British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 29th August 2019

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm
10 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 4 - Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica

A feather duster drama unfolds high in the Monteverde Cloud Forest when Glitch's feather collecting goes wrong. Can the Go Jetters save a rare bird's nest and find a lost trophy?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 25, Episode 1 - Jurassic No Parking

Barry's competition prize proves a problem - for everyone who helps to get rid of it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Happy Event

When Pinky the pig goes into labour in the middle of the night, it's all hands on deck.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Rhod Gilbert, James Acaster, Phil Wang. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 9 - The Pendulum Draws The Eye

Two episodes remain in the series and with Greg Davies's shiny head trophy within touching distance, tensions are beginning to run high between the beleaguered contestants.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

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

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the Home Guard sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Richard Ayoade

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 2

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Andy Hamilton and Isabel Hardman.

BBC iPlayer 9pm
50 min
Asian Network Comedy. Image shows from L to R: Emily Lloyd Saini, Eshaan Akbar, Harpz Kaur, Sumit Anand, Shazia Mirza, Arnab Chanda. Copyright: BBC

Asian Network Comedy

Episode 11 - Live from Edinburgh 2019

Harpz Kaur hosts a night of stand-up comedy as the Asian Network returns to the Edinburgh Fringe. With Shazia Mirza, Sumit Anand, Arnab Chanda, Emily Lloyd-Saini and Eshaan Akbar.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, Desiree Burch, Bill Bailey. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 16 - Overseas

Sandi Toksvig ventures Overseas to find out about Allotment Annies, who keeps their brothers in a cage, and much else besides. With Colin Lane, Desiree Burch and Bill Bailey.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 14, Episode 3

With James off doing whatever he does over in the States, we have the first in a series of guest hosts to keep an eye on Freddie, Jamie and Romesh. To kick things off a familiar face returns as former series regular and fellow manchild Jack Whitehall takes the helm. So it's up to special guests David Ginola, Tom Davis and Helen Skelton to hold everything together.

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 3, Episode 7 - Who's A Pretty Boy?

Denzil is nervous about letting the Trotters decorate his flat because, if they do it wrong, he has to face the wrath of his wife, Corinne. She still hasn't forgiven Del for messing up the catering at her wedding but, as long as they heed her warning to stay out of the kitchen, nothing can go wrong...

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 5 - Frankie Boyle, Jack Carroll, Holly Walsh

Glaswegian comedy giant Frankie Boyle hosts and introduces young stand-up and sensation Jack Carroll and wonderful Holly Walsh to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Judge Romesh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 7

Judge Romesh dishes out justice for a rapper and a video producer locked in a bitter battle over £3,000 and an ABBA tribute act come to court over loss of earnings due to a stark-naked accident.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
This Way Up. Image shows from L to R: Aine (Aisling Bea), Mammy (Sorcha Cusack), Shona (Sharon Horgan). Copyright: Merman

This Way Up

Series 1, Episode 4

The girls' mother pays a visit from Ireland, leaving Shona somewhat stuck in the middle - of multiple scenarios.

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

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 6

It's the end of term and Will, Simon, Jay and Neil have the task of organising the School Prom.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Erin (Michelle Keegan), Dylan (Damien Molony). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 1, Episode 3

When the gang's resident tough guy Ashley is drugged during a bare-knuckle fight against a fighter from a rival family of travellers, Vinnie steps up to fight a rematch in his stead.

U&Dave channel logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Judge Romesh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 8

This episode sees a wife bringing her husband to court over his obsession with a 'classic' car. Plus warring neighbours resort to drastic measures to settle their constant rowing.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Sara Pascoe

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 17 (Channel 4: Series 18), Episode 5

Sean Lock and Sara Pascoe take on special guest team captain Alan Carr and Tom Allen, while Rosie Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, with regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

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 6 - The Camping Trip

Will decides to organise one last trip for the gang before they go their separate ways. The four heroes pack the Fiat for a camping trip in the countryside. Will draws on all his scout training - the same however, cannot be said for Jay, Neil and Simon who aren't prepared for the great outdoors at all.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Janet (Sheridan Smith), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Tim (Luke Gell), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 7, Episode 7 - African Death Face

When Donna goes to London to get her dream job, Janet and Gaz are left alone together. After a night of Lambrini and candles they wake up and realise they've had sex again. Donna learns the art of bluff during her interview. Louise starts having contractions.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Kevin Bridges, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 3 - Kevin Bridges, Sara Pascoe, Phill Jupitus

Kevin Bridges introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Sara Pascoe and Phill Jupitus.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan), Natasha (Sian Gibson). Copyright: What Larks Productions

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 1, Episode 5 - I Ain't 'Fraid Of No Ghost, Dad

A new CCTV installation catches a black shadow: Natasha and the kids are convinced the pub is haunted.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fat

Penny Casper-Morse, a stick thin model from Eddy's 1960s past, is coming to visit. Edina's already worried about her weight, having failed to exercise for about 30 years, and now the issue's pressing!

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan), Natasha (Sian Gibson). Copyright: What Larks Productions

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 1, Episode 6 - Win, Lose Or Brewery

Romesh, convinced he has to say goodbye to his dad's pub, has organised a thank you talent evening for the punters. Natasha is on a legal mission to find a loophole in the contract because she doesn't want to leave her home and move in with Jayanthi.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Patricia (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 3, Episode 6 - Private View

It's the night of Elliot Quinn's valedictory show, Fragments. An unlikely group of individuals find themselves in The Nine Gallery in East London for champagne, canapés, and cutting-edge culture. However, the guests soon realise they are trapped within the exhibition.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Rhod Gilbert, James Acaster, Phil Wang. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 9 - The Pendulum Draws The Eye

Two episodes remain in the series and with Greg Davies's shiny head trophy within touching distance, tensions are beginning to run high between the beleaguered contestants.

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