British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 21st May 2021

London Live 8:15am
10 min
The Theo The Mouse Show. Wendy (Wendy Abrahams)

The Theo The Mouse Show

Episode 5 - The Ah Ay Game

Wendy teaches Theo about the different sounds the letter A makes and Theo goes on a TV Quiz Show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin), Fred Quilly (Felix Bowness), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 6, Episode 6 - Man Trap

While Gladys finds herself falling for Clive, Joe Maplin announces her engagement to Spike - which doesn't please April at all.

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

Taskmaster

Series 8, Episode 7 - This Is Trevor

Greg Davies hands down more brutally honest judgements as five comics fight among themselves to win his golden head. The pink, the powerful and the pirate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 8

Hyacinth is still eager to join Emmet's production of The Boyfriend and drops in at the church hall before a sophisticated barbecue at Violet's.

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 5

This week, comedian Jack Whitehall and former Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie join David to do battle with Lee's team mates, TV presenter Christine Bleakley and stand-up comedian Frankie Boyle.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 3, Episode 2 - Healthy Competition

Rodney has become disillusioned with being Del's look-out, and announces his intention to set up business with Mickey Pearce.

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

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 7 - Bob Mortimer, Rachel Riley, Brendan O'Carroll

Frank Skinner is joined by surreal comic Bob Mortimer, Countdown star Rachel Riley and Mrs Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll. Nominations include wrapping food in bacon, small pedal bins and unripe fruit being sold in supermarkets.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 3, Episode 13 - No Spring For Frazer

When Frazer discovers that the butterfly spring for his Lewis gun has vanished, the platoon must face up to the reality of defending the coast without a machine gun. Unless they can find the piece, that is. Unfortunately, it could very well be inside a coffin - and not unaccompanied!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:05pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Guz Khan, David Mitchell, Claudia Winkleman, Rob Brydon, Lucy Worsley, Lee Mack, Greg Davies. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 13, Episode 4

Comedians Greg Davies and Guz Khan, Strictly co-host Claudia Winkleman and historian Lucy Worsley join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

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

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 8 - Adrian Chiles, Jameela Jamil, Des O'Connor

Frank Skinner is joined by TV presenter Adrian Chiles, Radio 1's Jameela Jamil and veteran entertainer Des O'Connor. Nominations include people who recline aircraft seats.

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

The Treason TV Show

Series 3, Episode 8 - Compilation Edition

Highlights from the third series of the hugely successful satirical comedy show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Strangers On The Shore

With the family fortune squandered, Del and Rodney set off for France to attend a memorial service in memory of Uncle Albert's old shipmates from the war. On the way back the Trotters pick up some rather unexpected cargo!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Richard Ayoade

Have I Got News For You

Series 61, Episode 7

Richard Ayoade guest presents - his sixth time in the host's chair. Joining the actor and comedian as the two guest panellists are broadcaster and writer Richard Osman and the former co-chairwoman of the Conservative Party, Baroness Warsi.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sarah Millican, Stephen Fry, Eddie Kadi, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 14 - Messy

With Noel Fielding, Eddie Kadi and Sarah Millican.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
This Time With Alan Partridge. Image shows from L to R: Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan), Jennie Gresham (Susannah Fielding). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

This Time With Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 4

Alan gets the chance to showcase the harder edge of his broadcasting chops by delivering an expose of the chemsex phenomenon and drama therapist Izzy Barnes leads a live workshop in the This Time studio.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Episode 7 - Enough

Are Lee and Lucy ready for another child?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Joe Wilkinson

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 20 (Channel 4: Series 21), Episode 6

Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson take on Lee Mack and Katherine Ryan in the comedy words-and-numbers game, while Brett Domino joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, with Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 1

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Christmas Special - The True Meaning Of Christmas

It's Christmas Eve, and Lee and Lucy face a possible yuletide disaster when they discover the perfect present they have bought for their children has already been gifted to them by their grandparents.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
There's Something About Movies. Rob Brydon

There's Something About Movies

Series 4, Episode 2

Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen are joined by Richard E Grant. Guest captain Rob Brydon has Desiree Burch and Alan Davies on his team. Alan Carr hosts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 2

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:05pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 17, Episode 6 - Tom Jones, Paloma Faith, Dave Bautista, Nicola Adams, James Acaster, Royal Blood

The host welcomes singers Tom Jones and Paloma Faith; Guardians Of The Galaxy, Spectre and Blade Runner 2049 star Dave Bautista, sports star Nicola Adams, and comedian James Acaster. Plus, rock duo Royal Blood perform in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Lucy Beaumont), Jon (Jon Richardson)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 2, Episode 7

Jon and Lucy are thinking of moving to London but are struggling to tell the neighbours. So, to break the bad news they take them away for a camping trip in Bridlington. Red Dwarf legend Craig Charles comes around because he fancies buying a house with a pub. And is there a chance Lucy can play herself in her sitcom?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeff Heaney (Neil Fitzmaurice), Alan Johnson (Paterson Joseph). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 2 - Conference

Jez and Mark are at a hotel, each with their own nightmare to defuse. Mark is offered a promotion on condition that he delivers a presentation to the entire board, while Johnson takes a shine to Big Suze and tries to bribe Jeremy into letting him sleep with her.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Lawrence (Julian Barratt), Jo (Lucy Punch). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Bloods

Series 1, Episode 3 - Daycare

When Maleek bumps into old flame Nicole, a single mum, Wendy sees the chance to get them together - by looking after her son. In an effort to impress the kid, Maleek takes him on a ride-a-long that spirals out of control. Jo and Lawrence enjoy quality time with a dead body. Kareshma tries to break up Darrell and Darryl to get a new partner.

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