British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 29th March 2021

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Joe Lycett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 5 - Meat

This week Greg Davies and Alex Horne engage in some role-play to assess the success of a throwing task. Plus Noel Fielding has a sliding session, Swedishman Fred receives an intense video call and all hell breaks loose in The Battle of the Bath.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:25pm (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)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - New Faces, Old Hands

It's New Year's Day, and Fletch enters Slade Prison, along with two fellow prisoners, returning resident Heslop and new boy Godber. Fletch introduces Godber to the ways of survival inside - "little victories" over the warders and other staff - although his scheming doesn't quite have the desired effect.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (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 7

Joining David's team this week are comedic TV presenter Patrick Kielty and veteran actor Bernard Cribbins. They'll be doing their best to outwit Lee and his team: Deborah Meaden from Dragon's Den and comic Mark Watson.

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 6, Episode 6 - Things That Go Bump In The Night

The van runs out of petrol in the middle of a huge storm, so the platoon have to take shelter in a large, dark and gloomy house.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 4 - Ross Noble, Jamelia, Germaine Greer

This week Ross Noble, Jamelia and Germaine Greer try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include folk dancing, text speak and computer pop-up adverts.

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 6, Episode 7 - The Recruit

While Captain Mainwaring is in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger decide to join the Home Guard. Mainwaring is not pleased about it, but there is nothing he can do, so he sends them out to patrol with Jones's men.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 8 - John Prescott, Micky Flanagan, Rebecca Front

This week John Prescott, Micky Flanagan and Rebecca Front try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include celebrity chefs, other people's music, and the title "Lord".

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:25pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party

A group of guests arriving at the hotel in preparation for a nearby wedding raise Basil's anger levels when he mistakes them for swingers and sex addicts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 6 - Mammy's Miracle

Agnes Brown thinks everyone has gone mad. Father Quinn is losing his faith as fast as he loses parishioners. Newlyweds Dermot and Maria won't stop fighting. And Grandad has decided he'd like to witness his own funeral.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Joe Lycett, Sandi Toksvig, Hannah Gadsby, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 6 - Pictures

With Noel Fielding, Joe Lycett and Hannah Gadsby.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 4 - Jealous

When Edina's arch-rival Claudia Bing beats her to a coveted Public Relations award set up by Edina herself, she is left fuming. Unfortunately a missing speech sends her comeback plans awry, and she rants against her own industry in frustration.

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

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 2 - Look At Me

Lolly Adefope tries long distance painting. Hugh Dennis is befuddled by an egg.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm
30 min
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Rachel Jackson

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 3, Episode 8

Routines by Luke Kempner, Rachel Jackson, Russell Kane, Dane Baptiste, Luke McQueen, Steen Raskopoulos, Lily Phillips and Tom Parry are reconstructed as sketches.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Series 3, Episode 4

Another dollop of television's favourite young lovelies, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Gather round the walnut veneer television set, turn it on and giggles will be assured.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 5

Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Robert Rinder

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 1, Episode 8

Mel Giedroyc and Lou Sanders are joined by David Baddiel, Rob Rinder and Sophie Duker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 6 - Mammy Swings!

Wedding plans are in full swing as Rory and Dino prepare for their big day. With celebrity wedding planner La La Doggy on board, it looks set to be the wedding extravaganza of the year. But is it really what anybody wants?

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

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne and Chris Ramsey.

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