British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 11th October 2018

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

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 8 - Date Night

Lily plans a perfect date night to celebrate her anniversary with Rob... but her mum and Ken might ruin everything. Meanwhile, Martha reluctantly agrees to a tech detox.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 4 - Fog

An escaped prisoner causes worry for the canteen staff, and Bren tries to hide her fear of needles when a blood donor team arrive at the factory, causing much speculation as to whether she's pregnant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows left to right: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Credit: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Losing Streak

Del's been dealt a few dodgy hands by Boycie in their card school and he's losing money rapidly. Believing that a losing streak can't last forever, he invites Boycie round for another poker game to win back his money, and is prepared to back himself with everything he owns... including Grandad's tellies!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 3, Episode 14 - Sons Of The Sea

Mainwaring gets his hand on a boat and plans to set up river patrols. A practice run ends disastrously when the platoon get lost in fog and end up at sea. They can't really have drifted all of the way to Nazi-occupied France, can they?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 4, Episode 2 - Don't Forget The Diver

Captain Mainwaring tackles a difficult training exercise in competition against Captain Square, using a bird warbler, Jones floating downstream disguised as a log, and Frazer in a diving suit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 1

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
My Favourite Sketch. Image shows from L to R: Sally Phillips, Jessica Hynes. Copyright: Potato

My Favourite Sketch

Episode 2 - Jessica Hynes

Star of W1A and Spaced, Jessica reveals her eclectic mix of favourite sketches with the finest works of French & Saunders, Mitchell & Webb, Catherine Tate and Big Train. The highlight is the re-make of Jessica's favourite sketch.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 11 - Kinky

With Janet Street-Porter, Sandi Toksvig and Johnny Vegas.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Don't Hate The Playaz. Image shows from L to R: Amelia Dimoldenberg, Paisley Billings, Jack Fowler, Lady Leshurr, Darren Harriott, Shortee Blitz, Jordan Stephens, Dane Baptiste, Maya Jama, Justin Clarke, London Hughes

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 1, Episode 1

Ghetts, Maya Jama, London Hughes and Dane Baptiste go up against Lady Leshurr, Darren Harriott, Jack Fowler and Paisley Billings. They go head to head in rap battles, dance-offs and hip hop karaoke challenges. Jordan Stephens hosts, with help from Amelia Dimoldenberg.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
No Offence. Caroline McCoy (Lisa McGrillis). Copyright: AbbottVision

No Offence

Series 3, Episode 5

Caroline McCoy's political reign begins, inciting chaos on the streets of Manchester, and catapults the hardline, no-nonsense DCI Terry Taylor into Friday Street cop shop, to bring the police in line with her agenda. While avoiding Terry's interferences, the team focus on using Bonnie and Dennis to expose Caroline and bring in killer Beckett.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Episode 7

Mad challenges await ex-Spice Girl Geri Horner, Chelsea legend John Terry and funnyman Josh Widdicombe as they team up with Jamie, Freddie and Romesh for another riotous round of the James Corden-hosted hit show. On the cards this week is a heady heading challenge and a splashing, slam-dunking race through water.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Josh. Image shows from L to R: Josh (Josh Widdicombe), Mike (James Acaster). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 4 - Teabag & No Sympathy

Teabag, Owen's friend from home, comes to stay.

U&W channel logo 10pm
40 min
Women On The Verge. Image shows from L to R: Rory (Lochlann O'Mearain), Siobhan (Valene Kane), Katie (Nina Sosanya)

Women On The Verge

Episode 1

After a potential work promotion, a family christening and a messy love triangle collide disastrously, Laura decides it is time to take action to stop herself from completely unravelling.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Stand-Up For Radio Wales. Image shows from L to R: Felicity Ward, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Mike Bubbins, Anne Edmonds, Sarah Breese

Stand Up At BBC Wales

Episode 1

Kiri Pritchard-Mclean hosts the best in stand-up from Wales and beyond. This week's episode features Mike Bubbins, Anne Edmonds, Jordan Brookes, Sarah Breese and Felicity Ward and is recorded in front of a live studio audience at BBC Wales's iconic Studio 1.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Cat (Danny John-Jules)

Red Dwarf

Series XI, Episode 1 - Twentica

The Dwarfers find themselves in an alternative version of America where modern technology is prohibited, making Rimmer and Kryten illegal. The Dwarfers infiltrate the tech savvy underground and try to bring down the authoritarian regime.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 20, Episode 5

Keith Lemon hosts the comedy panel show. Joining the panel are showman John Barrowman, dancer Jordan Banjo, Corrie star Lucy Fallon and musical legend Suggs.

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

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 3 - Will's Dilemma

Simon and his new girlfriend Tara go on a double date with Will and her friend Kerry.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Sick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Karl (Karl Pilkington), Zoe (Kate Ashfield), Gregg (Emmanuel Ighodaro), Dylan (Finn Bennett)

Sick Of It

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Kid

Karl decides buying flowers is the only way to win Zoe back. But his plan to woo her goes out the window when he gets caught up in the lives of a father and his estranged son.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm
30 min
Sick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Dobroslawa (Julia Krynke), Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

Series 1, Episode 6 - Bunged Up

Suffering from a bad bout of constipation, Karl heads to the doctor to find out the only way to get things moving is to get over Zoe and start looking for love again.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Trip To Warwick

Simon and his new girlfriend Tara are going to visit her sister at university.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 3 - iMammy (Batteries Not Included)

With Dermot and Maria's baby due very soon, Agnes is excited about the prospect of having a new Brown in the house.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Cat (Danny John-Jules)

Red Dwarf

Series XI, Episode 2 - Samsara

When the Dwarfers investigate a crashed ship at the bottom of an ocean moon, Lister and Cat become trapped together and Lister's nightmare begins. Meantime Rimmer and Kryten discover the ship is controlled by a dark force.

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 6 - Gordon Ramsay, Fred Sirieix, Gino D'Acampo, Bear Grylls, Romesh Ranganathan, Rita Ora

Jonathan Ross is joined by road-tripping restauranteurs Gordon Ramsay, Fred Sirieix and Gino D'Acampo. Iconic British adventurer Bear Grylls, the hilarious Romesh Ranganathan and hit pop artist Rita Ora also guest.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 2, Episode 3

Vicky Pollard smokes on a bus, while Lou and Andy go ice-skating.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 10

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison analyse the week's news. With guests Ed Byrne, Alun Cochrane and Gary Delaney.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Morgana Robinson's The Agency. Morgana Robinson. Copyright: Happy Tramp Productions

Morgana Robinson's The Agency

Episode 4

At Mann Management, Vincent is fielding calls from Fearne Cotton - who sees television show ideas everywhere she looks.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
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 7

Jack Whitehall hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and guest panellists including Janet Street-Porter.

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