British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 1st March 2021

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 40 - Gnasher Dash

Gnasher is practically immobile inside a full-body cast. When he goes missing, Dennis and the gang race all over Beanotown to find him, always one step behind the helpless hound.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
15 min
GiggleQuiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

GiggleQuiz

Series 2, Episode 2 - Wizard Tripwick's Crystal Ball

Joining Gail and Keith for this GiggleQuiz are Wizard Tripwick and Captain Adorable.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Joe Wilkinson

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 5 - There's Strength In Arches

It's finally time for Greg Davies to present his trophy to the overall champion. But before that, there's still time for more ridiculous task attempts, including Richard Osman doing something appalling with a shopping trolley.

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 7 - The Last Posh Frock

After constantly being treated like one of the lads, the life of self sufficency upsets Barbara who admits to missing feeling like a woman. Tom eventually realises that Barbara gave up more than he did when they traded lives and performs a selfless act to try and help.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 4 - I Talk To The Trees

A fellow gardener inspires Tom and Barbara to conduct some unusual experiments in order to increase the yield of their produce.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 4 - The Errand Boy Executive

To impress Stephanie, a young lady from the boutique, Granville claims he is an "executive" and that Arkwright is his "faithful old assistant".

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Alex Jones, David Mitchell, Rachel Parris, Henning Wehn, Rob Brydon, Stacey Dooley, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 8

This episode's guests are Stacey Dooley, Alex Jones, Rachel Parris and Henning Wehn.

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

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip, Episode 3

The laughs continue as Jamie and Freddie go wheel to wheel in a cycle race in the Holland cup. Then, it's off to Monaco, where Novak Djokovic is waiting to umpire a doubles tie with Josh Widdicombe and Geri Horner. Look out for John Barnes, Mark Cavendish and Tom Davis, too.

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 5, Episode 2 - Keep Young And Beautiful

Following questions in the House of Commons, it is proposed that older members of the Home Guard should join the ARP while younger members of the ARP join the Home Guard. It looks like most of Mainwaring's men could be in the firing line.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Tudur's TV Flashback. Tudur Owen

TV Flashback

Series 4, Episode 8 - St David's Day

Tudur Owen rewinds the funniest clips from half a century of Welsh telly. This time he finds dragons, harps and plenty of dancing as he sets out to discover how we have celebrated St David's Day.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Vegas, Alex Jones, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Anna Maxwell Martin, Martin Lewis. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 9

Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Johnny Vegas, Alex Jones, Martin Lewis and Anna Maxwell-Martin to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Rich Hall, Sandi Toksvig, Susan Calman, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 10 - Origins And Openings

Tune in to hear what Mr First thought of Mr Second - and much more. With Susan Calman, Rich Hall and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Talented Mr. Alan

Following a nervous breakdown, Alan's working his way slowly back up the ladder: he's got a girlfriend, a house (under renovation), one of the most popular slots on Radio Norwich, and a book: Bouncing Back.

BBC Two 9pm (repeat)
Eddie Izzard

Eddie Izzard: Force Majeure

TV broadcast of highlights from Eddie Izzard's 2013 DVD release, Force Majeure.

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Sandi Toksvig, Sarah Millican, Alice Levine. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 11 - Objects And Ornaments

Sandi Toksvig looks at some Objects And Ornaments. Along the way, you'll discover where you can find an actual UFO, and meet the world's best-dressed crab. With Sarah Millican, Alice Levine and Cariad Lloyd.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Colour Of Alan

Alan is slightly disturbed when Michael sleeps over. However, his biggest worry is securing a contract to host an award ceremony - before severly injuring himself on a fence spike.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 4 - A Very Nuanced Character

In the penultimate episode of the series, the five comedians try to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies by giving an item of clothing to a passing cyclist, whispering at an old man called Hugh and creating some very special effects. Meanwhile, Paul Chowdhry continues to interpret tasks in his unique way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Dara O Briain, Stewart Francis. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 3 - Dara O Briain, Greg Davies, Stewart Francis

Mock The Week host Dara O Briain brings the house down, before introducing sets from Inbetweeners star Greg Davies and Canadian one-liner specialist Stewart Francis.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
Some People With Jokes. Copyright: BBC

Some People With Jokes

Series 1, Episode 3 - Some Boffins With Jokes

Some of the nation's sharpest scientific minds and keenest brains tell their favourite jokes. Do boffins find the same things funny as us regular citizens? Let the nation decide.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm
30 min
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Felicity Ward

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 3, Episode 4

Routines by comedians including Huge Davies, Felicity Ward, Kemah Bob, Alfie Brown, Bobby Mair, Suzi Ruffell and Iain Stirling are reconstructed as sketches.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Gemma Collins

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 1, Episode 4

Mel Giedroyc and Lou Sanders are joined by Tom Allen, Gemma Collins and Darren Harriott.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:10pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25pm (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 5 - Seasonal Beatings

It's Christmas Day and Mark has invited his parents over for lunch. He has planned everything in detail, but Jeremy has become over excited, and Dobby and Super Hans are unexpected guests.

BBC Two 11:30pm (repeat)
Perry & Croft: The Sitcoms. Image shows from L to R: David Croft, Jimmy Perry. Copyright: BBC

Perry & Croft: The Sitcoms

Omnibus documentary looking at the extensive sitcom career of David Croft and Jimmy Perry.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 28, Episode 20 - Kate Winslet, Stanley Tucci, Orlando Bloom, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Aisling Bea, Silk City, Ellie Goulding

Kate Winslet jokes about overindulging during lockdown, Stanley Tucci says he and Colin Firth helped each other through unhappy times, Orlando Bloom talks about singing to his daughter, Kingsley Ben-Adir says he really wanted to play Malcolm X, Aisling Bea talks about her antidote to comedy, and Silk City featuring Ellie Goulding perform live in the studio.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Special Guests: Series 1, Highlights Special

Amongst the very special guests featured with Jonathan in this show are Celine Dion, David Beckham, Tina Turner, Samuel L Jackson, Lindsey Lohan, Sir Paul McCartney, Amy Schumer, Michael Douglas, Jennifer Hudson, Kit Harrington and Samson Kayo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Talented Mr. Alan

Following a nervous breakdown, Alan's working his way slowly back up the ladder: he's got a girlfriend, a house (under renovation), one of the most popular slots on Radio Norwich, and a book: Bouncing Back.

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

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another week's events with the help of guests Rhys James, Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Nish Kumar and Tiff Stevenson.

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