British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 18th January 2021

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am
15 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 27 - The Bash Street Bogeyman

In the run-up to the school play, spooky goings-on around the school make the gang wonder if the mythical Bash Street Bogeyman might be real, and still stalking the corridors.

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

Danny & Mick

Series 4, Episode 1 - Cabaret Night

It's staff charity cabaret night at the Pottsfield Leisure Centre and special guest and ventriloquist Paul Zerdin is performing. When his sidekick Sam goes missing. Danny and Mick have to step up to perform their own ventriloquist act.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 13 - Kitchen Sink

With Jason Manford, Richard Osman and Victoria Wood.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And Senility

As the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 5 - Sleeping Dogs Lie

When Boycie and Marlene fly off on holiday, Del and Rodney assume the mantle of dog-sitters. Rodney's convinced that Albert's brought his run of bad luck to the flat when 'little' Dukey appears comatose; what'll Marlene say if they've killed her beloved dog?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Weaker Sex?

The stress of 'a 36 hour day' starts to take its toll on Barbara after she is left to restore an old range to its former glory. The Goods also celebrate the first signs of life in their vegetable patch and viciously defend it from the birds.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Miranda Hart, David Mitchell. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Special Christmas edition of the popular parlour game of truth, lies and surprises. David Mitchell is joined by Miranda Hart and Stephen Mangan while Lee Mack is joined by Barry Cryer and Miles Jupp.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Maya Jama. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip 2, Episode 3

Freddie and Jamie meet their brand new teammates, Tom Davis and Maya Jama, and head to the biggest festival in Europe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes. Private Frazer (David Hayman)

Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes

Episode 2 - A Stripe For Frazer

Told he can promote one of the men to Corporal, Mainwaring makes Frazer Lance-Corporal, and pits him against Jones in a contest to see who is worthy of the full rank - but the Scot quickly goes power mad, and has half the platoon up on a charge!

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 13, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Host Rob Brydon and team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the hit comedy panel show.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Unkindest Cut

Susan tells Ben that she might be pregnant. When everyone finds out about Susan's secret, she breaks the news that she isn't in fact pregnant... much to Ben's glee. Susan thinks Ben has had a vasectomy, but has he?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 1 - Hair

Tony returns from his holidays sporting a beard, and Dorothy moves in with Gary.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bridget Christie, Sandi Toksvig, Joe Lycett, James Acaster

QI

Series Q, Episode 15 - Quantity And Quality

With James Acaster, Bridget Christie and Joe Lycett.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Good Pub Guide

Tony tries to muscle in on Deborah's new-found interest in astrology, while Gary grills the pub's new landlord on his lock-in and deferred-payment policies.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:40pm
15 min
Staged. Simon (Simon Evans)

Staged

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Warthog And The Mongoose, Part 1

The boys are butting heads, not helped by having to read with various new potential cast members. They are increasingly annoyed at each new interaction, while Simon tries to keep the ship steady and Georgia marshals her charity team.

BBC Two 10pm
45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Ross Noble, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Rachel Johnson, Paul Merton

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 2

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the satirical quiz, as guests including comedian Ross Noble and journalist Rachel Johnson joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Gina Yashere. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 3 - Gina Yashere, Ellie Taylor, Sam Simmons

In this week's third episode, multi-award winning Gina Yashere hosts as she introduces surreal Australian comedian Sam Simmons and rising comedy star Ellie Taylor to the stage.

BBC Four 10pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 4 - University Challenge

Mark meets a student called April in a shoe shop and decides to return to see her again, but discovers that she has gone to university in Dartmouth.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha's TV Showdown. Shirley Ballas

Paul Sinha's TV Showdown

Series 1, Episode 2

Team captains Fay Ripley and Rob Beckett are joined by celebrity guests Chizzy Akudolu, Shirley Ballas, Roman Kemp and Iain Stirling to compete head-to-head and test their TV knowledge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ben Bailey Smith, Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 2 - Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Doc Brown

Jason Manford presents special guests Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: David Baddiel, Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix, Rose Matafeo. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 10 - Think About The Spirit

Five comedians had one dream: to become the Series 9 Taskmaster Champion. Now it's the Grand Final and after nine gruelling episodes that precious dream is still alive for all of them - bar one. Alex Horne has the stats handy as they ponder peas, teas and absent keys.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
Benjamin. Image shows from L to R: Benjamin (Colin Morgan), Stephen (Joel Fry)

Benjamin

A film by Simon Amstell about a socially awkward writer and director.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:55pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 28, Episode 14 - Keeley Hawes, Noel Clarke, Rebel Wilson, Ant Middleton, M Night Shyamalan, Daniel Sloss, Jake Bugg

Rebel Wilson and Ant Middleton chat about Straight Talking; M Night Shyamalan talks about fake babies; Keeley Hawes says death can be funny; Noel Clarke says his mum prays for him; Daniel Sloss reveals his lockdown struggle; and Jake Bugg performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 1 - Hair

Tony returns from his holidays sporting a beard, and Dorothy moves in with Gary.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Miranda Hart, David Mitchell. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Special Christmas edition of the popular parlour game of truth, lies and surprises. David Mitchell is joined by Miranda Hart and Stephen Mangan while Lee Mack is joined by Barry Cryer and Miles Jupp.

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