British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 12th June 2020

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Rhod Gilbert, James Acaster, Phil Wang. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 9 - The Pendulum Draws The Eye

Two episodes remain in the series and with Greg Davies's shiny head trophy within touching distance, tensions are beginning to run high between the beleaguered contestants.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog

An escaped prisoner causes worry for the canteen staff, and Bren tries to hide her fear of needles when a blood donor team arrive at the factory, causing much speculation as to whether she's pregnant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 1 - Autumn

Simon's back in the village, and the Vicar's particularly looking to give him a warm welcome. Her parishioners, however, are somewhat slow on the uptake. When things go awry for the couple, Dibley is plunged into disarray.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 1 - Richard Osman, Joan Bakewell, Roisin Conaty

Pointless star Richard Osman, TV presenter and peer Joan Bakewell and comedian Roisin Conaty try to get the things they hate the most into Room 101, including gardening, cobblers and people who keep mentioning Richard's height.

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 7 - The Awkward Phase

While Susan is clearing out everyone's old clothes for charity, Michael worries about what to do on a date and so gets advice from Nick!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Emma (Lucy Dixon), Travis Stubbs (Charlie Quirke). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 12, Episode 6 - Abandoned Love

A surprise visitor in the form of the attractive Emma turns up at Tracey's house. Sharon's suspicious, Tracey is welcoming, and Dorien is shocked to the core. Travis, on the other hand, is over the moon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winter

It's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 2 - Michael Ball, Caroline Quentin, Henning Wehn

Singer Michael Ball, actress Caroline Quentin, and German comedy ambassador to the United Kingdom Henning Wehn try to dump fundraising, clairvoyants and junk mail into the Orwellian chamber.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 10, Episode 5 - Memory

Lee decides to gatecrash Lucy's favourite television programme and watch it with her. Lucy is not best pleased, especially when Lee can't remember the name of the leading actor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Death On The Tyne. Image shows from L to R: Gemma (Sian Gibson), Terry (Johnny Vegas)

Death On The Tyne

A sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express, starring Johnny Vegas, Sian Gibson and guest stars.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
The Other One. Tess (Rebecca Front)

The Other One

Series 1, Episode 1

Cathy and Cat cannot find their dad's will, and at their joint birthday party their mums war over which family their dead dad loved most.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Suzi Ruffell, Kerry Godliman, Loyiso Gola. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 5 - Kerry Godliman, Suzi Ruffell, Loyiso Gola

Kerry Godliman introduces the energetic Suzi Ruffell and South African comedian Loyiso Gola to the stage.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Car Share. Image shows from L to R: Kayleigh Kitson (Sian Gibson), John Redmond (Peter Kay). Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Car Share

Series 1, Episode 5

It's John's Nan's birthday but he's forgotten to post her card. Will he be able to put things right on the journey en route to work?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
40 min
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Big Zuu, Desiree Burch. Copyright: Boomerang

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 1, Episode 5 - Desiree Burch

Big Zuu and the boys are back on the road and heading to Cardiff to cook for the American stand-up and actor, Desiree Burch.

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 6

The gang speak to Thierry Henry, Martin Compston, Robbie Williams and Jordan Henderson.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Rhod Gilbert, Kerry Godliman, Phil Wang, Greg Davies, Alex Horne, James Acaster, Jessica Knappett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 10 - I Can Hear It Gooping

The series reaches its majestic climax. Who will win Greg Davies's coveted golden head to become just the seventh Taskmaster Champion in history?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
60 min
Jason Manford's Muddle Class. Jason Manford

Jason Manford's Muddle Class

With his amiable charm and captivating wit, the stand-up performer presents a wealth of new material about growing up 'working class" then finding, over the years, that part of him has become 'middle class".

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ralf Little, Ricky Tomlinson. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 5

The duo hit South Yorkshire to join a top brass band, visit a cave surely named for Ricky (The Devil's Arse), eat high-end Yorkshire pudding, and busk with unique local hero John Shuttleworth.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the sitcom set in 1990s Northern Ireland.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Michael McIntyre's Big Laughs, Highlights Special

Judge Rinder gets the fright of his life when he's woken in the middle of the night to play the Midnight Gameshow, and Michael relives the moment Gary Barlow surprised the audience by singing along to their karaoke versions of some classic Take That songs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Green Wing. Image shows from L to R: Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan), Martin Dear (Karl Theobald), Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 1, Episode 8 - Slave Auction

East Hampton is holding a slave auction to raise some money, with Caroline, Guy, Lyndon and Alan putting their names down as auction lots. Mac reveals that his has got a new job, but it is in Sheffield and has to move. Sue learns of Caroline's love for Mac and decides to stop her - by killing her.

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