British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 17th March 2020

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8am
15 min
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 5, Episode 2 - Mummy's Boy

Mum Kelly is finding it hard to be separated from her Year 8 son Boo Boo Bear. Could she be the most embarrassing parent ever?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 9, Episode 7 - Fishing

Nunn is forced to spend quality time with Henry and takes him on a weekend fishing trip.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Tim Vine. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 2 - Tarpeters

Under the watchful eye of Greg's loyal lapdog Alex Horne, Liza Tarbuck demonstrates her hatred of small toy men, Asim Chaudhry invents a new kind of rain hat and Alice Levine tries to work out the rules of darts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:25pm (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 6 - Whose Fleas Are These?

When the Goods realise their house has been taken over by fleas, they a horrified to think that they have contaminated the Leadbetter household during a recent trip.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Joe Lotterby (Dave Hill), Fletch (Kevin Bishop), Scudds (Ricky Grover). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Episode 3 - The Minder

Fletch gets on the wrong side of a mysterious new inmate. And to make matters worse he gets a present he wasn't expecting - he's inherited Scudds as a minder.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Geri Halliwell, Frank Skinner, Katherine Ryan, Adam Buxton. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 7 - Katherine Ryan, Geri Horner, Adam Buxton

Frank Skinner hosts the comedy panel show. Katherine Ryan, Geri Horner and Adam Buxton competing to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include phone calls, pens that don't work and marathons.

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 1, Episode 3 - Command Decision

With still no sign of real weapons, morale in the platoon has hit rock bottom. A proposal from a local landowner offers some hope, but will Mainwaring be willing to hand over command to desert veteran Colonel Square?

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Alice Levine, Frank Skinner, Bill Bailey, Una Stubbs. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 8 - Bill Bailey, Una Stubbs, Alice Levine

Frank Skinner hosts the comedy panel show. Bill Bailey, Una Stubbs and Alice Levine compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include taramasalata, people who talk too loudly and drama cliches.

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 1, Episode 6 - Shooting Pains

Mainwaring's delighted when the platoon is chosen to provide a Guard of Honour for the Prime Minister at a local event. However, Major Regan is still on their backs, and sets up a showdown between Walmington-on-Sea and the nearby Eastgate platoon.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. David Tennant. Copyright: BBC

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 10

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant, as well as panellists Angela Rayner MP and Joe Wilkinson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 6 - Mammy's Miracle

Agnes Brown thinks everyone has gone mad. Father Quinn is losing his faith as fast as he loses parishioners. Newlyweds Dermot and Maria won't stop fighting. And Grandad has decided he'd like to witness his own funeral.

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 12 - Horses And Hunting

With Jimmy Carr, Dara O'Briain and Clare Balding.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Joe Wilkinson

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 5 - There's Strength In Arches

It's finally time for Greg Davies to present his trophy to the overall champion. But before that, there's still time for more ridiculous task attempts, including Richard Osman doing something appalling with a shopping trolley.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
Lost Sitcoms. Image shows from L to R: John Vere (Kevin Eldon), Kenneth Williams (Robin Sebastian), Tony Hancock (Kevin McNally), Hattie Jacques (Katy Wix), Sid James (Jon Culshaw). Copyright: BBC

Lost Sitcoms

Episode 2 - Hancock's Half Hour: The New Neighbour

Tony Hancock's new neighbour has a very, very suspicious night-time routine.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Grumio (Ryan Sampson). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 7 - The Accountant

When the Crown and Toga is hit by a mega tax bill, Marcus does everything in his power to find a top-notch accountant. Jason isn't helping things by giving away free drinks to his barber in exchange for haircuts. And Grumio finds a fast snail in the bar.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Steve Coogan), Rob (Rob Brydon)

The Trip

The Trip To Greece, Episode 4 - Athens To Hydra

Steve and Rob are joined at the Hotel Grande Bretagne by Emma and photographer Yolanda, who plans to shoot the pair at the nearby Epidaurus Amphitheatre.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:15pm
30 min
The Windsors. Charles (Harry Enfield). Copyright: Noho Film and TV

The Windsors

Series 3, Episode 4

Charles is taking his new role as Defender of All Faiths very seriously, so when the Highgrove village branch leader of the Church of Satan invites him to officiate a Black Mass, he accepts. Meanwhile, Wills tackles some home renovation work himself and Harry meets his doppelganger.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, John Bishop. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 1 - Sean Lock and John Bishop

Live At The Apollo returns to BBC One, showcasing the best of British comedy talent. 8 Out Of 10 Cats star Sean Lock introduces Liverpool's finest, John Bishop, from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Jason (Jon Pointing), Grumio (Ryan Sampson). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 8 - Beer

A Germanian bar opens over the road, selling a popular drink called beer. The boys attempt to discover the recipe, with Grumio engaging his super-palate and Jason seducing the barmaid Stefi. Meanwhile, Marcus has a run-in with the local fire brigade.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, James Corden, Andrew Flintoff, Jack Whitehall. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip 2.0, Episode 1

Jamie loses his temper when he's left injured following a hot dog eating competition and the lads tap into their inner Hasselhoff to train with the Californian State Lifeguards.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:45pm (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 7

Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson, while Adam Riches as Sean Bean joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Hypothetical. James Acaster. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Hypothetical

Series 2, Episode 6

Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster pose new scenarios to Stephen Mangan, Tessa Coates, Charlie Brooker and Shappi Khorsandi.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Dobby (Isy Suttie), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 8, Episode 5 - Chairman Mark

Jeremy, desperate to avoid living with Superhans, sparks up an old relationship with Mark's sister, Sara.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Trouble With Maggie Cole. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Cole (Dawn French), Peter Cole (Mark Heap). Copyright: Genial Productions

The Trouble With Maggie Cole

Episode 2

Maggie wants to apologise to everyone she's upset, whilst Peter attempts to hide the interview having gone viral. Jill bonds with fellow members of the "outed-six".

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Dobby (Isy Suttie), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 8, Episode 6 - Quantocking II

Dobby is offered a job in New York by ex-boyfriend Simon. Uncertain about the offer, Dobby suggests that she and Mark spend a weekend in the country. The perfect time, as far as Jeremy is concerned, to get a few things off his chest.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Taskmaster. Tim Vine. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 2 - Tarpeters

Under the watchful eye of Greg's loyal lapdog Alex Horne, Liza Tarbuck demonstrates her hatred of small toy men, Asim Chaudhry invents a new kind of rain hat and Alice Levine tries to work out the rules of darts.

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