British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 28th November 2019

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

So Awkward

Series 5, Episode 12 - Virtue And Virtuality

Lily gets addicted to a virtual reality game and Ollie is forced to express his feelings.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 5

It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 4 - Animal Instincts

Tyler wants to borrow money to buy new equipment for his band, Puddle of Agony. But Boycie, who was brought up in the school of hard knocks, refuses to cough up. Meanwhile the local vicinity is gripped by fear of Animal Freedom protestors.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 3 - Fiona Bruce, Ray Mears, Katherine Ryan

Frank Skinner is joined by newsreader Fiona Bruce, survivalist Ray Mears and Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan. Nominations include nappies, bread and Cheryl Cole.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (repeat)
Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes. Private Frazer (David Hayman)

Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes

Episode 2 - A Stripe For Frazer

Told he can promote one of the men to Corporal, Mainwaring makes Frazer Lance-Corporal, and pits him against Jones in a contest to see who is worthy of the full rank - but the Scot quickly goes power mad, and has half the platoon up on a charge!

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 4 - Alexander Armstrong, Henry Blofeld, Dame Kelly Holmes

Alexander Armstrong, superstar athlete Dame Kelly Holmes and golden voice of cricket Henry Blofeld compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Nominations include restaurants that don't keep proper powdered English mustard, snoring in public places and unnecessary cocktail ingredients.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 14, Episode 1

James Corden returns with the comedy quiz, with Fearne Cotton, Jimmy Anderson and Joe Cole joining regulars Jamie Redknapp, Andrew Flintoff and Romesh Ranganathan.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Suzannah Lipscomb, Hugh Dennis, Sue Perkins, Richard Osman, Rebecca Front, Phil Wang

Insert Name Here

Series 3, Episode 2 - Lou

In episode two, Josh is joined by Hugh Dennis and historian Suzannah Lipscomb and Richard is joined by Rebecca Front and Phil Wang. Cue lots of comic banter, funny facts and unusual stats, as the as the two teams vie to outdo the other.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 6

Nessa and Dave's wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Katherine Ryan, John Robins, Marlon Davis. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Christmas Special - Katherine Ryan, Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett, John Robins

Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. In a special festive edition, the funny and fabulous Katherine Ryan introduces Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett and John Robins to the stage.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Jonathan Ross, Jimmy Carr, Miranda Hart, Claudia Winkleman, Nish Kumar

The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

2018 Special - The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything 2018

Jimmy Carr asks questions covering 100,000 years of human history. With Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Claudia Winkleman, Miranda Hart, Jonathan Ross and Nish Kumar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jack Dee, David Mitchell, Michael McIntyre, Rhod Gilbert, Kylie Minogue, James Corden, Rob Brydon, Miranda Hart. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Christmas Comedy Roadshow

Joining Michael McIntyre on stage for this festive viewing extravaganza are Jack Dee, Miranda Hart, Sean Lock, James Corden, Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and Rhod Gilbert, with music from Kylie Minogue.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Upright. Image shows from L to R: Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin), Meg Adams (Milly Alcock)

Upright

Series 1, Episode 1

Lucky Flynn hasn't spoken to his family in years. When he learns that his mother has only days left to live, Lucky sets off in a hire car to drive the 4,000km from Sydney to Perth to say goodbye.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Sandi Toksvig, Matt Lucas, Susan Calman. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Christmas Special - Noel

With Susan Calman, Matt Lucas and Josh Widdicombe.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier. Image shows from L to R: Roisin Conaty, Lucy Beaumont, Russell Howard. Copyright: Talkback

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 2, Episode 3 - Leisure Time

Jon Richardson and guests Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty and Lucy Beaumont discuss, categorise and rank worries to do with leisure time - are pubs dying? What are e-sports? And does Jon have a secret fetish?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Kevin Smith, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 3, Episode 4

Join Russell as he pulls apart the political chaos, chats with cult film director Kevin Smith, and goes down the pub with Hollywood royalty Elizabeth Banks.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm
30 min
Upright. Image shows from L to R: Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin), Meg Adams (Milly Alcock)

Upright

Series 1, Episode 2

Lucky is desperate to see a doctor after losing his pills for his anxiety.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Luke Gell), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Billy (Freddie Hogan), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Cassie (Georgia Henshaw). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 9, Episode 2 - Cheese Toastie

Gaz struggles to get used to his metrosexual carer Billy. Not only does Billy have manicures, he keeps calling him babe and trying to hug him. Billy is upset, but he's determined to win Gaz round no matter what it takes.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Comedians Giving Lectures. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Mangan, David O'Doherty, Sara Pascoe, Suzi Ruffell. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 1, Episode 3

Sara Pascoe is joined by Stephen Mangan, David O'Doherty and Suzi Ruffell who compete to deliver the best lecture.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm
15 min
Romesh Presents.... Image shows from L to R: Rachel Parris, Graham Dickson, Cariad Lloyd

Romesh Presents...

Episode 3 - Rachel Parris, Cariad Lloyd and Graham Dickson

Romesh introduces a chat show hosted by three improv performers. Guest Joel Dommett explores how life might have been.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:15pm
15 min
Romesh Presents.... London Hughes

Romesh Presents...

Episode 4 - London Hughes: How Not To Die Alone

Romesh welcomes Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee London Hughes who's out to explore the strange ways people have met their true love.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 6

Nessa and Dave's wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 5 - Sara Pascoe, Jonathan Ross, Michael Vaughan

Frank Skinner is joined by stand-up Sara Pascoe, chat show host Jonathan Ross and ex-cricketer Michael Vaughan. Nominations literally include people who misuse the word "literally", Luis Suarez, and pick and mix.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Bob (Bob Mortimer). Copyright: BBC / Pett Productions

House Of Fools

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Vic and Bob sitcom.

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