British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 28th January 2025

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm
10 min
Big Lizard

Big Lizard

Episode 28 - The Night Of The Slug

Big Lizard and Cosima undertake an exciting night-time mission rehoming a friendly slug that's taken residence in Cosima's bedroom!

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 6, Christmas Special - Happy Returns

It's Young Mr. Grace's birthday and so the staff stage a ballet in his honour.

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

Janey Godley: The C Bomb

Series 2, Episode 4 - Friends, Enemies, and a Big Decision

Good at making famous friends - but even better at collecting anonymous enemies, Janey decides her life truly is too short for conflict and takes drastic action.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: 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 5, Episode 8 - All Is Safety Gathered In

After a near-death experience, Hodges resolves to be kinder to everyone. This includes Captain Mainwaring, who has decided to have the platoon assist a farmer friend of Godfrey's to gather in the annual wheat harvest.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Julia Zemiro, Stephen Fry, Matt Lucas, David Mitchell. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 12 - Medieval And Macabre

With Matt Lucas, David Mitchell and Julia Zemiro.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: 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 5, Episode 9 - When Did You Last See Your Money?

Intending to deposit £500 collected for the servicemen's canteen, Jones is horrified to find he has misplaced the money. The platoon attempt to help him remember where it might be.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8pm (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 1 - Plough Your Own Furrow

On his 40th birthday Tom Good decides to drop out of the rat-race in order to do something meaningful with his life. He, along with supportive wife Barbara, attempts to become self-sufficient in Surbiton.

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

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 3, Episode 3 - Drag

For the final show of the series, Rob and Romesh will become Drag Queens. They'll be getting a full make from the stars of Drag Race - The Vivienne and Baga Chipz. They meet icon Michelle Visage to find their drag personas. Before each of them perform their very own drag routine in front of live audience.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
Going Straight. Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Going Straight

Episode 1 - Going Home

Norman Stanley Fletcher is out of prison and determined to go straight but no-one seems to believe him. Certainly not senior prison officer Mackay who he ends up sharing the train home with. And as normal for Fletch, temptation and trouble are never far away.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 2, Episode 3 - Visiting Rocky

After a trip on a rowing lake that leaves him feeling rather old and rather embarrassed, Lionel takes Jean to Hampshire to meet his father - who has a surprise announcement to make.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 6 - A Brief Encounter

A fed-up Miranda makes a big life decision - she's going travelling. Stevie is devastated but Penny's too preoccupied to notice. Only Gary can stop her - but will he?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
55 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Victoria Coren Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 7

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the satirical quiz, with guests Joan Bakewell and Fin Taylor joining regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Valentine (Jimmy Akingbola), Adelaide (Jessye Romeo)

In The Long Run

Series 1, Episode 5

Valentine has a new relationship in the offing, but will it last? Meanwhile, Bagpipes and Kirsty take a long-awaited romantic holiday and discover a development of new-build homes that pique their interest.

BBC Two 9pm
45 min
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Daliso Chaponda, Sandi Toksvig, Lara Ricote, Rob Beckett

QI

Series V, Episode 14 - Victory

Host Sandi Toksvig is in search of victory with panellists Rob Beckett, Daliso Chaponda, Lara Ricote and Alan Davies.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 4

Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Walter (Idris Elba), Bagpipes (Bill Bailey)

In The Long Run

Series 1, Episode 6

Walter and Bagpipes are anxious amidst rumours of job cuts at the factory, and Kobna isn't keen on moving to Sierra Leone if his father is made redundant.

BBC Two 9:45pm
45 min
Live At The Apollo. Image shows left to right: Harriet Dyer, Iain Stirling, Maria Shehata

Live At The Apollo

Series 19, Episode 6 - Iain Stirling, Harriet Dyer, Maria Shehata

Iain Stirling introduces comedians Harriet Dyer and Maria Shehata to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 9:55pm
65 min version (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 4 - Fight Or Flight

With Johnny Vegas, Pam Ayres and Sean Lock.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10pm (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 3, Episode 5

Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Video Nasty

Video Nasty

Episode 5 - Pray for Our Souls

The teens run to a police station, only to find that it is closed for the night. As dawn breaks, old secrets come to light and all hell breaks loose.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Video Nasty

Video Nasty

Episode 6 - Nightmare Maker

Billy and Con rush to find Zoe at a ceremonial pyre and discover that they are the targets of an angry mob who believe they are murderers.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:40pm (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 1 - Plough Your Own Furrow

On his 40th birthday Tom Good decides to drop out of the rat-race in order to do something meaningful with his life. He, along with supportive wife Barbara, attempts to become self-sufficient in Surbiton.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 22, Episode 5

Joel Dommett, Rosie Jones, Ovie Soko and Catherine Bohart answer questions based on opinion polls.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Man Like Mobeen. Mobeen (Guz Khan). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Man Like Mobeen

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Guz Khan sitcom.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 6 - A Brief Encounter

A fed-up Miranda makes a big life decision - she's going travelling. Stevie is devastated but Penny's too preoccupied to notice. Only Gary can stop her - but will he?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:20pm (repeat)
Brassic. Vinnie (Joe Gilgun). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 1, Episode 4

Scrambling to pay back gangster Terence McCann, Vinnie and the lads accept some fast cash from a disgruntled housewife who hires them to kill her ex-husband's prized koi carp collection.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40pm (repeat)
Sorry, I Didn't Know. Image shows left to right: Richard Blackwood, Adjoa Andoh, Jimmy Akingbola, Chizzy Akudolu, Eddie Kadi, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Ignacio Lopez

Sorry, I Didn't Know

Series 5, Episode 3

Adjoa Andoh, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Richard Blackwood and Ignacio Lopez join team leaders Chizzy Akudolu and Eddie Kadi to answer questions about black history. Jimmy Akingbola hosts.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 4

Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Dara O Briain, Rosie Jones, Tom Allen, Hugh Dennis, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 11

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James and Rosie Jones and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

Share this page

Subscribe to our newsletters