British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 14th September 2020

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

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 43 - Floating Farms, Bangladesh

Glitch's trip to a funky floating farm becomes a rescue mission on a fast-flowing river.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:25pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Jalaal Hartley, Jessica Ransom, Tom Stourton, Harrie Hayes, Rachel Cash, Emily Lloyd Saini

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Special - Mayflower Malarkey

The Puritans set sail, Queen Elizabeth I loses a colony, and the Founding Fathers sing!

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 17, Episode 4 - The First Human Being To Ride A Hill

When Pearl confiscates Howard's bike, Foggy suggests that what he needs is one which can be easily concealed or, better still, doesn't look like a bicycle.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Poet And The Egg

Celebs leave their dignity at the door as dastardly Mr Gilbert - aka Greg Davies - sets them some truly bizarre tasks, including building an egg tower.

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 4 - The Godiva Affair

Jones is worried that Mrs. Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr. Gordon, so he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help. Meanwhile, Hodges and Gordon are casting for the role of Lady Godiva in the town parade.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit. Image shows from L to R: Sam Pamphilon, Josh Widdicombe, Ellie Gibson, Dara O Briain, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Steve McNeil. Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit

Series 3, Episode 2

Josh Widdicombe and scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock join the regulars to play five video games: Defender, Love You To Bits, Football Manager 2017, Battlezone VR and special endgame Cock Oh Van in a bid to become this week's Go 8 Bit Champions.

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 5 - The Captain's Car

There is good news for the platoon: they are to welcome a French General and Mainwaring is to get a staff car - a Rolls-Royce, no less. It is decided to have the car camouflage-painted.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - New Faces, Old Hands

It's New Year's Day, and Fletch enters Slade Prison, along with two fellow prisoners, returning resident Heslop and new boy Godber. Fletch introduces Godber to the ways of survival inside - "little victories" over the warders and other staff - although his scheming doesn't quite have the desired effect.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier. Image shows from L to R: Suzi Ruffell, Jon Richardson, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Talkback

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Home

Jon is joined by Josh Widdicombe and Suzi Ruffell to address worries around the home - are people sleeping badly? Is it possible to be bored? Are people loading their dishwashers incorrectly? They won't solve anything, but they will rank them according to severity in a nice tiered system which helps Jon's nerves.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Hustler

Gambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Yellow Peril

After a mysterious call from the health inspector, the local Chinese restaurant employ the Trotters to renovate their kitchens. Trigger supplies the paint but neglects to tell them exactly where he got it from.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 1, Episode 1 - Downsize

David Brent is informed by Head Office that his Slough branch of Wernham Hogg paper merchants might be closed down. David's deep rooted need to be popular triumphs over realism and he immediately promises the staff there will be no redundancies.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Nish Kumar, Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 4

Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Nish Kumar and Romesh Ranganathan are the guests this week.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 1

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines. Alexander Armstrong hosts, with guests Naga Munchetty and Josh Widdicombe.

BBC Two 10:35pm (repeat)
Sara Pascoe Vs Monogamy. Sara Pascoe

Sara Pascoe Vs Monogamy

Pilot from Sara Pascoe in which she discusses the topic of monogamy through scripted scenes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 1, Episode 2 - Work Experience

David hires Donna, his lodger and the daughter of his best friend. While showing her round the office he discovers a doctored pornographic image of himself. Gareth, due to his covert operations skills, is told to catch the culprit.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
Famalam. Tom Moutchi

Famalam

Series 3, Episode 4

Idris Elba proves he is a dab hand at everything, a police officer displays her comedic timing while Mozart invents a new hit. Movie star Babatunde Warrington invites a film crew to his bachelor pad, while rap star Yemi Chedda adopts a child.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Big Zuu. Copyright: Boomerang

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 1, Episode 7 - Josh Widdicombe

Big Zuu and the boys are going international - flying all the way to the Isle of Man to cook the perfect meal for comedian Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 1, Episode 1

Always stretch properly before entering the swimming pool. Do people walk dogs or dogs walk people? And, really, what should you expect when you visit someone's living room for some spiritual healing?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm
40 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 7

Comedian Rhod Gilbert guest presents. Fellow comedian Tom Allen & broadcaster Emma Barnett appear as panellists alongside team captains Ian Hislop & Paul Merton.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
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 3

Steph McGovern returns as guest presenter of Have I Got News For You for the series' third episode. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as panellists are journalist Ash Sarkar and comedian Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 1, Episode 2

Be careful who you let use the photocopier before you. There's a graphic response to the question, do you like my outfit? And two women try to enjoy the great outdoors without bumping into anyone.

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