British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 10th October 2019

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

So Awkward

Series 5, Episode 5 - No Pain No Gain

Rob trains Mr Malone, Lily seeks a confession and Jas asks the universe for help.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

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 4, Episode 4 - The Errand Boy Executive

To impress Stephanie, a young lady from the boutique, Granville claims he is an "executive" and that Arkwright is his "faithful old assistant".

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig, Grayson Perry, Jan Ravens. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 4 - Over And Ova

Learn some tricks you can do with eggs, meet a flying pig and join in as the studio audience sings along with Western film themes. With Bill Bailey, Grayson Perry and Jan Ravens.

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 9, Episode 4 - The Miser's Hoard

It is discovered that Frazer has been hiding hundreds of gold sovereigns. Mainwaring believes that the best thing is for him to buy an annuity (not that his commission has anything to do with it), but the Scotsman has other ideas.

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

Series 9, Episode 5 - Number Engaged

Guarding a vital telephone link, the platoon are horrified to wake up the morning after an air raid to discover a bomb tangled in the wires right outside their hut.

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Blockbusters. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 2, Episode 3

Football fan Ryan plays solo on the iconic trivia-based game show against our team of two from Dublin, Padraig and Molly.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (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 55, Episode 7

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Roisin Conaty and Robert Peston.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, Andrew Flintoff, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 14, Out-takes - Unseen

The hit panel show runs into extra time with a special episode featuring never-seen-before footage from Season 14.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 4 - Rhod Gilbert and John Bishop

Welsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
There's Something About Movies. Image shows from L to R: Warwick Davis, Tom Allen, Jennifer Saunders, Alan Carr, Tom Davis, Alice Levine, Michael Sheen

There's Something About Movies

Series 2, Episode 1

Joining Alan and team captains Michael Sheen and Jennifer Saunders for a new bought of movie-flavoured trivia and challenges are star of Willow and Ewok Warwick Davis; looming star of Judge Romesh and Murder In Successville Tom Davis; and esteemed host of the infamous podcast My Dad Wrote A Porno, Alice Levine.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Pants On Fire. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Scarlett Moffatt, Emma Willis. Copyright: Fulwell 73 Productions

Pants On Fire

Episode 1

Jimmy Carr and Scarlett Moffatt join Emma Willis as they try to uncover the truth among the absolute lies. This week the teams are claiming they pedaloed from Europe to Africa, snuck past security into a world-class athletics event to sprint the 100m, and travelled to Mexico City to become Mexican wrestling champions. But who is telling the truth?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 6 - Caretaker

Lee finally manages to get a job, as a caretaker. But taking up the new post involves moving out of the flat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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

Series 2, Episode 3

The Bhangramuffins talk genetics; an elderly woman in India recalls the glorious days of the British Empire; Guru Mahareshi Yogi attempts to explain the importance of Krishna; and the Indian Bridegroom Detective has some work to do.

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

The Mash Report

Series 3, Episode 6

Rachel Parris returns to report on a drop in EU migration to the UK; Nish addresses a new wave of climate change protests; and Geoff Norcott looks at the divided state of the country.

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

Judge Romesh

Series 2, Episode 9

A rapper has to defend himself against charges he's getting too close to his fans. And a wife is furious at her husband for his extreme ironing antics.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: James Blunt, Richard Arnold, Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis, Katherine Ryan, Melanie Brown, Mark Wright. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 22, Episode 1

Joining the panel to kick off the new series, it's worldwide singing star James Blunt, TV presenter and original Essex boy Mark Wright, stand-up sensation Katherine Ryan, and Good Morning Britain's Richard Arnold.

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 5 - Will Is Home Alone

Will's mum is away for a weekend with old schoolfriend Fergus. Will is left home alone and the other boys take full advantage of the situation.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
Frayed. Image shows from L to R: Tess Burbeck (Maggie Ireland-Jones), Jean (Kerry Armstrong). Copyright: Merman

Frayed

Series 1, Episode 3

Sammy goes snooping for evidence to blackmail Chris. Lenny pals up with a fellow misfit and a date lands Jean in hot water.

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

Judge Romesh

Series 2, Episode 10

A colour blind husband is in the dock for his hapless DIY efforts. And a frustrated fiancé needs Judge Romesh's help to make his dream wedding come true.

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: David (Jonathon Dutton), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 10 - Schluballybub

Janet thinks that she has fallen out of love with Jonny. Gaz and Donna have a serious row, too.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Nish Kumar, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Sally Phillips. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 5 - Odorous And Odious

Sandi Toksvig considers all things Odorous And Odious. Why is the world's second-smelliest man so frustrated? Sandi has the answer. With Nish Kumar, Sally Phillips and Ross Noble.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 21, Episode 5

Team captain Rob Beckett and guest team Katherine Ryan are joined by Angela Barnes, Paisley Billings, Lloyd Griffith and Tom Read Wilson to discuss and dissect topics in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 6 - Leeds

The Leeds Grand Theatre hosts comedy from Ardal O'Hanlon, Jack Whitehall, Andi Osho & Sean Collins.

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

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 4

Dara O Briain and the team skilfully pass around the week's news before shooting on goal with guests Rob Beckett, Susan Calman, Hal Cruttenden and Romesh Ranganathan.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Lemon (Nick Helm), New Age Bloke (Adam Riches). Copyright: What Larks Productions

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 2, Episode 6 - Die Another Day

Rom's convinced that his maker is calling last orders on his life. Intending on one last hurrah, he asks Natasha to organise him a 40th birthday party.

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