British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 21st June 2020

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Man About The House. Image shows from L to R: Chrissy Plummer (Paula Wilcox), Robin Tripp (Richard O'Sullivan), Jo (Sally Thomsett). Copyright: Thames Television

Man About The House

Series 5, Episode 3 - A Little Knowledge

The trio are in desperate need of cash, and Chrissy is determined to find Robin a new job. After browsing the vacancies in the paper, a position selling encyclopaedias door-to-door seems a possibility.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15am (repeat)
Bob Monkhouse... The Million Joke Man. Copyright: Rain Media Entertainment

Bob Monkhouse... The Million Joke Man

Episode 3 - The Elder Statesman Of Comedy

Paul O'Grady charts Bob Monkhouse's reinvention as the elder statesman of British comedy from 1994 to his death in 2003 and sees how at the end of his life Bob was performing some of his most outstanding comedic work. Paul marvels at Bob's final stage performance, and tells the story of how his prized joke books went missing from the BBC.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 22 - Bitzer For The Day

When the Farmer decides he and Bitzer should head out to spend some time together, Shaun seizes his chance to take charge. He soon discovers the job is not quite as easy as he first thought...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 25 - Twysted Sister

When a teenage Squawk goes on the rampage, DM summons her Twistyverse counterpart to talk some sense into her. But he overlooks one vital thing - a twisty Squawk is an evil Squawk!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 45 - Solar E-Glitch

At the Go Jet Academy, the Go Jetters are about to watch one of nature's most spectacular events - a solar eclipse.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 12 - Jurgen's Jungle Gym

The army is called in to help with some major renovations around the zoo.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:50am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 33 - Cat Sitting

When his landlady is involved in an accident, Mr Bean is left to care for her vicious cat Scrapper.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 5, Episode 2 - Mummy's Boy

Mum Kelly is finding it hard to be separated from her Year 8 son Boo Boo Bear. Could she be the most embarrassing parent ever?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 5, Episode 5 - Alia's University

When the car breaks down, Mr Khan is forced to improvise alternative travel arrangements, which gives the family all plenty of time to reminisce about Alia's early years.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 22 - Timmy Makes A Splash

Everyone is having fun in the paddling pool until Stripey pulls the stopper out of the valve.

CITV 8:30am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

A selection of episodes from the from the first series of the animated children's comedy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Shabana (Rachel Petladwala), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 5, Episode 6 - Mr Khan's Niece

Mr Khan and Mosque manager Dave organise rival Muslim Days at the community centre.

U&Dave channel logo 9am (repeat)
Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm. Nick Helm

Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm

Episode 5 - Berlin

Nick journeys to Berlin to reinvent himself with help from Gemma Whelan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the David Jason sitcom.

CITV 9:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

U&Dave channel logo 9:30am (repeat)
Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm. Nick Helm

Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm

Episode 6 - St. Albans

Nick returns to his family home town of St Albans for waffles with bacon, followed by a visit to his parents' house for his mum's prawn lasagne and a shoulder to cry on.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 5 - Go Jet Academy: Artificial Reef

Kyan, Lars and Foz pick up litter on the Academy beach after a storm, while Xuli dives down to check the coral reef. She spots something in the murky depths: a huge rusty submarine lies across the reef, and the moustache on the bow means it must belong to Grandmaster Glitch. What's worse, it's leaking oil!

ITVBe 10:05am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 16 - Down The Drain

There's no water at the Park! The gang's shower has stopped working, and Richard is covered in mud. It is down to plumbers Sooty and Sweep to put things right in time for the opening of the new picnic area - but not everybody will stay dry!

Talking Pictures TV 10:30am (repeat)
The Green Man. Harry Hawkins (Alastair Sim)

The Green Man

A hapless vacuum cleaner salesman stumbles upon a professional hitman's plot to kill a leading public figure.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 4, Episode 12 - Once Upon A Time

Little Monster has gone off books, so whilst Justin and Robert are on a pirate nightout with Cook and Line, Cat tries to reignite Little Monster's passion for stories.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:20am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Louise Ford

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Highlights Special - Terrible Tudor Special

Featuring everything you need to know about history's most famous family. Including a never-before-seen sketch with the murderous Medicis, hilarious outtakes, and a special one-off written by a CBBC competition winner.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 12 - Waffle's Day Out

AJ takes Evie and Anaya swimming, but Waffle must stay at home with Simon. Refusing to miss out on the fun, Waffle begins an adventure of his own and sets off to find Evie.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:35am (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 13 - Waffle's Doggy Buddies

An old friend of Gramps, Mr Willow, brings along his two dogs to play with Waffle. Evie feels a bit left out until Waffle reassures her. The two new dogs escape into Mrs Hobbs's garden, so Waffle has to save the day.

