British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 24th April 2020

Netflix 8am
27 min
After Life. Image shows from L to R: Lisa (Kerry Godliman), Tony (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

After Life

Series 2, Episode 1

Determined to be kind but still struggling to be happy, Tony attends a Zen meditation course with Matt, whose own marriage is on the rocks.

Netflix 8am
27 min
After Life. Image shows from L to R: Lisa (Kerry Godliman), Tony (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

After Life

Series 2, Episode 2

Lenny's girlfriend's son takes a position at the Gazette and Sandy contemplates writing a gossip column. Matt gets iffy advice from his therapist.

Netflix 8am
30 min
After Life. Image shows from L to R: Lisa (Kerry Godliman), Tony (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

After Life

Series 2, Episode 3

A turn of events at the paper hits Sandy hard. Roxy and Pat share a meal, and Tony tries to support Matt's desire to get back out there.

Netflix 8am
26 min
After Life. Image shows from L to R: Lisa (Kerry Godliman), Tony (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

After Life

Series 2, Episode 4

Tony interviews a local woman addicted to aesthetic surgery, and Matt is cheered when his wife offers a glimmer of hope. Later, Kath needs some cheering up and Tony makes a plea to proprietor Paul.

Netflix 8am
28 min
After Life. Image shows from L to R: Lisa (Kerry Godliman), Tony (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

After Life

Series 2, Episode 5

The curtains go up on the Tambury Players' revue and things go about as well as can be expected. Tony receives devastating news during the show.

Netflix 8am
30 min
After Life. Image shows from L to R: Lisa (Kerry Godliman), Tony (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

After Life

Series 2, Episode 6

Grieving for his Dad, Tony asks his colleagues for space rather than sympathy. Emma's struggling with their continued 'Groundhog Day', but Roxy and Pat are growing ever closer.

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

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 3 - Hollowing Out A Baguette

How will Hugh Dennis, Joe Lycett, Lolly Adefope, Mel Giedroyc and Noel Fielding cope with this week's tasks? The onslaught continues as Greg Davies ruthlessly judges the competitors' ability to both camouflage themselves and herd dogs. Plus, see the first two trailers for Taskmaster: The Movie.

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 3, Episode 5 - Fifteen Minutes

Boycie can't believe that his staff are auditioning for a reality TV show, but the lure of fame proves too much to resist. Marlene has some plans of her own for when he's away.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 2 - Save Our Heritage

It's novelty night in the ballroom. Meanwhile, an old cottage complete with old tenant crosses Joe Maplin's plans for expansion. Jeffrey Fairbrother has an idea to retain the status quo.

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?

Series 7, Highlights Special - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the comedy panel show.

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 5, Episode 1 - Asleep In The Deep

A bomb hits Walmington's pumping station, where Walker and Godfrey are on watch. The efforts to free them from the wreckage are somewhat wasted after Mainwaring, Wilson, Pike, Frazer and Hodges are trapped with them... and then a broken pipe slowly floods the room with water.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Miranda Hart, David Mitchell. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Special Christmas edition of the popular parlour game of truth, lies and surprises. David Mitchell is joined by Miranda Hart and Stephen Mangan while Lee Mack is joined by Barry Cryer and Miles Jupp.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Serpent's Tooth

Ben is annoyed to learn that both Janey and Susan are patients of another dentist... especially since Janey has a crush on this dentist. Nick uses Ben's laptop to have an 'email romance' with Isabelle - a famous model... who's lying to who?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm
60 min
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back. Image shows from L to R: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Joe Lycett

Joe Lycett's Got Your Back

Series 2, Episode 3

This week's celebrity guest Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is on hand to help Joe as he delivers his own brand of justice to a parcel delivery company. Anneka Rice dons a jumpsuit once more as Joe takes her on a hunt for the UK's disappearing cash machines, and comedian Rosie Jones gets into a lather over unethical beauty products.

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 5, Episode 2 - Keep Young And Beautiful

Following questions in the House of Commons, it is proposed that older members of the Home Guard should join the ARP while younger members of the ARP join the Home Guard. It looks like most of Mainwaring's men could be in the firing line.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Josh Widdicombe, Ruth Goodman, Sue Perkins, Holly Walsh, Richard Osman, Adil Ray. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions / Black Dog Television

Insert Name Here

Series 1, Episode 5 - Dave

Joining the team captains are Ruth Goodman, Adil Ray, Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh.

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 4

Alexander Armstrong hosts the satirical current affairs quiz, with stand-up comedian Henning Wehn and journalist Emma Barnett joining regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 4 - It's Only Rock And Roll

Rodney's joined a band (on drums), and really believes that they could be the next big thing. Del's not so convinced, but, spying an opportunity to make a few bob, offers to act as their manager. Their first gig doesn't go well at all, but which one of the brothers will be proved right?

