British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 25th October 2016

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am
15 min
Little Roy. Copyright: JAM Media

Little Roy

Series 1, Episode 12 - Sweet Tooth

Roy loses a tooth and, being a cartoon boy, his tooth is a cute animated tooth, with a penchant for sweets!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 5 - Arkwright's Mobile Store

Arkwright proves his ambition by expanding the business... he buys an old ice-cream van.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A Baby

The time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 5 - Sickness & Wealth

Del is reluctant to go to the doctor's with his "jippy" tummy. He's also suffering cash flow problems, and - unbeknownst to Rodney - the family face eviction from the flat. A chance comment from Albert could hold the solution; or it could make things far worse.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Bill Bailey, Alan Davies, Stephen Fry, Jenny Eclair, Johnny Vegas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Christmas Special - Merriment

With Bill Bailey, Jenny Eclair and Johnny Vegas.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead

Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Denise Bradwell (Ainsley Howard), Pauline Johnson (Paula Wilcox). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 6, Episode 9

Just when Bradley thought he had seen the last of Denty and his lads, he gets a rude awakening. Meanwhile, the protest at Deans Park is in full swing and Roger convinces Pauline to let go of her past and look on the bright side of life.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 4 - A Very Nuanced Character

In the penultimate episode of the series, the five comedians try to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies by giving an item of clothing to a passing cyclist, whispering at an old man called Hugh and creating some very special effects. Meanwhile, Paul Chowdhry continues to interpret tasks in his unique way.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Damned. Image shows from L to R: Rose Denby (Jo Brand), Natalie Moore (Isy Suttie), Nitin (Himesh Patel), Martin Bickerstaff (Kevin Eldon), Denise Donnelly (Georgie Glen), Al Kavanagh (Alan Davies). Copyright: What Larks Productions

Damned

Series 1, Episode 5

Nitin is getting a haircut, because Nat's fixed him up with a date and Nitin badly 'wants some'. Meanwhile, PC Harris calls an Emergency Strategy Meeting at Children's Services.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, David Baddiel, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Tony Adams, Aisling Bea, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 5

James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by Tony Adams, David Baddiel and Aisling Bea for another round of the sports-based quiz show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:05pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mammy Rides Again

Agnes and Winnie gatecrash Maria's hen party, but realise that they have the wrong venue. Later, having invited Maria's snooty mother Mrs Nicholson to dinner, a nervous Agnes shores up her confidence with alcohol, but chaos ensues as the evening proceeds.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Episode 5

Richard Ayoade and Rob Beckett going up against Jon Richardson and Claudia Winkleman. Adam Riches joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:45pm (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 6

Baby David's freshly Christened, and the family are having a proper knees-up in celebration. As the Royle clan and their closest friends gather in the sitting room, Denise and Dave sneak upstairs for a quiet moment with the little one. But Antony's got an announcement...

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Zapped. Brian (James Buckley)

Zapped

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mr Charisma

Brian has lost the amulet. Meanwhile Howell has concocted a potent charisma potion that can charm people into giving you whatever you want.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25pm (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, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At Christmas

It's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)

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