British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 29th March 2020

Comedy Central Extra 6am (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 1

In this first episode, student Barney ties himself in knots when posting a fragile wedding present using the TezCorp Frank and Send machine, and a photo booth believes its users would prefer to have their passport photo printed on a shower curtain or a duvet cover.

BBC Three 6am
28 min
In My Skin. Image shows from L to R: Travis (James Wilbraham), Lydia (Poppy Lee Friar), Bethan (Gabrielle Creevy)

In My Skin

Series 1, Episode 2

Bethan Gwndaf is still lying to her school friends about her troubled home life. But her burgeoning friendship with popular girl Poppy is all she can think about.

BBC Three 6am
28 min
In My Skin. Image shows from L to R: Poppy (Zadeiah Campbell-Davies), Bethan (Gabrielle Creevy)

In My Skin

Series 1, Episode 3

Bethan finds herself double booked when Poppy invites her to her house to study, but it's Lydia's birthday and she wants Bethan to go out and celebrate.

BBC Three 6am
28 min
In My Skin. Image shows from L to R: Margie (Di Botcher), Bethan (Gabrielle Creevy)

In My Skin

Series 1, Episode 4

Bethan stays home from school to look after her mother Trina following an altercation with her father the night before.

BBC Three 6am
28 min
In My Skin. Bethan (Gabrielle Creevy)

In My Skin

Series 1, Episode 5

Bethan tries to derail manipulative Poppy's attempt at becoming Head Girl by standing against her in the election. Travis remains loyal and after a big apology from Bethan, Lydia also rallies around and turns up to show her support.

Comedy Central Extra 6:25am (repeat)
Bad Robots. Copyright: Objective Productions

Bad Robots

Series 1, Episode 2

The machines have had enough. No longer will they stand for being bashed about, kicked around and taken for granted. The Bad Robots are out for revenge...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:25am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 9 - More About Joining Up

The Twirlywoos find themselves in an office watching a very bored man who is entertaining himself by joining up some paperclips.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 9 - Why Pay Tax

No job is routine - and when Barry the Bookie loses his money, Terry loses his heart.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 17 - Party Animals

The farmer throws a fancy-dress house party for his birthday. When Bitzer loses all the invitations, however, Shaun saves the day again. Disguised in their own ingenious costumes, the sheep stand in as the guests and have a good old knees-up. But can they fool the farmer into believing he is surrounded by his friends?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dark Dawn

Pink Dawn's henchman teddy bear Snuggles is on an angry rampage. He is zapping cuddly toys, bringing them to life as rage-filled criminals.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Christmas Special - Eruptions

Joe Maplin installs a model volcano in the ballroom which erupts during Ted's act. He is not prepared to tolerate such interruptions, so at dead of night he leads an expedition to sabotage it.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 16 - Wonder Sausage

The world famous Wonder Sausage is on show in Butch Butcher's shop.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 15 - The Mascot

The hunt is on for a new mascot. A popular, photogenic animal to publicise the zoo.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 7:50am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 10 - Broken Arrow

Arthur's latest flight of fancy takes him into the world of darts, but has he hit the bullseye with Welsh wizard Dafydd?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:50am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 15 - Coffee Bean

Mr. Bean is determined to make the best cup of java, ever. Oh, and to get rich brewing it.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 40 - Cave Of Crystals, Mexico

While in Mexico, Glitch takes a short cut through the Cave of Crystals, a hidden space that contains some of the biggest crystals in the world!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8am (repeat)
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 8:15am (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 3, Episode 4 - Jam Bag

Featuring Kiss Chase with your host Badly Washed, The Art Viking shows us how to make balloon models, and YouTube sensation Jake Mitchell is on the sofa for Diddy Chat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:25am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 3, Episode 7

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 18 - Ahoy There

A game of beach volleyball is interrupted when a ball thrown by Bevel dislodges the gang's raft.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30am (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 7, Episode 6

Saskia v Tal. Hacker T Dog is joined by Adam B, team captains Saskia and Tal, with Lewys Ball, Elf Lyons, Marlon Davis and Stevie Martin.

Talking Pictures TV 9:15am (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of 12 episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

CITV 9:25am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 25 - Spuds On A Plane

Dave's first plane journey doesn't go to plan when the air pressure and the need to go to the toilet makes his head swell.

CITV 9:40am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 26 - The Wrinkly Bus

Instructed to keep an eye on Gran while the rest of the Spuds visit to the doctor, Dave finds that she has escaped.

