British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 6th May 2020

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

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 3 - Phoenix

Sometimes with humour, more often with viciousness, Taskmaster Greg Davies continues to rank five comics in order of competency as they attempt complex assignments such as jelly-balancing and coconut costumery. Alex Horne, Greg's obedient private secretary in charge of data, is on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly. Also, Mark Watson tries to open an unlocked briefcase.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 5, Episode 3 - Opening Day

Joe Maplin has deemed that the Yellowcoats will meet the campers when they arrive at the station and escort them on to the buses which will take them to the camp for the first day of the new season.

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 5 - Video Nasty

Rodney has been commissioned to make a film by the Local Community Arts Centre. Unfortunately, Del and Mickey Pearce take over, and the expensive equipment is soon covering weddings and all sorts - and then there's the cast and sponsor list for his production...

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 2

Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Gabby Logan, Katherine Parkinson and Steve Backshall.

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 13 - Time On My Hands

The platoon jump to arms when a German pilot ejects from his plane and gets his parachute caught on the front of Walmington Town Hall, grapsing to the clock face for dear life. Their attempts to disentagle and capture him do not go to plan.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rick Edwards, David Mitchell, Greg Davies, Rob Brydon, Alex Jones, Lee Mack, John Cooper Clarke. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 3

Featuring Rick Edwards, Greg Davies, Alex Jones and John Cooper Clarke.

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 6, Episode 1 - The Deadly Attachment

It is the day the men have been waiting for. When they are asked to watch the crew of a U Boat, they get the chance to meet some Germans face-to-face. But the German Captain has plans to escape, and some names on his list.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Kate Williams, Josh Widdicombe, Nish Kumar, Sue Perkins, Richard Osman, Katherine Ryan, Gabby Logan. Copyright: Black Dog Television

Insert Name Here

Series 3, Episode 1 - Tom

In this series opener Josh Widdicombe is joined by Nish Kumar and historian Kate Williams, while Richard Osman is joined by Katherine Ryan and Gabby Logan. Cue lots of comic banter, funny facts and unusual stats as the as the two teams vie to outdo one another.

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 2, Episode 2

Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig, Lee Mack, Aisling Bea. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 2 - Peril

With Aisling Bea, Lee Mack and Jason Manford.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 3 - Librarian

Lee is becoming increasingly riled by Guy's constant presence in the flat.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Susie Dent, Jon (Jon Richardson)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 1, Episode 2

Jon appears on Countdown with his comedy hero Jack Dee, who gives him some career advice.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Stylax (Joel Fry), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 2, Episode 5 - The New Slave

The boys buy an eccentric slave called Mushki at an auction. Grumio finds his position in the household gradually usurped as the new guy impresses Marcus. Stylax, however, has a sneaking suspicion that Mushki might be a psychopath.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Code 404. Image shows from L to R: Dr Alison Parfit (Amanda Payton), DI John Major (Daniel Mays), DI Roy Carver (Stephen Graham)

Code 404

Series 1, Episode 2

Parfit reveals that if the A.I. Ethics Committee deem the project a failure, Major will be 'switched off' and he'll die for good.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Squadron Leader Lord Flashheart (Rik Mayall). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 4 - Private Plane

Blackadder's latest plan to escape the terror of the trenches is to join the glamorous world of Lord Flasheart in the Royal Flying Corps.

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

The Mash Report

The Mini Mash Report, Episode 8: 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 recent news.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Stylax (Joel Fry), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Candidate

The local elections arrive, so Marcus and Stylax sign up as hired clappers for wig-wearing politician Victor of the Gracchii. Grumio, however, is drawn towards another candidate named Julius Priscus. Could it simply be because he is giving away free promotional plums?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Young Luke (George Wakeman), Paul (Martin Freeman). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 1, Episode 9 - No Cure: Part One

Family life is thrown off kilter as Ally spends her weekdays in Berlin and weekends in London. Paul, Luke and Ava try to muddle through without her, but the children aren't sleeping again and it takes its toll on Paul.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 4 - Residue Around The Hoof

The halfway point of the series approaches and the five task-hungry comics are being driven to ever more absurd lengths as they battle to lay their sticky fingers on Taskmaster Greg Davies's golden head. Mark Watson and Nish Kumar pop toast together and Sally Phillips spreads absinthe on it. And can anyone recognise Greg's loyal underling Alex Horne if he's wearing a hat?

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

Peep Show

Series 9, Episode 3 - Threeism

Jeremy's love life takes a surprising turn, as Mark is dealing with his own matters of the heart.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Ally (Daisy Haggard), Paul (Martin Freeman). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 1, Episode 10 - No Cure: Part Two

Luke's condition worsens and he is admitted to a specialist paediatric unit. As Paul, Ally and their parents desperately wait for news, stress and fear cause cracks to form within the family.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
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.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Home Time. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Home Time

Episode 8

In this show, Russell talks to Katherine Ryan about her new podcast; actor Joe Gilgun about Brassic; and hears music from Zuzu.

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

Peep Show

Series 9, Episode 4 - Mole-Mapping

Mark's determination to get the woman of his dreams isn't hindered by the fact that she has a husband. Jeremy on the other hand is getting a tough dose of reality from a client.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit. Image shows from L to R: Sam Pamphilon, Simon Gregson, Dara O Briain, Ellie Gibson, Jayde Adams, Steve McNeil. Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 3, Episode 10

Coronation Street's Simon Gregson and comedian Jayde Adams play Super Mario Bros., Call Of Duty Advanced Warfare, Rock Band, Joe Danger 2 and special endgame Nine To Vive.

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