British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 26th September 2019

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

So Awkward

Series 5, Episode 3 - Head Boy Hearts Girl

Lily thinks head boy Hunter has a crush on her and Martha and Kat compete for a statue.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:25pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 3

Hyacinth has arranged one of her candlelight suppers at which she plans to impress Emmet with her singing. Rose interrupts proceedings when she's too embarrassed to be picked up by one of her boyfriends at her own messy home.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 7 - St Albert's Day

Arkwright invents a Saint's day so that Granville can check the pockets of a foreign visitor who he suspects of shoplifting.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 5

Andy Hamilton, Gabby Logan, Dr Christian Jessen and Diane Parish join Rob, Lee and David.

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 4, Episode 5 - Don't Fence Me In

The platoon replace the resident guards at Walmington's local prison-of-war camp. The fact that the camp is full of Italians instead of Germans makes the job less appealing, but things become more interesting when it is suspected that Walker is helping the prisoners to escape.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 6

Lee Mack is joined by Bob Mortimer and Patsy Kensit and David Mitchell is joined by Greg Davies and Richard Osman.

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Blockbusters. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Dara O Briain, Oti Mabuse, Stacey Dooley. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 2, Episode 1

Josh Widdicombe plays against TV presenter Stacey Dooley MBE and professional dancer Oti Mabuse. Can the Strictly Come Dancing pals beat the comedian?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 2 - The NFL

As Super Bowl fever takes over the world, Rob and Romesh go on a mission to learn all about America's best loved sport.

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 6 - Absent Friends

Mainwaring is shocked to find that in his absence most of the platoon have not turned up for parade and are instead playing darts with the ARP Wardens. Things get worse when Mainwaring is called upon to help with the arrest of a member of the IRA.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 11 - Carnival

With Clive Anderson, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 1

It's just a normal evening in at the Royles': Jim's piles are playing up, there's not an awful lot on telly, Antony and Darren are off to the Pear Tree after eating, and Baby David needs his nappy changed.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jamali Maddix, Adam Hills, Michelle Wolf. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 4 - Adam Hills, Jamali Maddix, Michelle Wolf

Australian comedy star and host of Channel 4's The Last Leg, Adam Hills hosts as he introduces US comic Michelle Wolf and sharp-witted Jamali Maddix to the stage.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Alex Scott, Guz Khan, Amanda Holden, Romesh Ranganathan, Harry Redknapp, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 14, Episode 7

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden is going to have a hard time coping without a buzzer as she steps in as the latest guest host of the chaotic sports-themed panel show. Joining Freddie, Romesh and Jamie this week are comedian Guz Khan, England women's national footballer Alex Scott, and some chap called Harry Redknapp.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Goodness Gracious Me. Image shows from L to R: Nina Wadia, Kulvinder Ghir, Dave Lamb, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Meera Syal. Copyright: BBC

Goodness Gracious Me

Reunion Special

Sanjeev Bhaskar, Kulvinder Ghir, Meera Syal and Nina Wadia reunite for a one-off special of the ground-breaking British Asian sketch show, with support from Dave Lamb.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Mash Report. Nish Kumar

The Mash Report

Series 3, Episode 4

Nish returns in the week that the Government was found to have unlawfully prorogued Parliament. There's relationship advice from Trudy, and Catherine Bohart on heteronormativity.

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

Judge Romesh

Series 2, Episode 5

Paul Danan finally gets his day in court with Shaun Williamson after a pantomime-based fallout. And a husband is sick and tired of his miserly wife ruining Christmas.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Frayed. Sammy Burbeck (Sarah Kendall). Copyright: Merman

Frayed

Series 1, Episode 1

Simeone Cooper is a fabulously wealthy London housewife who'd rather forget her antipodean adolescence. However, when fate brings her and her two teenagers back to her hometown, Simeone must revisit the past and finally face up to the friends and family she left behind.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:05pm (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 1 - The Fashion Show

It's the start of term and Carli is organising a charity fashion show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 1, Episode 6 - Ugly Babies

Jonny is fed up with his dull, dull life, and wants excitement. Nothing satisfies... until Janet tells him she might be pregnant.

U&Dave channel logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Judge Romesh. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Court Bailiff (Tom Davis). Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 2, Episode 6

A desperate father begs Judge Romesh not to let his son run off to the circus. Plus, a mother is sick and tired of her daughter bringing "bad juju" into the house.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:40pm (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 2 - The Gig And The Girlfriend

Simon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.

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

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 15, Episode 2 - Sean Bean, Michelle Keegan, Rose Matafeo & Liam Gallagher

The host is joined in the studio for a chat by another group of celebrity guests. Dropping by this week are Sean Bean, Brassic star Michelle Keegan, comedian Rose Matafeo, and Liam Gallagher, who will also be performing live.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Stewart Francis, Simon Brodkin, Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 4 - Lee Nelson, Stewart Francis, Paul Chowdhry

The 'well good' Lee Nelson introduces stand-up from the Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces sets from Stewart Francis and Paul Chowdhry.

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

QI

Series C, Episode 12 - Combustion

With Dara O'Briain, Phill Jupitus and Bill Bailey.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Judi Love, Fred Sirieix, Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Natasia Demetriou, Kerry Godliman, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 21, Episode 3

Team captains Rob Beckett and guest captain Kerry Godliman are joined by Nish Kumar, Natasia Demetriou, Fred Sirieix and Judi Love to discuss and dissect topics in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 7

Lee Mack is joined by Huw Edwards and Sarah Millican, and David Mitchell is joined by Bradley Walsh and Josie Lawrence.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Game On. Image shows from L to R: Martin Henson (Matthew Cottle), Mandy Wilkins (Samantha Janus), Matthew Malone (Ben Chaplin). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Game On

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Great Escape

Matthew and Martin spend the night discussing 'hot babes' and various lurid sexual fantasies. Mandy thinks she's in line for a dream job in Bermuda.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

A selection of episodes from the third series of the bookshop sitcom.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Jayanthi (Shaheen Khan), Dr Shepherd (Nigel Havers). Copyright: What Larks Productions

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 2, Episode 4 - Couples Amnesty

Rom is shocked when Nat reveals she has never liked Public Enemy. They agree to go on a date where they each pick an activity for the other.

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