Charles and the UK's local election results. Ian and Paul are joined by comedian Desiree Burch and Times Radio presenter Matt Chorley.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:05pm (repeat)
Rob Beckett's Smart TV. Image shows left to right: Natasia Demetriou, Chris Packham, Rob Beckett, Alison Hammond, Charlie Cooper, Josh Widdicombe, Natalie Cassidy

Rob Beckett's Smart TV

Episode 4

Comedy panel show celebrating the small screen, with Natasia Demetriou, Charlie Cooper, Chris Packham and Natalie Cassidy joining captains Josh Widdicombe and Alison Hammond.

BBC Three 11:20pm (repeat)
Starstruck. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Nikesh Patel), Jessie (Rose Matafeo). Copyright: Avalon Television

Starstruck

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Rose Matafeo sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Lance Stater (Toby Jones), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)

Detectorists

Series 3, Episode 3

With time running out, Andy and Lance go to great (action-packed) lengths to protect their land. Away from the fields, life is no less stressful as Andy quits his job and Lance finds an unwelcome guest in the spare room. An audacious theft leaves Lance reeling.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and the team scale another week's news mountain and plant their satirical flag at the top. With guests James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Sara Pascoe and Josh Widdicombe.

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