British Comedy Guide
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Television

TV schedule Sunday 2nd August 2020

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

The Headless Ghost

A repeat of this 1959 film.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
That's My Boy. Image shows from L to R: Ida Willis (Mollie Sugden), Robert Price (Christopher Blake), Angie Price (Jennifer Lonsdale). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

That's My Boy

Series 3, Episode 6 - Dirty Linen

Robert's been working very long shifts, and when Ida discovers a note from a woman in his laundry, there is only one conclusion she and Angie can reach.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:15am (repeat)
Only When I Laugh. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Gordon Thorpe (Richard Wilson), Roy Figgis (James Bolam), Norman Binns (Christopher Strauli), Archie Glover (Peter Bowles). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Only When I Laugh

Series 3, Episode 4 - Postman's Knock

Agony Aunt Clare Butterfield receives a letter from Worried of Ward 3, but her reply only confuses things...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:25am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 10 - Up And Down

The Twirlywoos learn about up and down when they play with a bouncy ball. Back in the Boat Peekaboo has something else for them to bounce on.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 3, Episode 4 - Farmer Khan

Everyone who's anyone has been invited to a Prince Charles Royal Reception in Birmingham... but Mr Khan hasn't had an invitation.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 4 - Baa-d Hair Day

The flock don't recognise Shaun when he loses one his most distinctive features. His old pal Bitzer helps him track down the lost thatch, but not before Shaun becomes very attached to one of the chickens.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 37 - Rodent Recall

Danger Mouse and Penfold are in a training simulation when one of DM's flying kicks damages the holodeck with catastrophic consequences.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (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.

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

The Zoo

Series 2, Episode 3 - Guess Zoo

Rumours are spreading around the zoo that a mystery animal is due to arrive. But who could it be?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:50am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 8 - Venice, Italy

Grandmaster Glitch demands the Grimbots find somewhere with no cars so he can practice riding his bike without stabilisers.

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

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 28 - Keyboard Capers

Determined to finish Beethoven's symphony, Mr Bean wangles himself a grand piano, a music book, a candelabra - and a very patient piano teacher. Liberace, eat your heart out!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:05am (repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 5, Episode 8 - GCSE Options

Year 9 are choosing their GCSE options - with a Dragons' Den twist!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 1 - Timmy Makes Music

Timmy cannot decide what instrument to play at band practice, so he hangs on to all of them and causes chaos.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30am (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 three episodes of the David Jason sitcom.

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.

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

Mr Bean

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

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

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Swimming Lesson

Sweep is scared of the water and cannot reach his frisbee when it lands in the sea. Luckily Richard is giving swimming lessons at the holiday park, and Sooty wants Sweep to join in. Will Sweep take the plunge and overcome his fears?

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 11 - Harbin Ice City, China

When Grim HQ's heating gets stuck on, Glitch looks for a cold place to land and cool down.

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 13 - Lights! Camera! Action!

Justin has spent days watching his entire film collection and now wants to make his own serious action film.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:20am (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:20am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Episode 6 - Bizarre Beasts

Charles Darwin presents Yummy Planet, and some farting fish almost start a nuclear war!

Comedy Central 12pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows from L to R: Michael Bublé, Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 4, Episode 3

Michael is joined by singing superstars Michael Buble and chart topper Rita Ora. Husband and wife presenters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford take part in a double Send To All, Michael's in Essex for The Midnight Gameshow. Plus there'll be another amazing performance from The Unexpected Star.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 12:30pm (repeat)
Tudur's TV Flashback. Tudur Owen

TV Flashback

Series 3, Episode 5 - Art

Tudur Owen sets out on a quest to discover the meaning of art. It's a long strange trip into a world of giant inflatables, edible sculptures and flying doughnuts, full of lively characters from the nation's TV past.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
Hold The Sunset. Image shows from L to R: Phil (John Cleese), Edith (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC

Hold The Sunset

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor

Queenie appoints herself marriage counsellor to Roger and Wendy. Edith and Phil decide it's the right moment to take a weekend break. While the cats are away...

