British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 22nd October 2024

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Trust. Copyright: BBC

Trust

Series 5, Episode 1 - Apocalypse When?

The Ofsted inspection window is open for East Salford Academy. Although they aren't expecting one immediately, readiness is all.

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

Punt & Dennis: Route Masters

Episode 4 - From The Ring Tailed Lemur To Watford Gap Services

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis travel between the ring-tailed lemur and Watford Gap services, via the club sandwich and the Large Hadron Collider, with special guest Ken Cheng.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:35pm
11 min
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 12 - Mid-Quest Crisis

Herbert is starting to feel his age and secretly drinks from the Fountain of Youth. However, his desire to be young puts the whole quest in jeopardy.

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 4, Episode 9 - For Richer For Poorer

Marlene is planning a huge party to celebrate their Ruby wedding anniversary.

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

Janey Godley: The C Bomb

Series 1, Episode 4 - I Don't Know How Long I've Got Left

In this last episode of the series, Janey confronts her terminal diagnosis of ovarian cancer, and jokes about how she copes, how the people around her cope, and what she thinks her legacy might be. She tells a fascinating story about her mother and friends around the kitchen table singing, and there's a bolt of comedy lightning that's very fitting.

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 8, Episode 5 - High Finance

Jones is in financial danger as he has an outstanding £50 overdraft with the bank, and cannot afford to pay his staff. Helping to assess his books, Mainwaring discovers that the debt has a long and confusing trail to it.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Bob Mortimer

Would I Lie To You?

Series 15, Episode 2

Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Angellica Bell, Bob Mortimer, Suggs and Holly Willoughby to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves. But are they telling the truth, or are they making it all up?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35pm (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 8, Episode 6 - The Face On The Poster

Mainwaring hopes to recruit more members to the platoon with a series of posters featuring Jones, but there is a mix-up at the printers.

BBC Three 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 3

Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.

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 2, Episode 2 - Heartbreak Hotel

Being on the inside doesn't stop Godber romancing his fiancée, Denise, although events on the outside ensure the path of true love doesn't run smoothly. An unexpected letter leads to Godber having to explain his actions to the governor, but are there blue skies on the horizon?

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 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.

BBC Three 8:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock). Copyright: BBC

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 8 - The Photographer

Tony Hancock stars in Galton & Simpson's comic masterpiece, with his delusions of grandeur and acquaintances at the root of his every downfall.

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

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 1 - Cleanin'

Saffy's due home after a long stint abroad undertaking aid work in Uganda. Before she returns, however, the house is desperately in need of a clean.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Lucy Beaumont: Live From The Royal Court Theatre. Lucy Beaumont

Lucy Beaumont: Live From The Royal Court Theatre

A stand-up performance by the comedian, featuring off-beat stories, unusual anecdotes and bizarre journeys through modern-day womanhood.

BBC Two 9pm
45 min
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Joe Lycett, Sandi Toksvig, Nabil Abdulrashid, Lou Sanders

QI

Series V, Episode 1 - Voyaging

Sandi Toksvig hosts as QI goes voyaging with Nabil Abdulrashid, Joe Lycett, Lou Sanders and Alan Davies.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jo Brand

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 5

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Quentin Letts.

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

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 2 - Book Clubbin'

Edina is struggling to come to terms with the news of Saffy's pregnancy, and Patsy's only offer is the address of an abortion clinic. They throw themselves into a new celebrity book club, but the arrival of the father-to-be brings Eddy some much needed joy.

BBC Two 9:45pm (repeat)
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Graham Norton

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 1, Episode 1

Mel Giedroyc and Lou Sanders are joined by Graham Norton, Desiree Burch and Alex Brooker.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, Sara Pascoe, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 7 - Opposites

Find out how to sort the sheep from the goats, discover the opposite of Tarzan, and meet the telescope that points straight through the Earth. With Jimmy Carr, Colin Lane and Sara Pascoe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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 2, Episode 5 - Sick

Everyone is sick. Neil begins projectile sneezing before suddenly remembering that his parents are coming for dinner. Their arrival sparks a discussion about The Good Life, and the housemates decide to attempt self-sufficiency.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Battle In The Box. Image shows left to right: Amy Gledhill, Josh Pugh

Battle In The Box

Episode 5 - Guz Khan & Rachel Parris v Amy Gledhill & Josh Pugh - Part 1

Rachel Parris gets locked up with award winning actor and comedian Guz Khan as they take on the combined might of comics Josh Pugh and Amy Gledhill. In this opening half of the battle, both teams parachute 10,000 feet without leaving the box in Freefall, test their obedience in a game of House Rules and go head-to-head in The World Series of Everything.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Donna (Diane Morgan), Darren (Steve Pemberton), Lawrence (Reece Shearsmith), Callum (Mark Gatiss)

Inside No. 9

Series 7, Episode 1 - Merrily, Merrily

Lawrence has arranged a reunion with his old university chums at a remote lake. A lot of water has passed under the bridge since then of course. As they strike out across the empty lake, the conversation takes them into choppier waters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 5 - Beer

Blackadder challenges Melchett to a drinking contest - on the same night he is due to play host to his puritanical relatives, Lord and Lady Whiteadder, in order to discuss his inheritance!

BBC Three 11:55pm (repeat)
Dreaming Whilst Black. Kwabena (Adjani Salmon). Credit: BBC, Big Deal Films

Dreaming Whilst Black

A selection of episodes from the first series.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Hugh Dennis, Rachel Parris, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne, Nish Kumar, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 9

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis pick through the happenings from around the world this week in the company of guests Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Nish Kumar and Rachel Parris.

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