Talking Pictures TV 2:20pm (repeat)
Genevieve. Image shows from L to R: Ambrose Claverhouse (Kenneth More), Wendy McKim (Dinah Sheridan), Alan McKim (John Gregson), Rosalind Peters (Kay Kendall). Copyright: ITV Studios

Genevieve

Film about two classic car fanatics who, after completing the annual London-to-Brighton run, decide to make the return leg a race.

CITV 2:35pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

A selection of episodes from the from the first series of the animated children's comedy.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 4 - Desert Road Trip

Bob is excited to see an amazing cactus that only flowers once a year, but the gang's race across the hot sandy desert slows to a crawl when Bitz and Purl over-engineer their vehicle.

CITV 3:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 7 - Avenue Of The Baobabs, Madagascar

Grandmaster Glitch tries his hand at stunt flying, but the Grimbots are unimpressed, giving him a unanimous thumbs down.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 9 - Waffle's Dog Family

Waffle feels left out of the Brooklyn-Bells' fun, so he sets off to find his doggy family.

U&W channel logo 5pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

A selection of episodes from the third series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:20pm (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 6

It's the final leg of the duo's tour - and a homecoming. Ralf tries to conquer a childhood food fear at Bury Market - while Ricky brings his TV son to some favourite haunts in Liverpool.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the sitcom about snobbish social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouquet').

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 4 - Mr. Bean Goes To Town

In this escapade, Mr. Bean buys a TV and a new camera, has an itchy foot and goes on a date.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 4 - The Class Of 62

A school reunion has unexpected repercussions for the Trotter family, as events threaten to disrupt Del's glorious path to fatherhood.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Porridge: Inside Out. Image shows from L to R: Tony Osoba, Sam Kelly, Christopher Biggins. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Porridge: Inside Out

Episode 3 - Good Behaviour

The final part of this tribute series to the classic sitcom looks at life after Porridge, the spin-off series Going Straight and the death of Richard Beckinsale.

Talking Pictures TV 7:10pm (repeat)
In The Doghouse. Image shows from L to R: James Fox-Upton (Leslie Phillips), Millie (Amanda Humby). Copyright: Rank Organisation / Shutterstock

In The Doghouse

Comedy about the rivalry between two newly qualified vets.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 5 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Uncle

Uncle Albert has been mugged and Del is determined to bring the perpetrators to justice. But is Uncle Albert telling all he knows...?

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the wartime sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Rodon (Ray Fearon)

Red Dwarf

Episode 1 - The Promised Land

The posse meet three cat clerics who worship Lister as their God. Lister vows to help them as they're being hunted by Rodon, the ruthless feral cat leader who has vowed to wipe out all cats who worship anyone but him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35pm (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 9, Episode 4 - The Miser's Hoard

It is discovered that Frazer has been hiding hundreds of gold sovereigns. Mainwaring believes that the best thing is for him to buy an annuity (not that his commission has anything to do with it), but the Scotsman has other ideas.

Talking Pictures TV 9pm (repeat)
Sunday Night At The London Palladium. Copyright: Associated Television

Sunday Night At The London Palladium

Series 11 - The New London Palladium Show, Episode 1

Landmark, genre-defining variety series from the London Palladium, featuring the biggest names in British and international entertainment.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Katherine Ryan

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Special - All-Women Special

Katherine Ryan guest hosts a very special all female edition celebrating 100 years of women's suffrage. Roisin Conaty and Jessica Hynes take on Sara Pascoe and Lolly Adefope in the classic words and numbers quiz. Morgana Robinson appears in character as Natalie Cassidy alongside Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A Baby

The time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game

East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.

Talking Pictures TV 10pm (repeat)
Up The Chastity Belt. Lurkalot (Frankie Howerd). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited

Up The Chastity Belt

Film in which Frankie Howerd joins the Crusades to save his master and bring King Richard back to take his rightful place on the throne of England.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Series 1, Episode 7 - Private Lives

Dennis wants a spot of privacy to do some serious courting - but finds it difficult to come by.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill), Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

Series 2, Episode 7 - Shooglies

To celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of their friendship, Jack and Victor decide to take a trip into town and have a slap-up meal. However, things take an unexpected turn with a face from the past reappears.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Danny Dyer

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 9

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Danny Dyer and panellists Sara Pascoe and Judy Murray.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 3 - Stage Fright

Raquel makes a return visit to cabaret singing when Del gets her a chance booking. But her singing partner has a limited repertoire and Del is soon to find out why!...

