British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 20th July 2017

BBC Three 9am
30 min
Live From The BBC. Liam Williams. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Live From The BBC

Series 2, Episode 6 - Liam Williams

One of the most exciting new comics working today, Liam Williams delivers thirty minutes of marvellously morose comedy about the state of the planet and breaking his heels.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am
15 min
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 9 - More About Joining Up

The Twirlywoos find themselves in an office watching a very bored man who is entertaining himself by joining up some paperclips.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 3 - Fig Biscuits And Inspirational Toilet Rolls

Arkwright's marketing genius comes to the fore as he tries to shift some over-stocked items.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 3, Episode 5 - Stags And Hens

It's the day of Shazia's hen do, and she's looking forward to having some fun with her friends. Unfortunately, though, she ends up with a few extra guests in tow.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse

Every hotelier's worst nightmare: a stiff in one of the rooms. Basil's initially concerned as to whether the late Mr Leeman had started his breakfast, but his mind soon turns to clearing the room as soon as possible.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit. Image shows from L to R: Sam Pamphilon, Ore Oduba, Dara O Briain, Ellie Gibson, Kerry Howard, Steve McNeil. Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 2, Episode 10

Presenter Ore Oduba and comedian Kerry Howard take on the joystick challenge. They compete against each other in Tony Hawk, Tomb Raider, XMen vs Street Fighter, Robot Roller-Derby Disco Dodgeball and I Like Big Buttons and I Cannot Lie.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Image shows from L to R: Richard Madeley, Lee Mack, Ruth Jones, Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Episode 2

Lee Mack is joined by Rhod Gilbert, Ruth Jones and Richard Madely.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 2 - Strained Relations

It's Grandad's funeral. His brother, Uncle Albert, attempts to comfort Rodney, who's distraught and disgusted with the rest of the family's jovial manner. But it's soon Del who's in a black mood, when Albert's side of the family disappear without him...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 3, Episode 3 - Aunty Noor

Mrs Khan takes on more shifts at the local supermarket, leaving Mr Khan in charge as househusband.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
Ahir Shah's Summer. Viraj (Ahir Shah)

Ahir Shah's Summer

Sitcom short a man who is bringing his girlfriend to meet his grandmother for the first time.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
Andrew Flintoff's Summer. Man (Andrew Flintoff)

Andrew Flintoff's Summer

Freddie Flintoff stars in this sitcom short about a tongue-tied dog walker.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
David Earl & Joe Wilkinson's Summer. Image shows from L to R: Madam Haystacks (Joe Wilkinson), Brian (David Earl)

David Earl & Joe Wilkinson's Summer

A sitcom short from David Earl and Joe Wilkinson set in the Wild West.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
Emma Sidi's Summer. Alex (Emma Sidi)

Emma Sidi's Summer

Sitcom short about two old school friends who aim to recreate a debauched teenage holiday.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
Jocelyn Jee Esien's Summer. Daughter (Jocelyn Jee Esien)

Jocelyn Jee Esien's Summer

Sitcom short about a mother and daughter planning to go to Notting Hill Carnival.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
Morgana Robinson's Summer. Mel (Morgana Robinson). Copyright: Merman

Morgana Robinson's Summer

Short sitcom about a woman who goes along to a baby shower.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
Vicki Pepperdine & Ellie White's Summer. Image shows from L to R: Anne (Ellie White), Alison (Vicki Pepperdine)

Vicki Pepperdine & Ellie White's Summer

Comedy about a mother and daughter who go Morris dancing.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 Two 10pm
30 min
The Mash Report. Nish Kumar. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Mash Report

Series 1, Episode 1

With the onset of Brexit, Trump and indeed the dab, we are in the midst of the most unprecedented political and world events in recent history. Luckily, comedian Nish Kumar is on hand with The Mash Report.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
60 min
CelebAbility. Iain Stirling. Copyright: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 1, Episode 6

In the series finale, TV presenter Joe Swash, radio DJ Maya Jama, Paralympian Jonnie Peacock, comedian David Morgan and Emmerdale star Laura Norton join take on the Sassy Boos.

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

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip 2.0, Highlights Special

Relive the boys' epic US adventure with this look back at the highlights from series two. From a rocky monster trucking competition and an embarrassing stint as cheerleaders, to a calamitous firefighting drill and a high-stakes race across the Big Apple, this special episode looks back at the trip's most memorable moments. Plus, there's another chance to see the loser's unforgettable performance at New York's number one drag club.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 5

The boys call Jay's bluff and go to the Camber Sands meeting of the Caravan Club to see if it really is 'like a massive orgy'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 6 - Dara O'Briain, Stephen K. Amos and Frankie Boyle

Dara O'Briain is joined by special guests Stephen K Amos and Frankie Boyle. Recorded live at the world famous Hammersmith Apollo, this last show of the series hammers computer geeks, Australians, the seventies and present buying.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 6

It's the end of term and Will, Simon, Jay and Neil have the task of organising the School Prom.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 4, Episode 3

Shappi Khorsandi makes her first appearance. She's on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's side. Meanwhile Russell Howard and Andy Parsons have the help of another new Mock the Week guest, Fred MacAulay.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 6 - New Mammy

There's bickering aplenty in the Brown household. Betty is upset with Mark, Rory and Dino are squabbling and Agnes and Betty rub each other up the wrong way.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 6

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard, Andy Parsons and guests appear on a highlights edition of the show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (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.

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