British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 14th May 2018

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 1 - Pea In A Haystack

Greg Davies and Alex Horne return with a new set of challenges, frustrating the minds of Al Murray, Dave Gorman, Paul Chowdhry, Rob Beckett and Sara Pascoe. The opening episode includes vegetable propulsion, an out-of-season snowman called Scoopy and some swede-on-Swede action.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: 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 6, Episode 6 - Things That Go Bump In The Night

The van runs out of petrol in the middle of a huge storm, so the platoon have to take shelter in a large, dark and gloomy house.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 6 - Inventive

With Bill Bailey, Nina Conti (with her puppet Gran) and Sean Lock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 1, Episode 5 - Charity Begins At Home

Joe Maplin decrees that every Thursday will be 'Sunshine Smile Day'. The Camp Host decides to extend this to the campers by compelling any holidaymaker caught without a smile to pay a shilling to the Campers' Amenity Fund.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 7 - The Recruit

While Captain Mainwaring is in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger decide to join the Home Guard. Mainwaring is not pleased about it, but there is nothing he can do, so he sends them out to patrol with Jones's men.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Day Out

Fletcher and Godber join MacKay and Barrowclough's work party, digging drainage ditches for the council. When MacKay calls into the village, the party take advantage of Barrowclough's easygoing nature, but get more than they bargained for after taking shelter from the elements in a church.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Car Share. Image shows from L to R: John Redmond (Peter Kay), Kayleigh Kitson (Sian Gibson). Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Car Share

Series 2, Episode 1

John and Kayleigh find themselves, reluctantly, having to make the daily commute to work separately.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Miles Jupp, Danny Bhoy, Simon Brodkin. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 6 - Danny Bhoy, Miles Jupp, Lee Nelson

Danny Bhoy presents special guests Miles Jupp and Lee Nelson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Prince Regent (Hugh Laurie). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 5 - Amy And Amiability

The Prince is bankrupt. In order to secure funds, Blackadder suggests that his only option is to find a bride and marry into a moneyed family. Beautiful Amy Hardwood, daughter of a cotton magnate, seems a prime candidate.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Marlowe (Tim Downie)

Upstart Crow

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Apparel Proclaims The Man

Will hopes to move up in the world when he is invited to Lord Southampton's party. But what should a poorly-educated country boy wear to London's poshest do? And are Sir Robert Greene's fashion tips a double bluff, a triple bluff, or something even more fiendish?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 46, Episode 10

Martin Clunes hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Bernard Cribbins and Jennifer Saunders.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
Plebs. Grumio (Ryan Sampson). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 7 - The Accountant

When the Crown and Toga is hit by a mega tax bill, Marcus does everything in his power to find a top-notch accountant. Jason isn't helping things by giving away free drinks to his barber in exchange for haircuts. And Grumio finds a fast snail in the bar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (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 4

Nana's friend Elsie has died. Norma's distraught; enough to need to stay at the Royles' for a couple of nights, but apparently not too upset to plan what of Elsie's belongings she should take from her home.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 55, Episode 6

Ian and Paul are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Sindhu Vee and Jess Phillips MP.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 5 - Lenses

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (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 One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 23, Episode 6 - Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Vanessa Kirby, David Beckham, Joan Armatrading

David Beckham says he's heartbroken that his sons have stopped playing football; Ryan Reynolds talks about Deadpool; Josh Brolin says he once hated The Goonies; Vanessa Kirby says she loves Princess Margaret with all her heart; and Joan Armatrading performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 4 - Keith Barret

Jack Dee invites Rob Brydon's alter ego Keith Barret on to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 5 - Advertising

With Rob Brydon, Gyles Brandreth and Rich Hall.

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