British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
Please donate to help support British comedy at all levels. Thank you. Find out more

Television

TV schedule Saturday 17th March 2018

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 4 - Sooty's Space Rocket

When Sooty builds his own space rocket, he is determined to be the first teddy bear on Mars. But when the rocket crash-lands on Mr. Slater's mobile toilet, will all his dreams go down the pan?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 7 - Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

The farmer gets ready for a date and wants to look his best, so it's time to dust off his prized hairpiece. Shaun can't resist trying the wig on but loses it while showing off to the flock. The race is on as Shaun and Bitzer try to return the wig in time for the farmer's big night.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15am (repeat)
The Piglet Files. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Maxwell (John Ringham), Peter 'Piglet' Chapman (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Major Maurice Drummond (Clive Francis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Piglet Files

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Wrong Combination

After a training exercise goes disastrously wrong, Maxwell is talked into a bet with one of the boys at MI6. He arranges to spring a safe-breaker from prison to assist in the task, but all is not quite as it seems and Piglet ends up in the thick of it.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Big Bang

It's the zoo's annual inspection day, and this year it's serious.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:30am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 1 - Castle Makeover

Bob really wants his castle to look more like Bitz's, and everyone pitches in to help, but things don't go to plan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 4, Episode 7 - Easy Living

Gary's world is changing fast. Yvonne is changing careers as Phoebe plans the wedding. And Reg's domestic problems threaten his job.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 21 - Tepui Mountains, Venezuela

Foz, Kyan and Lars are climbing a Tepui in Venezuela, with Xuli exploring this amazing place in her Vroomster.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 5, Episode 7

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 22 - Go Jet Academy: Biogas Power

Glitch is excited when Lars refits the Grimbler with new, clean biogas boosters that could make it even faster than the Vroomster!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Richard David-Caine, Enema Patient (Sanjeev Bhaskar). Copyright: Lion Television

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 10 - Horrid Health

A look at the hideous history of health, from the invention of toilet paper to the healthy origins of the cornflake.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 11, Episode 5

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

ITV Encore 9:10am (repeat)
Mapp & Lucia. Image shows from L to R: Lucia (Geraldine McEwan), Mapp (Prunella Scales). Copyright: London Weekend Television / Rex

Mapp & Lucia

Series 2, Episode 3 - Lady Bountiful

TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.

CITV 9:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50am (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 4, Episode 3 - Getting Rid Of Gwen

Jean comes up with a complicated plan to get rid of Mrs. Flack once and for all, whilst Alistair struggles to comprehend doing the precise opposite with Judith.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:50am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 2 - Marmalade Mayhem

Bitz is excited to be serving her yummy Bitz mix marmalade to lots of hungry customers at the Jungle Cafe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30am (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering

It's Friday 9th April 1999, the date to conceive a 'millennium baby'. Whilst Tony attempts to humour a rather dim-witted work-experience girl, Bren's main concern is having workmen in to paint the canteen without closing for the duration.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05am (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble

Jean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45am (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 five episodes of Britain's most popular sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 4, Episode 10 - Exchange Partners

Exchange student Catalina is unhappy. The family try to cheer her up to no avail. Millie and Fran double date with Javier and Ollie but events take a turn in an unexpected way.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:45pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 4, Episode 11 - Survival Surveillance

Mum and Mike are persuaded to accept a weekend wedding invite. The kids and Ollie promise to be responsible adults, but is the trust misplaced? Fran thinks Franma is online dating.

Forces TV 2pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

A selection of five episodes from the time-travel sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 22 - Go Jet Academy: Biogas Power

Glitch is excited when Lars refits the Grimbler with new, clean biogas boosters that could make it even faster than the Vroomster!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 25 - Gliding, Argentina

The Go Jet cadets are taking to the skies in Argentina in an attempt to pass their academy gliding test.

U&Drama channel logo 5pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Manuel (Andrew Sachs), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Polly (Connie Booth). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

A selection of episodes from the first and second series oft the hotel-based sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 5pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the third series of the lie-based panel game.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
The Lady Vanishes

The Lady Vanishes

Comic mystery film, remake of the Hitchcock classic.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In White

The date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!

CITV 6:50pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

U&W channel logo 7pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the third series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (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 eighth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

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

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And Villains

Only on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.

Talking Pictures TV 8:05pm (repeat)
The History Of Mr Polly

The History Of Mr Polly

A repeat of this 1949 film.

BBC Two 8:30pm (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 6, Episode 3 - The Royal Train

The platoon go to the railway station in order to honour the King, who is travelling through. When another train blocks the line, Mainwaring decides to move the train himself, but then there is the small matter of stopping it.

U&W channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 10, Episode 6

Russell looks at the reaction to the Paris terrorist attacks in the UK and USA, a drunk polar bear and boozy OAPs.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Showtime. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Showtime

TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of three episodes of the lie-based panel game.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The World's End. Image shows from L to R: Andy Knight (Nick Frost), Gary King (Simon Pegg), Oliver (Martin Freeman). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Working Title Films

The World's End

Sci-fi comedy film about five friends attempting to recreate a legendary pub crawl, but the future looks rather bleak for both them and the world.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10pm (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

A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom by and starring Caroline Aherne.

U&W channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 10, Episode 5

Russell looks at the defiant people of Paris, the George Clooney effect and a bulldog with mad skills.

Comedy Central 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Nina Conti, Jimeoin. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 6 - Nina Conti, Rob Beckett, Jimeoin

Nina Conti presents, with special guests Rob Beckett and Jimeoin.

