British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 6th September 2020

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Old Mother Riley In Paris

Old Mother Riley In Paris

A repeat of this 1938 film.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 3, Episode 9 - Atishoo! Atishoo! We All Fall Down

Sid can trust Sally and Jean to fall ill with debilitating influenza on the same day - and on Mike to be as useless as a wet paper bag! It isn't long before he's running round like a mad man: after the bread man, the milkman, the butcher, and even a heavily pregnant Betty!

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

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 13 - More About Gone

Stop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15am (repeat)
Saluting Dad's Army. Alexander Armstrong

Saluting Dad's Army

Episode 4

Alexander Armstrong looks at how the show transferred to the radio and to the stage before finally coming to an end on television - only to live on in the hearts of its millions of fans.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Stand Off

It's breakfast time and The Farmer discovers he has no fresh milk for his morning cup of tea. He sets off in great haste, only to become ensnared in a 'rush hour' traffic jam. Shaun and The Flock are too impatient to wait for breakfast and take matters into their own hands.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Highlights Special - The Supies

Duckula is hosting The Supies awards show and the danger agents are all in attendance.

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

The Zoo

Series 2, Episode 7 - Dr Zoo

Every day the vets do their daily rounds treating animals around the zoo. The trouble is, the animals all hate the vets and hide whenever they visit.

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 18 - Svalbard Global Seed Vault, Norway

When Ubercorn gets trapped inside an icy mountain, Glitch has to save his old teammate.

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

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fish Sitting

Mr Bean has to look after Mrs Wicket's goldfish, but Scrapper the cat is keen to help.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 1 - Brothers In Arms

Brothers In Arms explores the relationship between Del and Rodney Trotter which is at the heart of each of the 64 episodes.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 2 - Football Fools

Danny and Mick need to replace the Pottsfield five-a-side team. But they will need three more heads.

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

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 2 - Sticky Timmy

Harriet shows Timmy and his friends how to make a collage, but Timmy gets glue all over himself.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (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 16 episodes of the David Jason sitcom.

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

Mr Bean

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

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 12 - The Inventions Game

Sooty's latest Inventions take the gang onto a TV game show. Can they win over the show's judge, 'The Boss' or will Sweep throw a bone in the works? Guest starring John Thompson.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 16 - Gua Rusa, Borneo

When Grandmaster Glitch discovers his Halloween pumpkin isn't as big as the Grimbots' one, he goes in search of some fertilizer to help it grow.

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 3, Episode 1 - The New Neighbour

Justin, Robert and Little Monster are surprised to meet their exciting new neighbour, Mac the Explorer.

Talking Pictures TV 11:15am (repeat)
The March Hare

The March Hare

A repeat of this 1956 film.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:15am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Jessica Ransom. Copyright: Lion Television

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 6 - Ingenious Inventors

A look at some of history's most ingenious inventors, as we take in everything from the invention of the wheel to the crisp.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:20am (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 2 - Waffle Is Unwell

Waffle is unwell. He's in his pyjamas and under strict orders to stay in bed and rest.

U&Dave channel logo 1pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Greg Davies, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

A selection of the episodes from the fourth series of the challenging comedy hosted by Greg Davies and Little Alex Horne.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2pm (repeat)
Bend It Like Beckham. Image shows from L to R: Jess Bhamra (Parminder Nagra), Jules Paxton (Keira Knightley)

Bend It Like Beckham

The comic tale of a young Asian woman who joins the local semi-professional football team but opts not to tell her traditionalist family.

CITV 2:30pm (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 3pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 33 - Go Jet Academy: New Species

The team go in search of a mysterious new creature on the Academy Island.

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

Mr Bean

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 2 - Waffle Is Unwell

Waffle is unwell. He's in his pyjamas and under strict orders to stay in bed and rest.

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 and fourth series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 5pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Victoria Wood 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 6 - The Sound Of Silence

Oakley clumsily tries to get Nate and Chloe together at the Palais' silent disco.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:05pm (repeat)
A Close Shave. Credit: BBC, Aardman Animations

A Close Shave

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 1, Episode 5 - Sea Trout (Hampshire Avon, Dorset)

Paul fishes at Christchurch's quintessential Bridge Pool in Dorset, hoping to catch sea trout.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Mr Newbold (Geoffrey Whitehead). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Episode 1

Granville has a large quantity of bargain spectacles to sell, but will they really do anything to improve his customers' eyesight?

