British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 9th October 2020

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45pm (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 2, Episode 1 - Operation Kilt

The platoon take part in an exercise in which they must protect the church hall from being captured by full-time soldiers lead by a Scottish captain.

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 2, Episode 2 - The Battle Of Godfrey's Cottage

Mainwaring plans to use Godfrey's cottage as a vital post in case the Germans should ever invade. His plan is put into action when the church bells ring.

BBC Four 7:30pm (repeat)
A Hard Day's Night

A Hard Day's Night

Anarchic and offbeat 1960s story of 36 hours in the lives of The Beatles as they travel to a TV show.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (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?

Series 3, Highlights Special - The Best Of Would I Lie To You? (And Unseen Bits)

A special compilation episode of the comedy panel show about truth and lies, featuring classic and unseen bits from the third series. Contestants must remain poker-faced while revealing personal stories, tackling a quick-fire lies round, and explaining their real or invented relationship with a mystery guest.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Jolly Boys' Outing

It's the Nags Head's annual jamboree down to Margate and the Trotters head for the seaside. But with Rodney getting arrested and the coach blowing up the trip is hardly a bundle of laughs...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:05pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, David Mitchell, Kate Williams, Rob Brydon, Kevin Bishop, Lee Mack, Brian Blessed. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 5

With Josh Widdicombe, Brian Blessed, Professor Kate Williams and Kevin Bishop.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (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?

Series 4, Episode 1

With guests Fern Britton, Richard E Grant, Martin Clunes and Sanjeev Bhaskar.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Adil Ray

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 2

Actor and presenter Adil Ray hosts the satirical quiz, inviting comedian and writer Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Conservative Baroness Nicky Morgan to join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they poke fun at the week's events.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 3 - Mammy's Break

It's Agnes Brown's anniversary and she's in a great mood. However, she would be in an even better mood if she could just find someone to look after Grandad for a couple of weeks while she treats herself to a holiday.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Guessable?. Sara Pascoe. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 1

Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies & Darren Harriott with able assistant John Kearns, welcome presenter Clare Balding and comedians Jason Manford, Russell Kane and Dane Baptiste.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 15, Episode 8

Freddie Flintoff muscles his way onto the host's chair for a turn at leading the sporting panel show, while Jamie and Romesh are joined by a host of famous faces from the world of sport and comedy. This week, Scottish footballing legend Ally McCoist joins the gang, along with presenter and radio personality Laura Woods, while hosts of The Last Leg, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe complete their transfer deal and join the fun too.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Cathy (Doon Mackichan). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 2, Episode 4

Cathy and Colin throw a birthday bash for Colin's father, Willie. Meanwhile Ian and Jaz have their offer on a flat knocked back - but Eric steps in to help out.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 28, Episode 2 - Ewan McGregor, Shirley Ballas, Ashley Banjo, Frank Skinner, Miley Cyrus

Ewan McGregor talks about his friendship with Charlie Boorman, Shirley Ballas says writing her book was difficult, Ashley Banjo says being a judge on BGT is a crazy full-circle moment, Frank Skinner talks poetry, and Miley Cyrus introduces a very special performance.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Mo Gilligan, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 4, Episode 5

Russell chats to Mo Gilligan about his new documentary Black, British And Funny. Plus, stand-up from Slim.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:10pm (repeat)
Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club. Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Hot Sauce

Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club

Episode 4

With Huge Davies, Sikisa and Rosie Jones. Plus, special guest Katherine Ryan will be trying out some new material.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Christine (Elaine C. Smith), Sophie (Sharon Rooney). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 2, Episode 6

Beth is organising the perfect baby shower for mum-to-be Sophie.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40pm (repeat)
Sorry, I Didn't Know. Angie Le Mar. Copyright: Triforce Productions

Sorry, I Didn't Know

Series 1, Episode 1

Panel show with a twist, hosted by Jimmy Akingbola, with team captains Chizzy Akudolu and Judi Love and guests unveiling interesting black history facts along the way. The first episode features Tom Allen, Colin Salmon, Angie Le Mar and Paul Chowdhry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 6 - Mark's Women

Mark gets into online gaming and live role play with Dobby and wonders whether she may be 'the one'. Meanwhile Mark and Sophie finally sort out their annulment. Jeremy joins a cult.

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