British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 27th September 2018

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am
3 min
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 9

A cucumber, golf ball, phone and pan of sprouts are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Look And Love

Rob enters a modelling competition and Lily is determined he will win using 'the look'. Martha practices dating, only her lovestruck date Rufus doesn't know it's just pretend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon Me

Blanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
10 min
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 33 - Licence To Care

A mishap on a mission leaves Danger Mouse confused - why is Penfold not talking to him?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 4

Granville has some outdated Christmas puddings to sell, but needs a clever plan to lure his sceptical customers into buying them. Madge is convinced that her house is haunted and is refusing to sleep in her bedroom, but luckily Granville discovers Gastric has a hidden dark side with spiritual powers that could solve the mystery and impress Madge. Meanwhile, Mrs Hussein takes a shine to Leroy and wants to know what they keep behind the counter for special customers.

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Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 5

Granville tries to tempt the locals with a big wheel of cheese which seems to be on the turn.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
David Jason: My Life On Screen. David Jason. Copyright: Shiver Productions

David Jason: My Life On Screen

Episode 3

This final episode looks at how Sir David's career moved on from sitcoms to lead roles in comedy dramas like The Darling Buds Of May and Porterhouse Blue, through to crime with A Touch Of Frost and historical dramas like All The King's Men.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 6 - Family Matters

Family Matters looks back at the roles of Grandad and Uncle Albert and explores how over the years, the family expanded to include wives, partners and children.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Phil Wang, Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 6 - Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham, Phil Wang

Mischievous regular Joe Lycett hosts, and introduces the brilliant Ivo Graham and uniquely eccentric Phil Wang to the stage.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
No Offence. Image shows from L to R: Caroline McCoy (Lisa McGrillis), Lionel Dirkin (Patrick Baladi). Copyright: AbbottVision

No Offence

Series 3, Episode 3

Election day looms and the team is on high alert, as Beckett's reign of terror appears to be escalating when an elderly Jewish man is found dead in a graveyard. The team is right on Beckett's tail, and a meeting between getaway driver Dennis and Beckett promises to be the key to capturing him.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Episode 5

James Corden and the boys are joined by England netball coach Tracey Neville, long-distance legend Mo Farah and funnyman Rob Beckett.

BBC Two 9:45pm
14 min
Wonderdate. Man (Tim Key). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Wonderdate

Pilot by Tim Key, in which he retraces his steps the day after a date.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Greater Love

Rodney has fallen for an older woman whose husband is locked up in prison. With her old man's release imminent, Del fears for Rodney's safety, but he can see that the lad is smitten.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Crit Cop (Johnny Vegas)

Red Dwarf

Series XII, Episode 3 - Timewave

A ship from the 23rd century is washed up from the past and the Dwarfers run into a crew where criticism is illegal. How will Rimmer cope?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Jonathan Ross

Celebrity Juice

Series 20, Episode 3

Joining the panel this time are the king of chat Jonathan Ross, actor and pop star Kate Nash, former EastEnders star Sid Owen and TV presenter Rylan Clark-Neal.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
Sick Of It. Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Sofa

Karl and Norma are holding a wake at the house. So what better time for a delivery man to rock up with the new sofa?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm
Sick Of It. Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Scream

A crying baby takes Karl on a mad journey that leads him to a surprising realisation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon Me

Blanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Cat (Danny John-Jules)

Red Dwarf

Series XII, Episode 4 - Mechocracy

When all the machines onboard Red Dwarf go on strike a Presidential election is held between Rimmer and Kryten to look after their rights.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 13, Episode 4 - Lily Allen, Riz Ahmed, Gemma Chan, Jason Manford, Jonas Blue

Jonathan Ross is joined by Brit award-winning singer Lily Allen ahead of her explosive new autobiography, plus one of the biggest breakout British actors of the moment, Riz Ahmed, star of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Venom and Four Lions. Plus actress Gemma Chan and comedian Jason Manford. Music from a man with platinum singles in over 20 countries, Jonas Blue, performing his smash hit Rise.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Rock & Chips. Image shows from L to R: Freddie 'The Frog' Robdal (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Joan Trotter (Kellie Bright). Copyright: Shazam Productions / BBC

Rock & Chips

Episode 1 - The Frog & The Pussycat

Joan longs for a new life. Reg has found her a job as a charlady but it's not entirely suitable as her employer has a very different idea about her responsibilities. Meanwhile, Del wants to become a movie producer.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Stephen Mangan

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 2

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Ruth Davidson MSP and Henning Wehn.

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