British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 30th January 2020

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Bill Bailey, Greg Davies. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 6 - Marriage And Matings

With Bill Bailey, Jo Brand and Greg Davies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 4 - I Talk To The Trees

A fellow gardener inspires Tom and Barbara to conduct some unusual experiments in order to increase the yield of their produce.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 3, Episode 6 - The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid

Granville decides to get cool. He's got the open necked shirt and the shades, but where's a poor errand boy going to find a medallion?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 3, Episode 13 - No Spring For Frazer

When Frazer discovers that the butterfly spring for his Lewis gun has vanished, the platoon must face up to the reality of defending the coast without a machine gun. Unless they can find the piece, that is. Unfortunately, it could very well be inside a coffin - and not unaccompanied!

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 4, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

These are the funnies that just couldn't be squeezed in the first time around, and it's 100 per cent brand-new footage. As ever, Rob Brydon hosts proceedings and David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 3, Episode 14 - Sons Of The Sea

Mainwaring gets his hand on a boat and plans to set up river patrols. A practice run ends disastrously when the platoon get lost in fog and end up at sea. They can't really have drifted all of the way to Nazi-occupied France, can they?

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 1

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for the fifth series of this comedy panel show. David Mitchell is joined by Rebecca Front and Jack Whitehall, and Lee Mack is joined by Nick Hewer and Miranda Hart.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Wind-Break War

When Margo is to have a new wind-break erected in her garden that would cast a shadow over the Goods' new fruit patch, Tom and Barbara ask her to move it elsewhere.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jimeoin, Jason Manford, Tom Stade. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 7 - Jason Manford, Jimeoin, Tom Stade

Jason Manford hosts, with Jimeoin and Tom Stade.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Sophie Duker. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 18 (Channel 4: Series 19), Episode 4

Miles Jupp and Sophie Duker join Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, while Stevenage builders Lee and Dean join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, Patrice Evra. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip 2, Episode 4

Freddie, Jamie and Tom Davis meet new recruit, football coach and former Man United left back Patrice Evra.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mum. Jason (Sam Swainsbury)

Mum

Series 3, Episode 3 - Wednesday

Cathy and Michael get ready to go for a walk in the countryside, but Jason has concerns.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
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.

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

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 3, Episode 10

Russell dissects the week's news, chats to director Armando Iannucci about his adaptation of David Copperfield and talks testicles with comic Michael Patrick.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm
45 min
CelebAbility. Image shows left to right: Stacey Solomon, Iain Stirling, Marek Larwood. Credit: Potato

CelebAbility

Series 4, Episode 3

Iain Stirling is joined by team captain Stacey Solomon, who leads three friends in a series of games against Baga Chipz, Tom Read Wilson, Ivo Graham and Demi Sims.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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 2 - Gay

Tim is worried that he isn't manly enough. Lee is persuaded by Lucy to pretend to be gay.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 5 - The Party

As a last desperate hurrah before the baby arrives, Mark and Jeremy decide to throw a party.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Children In Need Special - Entertainment

A Children In Need special, with Jeremy Clarkson, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 6 - Das Boot

Time is running out for Jeremy as Elena and Gail's marriage is imminent. Meanwhile Mark decides to learn how to drive.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 10 - England

With Charlie Higson, Sean Lock and Phill Jupitus.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Sick Of It. Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

Series 2, Episode 5 - Use By Date

When Karl discovers a meal for two voucher intended for him and Zoe is past its use-by date, it makes him realise he hasn't moved on since their break up. With Ruby and her boyfriend going through a difficult time, the scene is set for Karl to make his move. But will he see it through?

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