British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 24th July 2020

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 10 - Bertiesitting

Eager to prove her babysitting ability, Gran is on the hunt for a baby stand-in.

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 7, Episode 4 - Mrs. Slocombe, Senior Person

Mrs. Slocombe is appointed temporary floor manager while Mr. Rumbold recovers from food poisoning, and no one is happy about it.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Peter Hudson, Richard Osman

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Pistachio Eclair

In one of the most difficult challenges of the competition, the rivals find themselves confronted with an intimidating man in gold chains: The Mayor of Chesham.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 8 - One Man's Junk

The Antiques Roadshow comes to Ludlow, and Marlene, already in the middle of a house makeover, sees an opportunity to have her old bric-a-brac valued by experts. She is not alone, as Elgin, Bryan, Jed and Mrs Cakeworthy have exactly the same idea. Surprisingly it is Boycie, with a little help from Tyler, who discovers the really valuable antique.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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

A selection of three episodes from the Home Guard sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of three episodes from the world's cleverest panel game.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Tudur's TV Flashback. Tudur Owen

TV Flashback

Series 3, Episode 4 - Law And Order

Tudur Owen searches for clues about crime in Wales. He uncovers a story of canine cops, police badgers and vigilante ferrets, full of lively characters from the nation's TV past.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Jack Whitehall's Sporting Nation. Jack Whitehall

Jack Whitehall's Sporting Nation

Episode 3 - Cult of the Underdog

Jack takes a comedic sprint through British sport's greatest underdog moments, from Leicester City's incredible Premier League win in 2016 and Kelly Holmes' double Olympic triumph in 2004, to a certain Northern Irish snooker player with odd-looking glasses whose World Championship victory gripped the nation in 1985.

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

Car Share

Series 2, Episode 4

John enlists the help of his Nan to reluctantly wait in for a parcel delivery.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head. Greg Davies. Copyright: Avalon Television

Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head

Television version of Greg Davies's 2013 stand-up show, The Back Of My Mum's Head.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley), Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy)

The Young Offenders

Series 3, Episode 1

Conor and Jock join forces with Billy Murphy who has masterminded an amateur heist of luxury televisions. Baby Star unexpectedly becomes involved which leads to further chaos and some valuable lessons are learned.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 5 - Fireworks

An old lady wanders into Lucy's flat and joins Lee on the sofa. When it becomes clear that she doesn't know who she is, Lee throws her out only to discover that she has a rich son who always pays a handsome reward to the person who brings her home.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Peter Kay

Peter Kay: Comedy Genius - In His Own Words

Biographical documentary looking at the life and work of comedian Peter Kay.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Francesca Martinez, Alan Carr, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 1 - Alan Carr, Francesca Martinez, Nish Kumar

In the first episode, everyone's favourite 'Chatty Man' Alan Carr is the host as he introduces two of comedy's biggest stars - the fabulously funny Francesca Martinez and rising comedy star Nish Kumar.

BBC Two 10:35pm (repeat)
State Of The Union. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Chris O'Dowd), Louise (Rosamund Pike)

State Of The Union

Series 1, Episode 3 - Syria

An awkward encounter for Tom before Louise arrives affects their conversation about fading passion.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Kobna (Sammy Kamara), Valentine (Jimmy Akingbola), Mama (Ellen Thomas), Walter (Idris Elba)

In The Long Run

Series 3, Episode 1

As Walter worries about whether his life on the Eastbridge will make his Mama proud, Valentine worries that Kobna is taking his place as the favourite one.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:15pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Image shows from L to R: Eddie Edwards, Micky Flanagan. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 3 - The Underdog

Comedian Micky Flanagan delves into the difference between an underdog and a loser as he explores how he thinks the British people see themselves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Man Show

Sophie tells Mark that her and Geoff are moving in together and that he thinks her and Mark should see less of each other.

U&Dave channel logo 11:50pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Jon Richardson

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 4 - Welcome To Rico Face

In the penultimate episode the five contestants set out to impress Greg Davies by concealing a pineapple about their person, plus one unsuspecting competitor discovers they've been used as a guinea pig in a unique task experiment.

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