ITVBe 9:50am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 20 - Record Breakers

Sooty, Sweep and Soo are desperate to break a world record for judge Boris McSquirter, will Sooty's giant brick tower win the day, or will Sweep become the tallest dog in the world? Guest starring Richard Arnold.

CITV 9:55am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 8 - Granny Justina

Justin dresses up as Granny Justina when he and Robert forget to invite her round for a special tea party with Katy. Guest starring Katy Ashworth.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 3 - Ridiculous Romantics

This week Horrible Histories charts the path towards true love - and some of history's biggest and most ridiculous romantics are in the spotlight.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 7 - Waffle And The Teacher

Miss Berrington, Evie's new school teacher, and teaching assistant Mr O'Donnell have come to meet Evie at home before term starts, and Waffle is under strict instructions to be on his best behaviour. But Waffle is teething and won't stop chewing everything in sight.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:35am (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 9 - Waffle And The Tooth Fairy

Doug's tooth has fallen out, so Jess and Simon tell Waffle about the Tooth Fairy. Waffle longs to meet the Tooth Fairy and his dream comes true.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:15pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

A selection of episodes from the seventh and eighth series of the children's sketch show.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:30pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 9 - Do-It-Yourself Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean catches a bargain in the New Year's Day sales, devises an unusual method of transporting his shopping home and wreaks havoc by doing a spot of decorating.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:55pm (repeat)
Carry On Sergeant. Image shows from L to R: Charlie Sage (Bob Monkhouse), Sergeant Grimshawe (William Hartnell). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Sergeant

The first Carry On film. Sergeant Grimshawe is desperate to win the award for best troop before he retires.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 21 - Gripping Yarn

Bob, or Big Bad Robo Wolf, showing just how bad he is, locks Ra-Purl-Zel in the castle tower.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 3:05pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 11 - Back To School Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean visits a local school's open day, trying out some painting, a spot of judo, and goods from the cake stall.

CITV 3:25pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 7 - Blinking 'Eck

Betty wants a nice photo of Dave and Anna, but the camera George uses happens to belong to Gran, and it's been cursed by an ancient mummy.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Northern Lights, Finland

Ubercorn is excited to see the Northern Lights, but Glitch's Grunge-Grimbler covers them with smoke.

CITV 3:40pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 8 - Wishes

If there were two things Dave could wish for it would be for Fuzzypeg to smell better, and for Gran to be nicer. Is getting what you want always a good thing?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 19 - Amazon Rainforest, South America

Glitch wants a picnic so he stops the rain in the rainforest, upsetting the local tree frogs.

CITV 3:55pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

Talking Pictures TV 4:15pm (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

English Without Tears

Wartime love story.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
GiggleQuiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

GiggleQuiz

Series 1, Episode 10 - Professor Muddles' Brain Buster

Professor Muddles invents a machine to try and improve his team's brainpower.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
Get Some In!. Cpl. Percy Marsh (Tony Selby). Copyright: Thames Television

Get Some In!

Series 4, Episode 3

A day out in Blackpool offers a plethora of delights for all: Lilley's first pint; girls for Jakey; and perhaps a liason for Leckie. Then the boys run into, of all people, Alice Marsh...

Talking Pictures TV 6:55pm (repeat)
No, My Darling Daughter!

No, My Darling Daughter!

A repeat of this 1961 film.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7pm (repeat)
Larry Grayson: Shut That Door!. Larry Grayson. Copyright: ITV

Larry Grayson: Shut That Door!

Documentary about Larry Grayson featuring previously unseen footage and extracts from his unpublished autobiography.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25pm (repeat)
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Harry Still), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Oakley (Oakley Orchard). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

Series 2, Episode 8 - Boy In The Woods

Fabio and GHF's new line-up have a tough first day together.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the seventh and eighth series of the wartime sitcom.

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 6 - Room At The Bottom

Mainwaring is shocked to learn that he is not a captain but a lieutenant. Things get even worse when he learns later on that he has no rank at all, and ends up as a private.

