British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 10th April 2020

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Jon Richardson

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 4 - Welcome To Rico Face

In the penultimate episode the five contestants set out to impress Greg Davies by concealing a pineapple about their person, plus one unsuspecting competitor discovers they've been used as a guinea pig in a unique task experiment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 2, Episode 2 - Here's To You, Mrs Boyce

Boycie considers a move into local politics. Bryan's ex-fiancée finds a cure for lesbianism. Tyler fails to score at Rugby, but creates a good impression. Marlene provides momentary distraction during Tyler's maths coursework, until Boycie steps in with his first aid knowledge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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, Episode 4 - The Pay-Off

The local Council are determined to build a hospital next to Maplin's Holiday Camp. Joe Maplin sends a shoebox full of money to Jeffrey with instructions that he is to bribe the four councillors.

BBC iPlayer 7pm
21 min
Car Share. Image shows from L to R: John Redmond (Peter Kay), Kayleigh Kitson (Sian Gibson). Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Car Share

Audio Special, Episode 1

An audio only special eavesdropping on John and Kayleigh as they make another average day's journey to work. With Forever FM providing the pop classics, come along for the ride.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (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?

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the lie-based panel game.

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 4, Episode 2 - Don't Forget The Diver

Captain Mainwaring tackles a difficult training exercise in competition against Captain Square, using a bird warbler, Jones floating downstream disguised as a log, and Frazer in a diving suit.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm
60 min
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Mark Silcox, Joe Lycett, Val Stones

Joe Lycett's Got Your Back

Series 2, Episode 1

Aided by Mark Silcox and celebrity guest Katherine Ryan, this first edition in the new series sees Joe reveal the facts behind his infamous name change to Hugo Boss - as part of his crusade for consumer justice. Plus, fast fashion's filthiest secrets are unwrapped.

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 4, Episode 3 - Boots, Boots, Boots

Mainwaring becomes obsessed with the state of the platoon's feet and begins a series of courses designed to harden the soles. His demanding marches soon force the members of the platoon to try and stop him.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
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 59, Episode 2

Actor Stephen Mangan hosts the satirical quiz, with comedian Zoe Lyons and Reverend Richard Coles joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 3, Episode 2 - Healthy Competition

Rodney has become disillusioned with being Del's look-out, and announces his intention to set up business with Mickey Pearce.

TNT Sports 1 logo 9pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

The Football's Not On, Episode 1

Ian Stone looks at the funny side of the beautiful game's absence, in these difficult times. Ian is joined by Ben Bailey Smith and Geoff Norcott to discuss everything that's happening, or rather not happening, in the footballing world.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 27, Episode 1 - Michael Bublé, Michael Sheen, Martin Freeman, Daisy Haggard, Celeste

Michael Bublé, Michael Sheen, Martin Freeman, Daisy Haggard and Celeste talk to Graham Norton from their homes.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, David Mitchell, Stephen Fry, Sue Perkins, Sami Shah. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 3 - M-Places

With David Mitchell, Sue Perkins and Pakistani comedian Sami Shah.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle. Peter Kay. Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle

Series 4, Episode 3

Peter voices his concerns about the environment, it's Robot Wars down at the Phoenix Club and there's a very special appearance from Alan Partridge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 1 - Drugs

After a night spent out clubbing, Tim returns to the flat wearing the wrong coat, and convinces Lee to help him return it to its owner.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Graham Norton. Copyright: David Venni

The Graham Norton Story

Documentary about the career of Graham Norton.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Mash Report. Nish Kumar

The Mash Report

Series 4, Episode 2

A self-isolated Nish Kumar talks to US comic Jena Friedman; hears about BAME workers in the NHS from Ahir Shah; and learns about Uncle Provocateur.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Holly (Hattie Hayridge), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series IV, Episode 5 - Dimension Jump

In an alternate universe, we see another Arnold Rimmer. He's a test pilot in the Space Corps, and is more fondly named "Ace".

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Friday Night Dinner. Gibby (Sally Phillips)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 6, Episode 3 - The Au Pair

Adam and Jonny arrive home to find a strange woman dressed head-to-toe in pink: it's Gibby, their old au pair, who has made a surprise visit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 2 - Debbie

When a twenty-year old girl turns up on Lee's doorstep and announces that he might be her father, Lee goes into immediate denial. Until, that is, he remembers a one-night stand he had at a party that Tim threw to celebrate the end of his accountancy exams back in the 1980s. Is Lee mature - or rich enough - to be a father?

BBC Two 10:35pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Liza Tarbuck, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 6 - Odds And Ends

Sandi Toksvig considers various odds and ends. Ever wondered how to tell a schnauzerorgan from a paddywhack? With Matt Lucas, Romesh Ranganathan and Liza Tarbuck.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: BBC Films

Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

Big screen spin-off featuring Jennifer Saunders's riotous PR girl, Edina Monsoon, and best friend Patsy Stone.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Holly (Hattie Hayridge), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series IV, Episode 6 - Meltdown

Kryten discovers a matter transporter and transports the crew to 'Waxworld' - a theme park full of waxdroids.

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

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 6 - Quantocking

Mark is worried that he's drifting apart from Sophie, so immediate action is called for: he must propose.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11pm
30 min
Limmy's Homemade Show. Brian Limond

Limmy's Homemade Show

Episode 1

Limmy's is intrigued by signs at the entrance to an underpass and invites the audience to follow him to solve the mystery. He also gives a techno masterclass, sharing techniques and coaching would-be DJs on how to interact with a big, excitable crowd.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: On The Box Productions

Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour

Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Miles Jupp, Sean Lock

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 3

Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on guest captain Alan Carr and Roisin Conaty in the classic words and number quiz. Ivan Brackenbury joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Ed Byrne, Dara O Briain, Deborah Frances-White, Rhys James, Tom Allen. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 8

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another week's worth of news in the company of guests Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Milton Jones and Deborah Frances-White.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeff Heaney (Neil Fitzmaurice), Alan Johnson (Paterson Joseph). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 1 - Sophie's Parents

Mark is now engaged to Sophie but is having crippling doubts. After being invited to spend Sophie's birthday weekend with her parents in the countryside he is desperate to impress them, but foolishly invites Jeremy to come along.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Taskmaster. Jon Richardson

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 4 - Welcome To Rico Face

In the penultimate episode the five contestants set out to impress Greg Davies by concealing a pineapple about their person, plus one unsuspecting competitor discovers they've been used as a guinea pig in a unique task experiment.

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