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 1pm (repeat)
Comedy Legends. Sid James. Copyright: 3DD

Comedy Legends

Series 2, Episode 10 - Sid James

Barry Cryer pays tribute to comedy actor Sid James, who rose to fame in Hancock's Half Hour and became a mainstay of the Carry On franchise.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Hold The Sunset. Image shows from L to R: Phil (John Cleese), Bob (James Cosmo), Edith (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC

Hold The Sunset

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary

As tensions grow between Roger and Wendy, a midnight break-in brings Edith face to face with a ghost from her past. How can she explain the raffish Bob to Phil?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 seven episodes of the David Jason sitcom.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 2pm (repeat)
Comedy Legends. Peter Sellers. Copyright: 3DD

Comedy Legends

Series 2, Episode 12 - Peter Sellers

Barry Cryer pays tribute to actor Peter Sellers, who shot to fame in The Goon Show and starred in the Pink Panther franchise and was Oscar-nominated for Dr Strangelove and Being There.

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.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 23 - Tomatina Festival, Bunol, Spain

Can the Go Jetters fix their own 'glitch' at the biggest food fight in the world?

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

Mr Bean

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

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

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 7 - Waffle Walkies

Simon and Evie take Waffle for a walk and bump into Evie's friend Anaya and her mum, AJ. An overenthusiastic Waffle drags Simon through the park, soaking him under a sprinkler.

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 fifth series of the lie-based panel game.

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 first series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:50pm (repeat)
Almost Never. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Harry Still), Nate (Nathaniel Dass), Oakley (Oakley Orchard). Copyright: Saltbeef TV

Almost Never

Series 2, Episode 1 - Hot Wings

Coleen offers the band a management deal, while Chloe and Nate discuss their relationship.

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

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (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.

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 first and second series of the wartime sitcom.

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 1, Episode 4 - The Enemy Within The Gates

A free Polish officer tells Mainwaring that an award of £10 will be given to the platoon for every German they find "alive and in good condition". Jones, Walker and Pike soon find a couple of Luftwaffe men, but not before they accidentally shoot a swan!

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

Sunday Night At The London Palladium

Series 16, Episode 5

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 6 - New Mammy

There's bickering aplenty in the Brown household. Betty is upset with Mark, Rory and Dino are squabbling and Agnes and Betty rub each other up the wrong way.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 19 (Channel 4: Series 20), Episode 1

Jimmy Carr returns, with Sean Lock and Kerry Godliman taking on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson. Mr Swallow, aka Nick Mohammed, joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 57, Episode 6

Jo Brand guest presents the latest episode of the 57th series of Have I Got News For You. Brand is joined by MP Heidi Allen and fellow comedian Phil Wang as panellists alongside team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Hold The Sunset. Image shows from L to R: Phil (John Cleese), Edith (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC

Hold The Sunset

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor

Queenie appoints herself marriage counsellor to Roger and Wendy. Edith and Phil decide it's the right moment to take a weekend break. While the cats are away...

Talking Pictures TV 10pm (repeat)
The Family Way

The Family Way

A look at the troubles of a young newlywed couple whose marriage has yet to be consummated.

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 3, Episode 4 - Big Yin

The Craiglang Young Team are running riot in the neighbourhood. Big Innes arrives to sort them out, all Jack and Victor have to do is keep him off the Midori.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jeremy Clarkson, Sandi Toksvig, Sara Pascoe, Jason Manford. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 4 - Noble Rot

With Jeremy Clarkson, Jason Manford and Sara Pascoe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Hold The Sunset. Image shows from L to R: Phil (John Cleese), Bob (James Cosmo), Edith (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC

Hold The Sunset

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary

As tensions grow between Roger and Wendy, a midnight break-in brings Edith face to face with a ghost from her past. How can she explain the raffish Bob to Phil?