Talking Pictures TV 9pm (repeat)
Sunday Night At The London Palladium. Copyright: Associated Television

Sunday Night At The London Palladium

Series 11 - The New London Palladium Show, Episode 7

Landmark, genre-defining variety series from the London Palladium, featuring the biggest names in British and international entertainment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Adam Buxton

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 17 (Channel 4: Series 18), Episode 6

Sean Lock and Harriet Kemsley take on special guest team captain Alan Carr and Catherine Tate, while Adam Buxton joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Comedy Against Living Miserably. Joel Dommett

Comedy Against Living Miserably

Episode 1

Joel Dommett is joined by John Robins, Judi Love and Kiri Pritchard-McLean for a night of live comedy.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 55, Episode 9

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Frank Skinner plus panellists Lucy Prebble and Henning Wehn.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Morgana Robinson's The Agency. Morgana Robinson. Copyright: Happy Tramp Productions

Morgana Robinson's The Agency

A selection of episodes from the first series from the impressionist comedy.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Chewin' The Fat. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Chewin' The Fat

Series 1, Episode 2

Sketch show centred around the talents of Scottish actors Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill and Karen Dunbar.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 14 - Oddballs

Tune in for the odd ball games, but be sure to stay for the vegetarian goatsuckers - you won't regret it. With Jimmy Carr, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Jason Manford.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Tom Allen, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Ellie Taylor, Ari Eldjárn, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 3

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis examine another week's news from around the globe in the company of guests James Acaster, Tom Allen, Ari Eldjarn, Ed Gamble and Ellie Taylor.

Talking Pictures TV 12:10am (repeat)
No Sex Please - We're British. Brian Runnicles (Ronnie Corbett). Credit: Columbia Pictures

No Sex Please - We're British

Ronnie Corbett and Arthur Lowe star in an adaptation of the long-running stage farce about a bank, some Swedish glassware, and obscene material.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

A selection of episodes from the second series of the all-women sketch show.

Comedy Central 12:30am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 3

Ricky teaches Karl some facts about animals; Karl offers a misguided theory about evolution, then recounts the latest scientific breakthroughs in medicine; and Stephen reads from Karl's Diary, sharing his thoughts about the Congo, the decline of gadgets and watching films with subtitles.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 8 - Craig Revel Horwood, Sheila Hancock, Jon Richardson

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood, actress Sheila Hancock and comedian Jon Richardson wish to banish people who tell jokes all the time, ladies' toilets and friends who get into relationships.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing

A TV broadcast of Micky Flanagan's 2017-released stand-up show.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 1 - Richard Osman, Joan Bakewell, Roisin Conaty

Pointless star Richard Osman, TV presenter and peer Joan Bakewell and comedian Roisin Conaty try to get the things they hate the most into Room 101, including gardening, cobblers and people who keep mentioning Richard's height.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:25am (repeat)
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Catherine Bohart

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Routines by comedians Bobby Mair, Judi Love, Catherine Bohart, Ivo Graham, Adam Rowe, Adam Hess, Lily Phillips, Sean McLoughlin and Rhys Nicholson are reconstructed as sketches.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:55am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 11 - Poetic Justice, Innit

Terry is left minding the fort when Arthur is called up for jury service.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:55am (repeat)
Don't Hate The Playaz. Image shows from L to R: Ivo Graham, Yungen, Darren Harriott, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Shortee Blitz, Lady Leshurr, London Hughes, Jordan Stephens, Not3s, Nathan Caton

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 1, Episode 6

Maya Jama, London Hughes, Nathan Caton and Not3s go up against Lady Leshurr, Darren Harriott, Ivo Graham and Yungen. They go head to head in rap battles, dance-offs and hip hop karaoke challenges. Jordan Stephens hosts with help from Amelia Dimoldenberg.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

U&Dave channel logo 2:10am (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 4 - Jack And Jill

With Katy Brand, David Mitchell and Sue Perkins.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies

A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:05am (repeat)
Morgana Robinson's The Agency. Morgana Robinson. Copyright: Happy Tramp Productions

Morgana Robinson's The Agency

Episode 6

Vincent has some potentially career changing news for Miranda Hart - an audition for a part in Game of Thrones.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:15am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 8 - Going To America

A successful American priest sees Ted talking down a fellow priest from a window ledge, and invites him to move over to LA and become a television celebrity cleric.

Comedy Central 3:25am (repeat)
Joel & Nish Vs The World. Image shows from L to R: Nish Kumar, Joel Dommett. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Joel & Nish Vs The World

Series 1, Episode 6

Joel Dommett and Nish Kumar travel to the Philippines to test Joel's hunter-gatherer skills. He must learn to free-dive in order to catch fish, and scale cliffs for birds nests.

Talking Pictures TV 4:10am (repeat)
Somewhere On Leave. Image shows left to right: Toni Beaumont (Toni Lupino), Roy Desmond (Pat McGrath)

Somewhere On Leave

Thrown together by the disturbances of war, an aristocratic recruit falls in love with an A.T.S. girl.

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