British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 31st October 2019

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

So Awkward

Series 5, Episode 8 - None Of Your Business

Ollie manages Mugshotsz, Lily and Jas go on strike and Mr Malone and Lou are trapped.

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

GiggleQuiz

Series 1, Episode 4 - Keith Fitt's Quiz Fit

Professor Muddles's new invention, the Quiz Fit, causes chaos for Keith as he tries to exercise and quiz at the same time. Meanwhile, Nana catches cabbages in her 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 2

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

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 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A Teacup

Harris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?

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 4 - Knits & Knots

With Sue Perkins, Ross Noble and David Mitchell.

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 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.

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 2 - A Man Of Action

Journalist Mr Cheeseman comes to make a report on the Home Guard. This is soon overshadowed when a landmine cuts off Walmington-on-Sea's gas, water and railway lines. Captain Mainwaring decides the best thing to do is to put the town under martial law - with himself in charge.

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Blockbusters. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 2, Episode 6

The contestants this week are in their early twenties; team of two from Kent, Lynette and Ayo, take on Salford University student Joe.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 3

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Jon Richardson and Kirsty Wark.

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 3

Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 11 - Kinky

With Janet Street-Porter, Sandi Toksvig and Johnny Vegas.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
There's Something About Movies. Brendan Fraser

There's Something About Movies

Series 2, Episode 4

Joining Alan and team captains Michael Sheen and Jennifer Saunders for another bought of movie flavoured trivia and challenges are Hollywood star and California Man Brendan Fraser, comedian Guz Khan and star of After Life and Derek, Kerry Godliman. Plenty of jokers, but can they solve Alan's riddles?

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Pants On Fire. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Maya Jama, Emma Willis. Copyright: Fulwell 73 Productions

Pants On Fire

Episode 4

Emma Willis hosts the show in which three daredevil teams try to convince celebrity jury Katherine Ryan and Maya Jama that they have carried out dangerous stunts.

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 6 - Dating

As Lucy and Guy's relationship intensifies, Lee starts to ponder his lack of a girlfriend.

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 3, Episode 5

This week, the Bhangramuffins apply to be Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? contestants; there's a Backstreet Boys spoof; and we meet the irritable family matriach wielding a shoe. Plus, the return of Skipinder.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
60 min
Guilt. Image shows from L to R: Jake McCall (Jamie Sives), Max McCall (Mark Bonnar)

Guilt

Series 1, Episode 2

Max does his best to take control, while Jake finds himself falling in love with Angie, the dead man's niece.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Will Mellor, Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis, Paddy McGuinness, Melanie Brown, Anna Richardson

Celebrity Juice

Series 22, Episode 4 - Halloween Special

Paddy McGuinness, Anna Richardson, Will Mellor and Queer Eye's Tan France join Keith Lemon, Holly Willoughby and Mel B for a spooky special of the cheeky game show.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 17 (Channel 4: Series 18), Episode 2

Sean Lock and Victoria Coren Mitchell take on Jon Richardson and James Acaster, while Morgana Robinson joins wordsmith Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

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 5

The boys call Jay's bluff and go to the Camber Sands meeting of the Caravan Club to see if it really is 'like a massive orgy'.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
Frayed. Image shows from L to R: Sammy Burbeck (Sarah Kendall), Jean (Kerry Armstrong). Copyright: Merman

Frayed

Series 1, Episode 6

Sammy gets good news about her husband's estate. But as she plans their escape, things prove far more complicated than she imagined.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (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

Series 3, Episode 6

More British-Asian influenced comedy.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
65 min
How Europe Stole My Mum. Kieran Hodgson

How Europe Stole My Mum

One-off one-hour comic documentary about Brexit, starring Kieran Hodgson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 5, Episode 11 - Bababababa

Jonny's feeling left out as Janet devotes all her attention to baby Corinthian, talking to him constantly in a baby voice. Desperate to get some attention for himself, Jonny decides to act like a big baby - literally.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 2

James Corden and the gang are on good form as they're joined by Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, TV presenter Alex Brooker and Absolutely Fabulous favourite Jennifer Saunders.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Clive Carol (Reece Shearsmith), Giles Grindlay-Orme (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 4, Episode 5 - And The Winner Is...

We join the jury in their deliberations for the Television Awards, at the headquarters of the Royal Academy of Motion Picture Arts.

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