British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 15th January 2019

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
25 min
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Oakley (Oakley Orchard), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Harry (Harry Still). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Spotlight

It's the final of the nation's top TV talent show The Spotlight, and boy band The Wonderland are pitted against all-girl band Girls Here First. It's a tense moment as host Tess Daly is about to announce the winners, a prize that both bands so desperately crave. When the boys don't win, what happens next? They came so close to achieving their dreams and now they're left adrift with no backing and no plan.

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 2, Episode 4 - Sgt. Wilson's Little Secret

Mrs Pike plans to take in an evacuee to help with the war effort, but Wilson gets the wrong end of the stick and believes that he has got her pregnant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 3, Episode 3 - The Lion Has 'Phones

Mainwaring tries to improve communications amongst the platoon by giving lessons in using public telephone boxes. Their lessons are needed when a German plane crash lands into the local reservoir.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night

A local restauranteur and friend to the Fawltys, André, helps them arrange a special gourmet night in the hotel restaurant in order to make the best use of new chef Kurt's considerable talents...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse

Every hotelier's worst nightmare: a stiff in one of the rooms. Basil's initially concerned as to whether the late Mr Leeman had started his breakfast, but his mind soon turns to clearing the room as soon as possible.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Jack Whitehall, Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 8 - Jack Whitehall, Josh Widdicombe, Shappi Khorsandi

Host Jack Whitehall leads the way for Josh Widdicombe and Shappi Khorsandi.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Living The Dream. Image shows from L to R: Conan Bloch (Skylar McNamee), Tina Pemberton (Rosie Day). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Living The Dream

Series 2, Episode 2 - Visa Tambien

Visa problems force Mal to fire Jen from the RV park, putting a strain on their relationship. With no job to occupy her, Jen begins to worry that Freddie is dealing drugs. Meanwhile, Tina and Herman get together to plot Conan's future.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25pm (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 1 - The Long Legs Of The Law

Rodney falls for the charms of a woman police officer but, when he brings her back to the flat, Del is far from pleased as she seems to recognise most of his 'stock' from Scotland Yard records or Police Five!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
My Favourite Sketch. Image shows from L to R: Sally Phillips, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Potato

My Favourite Sketch

Episode 1 - Paul Whitehouse

Sally is joined by writer, actor and sketch show royalty, Paul Whitehouse.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Brennan Reece

Roast Battle

Series 3, Episode 2

Kiri Pritchard-McLean goes up against Brennan Reece and Joel Dommett and Alex Edelman return.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Nish Kumar, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Tiffany Stevenson, Rhys James, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another eventful week around the world with the help of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James, Nish Kumar and Tiff Stevenson.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alice Levine, Asim Chaudhry, Greg Davies, Russell Howard, Alex Horne, Tim Vine, Liza Tarbuck. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 10 - He Was A Different Man

It's the final episode of the series and all five contestants not called Alice Levine or Asim Chaudhry still have genuine hopes of winning the greatest prize on earth: the shiny golden bonce of Taskmaster Greg Davies. Russell Howard invents sticky tape architecture, Tim Vine attempts a risky impersonation and Liza Tarbuck gifts Alex Horne a big, messy cake.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Melody Thornton, Leigh Francis, Tony Hadley, Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton, Rylan Clark-Neal, Gino D'Acampo

Celebrity Juice

Series 17, Episode 3

Joining team captains Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby this time are regular panellist Gino D'Acampo, Spandau Ballet frontman Tony Hadley, former Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton and TV presenter Rylan Clark-Neal.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
35 min
Catastrophe. Image shows from L to R: Sharon (Sharon Horgan), Rob (Rob Delaney). Copyright: Avalon Television

Catastrophe

Series 4, Episode 2

Rob's newly religious sister Sydney visits from the US and a child's accident at school reveals a surprising teacher-pupil rapport to Sharon. Fran invites Sharon to see her son up close in his revealing new play, while Chris introduces his own guest; his new young girlfriend.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip, Episode 1

First up, Freddie and Jamie strike it out across the Channel in a sailing race before kicking out a rouge-faced can-can in front of a sell-out crowd in Paris. Look out for famous faces en route, including Alan Carr and Kevin Pietersen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 6

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

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 4 - Cheating

With Jeremy Clarkson, Alexander Armstrong and John Sessions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 1 - Warring Factions

Mark's inappropriate hand placing leave him in a bad position with the object of his desire, Sophie.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 5 - Cat's Eyes

With Jo Brand, Sean Lock and Rich Hall.

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