TV schedule for 1st October 2017 - British Comedy Guide

8pm (repeat)

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 6, Episode 5

Are you more likely to order dessert if your server is overweight? Does wearing a lab coat make you cleverer? And can you tell whether someone is male or female just from looking at their tongue? David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan and Sir Trevor McDonald go to extreme lengths to find out as they join Lee Mack on his panel show.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Tom Hollander and guest panellists including Hal Cruttenden.

10pm (repeat)

Dawn French Live: 30 Million Minutes

Dawn French stars in her critically acclaimed one-woman show, 30 Million Minutes.

10pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 3 - Phoenix

Sometimes with humour, more often with viciousness, Taskmaster Greg Davies continues to rank five comics in order of competency as they attempt complex assignments such as jelly-balancing and coconut costumery. Alex Horne, Greg's obedient private secretary in charge of data, is on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly. Also, Mark Watson tries to open an unlocked briefcase.

11pm (repeat)

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 2, Episode 1

Dara O Briain, Ellie Gibson, Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon present more computer game fun. First up taking the joystick challenge are Richard Osman and Sara Pascoe who compete against each other in Galaga, Doodle Jump, Micro Machines, Human Fall Flat and Block Block. Who will triumph?