British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 10th September 2020

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm
10 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 41 - Pirate Peril, Jamaica

Xuli dives into action when Glitch's pirate game puts Lars in danger. Yo-ho Go Jetters go!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Rufus (Charlie Nicholson), Ollie Coulton (Archie Lyndhurst), Jas Salford (Emily Burnett), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 6, Episode 7 - Do The Write Thing

Lily and Martha compete to be best friends with exchange student Kesia.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 16, Episode 8 - The Sweet Smell Of Excess

Following a day trip to the seaside, Compo becomes hooked on the trampoline - in more ways than one.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier. Jon Richardson. Copyright: Talkback

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the worrying comedy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 7, Episode 2 - A Man Of Action

Journalist Mr Cheeseman comes to make a report on the Home Guard. This is soon overshadowed when a landmine cuts off Walmington-on-Sea's gas, water and railway lines. Captain Mainwaring decides the best thing to do is to put the town under martial law - with himself in charge.

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

Series 7, Episode 3 - Gorilla Warfare

The platoon are out on an important trial of their tactics but Hodges is determined to make sure that they fail. The exercise takes a very strange turn when Hodges and the Verger come into contact with a gorilla.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 1 - Soulmate Weekend

Granville is desperate for female company, so he decides to resort to advertising. He ends up getting more than he bargained for.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Housekeeper Caper

Arkwright advertises for a live-in housekeeper. It doesn't succeed in getting Nurse Gladys Emmanuel jealous but does tempt the "Black Widow", the formidable Mrs Feathermore...

BBC Two 9pm
35 min
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

The One About..., Highlights Special - Transport

Classic routines from the Hammersmith Apollo on the subject of transport. Featuring rib-tickling routines from the likes of Michael McIntyre, Gina Yashere, Lenny Henry, Rachel Parris, Chris McCausland, Jason Manford, Ardal O'Hanlon and Josh Widdicombe.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Fashion Show

It's the start of term and Carli is organising a charity fashion show.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 15, Episode 4

Romesh wrestles back the hosting chair from Jamie for another round of sporting hijinks. Joining the gang this week are comedy hulk Tom Davis, former British number one tennis star Heather Watson, Spurs and England defender Eric Dier and well-dressed fun-poker Tom Allen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 2 - Gay

Tim is worried that he isn't manly enough. Lee is persuaded by Lucy to pretend to be gay.

BBC Two 9:35pm
25 min
Semi-Detached. Image shows from L to R: Stuart (Lee Mack), Charlie (Neil Fitzmaurice). Copyright: Happy Tramp Productions

Semi-Detached

Episode 6

Stuart and the family rush to the hospital to be by the bedside of Stuart's dad Willie. Needle-phobic Stu is asked to have a blood test, and a drunk Ted tries to make things better with his wife Kate.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Gig And The Girlfriend

Simon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 3 - Librarian

Lee is becoming increasingly riled by Guy's constant presence in the flat.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Image shows from L to R: Dane Baptiste, Sophie Duker, Sara Pascoe, Frankie Boyle, Jamali Maddix, Jen Brister. Copyright: Zeppotron

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Series 4, Episode 2

Frankie is joined by Sara Pascoe, Sophie Duker, Jamali Maddix, Dane Baptiste and Jen Brister.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Jon (Jon Richardson), Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons

A selection of episodes from the first series of the comedy starring real-life couple Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, John Oliver. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 4, Episode 1

Russell takes a look at the 'new normal', asks Emmy Award-winning satirist John Oliver Your Questions and ponders Life Lessons.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:05pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Father Peter (Peter Campion), Sister Michael (Siobhán McSweeney). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 1, Episode 3

The girls have been up all night cramming for a big exam.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
Nick Helm: The Killing Machine. Sam Miller (Nick Helm)

Nick Helm: The Killing Machine

Comedy pilot in which Nick Helm plays a wannabe boxer, in training with Lloyd Everitt.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Baldrick (Tony Robinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 3 - Major Star

Melchett instructs Blackadder to organise a concert party in order to raise the troops' morale, following the Russians' withdrawal from combat. However, the General takes a particular liking to George's drag act, which could put a halt to proceedings...

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:40pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Series 1, Episode 4

Derry is welcoming the 'Children of Chernobyl', and the Quinns are hosts to one of these 'children' - Katya.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Squadron Leader Lord Flashheart (Rik Mayall). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 4 - Private Plane

Blackadder's latest plan to escape the terror of the trenches is to join the glamorous world of Lord Flasheart in the Royal Flying Corps.

BBC Two 11:30pm (repeat)
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 Midnight (repeat)
Blackadder. Copyright: BBC / Tiger Aspect Productions

Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

Highlights Special - Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

Special highlights show featuring the most 'cunning' moments from four series of the Blackadder saga.

BBC Two Midnight (repeat)
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.

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