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Gary: Tank Commander. Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Gary: Tank Commander

Series 2, Episode 3 - Too Many Chefs

Sergeant Thomson punishes Gary and the boys by putting them on kitchen duty for the Captain's important dinner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Office. David Brent (Ricky Gervais)

The Office

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Ricky Gervais sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Danny Bhoy, Dara O Briain, Nina Conti. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 1 - Dara O'Briain, Nina Conti, Danny Bhoy

Dara O'Briain hosts the first in a new series. He introduces ventriloquist Nina Conti and the irrepressible Danny Bhoy to the stage.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Shaun Williamson, Al Murray, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz

Episode 4

Al Murray, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Phill Jupitus and Andy Parsons, supervises the battle between the Queen's Park Cafe from Glasgow and the Earl Haig from London.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 3

Angela Barnes, Miles Jupp, Romesh Ranganathan and Josh Widdicombe are the guests this week.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 12:30am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 8 - Willesden Suite

Terry's job as security for the local Rotary Club offers Arthur a chance to gain some much-needed respectability when he is invited to speak at a function.

U&Dave channel logo 12:35am
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Alexander Armstrong

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 1

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Roisin Conaty and James O'Brien.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
Hold The Sunset. Image shows from L to R: Phil (John Cleese), Edith (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC

Hold The Sunset

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor

Queenie appoints herself marriage counsellor to Roger and Wendy. Edith and Phil decide it's the right moment to take a weekend break. While the cats are away...

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 5

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news, talks to Michelle Wolf about being trolled on Twitter by Trump, and takes an ice bath with Paul Chowdhry.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. Billy Connolly. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Comedy Legends

Series 2, Episode 11 - Billy Connolly

Comedy Legends examines the career of The Big Yin - the one and only Billy Connolly.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley

TV broadcast of Lee Evans live at Wembley in 2002, unleashing his latest material to a giddy crowd.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:20am (repeat)
Don't Hate The Playaz. Image shows from L to R: Lady Leshurr, London Hughes, Mist, Jordan Stephens, Shortee Blitz, Maya Jama, Keisha Buchanan, Cariad Lloyd

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 2, Episode 5

Maya Jama, Keisha Buchanan and London Hughes go up against Lady Leshurr, Cariad Lloyd and Mist as they go head to head in rap battles, dance-offs and freestyling challenges.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:25am (repeat)
Love, Rosie. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Dunne (Lily Collins), Alex Stewart (Sam Claflin). Copyright: Constantin Film

Love, Rosie

Heart-warming story about friendship, true love, and luck that shows how sometimes fate just can't stop meddling.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
Hold The Sunset. Image shows from L to R: Phil (John Cleese), Bob (James Cosmo), Edith (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC

Hold The Sunset

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary

As tensions grow between Roger and Wendy, a midnight break-in brings Edith face to face with a ghost from her past. How can she explain the raffish Bob to Phil?

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 2am (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Magid Magid. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 6

This week, Russell engages in a spiritual healing session with Roisin Conaty and interviews Magid Magid.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15am (repeat)
The Office. David Brent (Ricky Gervais)

The Office

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Ricky Gervais sitcom.

Comedy Central 2:30am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 2, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show

Michael McIntyre's presents a festive mix of comedy, music and games.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
Judge Romesh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 5

Two friends seek Judge Romesh's ruling after a rude prank turns out to cause lasting damage to property and an unusual kind of bird has two company directors at loggerheads.

U&Dave channel logo 2:55am (repeat)
Judge Romesh. Court Bailiff (Tom Davis). Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 1, Episode 6

Shaun Ryder and Bez from the Happy Mondays are locked in thirty-year-old clash over cash. Plus, twin sisters come to court to clear up family deception but end up catching the eye of Bailiff Tom.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:10am (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 1 - Hell

The time has come for the trio's annual summer holiday, and Father Ted has a fellow priest's caravan in mind as a perfect location.

U&Dave channel logo 3:30am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 4

Dara O Briain and the team skilfully pass around the week's news before shooting on goal with guests Rob Beckett, Susan Calman, Hal Cruttenden and Romesh Ranganathan.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:10am (repeat)
That's My Boy. Image shows from L to R: Ida Willis (Mollie Sugden), Robert Price (Christopher Blake), Angie Price (Jennifer Lonsdale). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

That's My Boy

Series 3, Episode 7 - Ring If You Need Me

The household is upset when Robert's other mother, the snooty Mrs. Price, injures her ankle and has to stay to be looked after.

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