British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 13th July 2020

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am
10 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 1 - Beat The Bus

New teacher Miss Mistry is taking Class 3C on a trip to Flumes 'o' Doom theme park.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 6, Episode 1 - By Appointment

Freshly returned from their holidays, the staff find themselves in a twitter upon hearing that the Royal Family may visit the store.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: David Baddiel, Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix, Rose Matafeo. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 10 - Think About The Spirit

Five comedians had one dream: to become the Series 9 Taskmaster Champion. Now it's the Grand Final and after nine gruelling episodes that precious dream is still alive for all of them - bar one. Alex Horne has the stats handy as they ponder peas, teas and absent keys.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (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 3, Episode 5 - Fifteen Minutes

Boycie can't believe that his staff are auditioning for a reality TV show, but the lure of fame proves too much to resist. Marlene has some plans of her own for when he's away.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (repeat)
Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes. Private Frazer (David Hayman)

Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes

Episode 2 - A Stripe For Frazer

Told he can promote one of the men to Corporal, Mainwaring makes Frazer Lance-Corporal, and pits him against Jones in a contest to see who is worthy of the full rank - but the Scot quickly goes power mad, and has half the platoon up on a charge!

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 11 - Endings

With Doon Mackichan, Jimmy Carr and Dara O'Briain.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In England

Del and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!

BBC Two 8pm (repeat)
Our Friend Victoria. Image shows from L to R: Julie Walters, Victoria Wood. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Our Friend Victoria

Episode 1 - Age

This episode is presented by Victoria's long-term friend and collaborator Julie Walters, who looks at Victoria's take on age and those unforgettable characters who spanned generations.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 11, Episode 3 - Guess Who's Coming To Essex?

When Sharon and Tracey discover that Dorien has been keeping a secret for over fifty years, they decide to get involved, but Dorien is reluctant to confront her past. Meanwhile, Tracey finds motherhood is not all that it's cracked up to be.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Christmas Special - Empire

A Christmas special with Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Dani Dyer, David Mitchell, Fred Sirieix, James Acaster, Rob Brydon, Oti Mabuse, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 13, Episode 9

James Acaster, Dani Dyer, Oti Mabuse and Fred Sirieix join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Nicola Dempsey, Rosie Dempsey, Sara Pascoe, Chris McCausland. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 15, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo

A festive special as Sara Pascoe introduces Flo & Joan and Chris McCausland.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:45pm (repeat)
Staged. Image shows from L to R: David (David Tennant), Michael (Michael Sheen)

Staged

Series 1, Episode 3 - Who The F#!k Is Michael Sheen?

An actor who was initially involved in the play, but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts, comes back to haunt the production. Georgia has sold her novel, and tells Anna that she's due to be a birthing partner for her friend. Michael is being blackmailed by his neighbour.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 4 - Dough

Eddie's been locked in his room working on a secret project for a full week: a printing machine. After flashing his £27 notes around the pub, landlord Dick tips off London's top forger to their scam.

BBC Two 10pm
15 min
Comedians: Home Alone. Tim Key

Comedians: Home Alone

Episode 7

Gavin & Stacey star Mathew Horne reveals how life in isolation is familiar territory for an actor, Tim Key provides food for thought from his kitchen and Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke perform another showstopping lip sync battle.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 5 - J-Places

With Sandi Toksvig, Susan Calman and Bill Bailey.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: George Lamb, Larry Lamb

Celebrity Juice

Series 18, Episode 3

Joining team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton this time are father and son duo Larry and George Lamb, Celebrity Big Brother winner Sarah Harding and comedian Jimmy Carr.

BBC Two 10:15pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Rhys James, Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Suzi Ruffell, Nish Kumar, Ed Byrne. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on events around the world along with guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Nish Kumar and Suzi Ruffell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 3 - Cowardice

Gary shows his true colours - yellow, mostly - in a road rage incident.

U&Dave channel logo 10:35pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 6 - Joints

With Jimmy Carr, Cal Wilson and Jack Whitehall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In England

Del and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!

U&Dave channel logo 11:15pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 1 - Melon Buffet

This week the comedians have to try and paint the best picture of a horse while riding a horse. Also, expect melon-eating, bath-emptying and pop-up tents.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm
15 min
Jealous Alan. Image shows from L to R: Angela Hendry (Elysia Welch), Alan Anderson (Ryan Hunter), Stuart Cummings (Jack Stewart)

Jealous Alan

Short film. Alan's jealousy drives him to foil his friend's relationship.

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