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Billy And Us. Billy Connolly. Copyright: BBC

Billy And Us

Episode 6 - The Dark Side

Billy Connolly opens up about his life-long love affair with sending up the dark side of life. Featuring ground-breaking routines about death, illness and even incontinence he reveals why, for him, laughter is an important way of dealing with the grimmest moments of life. Says Billy: "The best way to deal with the dark side of life is to laugh right in its face."

U&Yesterday channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Fugitive

During a weekend in the countryside, the lads meet a fellow Brit who is apparently in trouble.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly

An Audience With...

Episode 7 - Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly offers his unique brand of stand-up humour to a star-studded audience including Twiggy, Clive James, Michael Brandon, Ringo Starr and Samantha Fox.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sarah Millican, Stephen Fry, Eddie Kadi, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 14 - Messy

With Noel Fielding, Eddie Kadi and Sarah Millican.

Comedy Central Extra 11:05pm (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 6 - The English

Ricky, Stephen and Karl share their definitions of what it means to be an Englishman. Also: Karl explains why, if he wasn't English, he'd rather be Italian.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Last Laugh In Vegas. Image shows from L to R: Mick Miller, Bobby Ball, Kenny Lynch, Su Pollard, Jess Conrad, Tommy Cannon, Bobby Crush, Anita Harris, Bernie Clifton. Copyright: Shiver Productions

Last Laugh In Vegas

Episode 1

Nine British showbiz legends from the '60s, '70s and '80s are about to be given the chance to put on their dream gig in the entertainment capital of the world.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

Inside No. 9

A selection of episodes from the third series of the comic anthology series.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Gary: Tank Commander. Image shows from L to R: Jacko (Robert Jack), Charlie (Scott Fletcher), Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh), Adam (Paul-James Corrigan). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Gary: Tank Commander

Series 1, Episode 3 - The General

General Randy Badger arrives from America on official duty. He enlists Gary and the boys, and instigates his own mission - to drink beer, see strippers and find his Scottish ancestors, the McBadgers. Hoo ya.

Comedy Central Extra 11:35pm (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 7 - Law And Order

Karl claims not to have any interest in law and order, but he still has strong opinions on noise pollution, and astounds Ricky and Stephen with his views on shoplifting.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm (repeat)
Jack Whitehall's Father's Day. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Michael Whitehall

Jack Whitehall's Father's Day

Jack Whitehall visits his father, Michael, to celebrate Father's Day in the unusual circumstances of lockdown.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Marcus Brigstocke, Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 3 - Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus Brigstocke

Sean Lock introduces Romesh Ranganathan and Marcus Brigstocke.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 12:30am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Lizzy Yarnold, Alan Carr, James Corden, Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp, Tony Bellew. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Episode 1

For the first episode in the new series, Tony Bellew, Lizzy Yarnold and Alan Carr join the teams.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre

Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.

U&Dave channel logo 1am
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 10

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Gary Lineker and panellists Tom Allen and Ayesha Hazarika.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 1 - I Call Mine Sally

Dave Gorman shreds some naughty magazines and helps a gerbil fulfill its destiny!

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2am (repeat)
Comedy Central Extra 2:20am (repeat)
Soho Theatre Live. Joel Dommett

Soho Theatre Live

Episode 1 - Joel Dommett

Joel Dommett is the first in the Soho Theatre Live series to take to the stage and the hilarious episode sees Joel at his funniest as he discusses the fails and mishaps of his dating life, the infamous catfishing scandal and the pranks he used to play on his Grandad.

U&Dave channel logo 2:50am (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 2 - Winston Churchill's Pants

Sharp stand-up from Dave Gorman, who answers life's burning questions. What is Richard Branson capable of? And should David Dickinson be stopped?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 3am (repeat)
Don't Ask Me Ask Britain. Image shows from L to R: Frank Skinner, Alexander Armstrong, Jonathan Ross

Don't Ask Me Ask Britain

Episode 6

For the final episode of the series, Frank is joined by Adil Ray and Jonathan by Angela Barnes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:10am (repeat)
Marley's Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Michael Walton (Nicholas Burns), Marley Wise (Sarah Alexander), Adam Wise (John Hannah), Vicar (Jo Joyner)

Marley's Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 6 - Christmas

Set against a backdrop of the local nativity play, some shocking news sets Adam and Michael against each other. By the end of this episode, things will never be the same for Marley and her ghosts.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:20am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 8 - Cigarettes And Alcohol And Rollerblading

It's Lent, and following a gloating phonecall from Dick, Ted decides that he, Jack and Dougal should give up their smoking, drinking, and rollerblading respectively. However, it proves to be far more difficult than expected, and the trio call in some outside help...

Talking Pictures TV 4:20am (repeat)
Carry On Admiral

Carry On Admiral

1957 British comedy film directed by Val Guest. Not part of the Carry On series of films, which it predates, though it is similar in tone and style.

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