British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 28th October 2024

Radio 4 2:15pm
30 min
Jack & Millie. Image shows from L to R: Jack (Jeremy Front), Millie (Rebecca Front)

Jack & Millie

Series 3, Episode 2 - Matters of Life & Death

Jack and Millie help Shirley in her search for a non-conventional post-life scenario. Preferably involving strudel.

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

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 16 - Colour Catastrophe

The heroes set out on a quest to find out who is draining colour from the forest and muster all their positivity to save it from greyness.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 4

Hyacinth is at her wit's end, what with the charity shop, Councillor Nugent, Rose's love life - and Daddy's! Can she cope?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz. Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz

Series 3, Episode 1 - Bradford - Why West Yorkshire Is The Best Yorkshire

Paul Sinha tests the people of Bradford on their knowledge of home-grown chart-toppers and the sporting legacy of the Brontes.

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 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.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 15, Episode 6

Rapper Lady Leshurr, author Philippa Perry, broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh and comedian Mike Wozniak join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

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 9, Episode 5 - Number Engaged

Guarding a vital telephone link, the platoon are horrified to wake up the morning after an air raid to discover a bomb tangled in the wires right outside their hut.

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 4, Episode 1 - Away From It All

The Goods leave Jerry and Margo in charge of the house for a weekend in order to unwind. However they are so worried that the Leadbetters will not be able to cope that they can not relax at all.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Sophie Willan, Susan Wokoma, Greg Davies, Nelly Furtado, Ché Grant, Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 32, Episode 2

Susan Wokoma, AJ Tracey and Nelly Furtado join host Greg Davies and regulars Noel Fielding and Jamali Maddix, with guest team captain Sophie Willan.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Lucy Beaumont: Live From The Royal Court Theatre. Lucy Beaumont

Lucy Beaumont: Live From The Royal Court Theatre

Stand-up show from Lucy Beaumont.

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.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Image shows left to right: Dara O Briain, Layton Williams, Susie Dent

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 6, Episode 1

Susie Dent recalls a telepathic connection with a sporting icon, Layton Williams' friend dishes the dirt on his worst ever job interview and Dara O Briain nerds out over 80s computer games. There are cringey classroom antics, mortifying job interviews and nerdy hobbies, but who will be crowned most embarrassing?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Sandi Toksvig, Sarah Millican, Alice Levine. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 11 - Objects And Ornaments

Sandi Toksvig looks at some Objects And Ornaments. Along the way, you'll discover where you can find an actual UFO, and meet the world's best-dressed crab. With Sarah Millican, Alice Levine and Cariad Lloyd.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Generation Z

Generation Z

Episode 2

Charlie and Kelly must deal with Kelly's nan while Steff heads off on a dangerous side quest with Finn. Meanwhile the OAPs, led by Cecily, are hungry...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 3 - Burglary

Having gone out for fish and chips, Eddie returns hours later, paralytic. Just as Richie's got him into bed, they hear a burglar downstairs.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Alma's Not Normal

Alma's Not Normal

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Black And White Movie

Alma has been dreaming of meeting her long-lost father since she was a little girl. When she finally tracks him down, can he live up to the man she's always dreamt of?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Will & Ralf Should Know Better. Image shows left to right: Will Mellor, Ralf Little

Will & Ralf Should Know Better

Episode 4

Ralf takes Will to a mud assault course in an attempt to reconnect with their inner child.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Zack (Noah Valentine), Bob Bliss (Steve Pemberton), Helen (Jessica Hynes)

Inside No. 9

Series 7, Episode 5 - A Random Act Of Kindness

Helen and her teenage son Zach don't really get on, until a random act of kindness brings the mysterious Bob to their front door. He seems to understand their problems and offers to help, but what effect will spending time with this kindly stranger have on their lives?

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
30 min
Stevens & McCarthy. Image shows left to right: Louise McCarthy, Gayle Telfer Stevens

Stevens & McCarthy

Episode 4

Doorbell cameras come in handy for an opinion; the jail buddies chat about life; and the girls worry about Coco Loco.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Charlie Brooker

Have I Got News For You

Series 68, Episode 4

Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker makes a return to the host's chair. Grayson Perry and Angela Barnes, who makes her first appearance on the show, are the guests.

BBC Three 10:40pm (repeat)
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Reverend Francis Seaton (Paul Chahidi), Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 2, Episode 1 - Random Acts Of Kindness

Kerry has turned over a new leaf and is trying to give back to her community. Meanwhile, Kerry's cousin Kurtan is coming to terms with his decision not to go to Swindon College - and is struggling to get back in to the swing of village life.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Smedley / The Scarlet Pimpernel (Nigel Planer). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 3 - Nob And Nobility

The Scarlet Pimpernel is at the height of his activities sneaking aristocrats out of revolutionary France, and Blackadder is not too pleased at the sudden overrunning of London with the objectionable garlic-munchers. He decides to prove the Pimpernel's actions as overrated by rescuing an aristo himself - or not...

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. David Tennant. Copyright: BBC

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 10

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant, as well as panellists Angela Rayner MP and Joe Wilkinson.

BBC Three 11:10pm (repeat)
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Mandy Harris (Ashley McGuire), Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper), Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 2, Episode 2 - Threatening Letters

Kerry starts to receive some threatening letters that cause her to feel unsettled within the village. Thankfully, Kerry's neighbour, 'Big' Mandy Harris, is on hand to help and advise. Kurtan takes a labouring job with Kerry's father, Martin, and learns some invaluable life lessons.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 7 - Magic

When Lucy's god-daughter is suddenly dumped on her twenty-four hours before the girl's birthday party, it is left up to Lee to decide on an appropriate entertainment for fourteen nine-year olds.

BBC Three 11:40pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Stephen (Layton Williams), Warren (Ali Hadji-Heshmati)

Bad Education

Series 4, Episode 3 - Prison

Hoburn tries a prison experience programme at Abbey Grove to teach the kids discipline. Class K end up incarcerated with Stephen who's prepping an audition as a hardened criminal.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Larry Dean, Tiffany Stevenson, Dara O Briain, Maisie Adam, Ed Gamble, Ed Byrne. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 5

Dara O Briain is joined by Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne, Larry Dean, Ed Gamble, Tiff Stevenson and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

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