British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 31st March 2020

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

4 O'Clock Club

Series 9, Episode 9 - Kissing

Owen has a date and needs to learn how to kiss fast - but who will volunteer to teach him?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
10 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 3 - Waffle The Cat Sitter

Mrs Hobbs interviews for a cat sitter for George, and Waffle wants the job.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:25pm
15 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 4 - Waffle Is A Listening Dog

Waffle tries to impress on his first day as a listening dog at school.

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

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Pie Whisperer

Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe have to identify the contents of a table full of mystery pies, make a film backwards and high five a fifty five year old.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Long Legs Of The Law

Rodney falls for the charms of a woman police officer but, when he brings her back to the flat, Del is far from pleased as she seems to recognise most of his 'stock' from Scotland Yard records or Police Five!

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

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 2 - Michael Ball, Caroline Quentin, Henning Wehn

Singer Michael Ball, actress Caroline Quentin, and German comedy ambassador to the United Kingdom Henning Wehn try to dump fundraising, clairvoyants and junk mail into the Orwellian chamber.

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 7 - Big Guns

The platoon are given some extra fire power when they get a large naval gun. Now it is just a matter of learning how to fire it, and removing anything that can be used as cover by the Germans.

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

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 3 - Lee Mack, Dave Myers, Ruby Wax

Stand-up Lee Mack, comic and presenter Ruby Wax and hairy biker Dave Myers try to dump wigs, children's parties and Ruby's own mother into Room 101.

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 8 - The Day The Balloon Went Up

The platoon discover a runaway barrage balloon and decide to release it safely themselves. This proves not to be wise, when the balloon flies away with Captain Mainwaring still hanging onto it.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 2

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Jon Richardson and MP Nicky Morgan (rather than her handbag).

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 2 - Mammy's Inflation

It's all change in the Brown household as two of Mrs Brown's boys finalise plans for their new homes.

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 5 - J-Places

With Sandi Toksvig, Susan Calman and Bill Bailey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 3

Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Dara O Briain, Rosie Jones, Tom Allen, Hugh Dennis, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 11

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James and Rosie Jones and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Champion Of Champions, Episode 2 - I've Sinned Again

Five hall of famers return for more consensual indignity at the hands of Greg Davies and Alex Horne. The challenges include making a mask which both looks and tastes great.

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

Plebs

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Banquet

The boys gatecrash a posh banquet having received an invitation by mistake. Once there, Marcus attempts to win favour with their host Senator Varus, while Jason seduces bored aristocrat Rufina. Banished to eat with the other slaves, Grumio overhears what he thinks might be a poison plot.

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

The Trip

The Trip To Greece, Episode 6 - The Mani To Ithaca

Rob and Steve's island-hopping tour is cut short in King Nestor's home of Pilos as Steve receives some bad news. It makes for an emotional journey home.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:15pm
30 min
The Windsors. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Tom Durant-Pritchard), Pippa (Morgana Robinson), Meghan Markle (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: Noho Film and TV

The Windsors

Series 3, Episode 6

Donald Trump invites Charles and Camilla to abandon England and become king and queen of America - but Wills suspect there is a sinister agenda behind the offer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm
65 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Stewart Francis, Romesh Ranganathan, Jason Byrne. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 4 - Romesh Ranganathan, Jason Byrne, Stewart Francis

Asian Provocateur star Romesh Ranganathan hosts, introducing top Irish comic Jason Byrne and master of one-liners Stewart Francis.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Severus (Phil Davis). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 5, Episode 4 - The Grumbrella

There's a heatwave in Rome and Marcus has invested in an exciting new gimmick for the bar - ice. Grumio develops an innovation of his own in the form of a hat-parasol hybrid, which attracts the attention of wealthy entrepreneur Severus. Jason and Aurelius both join male escort agency the Knights of Eros.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm (repeat)
Hitmen. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Mel Giedroyc), Fran (Sue Perkins). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Hitmen

Series 1, Episode 1 - Birthday

It's Fran's birthday, and Jamie wants to celebrate but it seems none of their friends are available to come to a celebratory dinner. Or maybe they're just not keen, especially after happened last year when Fran and Jamie went straight from a hit to a karaoke bar with UV lighting.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
My Left Nut. Image shows from L to R: Patricia (Sinead Keenan), Mick (Nathan Quinn-O'Rawe)

My Left Nut

Episode 2

With everything going on at school, tensions flare between Mick and his mum, and even his sister Lucy has something to say.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Kate & Koji. Dr. Ayesha Radwan (Meera Syal). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Kate & Koji

Series 1, Episode 2

With Kate and Koji's undercover clinic in full swing, the last thing they need is a visit from Dr Radwan. Medium keeps Koji calm, and Kate cooks up a surefire way to get back at an adversary.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:45pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new episode with Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan who take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson in the classic words and number quiz. Dr John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

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

Hypothetical

Series 2, Episode 8

Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster return with ridiculous hypothetical scenarios for Jamali Maddix, Laura Lexx, Rosie Jones and Joe Lycett.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:05pm (repeat)
Hitmen. Image shows from L to R: The Accountant (Sian Clifford), Jamie (Mel Giedroyc), Fran (Sue Perkins). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Hitmen

Series 1, Episode 2 - Money

Fran and Jamie have captured their next target - an embezzling accountant - only to discover that their client wants them to extract information from her. As Fran says, torture is not really their thing.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
The Trouble With Maggie Cole. Image shows from L to R: Peter Cole (Mark Heap), Maggie Cole (Dawn French). Copyright: Genial Productions

The Trouble With Maggie Cole

Episode 4

Peter has to contend with a campaign for his resignation and journalists are calling trying to dig up family skeletons...Fortunately, his ever dependable secretary is watching his back.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm (repeat)
Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle. Peter Kay. Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle

Series 4, Episode 1

A further collection of clips documenting the much-loved comedy star's best work from his decades in showbusiness. Featuring a special appearance by The One Show's Alex Jones.

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

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 1 - Warring Factions

Mark's inappropriate hand placing leave him in a bad position with the object of his desire, Sophie.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:35pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip 2.0, Episode 3

The third leg of Jack, Jamie and Freddie's epic road trip takes them to Miami, where they are set the ultimate deep-sea fishing goal: to catch a shark.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Martin (Paul Ritter), Jackie (Tamsin Greig)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 6, Episode 1 - The Caravan

The boys have news: they've both got girlfriends. But it's probably best not to tell mum. Meanwhile, dad has a disgusting, old, battered caravan, propped up on bricks, parked in the driveway.

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

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 3 - On The Pull

Jeremy meets Mark in the supermarket and asks him to go to a party. Mark doesn't want to go having been rebuffed earlier by Sophie when he asked her for a date.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Pie Whisperer

Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe have to identify the contents of a table full of mystery pies, make a film backwards and high five a fifty five year old.

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