British Comedy Guide

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TV schedule Sunday 28th June 2020

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Somewhere In Camp. Private Randle (Frank Randle)

Somewhere In Camp

Comedy about the inhabitants of an army camp during the Second World War.

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 6, Episode 2 - One More For The Pot

The lease is up on the flat, and George has a rent increase in mind should the trio wish to renew. The only solution they can think of is to look for a fourth flatmate to split the bills with.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 24 - Ping-Pong Poacher

With the animals of Mossybottom Farm watching Shaun and Bitzer play the greatest table tennis match of all time, they fail to notice a hungry fox who isn't keeping his eye on the ball at all.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 27 - Clash Of The Odd-Esy

Danger Mouse arrives in ancient Greece and befriends Zeus who grants him godly powers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
dinnerladies diaries. Image shows from L to R: Victoria Wood, Shobna Gulati, Anne Reid, Maxine Peake, Thelma Barlow. Copyright: UKTV

dinnerladies diaries

Episode 1 - Perfect Ingredients

In Episode One, Victoria Wood describes why she wanted to have a go at making a sitcom, and there's a look at the on-screen coupling of Thelma Barlow and Anne Reid as Dolly and Jean.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 47 - Go Jet Academy: Volcanic Island

Grandmaster Glitch is drilling into the ground below the ocean near Academy Island, looking for bubbly mud that is heated up by an underground volcano.

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

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 13 - The Big Move

The flamingos are moving to a new enclosure which inspires silverback gorilla Jurgen to think about upgrading his already massive enclosure, too.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 21 - Goldfish

With his beloved teddy bear at the dry cleaners, Mr Bean finds a new playmate from the garden pond.

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

Class Dismissed

Series 5, Episode 3 - Key Stage 3 Rules

Adult man and Year 9 pupil Warren finds new ways to celebrate his love of Key Stage 3.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (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 18 episodes of the David Jason sitcom.

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

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 24 - Timmy Brings A Smile

Apricot brings her favourite blanket to the nursery but the other animals mistake it for a rag.

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

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

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

Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm

Episode 7 - Paris

Determined to not let his break-up ruin the non-refundable weekend away to Paris he'd booked for his ex, Nick decides to take David Trent instead.

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 8 - Little Europe

Nick is joined by Nish Kumar to eat their way around London's Little Europe before Brexit shuts everything down.

ITVBe 9:55am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 23 - Run Rabbit Run

Richard is nervous when he finds out the park is due for an inspection. Sooty builds a robot to help him tidy, and everything is soon spotless - if only Soo's rabbit wasn't on the loose.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:05am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 6 - Machu Picchu, Peru

The Go Jetters head to the ancient Peruvian city of Machu Picchu to watch Kyan compete in the Inca Trail Marathon.

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 14 - Cat's Lost Bag

Cat has lost her favourite Cat Pack, which she has had since she was just a little girl explorer, so Robert calls on someone special to help look for it.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:20am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Jessica Ransom

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Episode 1 - Queen Vic's Home Vids

A special episode making 200 years since the birth of Queen Victoria. Featuring Victorian fake news, paparazzi, and camera men strapped to the front of moving trains, Queen Victoria shows you how her subjects invented and became obsessed with films!

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 6 - Blockade Waffle

Waffle learns that the summer holidays will soon be over and Evie will be going to school. Determined not to be left alone, Waffle hatches a plan to keep the family at home.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 7 - Waffle And The Teacher

Miss Berrington, Evie's new school teacher, and teaching assistant Mr O'Donnell have come to meet Evie at home before term starts, and Waffle is under strict instructions to be on his best behaviour. But Waffle is teething and won't stop chewing everything in sight.

Talking Pictures TV 1:30pm (repeat)
True As A Turtle. Copyright: ITV Studios

True As A Turtle

A repeat of this 1957 film.

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

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

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

BBC Two 3pm (repeat)
This Beautiful Fantastic. Bella Brown (Jessica Brown Findlay)

This Beautiful Fantastic

Moving comedy about an agoraphobic young woman who's forced to tackle her overgrown garden or face eviction.

