British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 8th May 2020

U&Dave channel logo 6:05pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 5 - A Wind-Dried Puffin

The series passes the halfway stage and the tantalising prospect of owning the Taskmaster trophy is getting closer for all five comic competitors who are not named Nish Kumar. Alex Horne risks the wrath of his fierce employer Greg Davies with an unsanctioned task; Sally Phillips locks herself in the caravan with an amorous watercooler and Aisling Bea crams an Italian entrée dish into a balloon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise

"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 9 - For Richer For Poorer

Marlene is planning a huge party to celebrate their Ruby wedding anniversary.

U&Dave channel logo 7:05pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Richard Hammond, David Mitchell, Sean Lock, Rob Brydon, Trevor Noah, Judy Murray, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 6

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Richard Hammond, Sean Lock, Judy Murray and Trevor Noah.

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 6, Episode 2 - My British Buddy

The Americans have joined the war - finally - and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 7

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Jack Dee, Romesh Ranganathan, Gaby Roslin and Tinchy Stryder.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm
60 min
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back. Image shows from L to R: Mark Silcox, Andy Abraham, Guz Khan, Joe Lycett, Rosie Jones

Joe Lycett's Got Your Back

Series 2, Episode 5

Once again, the comedian becomes the peoples' champion in another instalment of this series investigating buyers' rights and justice, this week focusing on the efficient removal and recycling of waste. Actor and comedian Guz Khan lends Joe a hand as he takes aim against fly-tippers - and chucks council rubbish collections in the bin. Comedian Rosie Jones exposes the recycling shame of one of Britain's largest cinema chains, while Mark Silcox tests out Pizza Hut's all-you-can-eat buffet promotion.

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 3 - The Royal Train

The platoon go to the railway station in order to honour the King, who is travelling through. When another train blocks the line, Mainwaring decides to move the train himself, but then there is the small matter of stopping it.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, James Acaster, Lauren Laverne, Sue Perkins, Kate Williams, Richard Osman, Ed Balls

Insert Name Here

Series 3, Episode 3 - Anne

Josh Widdicombe is joined by James Acaster and historian Kate Williams, while Richard Osman is joined by Ed Balls and Lauren Laverne. Cue lots of comic banter, funny facts and unusual stats as the two teams vie to outdo each other.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Frazer (Bill Paterson), Private Joe Walker (Daniel Mays), Corporal Jack Jones (Tom Courtenay), Sergeant Arthur Wilson (Bill Nighy), Captain George Mainwaring (Toby Jones), Private Godfrey (Michael Gambon), Private Frank Pike (Blake Harrison), Rose Winters (Catherine Zeta-Jones). Copyright: Universal Pictures / DJ Films

Dad's Army

The Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard is thrown into disarray with the arrival of a beautiful female journalist in the town.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Nurse Mary (Miranda Richardson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5 - General Hospital

With the Germans aware of every one of the British army's moves before they've even made them, General Melchett tracks the source to a spy in the nearby hospital. Blackadder is called upon to root out the Kraut snoop and bring him to justice.

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

The Football's On

The Football's Not On, Episode 5

Ben Bailey Smith and Ivo Graham join Ian Stone again.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Nina Conti, Jimeoin. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 6 - Nina Conti, Rob Beckett, Jimeoin

Nina Conti presents, with special guests Rob Beckett and Jimeoin.

BBC Two 9:30pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 14 - Oddballs

Tune in for the odd ball games, but be sure to stay for the vegetarian goatsuckers - you won't regret it. With Jimmy Carr, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Jason Manford.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 6 - Goodbyeee

The time has finally come to go "over the top" and face the dreaded Hun on the battlefield. George is thrilled by the prospect, but Blackadder is still less than enthusiastic and resolves to call in an old trick and a long-standing favour owed to him by Field Marshal Haig...

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

The Mash Report

Series 4, Episode 6

In the last of the series, Nish looks at the recent behaviour of Donald Trump and ahead to the US Presidential Election; Felicity Ward talks about dealing with lockdown anxiety; and Catherine Bohart reports on immigration issues.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Sliced. Image shows from L to R: Scott (Phil Daniels), Mario (David Mumeni). Copyright: Lovely Electricity

Sliced

Series 1, Episode 3

Naomi is rightly furious when she gets sent a rather saucy gift. Ricky gets propositioned whilst on a delivery, and Mario's looking for someone to have a bit of fun with.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

The Last Leg: Locked Down Under, Episode 1

The Last Leg: Locked Down Under attempts a TV first: a live comedy show with three hosts in three different locations at the same time. The show will take viewers on a global tour from Melbourne, to London and finally Huddersfield, as hosts Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker present from their respective homes to offer their unmatched satirical insight to current world events. They are joined by guests Miriam Margolyes, Rob Beckett and The Horne Section.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
40 min
Redknapp's Home Fixture. Image shows from L to R: Harry Redknapp, Jamie Redknapp, Tom Davis

Redknapp's Home Fixture

Episode 1

Harry and Jamie Redknapp are with co-host Tom Davis and guests Eddie Hearn, Dina Asher-Smith, Mark Noble and Troy Deeney to discuss memorable sporting moments.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Royle Family Portraits. Image shows from L to R: Caroline Aherne, Sue Johnston, Craig Cash, Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little. Copyright: Jellylegs

The Royle Family Portraits

Royle Family highlights clip show, featuring interviews and introductions from the cast.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
35 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 27, Episode 5 - Sandra Oh, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Stanley Tucci, Oti Mabuse

Sandra Oh talks about the chemistry between her and Jodie Comer; Stanley Tucci praises the NHS; Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan joke about their friendship; and Oti Mabuse chats about Strictly.

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

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 6 - Spoony Neeson

Taskmaster Greg Davies's little assistant Alex Horne decides it's time for a style makeover, but will it meet with his boss's approval? Meanwhile, with just three shows left, the five comics continue their quest to win a golden likeness of Greg's imperial skull. Bob Mortimer champions sausage meat, Sally Phillips returns to the womb and Greg has a heart to heart with Nish Kumar.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

A repeat-run of the first series of the sitcom by and starring Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:10pm (repeat)
Kinky Boots. Copyright: Miramax Films

Kinky Boots

A shoe factory is on the verge of closing down, until the desperate owner is inspired by a drag queen to switch to making saucy footwear.

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

Judge Romesh

Series 2, Episode 7

Judge Romesh arbitrates on a long running food feud between Gogglebox stars Sandi and Sandra. Plus, a wannabe singer has dragged his under-performing backing dancer into court.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:40pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 2, Episode 1 - Ballet

The boys have been given exclusive behind the scenes access to the Birmingham Royal Ballet Company who put them through their paces as they find out the hard way just how tough ballet is. They meet one of the greatest dancers of his generation and the Birmingham Royal Ballet's creative director, Carlos Acosta, and they will even be given roles in a real performance of Swan Lake?

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