British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 16th April 2021

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 1 - The Old Soft Curved Padlock

So, Taskmaster Greg Davies is back with his assistant Alex Horne to challenge five brave comics to take on his tricky tasks. First: wheelbarrow stunts, lemon towers and a big wardrobe in a field.

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 2, Episode 6 - Home Sweet Home

A great opportunity arises for the Goods which promises to boost their earnings considerably.

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 3, Episode 2 - Poetic Justice

An old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.

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 3, Episode 8

Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

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 9, Episode 1 - Wake-Up Walmington

Morale is at rock bottom as no-one is taking the Home Guard seriously. Hodges is being similarly ridiculed, so he and Mainwaring decide to join forces and shake Walmington-on-Sea out of its complacency.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Frank Skinner, Heston Blumenthal, Kirsty Wark. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 4 - Heston Blumenthal, James Acaster, Kirsty Wark

Chef Heston Blumenthal, comedian James Acaster and newsreader Kirsty Wark try to rid the world of plastic flowers, geese, and the shot put.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 7 - A Touch Of Glass

A chance meeting with a member of the aristocracy enables Del to impress with his, previously unknown, knowledge of chandelier repairing. He enlists the help of Rodney and Grandad to get them down...

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Sam Simmons, Frank Skinner, Meera Syal, Shaun Ryder. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 5 - Shaun Ryder, Sam Simmons, Meera Syal

Musician Shaun Ryder, Australian comedian Sam Simmons and actress and author Meera Syal try to put boisterous whistling, meeting people, and overuse of the word "like" into Room 101.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8:30pm
30 min
Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Jones, Joe Wilkinson

Trip Hazard

Series 1, Episode 2 - Whitby

Rosie Jones is joined by comedian Joe Wilkinson for a traditional seaside adventure in Whitby.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 1, Episode 6

There's a look at war films in the sketch 'Scenes from the Movies'.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Adrian Dunbar

Have I Got News For You

Series 61, Episode 2

Adrian Dunbar guest presents the second episode of the 61st series - his first appearance on the programme. Joining the Line Of Duty actor is comedian Katherine Ryan (now her eighth appearance on the show) and The Sunday Times's Political Editor Tim Shipman.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Chris McCausland. Copyright: Talkback

QI

Series R, Christmas Special - Rejoice!

Sandi and Alan are joined by Chris McCausland, Justin Moorhouse and Holly Walsh for a festive special.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 1

It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
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 14, Highlights Special - The Best Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return in an episode packed with some of the best bits from Series 14.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 2

Will, Simon, Jay and Neil bunk off from school and attempt to buy alcohol with Will disguised as an adult. They head to Neil's house to get drunk, where Simon has a vodka-induced romantic revelation about his childhood sweetheart.

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

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 4 - New Best Friend

Patsy finds herself displaced as Edina tidies the house in preparation for old friends Bettina and Max, renowned for their minamilist design concepts, to come and stay.

BBC Two 10pm
45 min version (repeat)
I'll Get This. Image shows from L to R: Adrian Edmondson, Sara Pascoe, Kelly Osbourne, Jermaine Jenas, Nicola Coughlan. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

I'll Get This

Series 2, Episode 2

Kelly Osbourne, Ade Edmondson, Sara Pascoe, Jermaine Jenas and Nicola Coughlan play a series of games, with the overall loser picking up the bill for the whole group.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series XII.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 20 (Channel 4: Series 21), Episode 1

Katherine Ryan and Joe Lycett take on Johnny Vegas and Sean Lock in the words-and-numbers game, while would-be novelist Christopher Bliss joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr with Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:05pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 3

Simon sits his first driving test, and when he passes takes Will, Jay and Neil to visit Thorpe Park to ride roller coasters and chase girls. There is one problem though - Simon is a rubbish driver.

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 5, Episode 2

Targets tonight include Mel Gibson's film Braveheart, the luxurious lifestyle enjoyed by Jackie Onassis, and singer Bjork. With guest Patsy Kensit.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 4

Will pulls the most popular girl in the year above. However he becomes so obsessed with her that he ends up alienating his hard won new friends.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 28, Episode 25 - Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, Felicity Jones, Wunmi Mosaku, John Bishop, Years & Years

Tom Cruise leaves his lockdown bubble for the first time to join the show, Jennifer Connelly reveals she was scared to tell Tom she was afraid of flying, Miles Teller underestimated the training needed to do his own stunts, Felicity Jones says having a lockdown baby was intense, Wunmi Mosaku talks about her BAFTA nomination, John Bishop chats about Doctor Who, and Years & Years performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Goodness Gracious Me. Image shows from L to R: Nina Wadia, Kulvinder Ghir, Dave Lamb, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Meera Syal. Copyright: BBC

Goodness Gracious Me

Series 2, Episode 3

The Bhangramuffins talk genetics; an elderly woman in India recalls the glorious days of the British Empire; Guru Mahareshi Yogi attempts to explain the importance of Krishna; and the Indian Bridegroom Detective has some work to do.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Loch Ness To London, Episode 2

Freddie, Jamie, Jack and Romesh try their hand at some off-road driving at Ardvkerikie, before getting their kilts on for a Highland Games challenge, then heading to Weymouth to fish with Marco Pierre White.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Frank Of Ireland. Image shows from L to R: Frank (Brian Gleeson), Nicola (Liz Fitzgibbon), Doofus (Domhnall Gleeson). Copyright: Merman

Frank Of Ireland

Episode 1

Frank and his best friend Doofus head to Áine's grandmother's wake, where they find Áine with Peter-Brian, a doctor and expert in mixed martial arts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 9, Episode 2 - Gregory's Beard

Jez's life coaching career is going well and it seems a new client could bring more to his life than just a steady source of money. Super Hans in the meantime is getting ready for his wedding day...

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Sally Phillips, Jon (Jon Richardson)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 2, Episode 2

Jon starts work on his dream project, a documentary about his idol the Yorkshire singer songwriter Jake Thackray - with co-host Sally Phillips. Meanwhile, Lucy attempts to reignite the passion in her marriage and gets some unorthodox advice from her mother and a romantic break away goes wrong.

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

Dating No Filter

Series 1, Episode 8

It's a question that has dogged mankind for centuries: can romance blossom while dangling two feet off the ground? We look to answer this question this week as singletons Daisy and Shivane meet for the first time and strap themselves in for an aerial fitness class - for science. Will they be walking on air or will the experiment leave them crashing back down to Earth with a bump?

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