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

The Football's On

The Football's Not On, Episode 3

Geoff Norcott is amongst the guests joining Ian Stone.

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 3 - Chris Hemsworth, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Richard E Grant, Joe Lycett, Jessie Ware

Chris Hemsworth admits his home-schooling skills are not up to scratch; Richard E Grant is amused by his Withnail and Isolation quotes; Phoebe Waller-Bridge says she was shocked when she revisited Fleabag's original stage script; Joe Lycett shows off his kitchen extension; and Jessie Ware performs live from her daughter's bedroom.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Ross Noble, Sandi Toksvig, Cariad Lloyd, David Baddiel. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 10 - Nature/Nurture

With David Baddiel, Cariad Lloyd and Ross Noble.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead

Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.

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 5

This week, the celebration of over 20 years of Peter Kay continues with a special appearance from Paddy McGuinness, whilst Peter sings on an Irish chat show.

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

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 4 - Running

To impress Lucy, Lee starts training for a 10 kilometre Fun Run only to injure himself immediately. In an effort to hide the injury from Lucy, he gets himself a secret sports massage, but this just leads to more trouble.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Comedy National Treasures: Stanley Baxter. Stanley Baxter. Copyright: Mirrorpix / Alamy

Comedy National Treasures: Stanley Baxter

A biographical documentary profiling comic entertainer Stanley Baxter.

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

The Mash Report

Series 4, Episode 4

Ahir Shah joins Nush to talk about different responses and attitudes to coronavirus from around the globe, whilst Rachel Parris talks about female political leaders.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Sliced. Joshua (Samson Kayo). Copyright: Lovely Electricity

Sliced

Series 1, Episode 1

It's all change at Sliced, South London's premier low rent pizza parlour. Mario hires new girl Naomi, and Joshua encounters a rather challenging customer. Fellow driver Ricky to dreams up a sure-fire money-making scheme.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Jonny (Tom Rosenthal), Jackie (Tamsin Greig), Val (Tracy-Ann Oberman)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 6, Episode 5 - The Cage

Mum is in hospital having a 'woman's procedure', so Aunty Val is tasked with making the Friday night dinner.

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

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 5 - Examination

Lucy finds herself working on a Government initiative encouraging men to regularly check themselves for lumps. Eager to please Lucy, Lee follows the campaign's advice and discovers something he wasn't expecting.

BBC Two 10:30pm
15 min version (repeat)
The Mash Report. Nish Kumar. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Mash Report

The Mini Mash Report, Episode 6: Nish Kumar and comedy correspondents Rachel Parris, Ellie Taylor and Steve N Allen present the satirical and surreal take on everything that has - and hasn't - happened in the news.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the E4 sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Joe Lycett, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 4 - Friendship Is Truth

What will Mel Giedroyc do to a humble pommel horse? Should Hugh Dennis climb that high? And why are Alex Horne and Noel Fielding dancing like a pair of shrews? As always, Taskmaster Greg Davies will deliver his judgements on their efforts, and his well-trained assistant Alex Horne is overseeing the tasks.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm (repeat)
Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour

Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.

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

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 1 - St. Hospitals

Mark and Jeremy are at the hospital awaiting the birth of Mark's baby. Sophie is determined to have a natural birth and doesn't want Mark to transfer any of his anxiety to the baby. Meanwhile, Jeremy is convinced he will never get over losing Elena, until he meets Zahra, whose boyfriend is in a coma.

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

Limmy's Homemade Show

Episode 3

Limmy looks at the modern obsession with having a trim figure and comes up with a universal approach to make us all feel good about ourselves.

Channel 5 logo 11:30pm (repeat)
Comedy Gold: TV's Funniest Ever Sketches. Copyright: ITN

Comedy Gold: TV's Funniest Ever Sketches

John Thomson presents this showcase of classic comedy sketches.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 2 - Man Jam

Dobby, the object of Mark's desires, is going out with Simon a graphic designer. Mark and Gerrard form the 'Dobby Club', devoted to winning her over.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Judge Romesh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 2, Episode 3

A fed-up claimant appears in court to stop his friend climbing on their roof. Plus, a teacher accuses a colleague of theft in a dramatic legal showdown.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm (repeat)
Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa

Alan Partridge makes a long-awaited transfer to the silver screen.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Russell Howard's Home Time. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Home Time

Episode 4

Tonight Russell is joined by documentary maker and Syrian immigrant turned NHS cleaner Hassan Akkad; comedian Jack Whitehall; and hears from Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno.

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