British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 20th March 2020

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

Class Dismissed

Series 5, Episode 5 - Goodbye Mr Christopher

It's Mr Christopher's last day at Quayside Academy, but what is his mysterious new TV job?

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Tim Vine, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 5 - H.

As the series nears the halfway point, the five comic contestants grow ever more eager to lay their hands on the coveted Taskmaster trophy. Asim Chaudhry has fun with drain pipes, Tim Vine gets stuck in a tunnel and, dissatisfied with his charge's performance, Greg Davies gives Alex Horne a sharp telling off in front of everyone.

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 4, Episode 2 - The Green Door

An excursion to the pony club for manure causes the Goods to uncover a secret that Margo is keeping from Jerry. When they spot Margo being mysterious in town the plot thickens. Tom and Barbara struggle with what to do and fear for the Leadbetter marriage!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 6 - Men Without Women

Fletcher has been offering his advice to his fellow prisoners on the topic of romance. Letters written home result in a visiting room full of wives and sweethearts, but Fletcher's visitor is his eldest daughter. Should he be following his own advice?

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

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 7 - Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne, David O'Doherty

This week Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne and David O'Doherty try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include fake tension in TV shows, flags and confusing loo signs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes. Private Walker (Mathew Horne)

Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes

Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance Walker

When Walker receives is calling up papers, Mainwaring realises with horror that his departure will mean the loss of his whisky supply. None of the men wish to lose their friend, so eagerly set about thwarting his impending medical.

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

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 3 - Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant, Alice Cooper

This week Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant and Alice Cooper try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include Sooty, balloon sculptures and - rather worryingly - the entire human race.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15pm (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 8:20pm (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 15 - Hypnotism, Hallucinations And Hysteria

With Robert Webb, Ronni Ancona and Phill Jupitus.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows left to right: Miranda (Miranda Hart), Dick Twist (Jason Watkins)

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 1 - It Was Panning

Penny is threatening to cancel Miranda's Christmas if she doesn't sort her life out...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Strangers On The Shore

With the family fortune squandered, Del and Rodney set off for France to attend a memorial service in memory of Uncle Albert's old shipmates from the war. On the way back the Trotters pick up some rather unexpected cargo!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Diane Morgan, David Mitchell, Richard Osman, Rob Brydon, Rory Reid, Lee Mack, Daisy May Cooper. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 6

This episode's guests are Daisy May Cooper, Diane Morgan, Richard Osman and Rory Reid.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig, Grayson Perry, Jan Ravens. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 4 - Over And Ova

Learn some tricks you can do with eggs, meet a flying pig and join in as the studio audience sings along with Western film themes. With Bill Bailey, Grayson Perry and Jan Ravens.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 19, Episode 10

For the first time without a studio audience, Adam, Josh and Alex are joined by guests stand-up comedian Tom Allen and presenter Lorraine Kelly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 9, Episode 5 - Kid Farm

Jeremy and Super Hans come to blows over the rights to a music track.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:50pm (repeat)
Man Up. Image shows from L to R: Jack (Simon Pegg), Nancy (Lake Bell). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Man Up

Modern romantic comedy about a couple who meet on a blind date and a case of mistaken identity.

U&Dave channel logo 10:55pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Jon (Jon Richardson), Lucy (Lucy Beaumont), Jonathan Ross

Meet The Richardsons

Series 1, Episode 4

The Richardsons finally get to attend the showbiz event of the year: the Jonathan Ross Halloween party. Lucy's excited, especially when she meets Jason Donovan at the party, but she's not as excited as Jon who has an audition to be a voice in a Pixar film - his lifelong dream.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:05pm (repeat)
The Keith & Paddy Picture Show. Image shows from L to R: Goose (Paddy McGuinness), Stinger (Keith Allen), Maverick (Leigh Francis). Copyright: Talkback

The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 2, Episode 2 - Top Gun

This edition presents Keith and Paddy's version of the movie Top Gun, featuring Keith Allen, Sarah Parish, and Marc Warren.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 9, Episode 6 - Are We Going To Be Alright?

The El Dude Brothers are bowing out on a high - a strange, complicated and definitely slightly illegal - high.

U&Dave channel logo 11:30pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Angela Barnes, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Ed Gamble, Tez Ilyas, James Acaster. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Special - Election Special

Joining Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis straight from the polling booths are guests James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones and Tez Ilyas.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:35pm (repeat)
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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

A selection of episodes from the third series of the bookshop sitcom.

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