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Sheila Hancock, David Mitchell, Stephen Mangan, Rob Brydon, Mark Bonnar, Lee Mack, Anita Rani. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 2

The guests on this episode are Mark Bonnar, Sheila Hancock, Stephen Mangan and Anita Rani.

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.

BBC Two 8pm
30 min
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 3, Episode 3 - Pike (Norfolk Lakes)

Paul and Bob visit Norfolk to go lake fishing for monster pike.

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 8, Episode 5 - High Finance

Jones is in financial danger as he has an outstanding £50 overdraft with the bank, and cannot afford to pay his staff. Helping to assess his books, Mainwaring discovers that the debt has a long and confusing trail to it.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
BBC Two 8:30pm
30 min
Harry Hill's World Of TV. Harry Hill. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's World Of TV

Episode 3 - Historical Documentaries

Harry looks historical documentaries, from Kenneth Clarke's Civilisation through to AJP Taylor, James Burk and Mary Beard all the way to Who Do You Think You Are? and Danny Dyer's Right Royal Family.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 1

The journey begins and ends - where else!? - at Ricky's hometown of Liverpool; but the duo are quickly on the road for the first leg of their trip, heading to Lancashire hot-spots including Blackpool.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Victoria Coren Mitchell, Lee Mack

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 14 (Channel 4: Series 15), Episode 2

Lee Mack and Victoria Coren Mitchell take on Alan Carr and Dane Baptiste. Sam Simmons is in with Susie Dent, and Rachel Riley is in charge of the letters and numbers.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!. Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!

Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.

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 58, Episode 4

Jo Brand assumes the role of host as panellists poke fun at the week's events. Zoe Lyons and Irish columnist, literary editor and drama critic Fintan O'Toole join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

Talking Pictures TV 10pm (repeat)
Ooh... You Are Awful!. Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Ooh... You Are Awful

Dick Emery film. A London crook attempts to pocket half a million pounds in bonds deposited in a Swiss bank by his deceased partner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Craig (Philip Glenister), Archie (Reece Shearsmith), Kevin (Jason Watkins), Malcolm (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Bill

A group of friends go for a night out at a local restaurant. Soon an argument erupts about who is going to pay the bill.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (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), Highlights Special

Another new compilation of the best bits from recent series of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Mean Machine

Mean Machine

Vinnie Jones plays a footballer banged up for throwing a crucial game. Inside, the football-loving warden gets him to coach a team of prisoners.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sue Perkins, Stephen Fry, Chris Addison, Sara Cox. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 16 - Misconceptions

With Chris Addison, Sara Cox, Sue Perkins, and joining them and Alan Davies for one last time, Stephen Fry in his farewell appearance as host.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Professor Squires (Steve Pemberton), Nina (Alexandra Roach). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Riddle Of The Sphinx

Nina thinks Professor Squires has all the answers when, actually, neither has a clue what the future holds.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alice Levine, Asim Chaudhry, Greg Davies, Russell Howard, Alex Horne, Tim Vine, Liza Tarbuck. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 10 - He Was A Different Man

It's the final episode of the series and all five contestants not called Alice Levine or Asim Chaudhry still have genuine hopes of winning the greatest prize on earth: the shiny golden bonce of Taskmaster Greg Davies. Russell Howard invents sticky tape architecture, Tim Vine attempts a risky impersonation and Liza Tarbuck gifts Alex Horne a big, messy cake.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:15pm (repeat)
East Is East. Copyright: Film4

East Is East

Comedy drama about a Pakistani immigrant who, along with his wife, is trying to run a fish-and-chip shop while coping with their 7 children.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream Job

Mark is up for promotion at work, but loses out to Sophie. Jez starts a new job at the music studio Super-Hands works at, although he's only allowed to work on reception.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 1