Russia Today 10:25pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Image shows from L to R: Danniella Westbrook, Sam Delaney

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 10 - Cold War II

Sam looks at the UK's stand-off with Russia and Danniella Westbrook defends Jamie Carragher flobbing at a young girl. With Marek Larwood, Athena Kugblenu and David Mills.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:40pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

A selection of episodes from the third series of Channel 4's most successful sitcom.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:55pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 11 (Channel 4: Series 12), Episode 6

Jon Richardson and Michelle Wolf take on guest captain Jonathan Ross with Johnny Vegas. Pappy's join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 3 - Blackpool

Michael McIntyre continues his Comedy Roadshow with a visit to the Grand Theatre in Blackpool. Headlining is Liverpudlian comic John Bishop with guest turns from Justin Moorhouse, Miles Jupp and Terry Alderton.

YANGA! channel logo. 11pm (repeat)
Number 6. Mansour Bellow

Number 6

Episode 2

This week's performers are Kayleigh Loudmouth and Mr Nolontin.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 5, Episode 5 - It Does Not Bong

Dave tests the merits of man versus machine, in all its life-like glory. Plus, he finds himself in a lucrative but compromising situation.

Comedy Central 11:30pm (repeat)
The Chris Ramsey Show. Image shows from L to R: Matt Richardson, Chris Ramsey, Georgia Toffolo. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Chris Ramsey Show

Series 2, Episode 3

Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo from Made in Chelsea and comedian Matt Richardson join Chris in his basement.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam Time

Exams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 6 - Accident

It's Richie's birthday and he's determined to have fun. Unfortunately, no one has turned up for his party, nor sent him any cards, and Eddie's hardly going to make things better ... especially when he breaks a leg.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Brüno. Bruno (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Brüno

Prank comedy film starring Sacha Baron Cohen as a disgraced gay Austrian fashion journalist seeking fame and fortune in the US of A.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Sandi Toksvig, Matt Lucas, Susan Calman. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Christmas Special - Noel

With Susan Calman, Matt Lucas and Josh Widdicombe.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Richard Branson. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 4

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with Richard Branson. Stand-up from Phil Ellis.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 1 - Digger

Eddie and Richie try a video dating service, and for the latter a match comes up rather quickly! Naturally, he's lied and claimed to be aristocracy, but that's not going to stop him losing his virginity! Is it?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 12:45am (repeat)
Play To The Whistle. Image shows from L to R: Tom Daley, Rob Beckett, Bradley Walsh, Richard Osman, Holly Willoughby, Seann Walsh, Frank Lampard, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Play To The Whistle

Series 2, Episode 1

This week, the teams are joined by Bradley's daytime TV arch-nemesis, Pointless co-host Richard Osman, as well as Olympic diving superstar Tom Daley and comedian Rob Beckett. Romesh Ranganathan is back as Frank's regular wingman and Seann Walsh returns to keep an eye on the scores.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:50am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 5 (Channel 4: Series 6), Episode 1

Sean Lock and David Mitchell go up against Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'assists' Rachel Riley.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

A selection of episodes from the second series of the show hosted by Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of three episodes of the lie-based panel game.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Episode 3

With Sue Perkins, Bob Mortimer and Aston Merrygold.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:05am (repeat)
Action Team. Vlad (Tom Davis)

Action Team

Episode 3 - Mind Games

Logan is attacked by an Abacus assassin and retribution is on the cards. Vlad continues his plans for domination, but will a secret meeting with the World's top ten bad guys be his undoing?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20am (repeat)
Green Wing. Image shows from L to R: Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan), Martin Dear (Karl Theobald), Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 1, Episode 1 - Caroline's First Day

It is Dr. Caroline Todd's first day at the East Hampton Hospital Trust, but things don't start terribly well for her. Mac and Statham enjoy some banter, Martin looks up his old school friends online, Guy eats some coffee and Joanna has some fun on a vibrating bed.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1:30am (repeat)
Bliss. Image shows from L to R: Andrew (Stephen Mangan), Christina (Hannah Millward)

Bliss

Episode 5

Andrew treats Denise and Kris to a day out in Weston-super-Mare. It's the first time in ages they have had fun together as a family, but even there Andrew cannot seem to escape the threat of exposure.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:45am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 6, Episode 5 - From Fulham With Love

Arthur extends the grasping hand of free enterprise across the Iron Curtain when a Russian ship arrives in port, but finds himself involved in a diplomatic situation.

London Live 1:50am (repeat)
Can You Keep It Up For A Week?. Copyright: Pyramid Films

Can You Keep It Up For A Week?

Infamous 1974 sex comedy, starring Jeremy Bulloch as walking disaster-area Gil.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:55am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Episode 3

This week's guests are Helen Flanagan, Henning Wehn, Miles Jupp and Alex Brooker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25am (repeat)
Green Wing. Image shows from L to R: Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan), Martin Dear (Karl Theobald), Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 1, Episode 2 - Rumours

After spending the night at Guy's flat, Caroline finds herself subject to rumours that she had sex with him. Statham tries to get his white coat to flow more, Mac finds out that his ex-girlfriend Holly is getting married, and Martin has problems with the cleaners moving his yoghurt.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20am (repeat)
The Armando Iannucci Shows. Armando Iannucci

The Armando Iannucci Shows

Armando Iannucci welcomes you to his world in this TV series.

Share this page

Subscribe to our newsletters