British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 1st May 2020

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

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 8 - Tony Three Pies

It's the series finale so one of the five courageous comedians will end up strutting around proudly with Greg Davies's golden trophy head in their mucky paws. Alex Horne keeps the tasks running fairly smoothly as Noel Fielding finds an unlikely soul mate, Lolly Adefope shows everyone the money and Mel Giedroyc regrets putting M&Ms on her shopping list.

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 4, Episode 3 - Calendar Boys

Bored with life on the farm, Marlene throws herself into charity work. As a by-product of her efforts, Boycie senses an opportunity to become Sir Aubrey. Marlene, with the help of their staff, tries to use her charity contacts to help her husband achieve his dream. Unfortunately, life is very rarely that simple, particularly where Boycie and Marlene are concerned.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 5, Episode 2 - The Miracle Of Peckham

In an effort to bolster the Church Roof Fund, Del "discovers" a miracle of his own and informs the world press.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 8

With guests Seann Walsh, Adrian Chiles, June Brown and Aisling Bea.

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 7 - The King Was In His Counting House

While Mainwaring hosts a party in his house for some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

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

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 2 - A Pain In The Class

When Michael is bullied by a boy at school, a meeting between his parents and the bully's parents doesn't help at all! Janey tries to persuade Susan to let her get a tattoo to no avail. Meanwhile, Nick decides to become an internet billionaire.

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

Joe Lycett's Got Your Back

Series 2, Episode 4

Celebrity guest Jamie Laing helps Joe launch the UK's first ever consumer rights rave while fearless assistant Mark Silcox tests the slogan of a high street bank. Joe also infiltrates hackable smart tech, launches a musical raid on the offices of the world's largest online retailer and comedian Lucy Beaumont spies on CCTV.

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 8 - All Is Safety Gathered In

After a near-death experience, Hodges resolves to be kinder to everyone. This includes Captain Mainwaring, who has decided to have the platoon assist a farmer friend of Godfrey's to gather in the annual wheat harvest.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Kate Williams, Paul Feig, Sue Perkins, Richard Osman, Jon Richardson, Chris Packham

Insert Name Here

Series 2, Episode 4 - Ben

Host Sue Perkins and captains Richard Osman and Josh Widdicombe are joined by Chris Packham, Paul Feig, Jon Richardson and Kate Williams to compete to earn the right to decide the greatest ever bearer of the name Ben.

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 5

Romesh Ranganathan hosts the satirical current affairs quiz, with actor-comedian Maisie Adam and journalist James O'Brien joining regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

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

Series 1, Episode 5

Dave and Denise arrive home late, arguing loudly and threatening to call off the wedding - now just a week away. Soon the whole family are up and smoothing over the cracks of the evening.

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

The Football's On

The Football's Not On, Episode 4

Ben Bailey Smith and Ivo Graham join 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 4 - Jeff Goldblum, Imelda Staunton, Louis Theroux, Lior Suchard, Mabel

Jeff Goldblum reveals a set of golden teeth; Imelda Staunton says she never gets waited on at home; Louis Theroux talks about Joe Exotic; master mentalist Lior Suchard performs; and Mabel performs live from her parent's house.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 15 - Next

With Frankie Boyle, Ross Noble and Lucy Porter.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Paul. Image shows from L to R: Clive Gollings (Nick Frost), Graeme Willy (Simon Pegg)

Paul

Sci-fi comedy starring Nick Frost and Simon Pegg as friends who chance upon an alien whilst travelling across the US.

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 6

A bonus episode of the series featuring a package of musical highlights. Plus a special appearance from chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty.

BBC Two 9:30pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig, Rhod Gilbert, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 8 - Operations

If you've ever wondered how to turn a muffin into an offensive weapon, this is the show for you. With Bill Bailey, Rhod Gilbert and Katherine Ryan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 5 - Kid

Kate and Lee are forced to take in a lodger, a surly 14-year-old boy called Nicky.

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

The Mash Report

Series 4, Episode 5

In the week Boris Johnson became a father once more, Fin Taylor reports on conspiracy theories surrounding coronavirus, and Nish looks at PPE.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Sliced. Scott (Phil Daniels). Copyright: Lovely Electricity

Sliced

Series 1, Episode 2

Naomi announces she's going on a date and Joshua tries to make her jealous by announcing that he's going on a date himself.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Jonny (Tom Rosenthal), Lucy One (Pearl Mackie)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 6, Episode 6 - The Females

Adam and Jonny finally bring their "females" home to meet their parents, and just to add to the potential confusion both girls are called Lucy. Before the objects of their affection can make it out of the car, the boys rush into the house to give Mum and Dad a last-minute rundown of the "rules". Though Mum seems delighted, Dad fails to make the best first impression. Nevertheless, the evening is saved from complete disaster thanks to some exciting revelations.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 6 - Caretaker

Lee finally manages to get a job, as a caretaker. But taking up the new post involves moving out of the flat.

BBC Two 10:35pm (repeat)
The Mash Report. Nish Kumar. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Mash Report

The Mini Mash Report, Episode 7: Highlights from the satirical news show, presented by Nish Kumar, as a cast of comedy correspondents give their take on the week's events.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Jackie (Tamsin Greig), Adam (Simon Bird), Martin (Paul Ritter), Jonny (Tom Rosenthal)

Friday Night Dinner

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the sitcom about a Jewish family's weekly gathering.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Mark Watson, Greg Davies, Aisling Bea, Nish Kumar, Alex Horne, Sally Phillips. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 1 - Dignity Intact

Aisling Bea, Bob Mortimer, Mark Watson, Nish Kumar and Sally Phillips are the chosen quintet who all harbour the same dream of lifting the premier prize in television, sport, or indeed, any field at all: Greg's decapitated head on a spiked plinth. First up they play basketball without hands, get stranded in a lake and devise special cuddles for a special someone.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm (repeat)
The Full Monty. Image shows from L to R: Nathan (William Snape), Dave (Mark Addy), Gaz (Robert Carlyle), Lomper (Steve Huison), Gerald (Tom Wilkinson)

The Full Monty

Unemployed friends Gaz and Dave decide to start their own Chippendales-style show to make some quick cash.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Danny Dyer, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Chris Dyer, Aly Mahmoud, Amir Khan

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 2, Episode 1

Agnes and the family are joined by celebrity guests including EastEnders hardman Danny Dyer, boxing comeback king Amir Khan, queen of the outdoors Kate Humble and music from Jackson 5 legend, Tito Jackson.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 2 - The NFL

As Super Bowl fever takes over the world, Rob and Romesh go on a mission to learn all about America's best loved sport.

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

Judge Romesh

Series 2, Episode 5

Paul Danan finally gets his day in court with Shaun Williamson after a pantomime-based fallout. And a husband is sick and tired of his miserly wife ruining Christmas.

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