The journey begins and ends - where else!? - at Ricky's hometown of Liverpool; but the duo are quickly on the road for the first leg of their trip, heading to Lancashire hot-spots including Blackpool.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
Da Ali G Show. Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen)

Da Ali G Show

A selection of episodes from the first series featuring Sacha Baron Cohen's comic creation.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (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 Midnight (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 1, Episode 5 - Sea Trout (Hampshire Avon, Dorset)

Paul fishes at Christchurch's quintessential Bridge Pool in Dorset, hoping to catch sea trout.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am
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 58, Episode 4

Jo Brand assumes the role of host as panellists poke fun at the week's events. Zoe Lyons and Irish columnist, literary editor and drama critic Fintan O'Toole join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Craig (Philip Glenister), Archie (Reece Shearsmith), Kevin (Jason Watkins), Malcolm (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Bill

A group of friends go for a night out at a local restaurant. Soon an argument erupts about who is going to pay the bill.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Store

Rhod Gilbert has webbed fingers. He's a sexual pervert. He dreams of the navy. It's all explained at the Comedy Store! Also, his thoughts on Aussies, the 'fake Welsh', chocolate willies, and more!

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:30am (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Professor Squires (Steve Pemberton), Nina (Alexandra Roach). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Riddle Of The Sphinx

Nina thinks Professor Squires has all the answers when, actually, neither has a clue what the future holds.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit. Image shows from L to R: Rachel Riley, Steve McNeil. Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 1, Episode 4

Comedian Russell Howard and Countdown's Rachel Riley join host Dara O Briain, games expert Ellie Gibson and team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon to play five video games; Street Fighter 2 Turbo, Sensible Soccer, Temple Run, Nidhogg and a special endgame in a bid to become this week's Go 8 Bit Champions.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20am (repeat)
Henry IX. Image shows from L to R: Serena (Kara Tointon), King Henry (Charles Edwards)

Henry IX

Episode 1 - Reigned In

Henry's snap decision to abdicate sends shockwaves through the Royal household, who close ranks in their efforts to make the King see sense.

U&Dave channel logo 2:35am (repeat)
Go 8 Bit DLC. Image shows from L to R: Steve McNeil, Ellie Gibson, Sam Pamphilon. Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

Go 8 Bit DLC

Episode 7

Ellie Gibson, Steve McNeil, Sam Pamphilon and guests take part in this show featuring lively debates and reviews covering the history of video games.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50am (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Mr Newbold (Geoffrey Whitehead). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Episode 1

Granville has a large quantity of bargain spectacles to sell, but will they really do anything to improve his customers' eyesight?

U&Dave channel logo 3am (repeat)
Go 8 Bit DLC. Image shows from L to R: Steve McNeil, Ellie Gibson, Sam Pamphilon. Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

Go 8 Bit DLC

Episode 8

Ellie Gibson, Steve McNeil, Sam Pamphilon and guests take part in this show featuring lively debates and reviews covering the history of video games.

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 1, Episode 5 - And God Created Woman

Ted ends up playing host to one of his favourite novelists, the rather attractive Polly Clarke. Meanwhile, a group of Nuns are also scheduled to pay visit to Craggy island.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20am (repeat)
Bull. Image shows from L to R: Mr Richards (Matt Lucas), Rupert Bull (Robert Lindsay), Egg Shop Owner (Tim Brooke-Taylor). Copyright: John Stanley Productions

Bull

Episode 1 - A Fabergé Egg (1905)

Kindly local shopkeeper Mr Richards has a set of priceless Fabergé eggs that need restoring. When one of the eggs goes missing, Rupert and his team come up with a number of schemes to try to rustle up a replacement.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:50am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 3, Episode 10 - Entente Not So Cordiale

After struggling to translate a letter inviting Sid and Jean to Paris, it becomes apparent that the senders are Henri and Odette, a sweet young French couple who saved Sid's life during WWII. As the couple pack their backs, Mike and Sally prepare to party...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 3, Episode 10 - Entente Not So Cordiale

After struggling to translate a letter inviting Sid and Jean to Paris, it becomes apparent that the senders are Henri and Odette, a sweet young French couple who saved Sid's life during WWII. As the couple pack their backs, Mike and Sally prepare to party...

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