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

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 6 - X Marks The Spot

Bitz, Purl and Bob are on a treasure hunt on Faraway Island with the help of an old map, and they find a huge chest full of yummy chocolate coins.

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 9 - Seattle Space Needle, USA

Glitch has attached huge rocket boosters to Grim HQ in an attempt to become the first Grandmaster in space.

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 11 - Waffle And The Box

A mysterious box is delivered to Mrs Hobbs' house, and Waffle wants to know what's inside.

U&Dave channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the third series of the lie-based panel show.

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.

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 third series of the sitcom about snobbish social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouquet').

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 three episodes from the wartime sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Ross Noble Off Road. Ross Noble. Copyright: Grain Media

Ross Noble Off Road

Episode 1

Ross Noble finds a typically off-the-wall solution to the problem of how to train in the south of England for an off-road adventure in Scotland. But when the real trials begin they soon wonder if it was enough... it wasn't.

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 9, Episode 5 - Number Engaged

Guarding a vital telephone link, the platoon are horrified to wake up the morning after an air raid to discover a bomb tangled in the wires right outside their hut.

Talking Pictures TV 8:30pm (repeat)
Tell Me Another. Copyright: Southern Television

Tell Me Another

Series 1, Episode 6

True stories about people, famous and forgotten. This week starring: Bernard Cribbins, Jim Dale, Jimmy Logan, Ted Ray, Norman Vaughan.

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 2

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It Off

Dermot and his new wife Maria have a baby on the way, and they are desperate for a place of their own. The newlyweds just can't afford to move out, but Mrs Brown has a plan to help her son...

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
About A Boy. Image shows from L to R: Will Freeman (Hugh Grant), Marcus (Nicholas Hoult)

About A Boy

Film based on Nick Hornby's novel about a bittersweet friendship built up between a cynical, selfish man and a bullied 11 year old boy.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Victoria Coren Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 5

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Tim Loughton.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 1 - Edinburgh

In this week's opening episode, Michael starts his Comedy Roadshow at the Edinburgh Playhouse, where he is joined by headline guest Rhod Gilbert, with additional stand-up from Mark Watson, Stewart Francis and Kevin Bridges.

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

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Alien

The boys have problems with a troublemaker and Neville is the one to provide the solution.

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 8 - Buntin'

Auld Pete's acting very suspiciously and Jack and Victor are determined to find out why. Not ones to be left out, Winston and Navid are involved in their own covert operation: catching a bin-raking fox. Could there be a connection?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Bill Bailey, James Acaster. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 15 - Mix And Match

With James Acaster, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:15pm (repeat)
The Comedy Years. Image shows from L to R: Bernie Clifton, Mick Miller. Copyright: Shiver Productions

The Comedy Years

Episode 1 - 1979

This episode focused on 1979 will look at the northern club scene, which was dominating telly at the time with the likes of Les Dawson and Cannon & Ball. It's also the year that saw a new breed of alternative comedians making a name for themselves on screen that included Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Rowan Atkinson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

Inside No. 9

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

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

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Series 1, Episode 10 - Last Rites

Oz is involved in some shady trading - but what is the connection between a dead body and a business deal?

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (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 8 - Medicine

In this edition, topics include Karl's thoughts on medical advancements, sickness, and an idea for a machine that would enable physicians to feel their patients' pain.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Terry Alderton, Adam Hills, Andi Osho. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 4 - Adam Hills, Andi Osho, Terry Alderton

Adam Hills is joined by Andi Osho and Terry Alderton.

Comedy Central 11:10pm (repeat)
Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story. Kevin Bridges

Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs in this TV edit of his 2015 show.

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 2

The showbiz entertainers begin rehearsals for the biggest performance of their lives, but impressing their American producer Frank Marino is proving to be tough.

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 4 - The Great Debate

Gary goes to St Andrews for a debate against a formidable opponent. He has been briefed on what to say, but when he takes the stage, he surprises everyone, including himself.

