British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 6th November 2019

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

GiggleQuiz

Series 1, Episode 8 - Ann Teak's Painting

Ann Teak's skills are put to the test when she inspects an antique painting.

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 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

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 5 - A Test Of Character

Godber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.

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

QI

Series M, Episode 3 - M-Places

With David Mitchell, Sue Perkins and Pakistani comedian Sami Shah.

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 5 - The Captain's Car

There is good news for the platoon: they are to welcome a French General and Mainwaring is to get a staff car - a Rolls-Royce, no less. It is decided to have the car camouflage-painted.

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 1 - Wake-Up Walmington

Morale is at rock bottom as no-one is taking the Home Guard seriously. Hodges is being similarly ridiculed, so he and Mainwaring decide to join forces and shake Walmington-on-Sea out of its complacency.

Comedy Central 8pm
30 min
Your Face Or Mine. Image shows from L to R: Tristan Jones, Mettisse Campbell. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 6, Episode 6

Social media influencers and YouTubers Tristan and Mettisse met on the TV show Survival Of The Fittest (which Mettisse went on to win), but can the couple survive the show's brutal comparisons?

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Katherine Ryan and panellists Richard Osman and Desiree Burch, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.

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 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Gene Wilder and Madeline Kahn. Copyright: 3DD

Comedy Legends

Series 2, Episode 4 - Madeline Kahn

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian and actress Madeline Kahn, who was nominated for Academy Awards for her roles in Paper Moon and Blazing Saddles.

BBC Two 9pm
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.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: David Baddiel, Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix, Rose Matafeo. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 10 - Think About The Spirit

Five comedians had one dream: to become the Series 9 Taskmaster Champion. Now it's the Grand Final and after nine gruelling episodes that precious dream is still alive for all of them - bar one. Alex Horne has the stats handy as they ponder peas, teas and absent keys.

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

Doc Martin

Series 9, Episode 7 - Single White Bevy

Caroline Quentin guest stars in this episode as local vet Angela Sim, who has to consult Dr Martin Ellingham about a lump in her breast.

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

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 1 - Pregnant

When Lucy announces that she is pregnant, Lee wonders if the father might accidentally be him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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 14 - Near, Far

Louise and her new boyfriend Mick are getting on well - she loves hearing all his celebrity gossip. None of her friends believe she has such a stylish boyfriend, and she wants to introduce him to them all. Only trouble is, her squeak is starting to annoy him!

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

Russell Howard & Mum

Globetrotters - Series 2, Episode 5 - Getting Cultural In Kerala

Russell and Ninette are in Kerala in India, they're embracing the Southern states' traditions, both old and new. From climbing trees to get their hands on some booze, pouring oil on their heads to raise their IQ and trying out the ancient performance artform of Kathakali to tell the story of Star Wars.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
30 min
Comedians Giving Lectures. Image shows from L to R: Dane Baptiste, Jen Brister, Sara Pascoe, Joel Dommett. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 1, Episode 8

Sara Pascoe is joined by Dane Baptiste, Jen Brister and Joel Dommett.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Don't Hate The Playaz. Image shows from L to R: ODG, Mojo, Kruddz, Natasia Demetriou, Mxjib, Lady Leshurr, Jordan Stephens, Shortee Blitz, Michael Dapaah, Dope, London Hughes, Maya Jama, Papii Abz

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 2, Episode 7

Maya Jama, Michael Dapaah and London Hughes go up against Lady Leshurr, Natasia Demetriou and NSG as they go head to head in rap battles, dance-offs and freestyling challenges.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
The End Of The F***ing World. Alyssa (Jessica Barden)

The End Of The F***ing World

Series 2, Episode 5

With the fallout from last night plaguing her, Alyssa's journey home is interrupted by an unforeseen stop-off at a desolate strip mall.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
In The Long Run. Bagpipes (Bill Bailey)

In The Long Run

Series 2, Episode 4

Walter is struggling to resolve the strike until he stumbles upon a secret weapon - Rajesh!

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
30 min
The End Of The F***ing World. Image shows from L to R: Alyssa (Jessica Barden), Iggy (Florence Bell), Silent Lisa (Aoife Duffin)

The End Of The F***ing World

Series 2, Episode 6

Alyssa finally gets home to make amends, but nothing seems to be going as she'd hoped.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
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?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Stewart Francis, Romesh Ranganathan, Jason Byrne. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 4 - Romesh Ranganathan, Jason Byrne, Stewart Francis

Asian Provocateur star Romesh Ranganathan hosts, introducing top Irish comic Jason Byrne and master of one-liners Stewart Francis.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply. Image shows from L to R: Sally Phillips, Desiree Burch, Dave Gorman, Jessica Knappett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply

Episode 3 - Udder Fudge

Sally Phillips, Desiree Burch and Jessica Knappett join Dave to try to unscramble the seemingly scrambled.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 6, Episode 1 - Speedycruise!

Janet gets a job on a cruise ship, but it will mean leaving Jonny and Corinthian behind? Meanwhile Louise learns the truth about her parents, and Donna goes into business.

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

QI

Series M, Episode 4 - Miscellany

With Rhod Gilbert, Cariad Lloyd and Noel Fielding.

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