British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 23rd November 2020

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm
10 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 24 - The Great Beanotown Comic Con

The gang produce a hand-drawn comic which is a surprise hit all round Beanotown.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm
15 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 47 - Mission Manatee

Lars and Kyan swim through the shallows of Crystal River in Florida. Kyan tests his new swimming fin, while Lars watches a manatee and her baby cruise by.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Clock

A dinner is scheduled to mark Mr. Grainger's 65th birthday. After 37 years with Grace Bros., will he be forced to accept the infamous cuckoo-clock of retirement as his gift?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ralf Little, Ricky Tomlinson. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 6

It's the final leg of the duo's tour - and a homecoming. Ralf tries to conquer a childhood food fear at Bury Market - while Ricky brings his TV son to some favourite haunts in Liverpool.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:30pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Jessica Knappett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 2 - My Eyes Are Circles

Phil Wang makes ogres poignant despite his eye-catching costume, Jessica Knappett beautifully mimics a funny noise and James Acaster finds various circles. Alex Horne carefully records it all for his beloved boss, Greg Davies.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Lucy Porter, David Mitchell, Debbie McGee, Dion Dublin, Rob Brydon, Bob Mortimer, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 1

Lucy Porter, Debbie McGee, Dion Dublin and Bob Mortimer join the regulars for more truth and lies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 1

After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, David Mitchell, David Haye, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Martin Kemp, Mel Giedroyc. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 1

With Romesh Ranganathan, Martin Kemp, Mel Giedroyc and David Haye.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Arrival

Following the death of the ancient Reverend Pottle, the inhabitants of rural backwater Dibley are looking forward to a younger, more mentally capable ecclesiastical figure. However, they'd be less surprised to see Mr Blobby popping up in their pulpit than the buxom Geraldine Granger - a female vicar!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min
Guessable?. Sara Pascoe. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 8

The regulars welcome EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy, Phil Wang, Cariad Lloyd and Larry Dean into their loft to play an array of games.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 12 - Knights And Knaves

With Victoria Coren Mitchell, Sue Perkins & the Rev. Richard Coles.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 6 - Drunk

After Lucy suffers a mild indiscretion whilst drunk and claims to have no memory of the event, she and Lee embark on an experiment with a bottle of home-made potato hooch to prove once and for all that you can remember what happens when you're mashed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Captain (Ben Willbond), Julian (Simon Farnaby), Pat (Jim Howick), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Robin (Laurence Rickard), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 1, Episode 1 - Who Do You Think You Are?

Cash-strapped Alison and Mike think their dreams have come true when they inherit a grand country house, unaware that it's falling apart and teeming with the ghosts of former inhabitants.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Hypothetical. James Acaster. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Hypothetical

Series 2, Episode 3

Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster are joined by Tom Allen, Felicity Ward, Sue Perkins and Alex Brooker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 3, Episode 6

Unlucky Alf is held hostage by his home appliances.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are joined by 5 guests: Ed Byrne, Matt Forde, Milton Jones, Zoe Lyons and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 3, Episode 7

Ron Manager is confused by the concept of a female sports anchor person.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm
40 min version
Have I Got News For You. Victoria Coren Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 7

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the satirical quiz, with guests Joan Bakewell and Fin Taylor joining regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Asim Chaudhry, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 4 - BMXing!

Tim Vine strips to his waist, Russell Howard gets tattooed, while Alice Levine apes Leonardo da Vinci using squirty cream. Greg Davies sets the truly absurd tasks.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
There's Something About Movies. Jennifer Saunders

There's Something About Movies

Series 3, Episode 5

Jennifer Saunders calls on an Absolutely Fabulous friend as the legendary Joanna Lumley adds a touch of class to the fun. Joining them and series regulars Alan Carr, Martin Sheen and Tom Allen will be Intelligence's Nick Mohammed and comedian Rob Beckett.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeff Heaney (Neil Fitzmaurice), Alan Johnson (Paterson Joseph). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 6 - Wedding

Mark and Sophie's big day arrives, but as the groom makes his way to the church with best man Jeremy and a very hungover Super Hans, he continues to wrestle with crippling doubts which threaten to throw the event into disarray.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC Midnight (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 28, Episode 7 - Hugh Grant, Nigella Lawson, Tina Fey, Romesh Ranganathan, Amy Adams, Dua Lipa

Hugh Grant reveals that fatherhood has made him emotional, Tina Fey says she is a better actor when no one can see her, Amy Adams talks about her motherly approach to producing, Nigella Lawson says she went a little more feral during lockdown, Romesh Ranganathan reveals his clean-shaven self, and Dua Lipa performs live in the studio.

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