Comedy Central Extra 11:30pm (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 9 - Earth

In this show, Ricky, Karl and Stephen discuss the origins of the universe and the evolution of creatures other than humans. Plus, Karl talks about the downside of recycling, world travel and restroom encounters.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Christmas Special

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis serve up their unique festive take in a Christmas special filled with quizzes, challenges, out-takes and unseen material.

Comedy Central 12:10am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Highlights Special

Russell offers up the best bits from the current series of Good News, alongside previously unseen material. He offers his unique and quirky take on the week's global headlines and bizarre news stories.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 1 - Edinburgh

In this week's opening episode, Michael starts his Comedy Roadshow at the Edinburgh Playhouse, where he is joined by headline guest Rhod Gilbert, with additional stand-up from Mark Watson, Stewart Francis and Kevin Bridges.

Comedy Central 12:40am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 10, Highlights Special

In this final episode, Russell offers up all the best bits from the current series of Good News, alongside previously unseen material.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Charlie Brooker

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 6

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Charlie Brooker and guest panellists Rich Hall and Maureen Lipman.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Collins, James Argent. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 4, Episode 1

We kick things off with a celebrity couple, TOWIE's Gemma Collins and James 'Arg' Argent. Joined by a few familiar faces to the sofa, will the King and Queen of Essex be unnerved? Tune in on Wednesday, it's The Only Way to find out!

Comedy Central 1:10am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 8, Episode 6

Kelly Osborne, Terry Christian, Reginald D. Hunter and Isy Suttie take part in the topical comedy show.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 4, Episode 2

Next up to put their relationship to the test is school sweethearts, Jake and Felicity. Will Katherine and Jimmy rock the boat? Or is their 10 year relationship set in stone?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 1, Episode 6

Flouting the dress code on the production line. Nurses - they're fun, right? Is pulling on a cow's big old long udders any job for a woman? And does anyone enjoy working on a quacking spreadsheet?

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 3 - Just Chips That Haven't Been Made Yet

It's Dave on Dave! Modern life gets a ribbing as Mr Gorman considers celebrity endorsements and reveals the Queen's 'thoughts' on insoles!

Comedy Central Extra 2am
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 1, Episode 3

More top internet clips and funniness from Russell Howard, including some Bonfire Night themed viral videos. In the extended-length repeat, Canadian comic Craig Campbell tells us what he likes about Britain.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:05am (repeat)
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Catherine Bohart

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Routines by comedians Bobby Mair, Judi Love, Catherine Bohart, Ivo Graham, Adam Rowe, Adam Hess, Lily Phillips, Sean McLoughlin and Rhys Nicholson are reconstructed as sketches.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10am (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Harriet (Nicola Walker), Adrian (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 4, Episode 4 - To Have And To Hold

Adrian spends his time photographing other couples' weddings, but his own marriage to Harriet is far from happy. Can they renew their vows, spice up their love life and make a fresh start, or have they just run out of love, trust and time?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40am (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Clive Carol (Reece Shearsmith), Giles Grindlay-Orme (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 4, Episode 5 - And The Winner Is...

We join the jury in their deliberations for the Television Awards, at the headquarters of the Royal Academy of Motion Picture Arts.

U&Dave channel logo 2:45am (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 4 - Poogle

The award-winning comic opines on life's little oddities, including micro-chipped cats, over-familiarity in coffee shops, self-driving cars, QR codes and cybersquatting.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15am (repeat)
Snuff Box. Image shows from L to R: Rich Fulcher, Matt Berry. Copyright: BBC

Snuff Box

Episode 1 - Rich's Mother

Financial gain is the motive when Matt attempts to discover the identity of Rich's mother.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:15am (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 3, Episode 7 - Night Of The Nearly Dead

Mrs Doyle wins a competition to meet a singer, the obsession of middle-aged women across Ireland. When she inadvertently reveals the date of his visit, the house is beseiged by dozens upon dozens of menopausal women.

Talking Pictures TV 4:35am (repeat)
A Fire Has Been Arranged

A Fire Has Been Arranged

Comedy about a trio of crooks on the hunt for their stashed loot after 10 years in prison. Unfortunately a department store has been built on the site.

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