British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 4th October 2019

CITV 4pm
15 min
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 22 - Cat Chaos

Mrs. Wicket becomes inconsolable when Scrapper goes missing. Mr. Bean investigates.

CITV 4:15pm
15 min
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 23 - Stick It

Mr. Bean has finished his model car collection, what next? What about football stickers?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 3, Episode 6 - The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid

Granville decides to get cool. He's got the open necked shirt and the shades, but where's a poor errand boy going to find a medallion?

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 7, Highlights Special - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the comedy panel show.

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 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Special Christmas edition of the popular parlour game of truth, lies and surprises. David Mitchell is joined by Miranda Hart and Stephen Mangan while Lee Mack is joined by Barry Cryer and Miles Jupp.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 4 - Summer

When could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Mary Portas, David Mitchell, Rylan Clark-Neal, Rob Brydon, Sara Pascoe, Lee Mack, Paul Sinha. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 2

This episode's guests are Rylan Clark-Neal, Sara Pascoe, Mary Portas and Paul Sinha.

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

QI

Series E, Episode 4 - Exploration

With Rich Hall, Sean Lock and Bill Bailey.

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, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At Christmas

It's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Scarborough. Image shows from L to R: Brian D'Eath (Brian Protheroe), Mike (Jason Manford)

Scarborough

Episode 5 - The Continuing Misfortune Of Geraldine Payne

Karen and Geraldine are perplexed by who might have told the police about Mrs Bookham's missing money.

BBC Two 9:30pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Nish Kumar, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, Ade Adepitan. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 5 - Questions & Qualifications

With Ade Adepitan, Nish Kumar and Holly Walsh.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Christmas Special - To Hull And Back

Del becomes embroiled in a diamond smuggling caper with Boycie and Abdul and, as usual, he's the one with the dirty job to do. Things are not helped, however, when the 'Old Bill' start asking awkward questions...

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Bad Influencer. Mark Nelson. Copyright: Mentorn Films

Bad Influencer

Episode 5

Comedians Taryam Boyd and Ashley Storrie join Mark and get stuck in to holidays and 'The Sesh'.

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

The Mash Report

Series 3, Episode 5

In the wake of party conference season, Ahir Shah reports on the BBC's Naga Munchetty furore. Felicity Ward joins the team to talk pregnancy and decriminalising abortion.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Max Whitlock, Jimmy Carr, David Walliams, Helen Skelton, Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 14, Episode 8

Not satisfied with taking over the world of children's books and televised talent shows, David Walliams invades the pitch of the chaotic sports panel show as this series' final guest host. Joining David this week will be gymnast and five-time Olympic medallist Max Whitlock, Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton and dog-toy-laugh comedian Jimmy Carr.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 26, Episode 2 - Renée Zellweger, Lenny Henry, Louis Theroux, Andrew Ridgeley, Elbow

Renée Zellweger talks about being Judy Garland; Lenny Henry says he accepted his knighthood because of his mum; Louis Theroux reveals his wife wasn't overly impressed with his initial literary attempt; Andrew Ridgeley praises his best friend George Michael]; and Elbow perform live in the studio.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: John Oliver, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Christmas Special - Russell Howard Christmas Special

This week, Russell is joined by comedian John Oliver, in his first British TV appearance since 2006.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Fleabag. Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 1, Episode 1

Angry, pervy, outrageous and hilarious, Fleabag arrives with a bang, as she spins through the city grasping at anyone and anything that might keep her head above water.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
Rob Beckett's Savage Socials. Rob Beckett. Copyright: Thames

Rob Beckett's Savage Socials

Episode 1

Rob looks back over the last week in social media and online news. In the inaugural 10th place, Joel Dommett's wedding. Other hits include Gregg Wallace, Natalie Cassidy's dancing and Lewis Hamilton's new shoes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: David (Jonathon Dutton), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 3 - Kangaroo

Janet insists that Jonny formally ask her parents for her hand in marriage. Jonny agrees, on one condition - Janet must write him a poem about a turtle. Meanwhile Gaz has spent the night shackled to his bed by bondage gear.

BBC iPlayer 4am
18 min
The Amelia Gething Complex. Amelia (Amelia Gething)

The Amelia Gething Complex

Series 1, Episode 1 - Moving In

In the first episode Amelia moves in with Vinny and Poppy. Wallace auditions to become their weird neighbour and a hipster genie causes beard-based havoc.

BBC iPlayer 4am
18 min
The Amelia Gething Complex. Amelia (Amelia Gething)

The Amelia Gething Complex

Series 1, Episode 2 - Technology

Amelia encounters a passive-aggressive lift. Vinny and Poppy endure a treacherous journey to get their hands on a spoon.

BBC iPlayer 4am
18 min
The Amelia Gething Complex. Amelia (Amelia Gething)

The Amelia Gething Complex

Series 1, Episode 3 - Animals

Amelia and Vinny search for a pet. Wallace and Poppy hold a funeral for a dead spider and the UK's teachers are released from captivity.

BBC iPlayer 4am
18 min
The Amelia Gething Complex. Amelia (Amelia Gething)

The Amelia Gething Complex

Series 1, Episode 4 - Health And Fitness

Poppy becomes Amelia's personal trainer, but they accidentally break the space-time continuum. Wallace falls victim to a sarcasm epidemic.

BBC iPlayer 4am
18 min
The Amelia Gething Complex. Amelia (Amelia Gething)

The Amelia Gething Complex

Series 1, Episode 5 - Holidays

Amelia and Wallace book a holiday to the Costa Del Generica. Poppy and Vinny venture to the Dull World theme park.

BBC iPlayer 4am
18 min
The Amelia Gething Complex. Amelia (Amelia Gething)

The Amelia Gething Complex

Series 1, Episode 6 - Horror

Amelia must act fast as Wallace becomes possessed by an evil toaster. Poppy and Vinny visit a ghost support group.

BBC iPlayer 4am
18 min
The Amelia Gething Complex. Amelia (Amelia Gething)

The Amelia Gething Complex

Series 1, Episode 7 - Love

Amelia sets Vinny up on a series of strange dates. Wallace gets engaged to a cake.

BBC iPlayer 4am
18 min
The Amelia Gething Complex. Amelia (Amelia Gething)

The Amelia Gething Complex

Series 1, Episode 8 - Food

With nothing left in the fridge, Amelia and Poppy go cabbage hunting. Wallace thinks he has found the world's last dragon egg.

BBC iPlayer 4am
18 min
The Amelia Gething Complex. Amelia (Amelia Gething)

The Amelia Gething Complex

Series 1, Episode 9 - Jobs

Realising they can't afford to live in the flat, everyone looks for jobs. Amelia reveals a harrowing past and Poppy takes over the show.

BBC iPlayer 4am
18 min
The Amelia Gething Complex. Amelia (Amelia Gething)

The Amelia Gething Complex

Series 1, Episode 10 - Party

Amelia and her friends hold the series wrap party in the flat. Poppy goes into organiser mode and Amelia has a gruesome incident with a piñata.

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