British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 25th February 2021

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Peter Hudson, Richard Osman

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Pistachio Eclair

In one of the most difficult challenges of the competition, the rivals find themselves confronted with an intimidating man in gold chains: The Mayor of Chesham.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 3, Episode 3 - A Tug Of The Forelock

In order to pay for fuel for their new 'transportation' the Goods offer to work for the Leadbetters as cleaners while theirs are away. The arrangement does not operate smoothly as Margo has no time for the Goods sense of humour during work hours. However after a swift sacking and a drawn out rehiring, things improve.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 7:40pm (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 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Noddy Holder, David Mitchell, Lily Allen, Rob Brydon, Sian Gibson, Lee Mack, James Acaster. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You At Christmas?

David Mitchell is joined by Lily Allen and Noddy Holder while Lee Mack is joined by James Acaster and Sian Gibson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 4, Episode 13 - Fallen Idol

The platoon go on a course about the use of explosives. However, Mainwaring is lead astray by his fellow officers, in particular Captain Square.

Latest TV 8:30pm
22 min
The Treason TV Show. Mark Brailsford

The Treason TV Show

Series 3, Episode 2

Pubs reopening, missions to Mars, a Royal baby and Phil the Greek wants to know a secret.

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 15 - Hypnotism, Hallucinations And Hysteria

With Robert Webb, Ronni Ancona and Phill Jupitus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 3

It's Trudy's birthday and in traditional highbrow office style she receives some sex toys, meanwhile David's radical new made-up business strategy of "team individuality" fails to impress Neil.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
Educating Rita. Image shows from L to R: Rita (Julie Walters), Dr. Frank Bryant (Michael Caine)

Educating Rita

Moving comedy drama about a hairdresser who dreams of rising above her drab urban existence. Stars Julie Walters and Michael Caine.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
65 min
Stand Up & Deliver. Katie McGlynn. Copyright: Lime Pictures

Stand Up & Deliver

Episode 1

The five celebrities are thrown in at the deep end as their mentors put them straight on stage to gauge their sense of natural comedic talent - in some cases, very little!

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 16 - History

With Rob Brydon, Sandi Toksvig and David Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 4

Tim and Rachel finally appear to have 'done the deed' and are confronted by a horrified Gareth, who is perhaps most upset by the realisation that he'd still like to 'do' Rachel even though she is now, as he so charmingly puts it, sloppy seconds.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Only An Excuse?. Jonathan Watson

Only An Excuse?

Highlights Special

Sir Fergie loses his cool with his goalie, Jim Spencey Spence quizzes a Scottish Olympic Champion, and The Frankie Boy props up the bar to share memories that are so good he can barely remember them. Meanwhile, a top TV dating show comes to Glasgow to see if opposites really do attract.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Martin Clunes

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 3

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Jon Richardson and Kirsty Wark.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Stylax (Joel Fry). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Beasts

The boys are desperate for tickets to one of the 'Beast shows' at the Games. Marcus meets Delphine, a fiery activist from Gaul, whom he hopes will become his 'Gaul-friend'. Grumio clashes with Landlady, their missing Landlord's formidable mother.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Dating No Filter. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Rosie Jones. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Dating No Filter

Series 1, Episode 1

This week single girl Nicole is looking for her King, could self-assured Sami be the one to take the crown? And dog lover Frankie is looking for a match with similar interests, but will Lewis' toe-curling hobby be the answer? Daisy May Cooper & Susan Wokoma, Joel Dommett & Tom Lucy, Munya Chawawa & Judi Love and Chunkz & Yung Filly watch on.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:05pm
30 min
Back. Image shows from L to R: Ellen (Penny Downie), Julian (John MacMillan)

Back

Series 2, Episode 6

Stephen and Alison try to track down Andrew's birth mother, but have they crossed a line?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Camilla (Ingrid Oliver). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 2 - Justin Junior

Grumio meets Justin, the father who left him on a hill as a baby and who now wants to make up for lost time. Stylax starts dating Camilla, a female discus thrower, on a sex ban during the Games. Marcus and Delphine come to terms with each other's past.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp, Lee Mack. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip 2, Episode 2

Freddie and Jamie head to La Tomatina festival in Spain, before heading back to Barcelona to meet new teammates Lee Mack and Sam Quek for a diving challenge.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh Awards

Will is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.

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

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 3 - A Beautiful Mind

Jeremy attempts to impress Zahra by holding a book group at the flat, but apart from Mr Nice, Jeremy has never read a book. Mark meanwhile is worried that he is unable to satisfy Dobby's sexual needs, and decides to purchase some help.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Bernie Clifton, Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 1, Episode 1

Lucy wants Jon to appear on All Star Mr And Mrs, but he's not keen. She also decides to host big birthday party for their young daughter: again, Jon's against the idea, but is eventually convinced by a family friend.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:25pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam Time

Exams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Tommy Drake (Reece Shearsmith), Len Shelby (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 4, Episode 2 - Bernie Clifton's Dressing Room

It's been 30 years since Northern double-act Len and Tommy last appeared on stage together, that fateful night at the Glasgow Pavilion. Then Tommy walked out on Len, and that was curtains for Cheese & Crackers. Until now - and one last gig in front of an invited audience.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Jackie (Tamsin Greig), Adam (Simon Bird), Martin (Paul Ritter), Jonny (Tom Rosenthal)

Friday Night Dinner

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom following the Goodman family.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another week's events with the help of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Hal Cruttenden, Ed Gamble and Zoe Lyons.

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