British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 30th October 2019

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am
30 min
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Harry Still), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Oakley (Oakley Orchard). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Stadium Show

Undecided about Coleen's offer, the boys give AJ one more chance.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:30am
30 min
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Harry Still), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Oakley (Oakley Orchard). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

Series 2, Episode 3 - Managers

The boys meet some potential managers, including scary Jordan.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12pm
30 min
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Harry Still), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Oakley (Oakley Orchard). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

Series 2, Episode 4 - Do The Fandango

The boys have signed with Jordan, who soon falls victim to one of Sasha's evil schemes.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:30pm
30 min
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Harry Still), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Oakley (Oakley Orchard). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Mall

The boys get badly lost on the way to a gig, and Dan panics when a food vlogger turns up.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1pm
30 min
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Harry Still), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Oakley (Oakley Orchard). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Sound Of Silence

Oakley clumsily tries to get Nate and Chloe together at the Palais' silent disco.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:05pm
15 min
GiggleQuiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

GiggleQuiz

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Lost Pirate's Treasure

The Lost Pirate's search for buried treasure makes a mess in the GiggleQuiz studio. Meanwhile, Nana Knickerbocker's panto bees hunt for her missing keys in a gloopy Panto Showdown.

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), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They Fall

Godber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 3 - K-Folk

With Phill Jupitus, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes. Lance Corporal Jones (Kevin Eldon)

Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes

Episode 3 - Under Fire

Tipped off by Frazer and Godfrey, Captain Mainwaring and Sergeant Wilson investigate a house from where they believe someone may have been signalling to enemy aircraft. They take the suspect back to the church hall, but chaos ensues when an incendiary bomb comes through the roof and the platoon desperately battles the blaze.

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 7, Episode 1 - Everybody's Trucking

The platoon is ordered to plant signposts in order to direct a large convoy, but things are made difficult when the road is blocked, and by Mainwaring continuously damaging Jones's newly furnished van.

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Your Face Or Mine. Image shows from L to R: Jordan Davies, Isobel Mills. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 6, Episode 5

From the TV show Ibiza Weekender, couple Jordan Davies and Isobel Mills put their relationship on display to win money for Mind charity. Jordan was smitten with Isobel from the start, but let's see how this couple fare in the Face Your Demons round, where a series of mystery guests take to the stage, including Jordan's ex Chyna Ellis who dumped him.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (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.

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), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Comedy Legends. Richard Pryor. Copyright: 3DD

Comedy Legends

Series 2, Episode 3 - Richard Pryor

This week, Barry Cryer takes a look at the life an career of one of the most influential stand-up comics of all time, Richard Pryor, who collaborated with Gene Wilder in four films including Stir Crazy and Silver Streak.

BBC Two 9pm
Guilt. Image shows from L to R: Jake McCall (Jamie Sives), Max McCall (Mark Bonnar)

Guilt

Series 1, Episode 1

In a residential street in Edinburgh, two disparate brothers, high flying lawyer Max and Jake a record shop owner accidentally run down an old man, Walter, on their way home from a wedding. Uninsured and under the influence, Jake is persuaded by Max to cover up their deathly deed.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Jo Brand. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 9 - Don't Like Them Go Bang

The five comics go undercover as they try to impress Greg Davies with their attempts at high-level espionage. Results, involving a white van, a newspaper and a paper cup, are mixed. Meanwhile, Greg's simpering secretary Alex Horne observes with barely concealed glee as Ed Gamble shaves his knees and Jo Brand finds an alternative use for her earring.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes), Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz)

Doc Martin

Series 9, Episode 6 - Equilibrium

Martin and Louisa have their first fertility consultation with Dr Emma Ryder. Well aware that Martin is able to perform the tests himself, she reminds him that he is the patient now, not the doctor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 5 - Art

In an effort to appear as intellectual as Lucy's friends, Lee shows off his 'knowledge' of the art world.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Death On The Tyne. Image shows from L to R: Gemma (Sian Gibson), Terry (Johnny Vegas)

Death On The Tyne

A sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express, starring Johnny Vegas, Sian Gibson and guest stars.

Comedy Central 10pm
60 min
Russell Howard & Mum. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Ninette Howard

Russell Howard & Mum

Globetrotters - Series 2, Episode 4 - New Year In Thailand

It's Chinese New Year so obviously Russell and his mum Ninette are in... Thailand. Chinese New Year is massive in Thailand and the Howards are getting fully involved in the celebrations of the Year of the Dog. Along the way they're sampling some of the more unusual activities Thailand has to offer before literally chasing the dragon in the New Year parade.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
30 min
Comedians Giving Lectures. Image shows from L to R: Lolly Adefope, Mr Swallow (Nick Mohammed), Sara Pascoe, Miles Jupp. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 1, Episode 7

Sara Pascoe is joined by Lolly Adefope, Nick Mohammed (as Mr Swallow) and Miles Jupp.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Don't Hate The Playaz. Image shows from L to R: Lady Leshurr, Fleur East, Shortee Blitz, London Hughes, Jordan Stephens, Richard Blackwood, Maya Jama, Katherine Ryan

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 2, Episode 6

Maya Jama, Richard Blackwood and London Hughes go up against Lady Leshurr, Katherine Ryan and Fleur East as they go head to head in rap battles, dance-offs and freestyling challenges.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Walter (Idris Elba), Bagpipes (Bill Bailey)

In The Long Run

Series 2, Episode 3

As the strike at the factory continues, money in the Easmon household is tight, so Agnes begins to work for the local council.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
There's Something About Movies. Image shows from L to R: Sean Bean, Tom Allen, Jennifer Saunders, Alan Carr, Suzi Ruffell, Josh Widdicombe, Michael Sheen

There's Something About Movies

Series 2, Episode 3

One does not simply walk onto a mad movie quiz show. Not unless they're Sean Bean. Yorkshire's favourite star of movies and memes alike joins the panel along with comedians Josh Widdicombe and Suzi Ruffell for a Halloween-inspired selection of Hollywood hi-jinks with series regulars Michael Sheen, Jennifer Saunders and host Alan Carr.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Duker, Jimmy Carr, Dave Gorman, Zoe Lyons. Copyright: Avalon Television

Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply

Episode 2 - A Seen-The-Films-Not-Read-The-Books Vibe

Dave invites Jimmy Carr, Sophie Duker and Zoe Lyons to see if they can help him understand the modern world.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:44pm
40 min
Not Going Out. Lee (Lee Mack). Copyright: Avalon Television

Not Going Out

Series 10, Special - Halloween Special

Lee and Lucy take the children out trick or treating for Halloween, but the night soon turns disastrous for Lee when he loses his phone on the porch of a spooky Victorian house. Once he returns to the house to retrieve his phone, Lee discovers that the house is full of secrets that would be far better left undisturbed.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 4 - Knits & Knots

With Sue Perkins, Ross Noble and David Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

Inside No. 9

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the comic anthology series.

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