British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 26th January 2025

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10 min
Nikhil & Jay

Nikhil & Jay

Episode 17 - Nikhil and Jay and the Star Birthday

When Nikhil and Jay hear Amma and Appa talking about a star birthday, they try to find out what it is. Through a misunderstanding, they make it a star birthday to remember!

Radio 4 3pm
60 min
The History Of Mr Polly

The History Of Mr Polly

Episode 1 - Beginnings And The Bazaar

Mr Polly - romantic, dreamer, and gentleman's outfitter - takes stock of his life so far. He remembers his early years as an apprentice draper, and the fun he used to have with his friend, Parsons. He is saved from the drudgery of his apprenticeship when his father dies, leaving him an inheritance. This enables him to marry his cousin, Miriam, and buy a shop of his own. But 15 years on, he concludes he has wasted his life.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:15pm (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 7 - The King Was In His Counting House

While Mainwaring hosts a party in his house for some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 3, Episode 1 - Scottish Pride

From terrible folk sings that make no geographical sense, to Brigadoon and tartan pompousness.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 67, Episode 4

Broadcaster, financial journalist and 'Money Saving Expert' Martin Lewis hosts Have I Got News For You for the first time. Alongside Martin is Spanish & Welsh comedian Ignacio Lopez and broadcaster Steph McGovern.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Jill Scott, Danny Dyer, Romesh Ranganathan, Micah Richards, Rob Beckett, Jamie Redknapp, Jorge Filho

A League Of Their Own

Series 19, Episode 3

National treasure Danny Dyer makes his ALOTO debut alongside Euros & Champions League winner Jorginho and comedian Rob Beckett. The panel demonstrate their hidden talents, Romesh reveals some special dogs for the team captains, and there's a star studded round of everyone's favourite; Pop Star Penalties.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the David Jason sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Gabby Logan, David Mitchell, Steve Backshall, Rob Brydon, Bob Mortimer, Lee Mack, Katherine Parkinson. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 2

Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Gabby Logan, Katherine Parkinson and Steve Backshall.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (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 Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig, Ahir Shah, Holly Walsh

QI

Series V, Episode 13 - Veggies

Sandi Toksvig takes a look at veggies with Jason Manford, Ahir Shah, Holly Walsh and Alan Davies.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20pm
The Dry

The Dry

Series 2, Episode 5 - Interview

Tom's family meeting goes awry when shocking secrets are revealed. Shiv has an important interview to focus on but she can't seem to escape Jack. And Alex has a big question.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Rhys James, Nigel Ng, Dara O Briain, Olga Koch, Ed Byrne, Suzi Ruffell. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 8

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Olga Koch, Nigel Ng and Suzi Ruffell and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50pm
The Dry

The Dry

Series 2, Episode 6 - Kissing

Shiv learns about Alex's family, Bernie's interview is published with disastrous results, while Ant makes a suspicious discovery. Meanwhile, Caroline and Rory collide.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 26 (C4: 27), Episode 4

Jimmy Carr hosts, with Jon Richardson and Big Zuu taking on Danny Dyer and Helen Bauer. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Mark Simmons, Hugh Dennis, Ed Byrne, Dara O Briain, Maisie Adam, Sophie Duker, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 9

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne, Sophie Duker, Ed Gamble and Mark Simmons and regular panellist Hugh Dennis. As usual, stand-up and improvisation are the name of the game as the contestants try to get one up on one another.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:55pm (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Erin (Michelle Keegan), Dylan (Damien Molony). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 1, Episode 3

When the gang's resident tough guy Ashley is drugged during a bare-knuckle fight against a fighter from a rival family of travellers, Vinnie steps up to fight a rematch in his stead.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry. Image shows left to right: Larry Lamb, Alison Steadman

Alison And Larry: Billericay To Barry

Episode 3

On the final leg of their B-road tour to Barry, Alison and Larry join an all-male Welsh choir and attempt to sing in Welsh.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series VI.

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