British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 30th May 2021

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Make Me An Offer!. Image shows from L to R: Sir John (Ernest Thesiger), Charlie (Peter Finch)

Make Me An Offer!

A hard-up antique porcelain dealer attempts to pull off the purchase of a lifetime in search of a near-mythical piece of Wedgwood.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television

Outside Edge

Series 1, Episode 6

Tension mounts as the team and their wives arrive at the hotel in Cromer for the away match with arch enemy Fatty Woolacott. Roger gives them all strict instructions to have an early night and puts a complete ban on 'naughties.'

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:25am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 15 - Outside

The Twirlywoos see a man take his chair out into the garden, and decide to bring some more things outside. Meanwhile, Peekaboo gets stuck outside the Boat! Is Peekaboo able to get back in without being discovered?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 8, Episode 3 - Sticky Fingers

Jenny brings her boyfriend, Keith, home from university for the weekend. With Declan staying, an incident with a runaway piano, and Bill and Rona's kitchen needing reflooring, what could possibly go wrong?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 37 - Rodent Recall

Danger Mouse and Penfold are in a training simulation when one of DM's flying kicks damages the holodeck with catastrophic consequences.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:20am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 20 - Wedding Day

Mr Bean has to get the bride to the church on time - any way he can!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Special - A Fear To Remember

Danger Mouse faces the Queen of Weevils in a fearful Halloween special.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 21 - Bean Phone

Mr Bean wants a smart phone but they are too expensive - especially when you can build your own!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 10 - Bertiesitting

Eager to prove her babysitting ability, Gran is on the hunt for a baby stand-in.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
We Have Been Watching. Image shows from L to R: Jo Joyner, Johnny Vegas. Copyright: Crook Productions

We Have Been Watching

Episode 5

In the final episode, treasured scenes from Goodness Gracious Me, Alan Partridge, Till Death Us Do Part and Spaced are savoured by Johnny Vegas and Jo Joyner; Meera Syal and Josie Lawrence; David Baddiel and Richard Herring; Larry Lamb and Zoe Lyons; and many others.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 7 - Avenue Of The Baobabs, Madagascar

Grandmaster Glitch tries his hand at stunt flying, but the Grimbots are unimpressed, giving him a unanimous thumbs down.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:05am (repeat)
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 3, Episode 9 - Break a Leg

Danny and Mick have to play Romeo and Juliet after a theatre company leaves them in the lurch - this time with Danny playing Romeo and Mick playing Juliet, the role he was born to play.

CITV 8:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 6 - Bean's Bounty

A local archaeology dig inspires Mr Bean to go hunting for treasure.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 7 - Princess Purl's Big Sleep

Naughty fairies Zipsy and Popsy have put a spell on Princess Purl so that she sleeps for a gazillion years.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 1

The journey begins and ends - where else!? - at Ricky's hometown of Liverpool; but the duo are quickly on the road for the first leg of their trip, heading to Lancashire hot-spots including Blackpool.

CITV 8:40am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 3 - Artful Bean

Mr Bean gets a real bug for painting. Then several bugs ... and flies and slugs and mice.

CITV 8:55am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 12 - Dig

When Betty insists Dave finds a hobby, he takes up treasure hunting, and rocks the very foundations of his tower block home.

CITV 9:10am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 13 - Growing Pains

Dave is given a bulb to grow. Popping it in his lunch box, it isn't long before he discovers it's partial to Betty's sandwiches.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Big Stink

The zoo stinks, and all fingers are pointed at tapirs Terry and Penelope.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 2

The duo explore the beauty of Cumbria's Lakes, taking in some of the most famously breath-taking scenery in the British Isles.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 8 - Venice, Italy

Grandmaster Glitch demands the Grimbots find somewhere with no cars so he can practice riding his bike without stabilisers.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:15am (repeat)
Paddington 2. Copyright: Heyday Films

Paddington 2

Acclaimed film sequel. Paddington Bear finds himself incarcerated for a crime he did not commit.

ITVBe 10:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 16 - Down The Drain

There's no water at the Park! The gang's shower has stopped working, and Richard is covered in mud. It is down to plumbers Sooty and Sweep to put things right in time for the opening of the new picnic area - but not everybody will stay dry!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 14 - The Wishing Wand

Justin and Robert get their hands on a magical wishing wand from Mac's backpack, but their wishes soon get out of control.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40am (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

A selection of eight episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 13 - Waffle And The Fleas

The Brooklyn-Bells call on Mrs Hobbs to persuade her not to move house, only to find that her cat, George, has fleas. They offer to help and discover a secret about Mrs Hobbs.

Talking Pictures TV 12:35pm (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Q Planes

A repeat of this 1939 film.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:15pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 9 - Seattle Space Needle, USA

Glitch has attached huge rocket boosters to Grim HQ in an attempt to become the first Grandmaster in space.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:20pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 3 - Ridiculous Romantics

This week Horrible Histories charts the path towards true love - and some of history's biggest and most ridiculous romantics are in the spotlight.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 10 - Go Jet Academy: Hailstorm

The Go Jetters join Ubercorn in the Go Jet Academy to try out a brand new click-on: the G.O. Vac, a super vacuum that can suck up bad weather.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 8 - Bob's Balloon Adventure

When Bob gets stuck in a runaway hot air balloon over Craft City, Bitz needs to give him clear instructions on how to land it - and she's running out of time!

CITV 1:50pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 23 - Rat Pack

Dave wants to learn to play the drums at school, but is given the recorder. With a talent show around the corner, Dave gets practising.

U&Dave channel logo 2pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Germaine Greer, David Mitchell, Alan Davies, Rob Brydon, Richard Osman, Lee Mack, Jermaine Jenas. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 4

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Alan Davies, Richard Osman, Professor Germaine Greer and Jermaine Jenas.

CITV 2:05pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 24 - Flea Man

Dave and Fuzzypeg the dog get dirty playing at the local dump, so dirty in fact that Fuzzypeg picks up an extremely grumpy flea.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:40pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 18 - Timmy Needs A Bath

After a game of football, muddy Timmy is determined not to have a bath.

U&Dave channel logo 2:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rhod Gilbert, David Mitchell, Nick Grimshaw, Rob Brydon, Rob Delaney, Lee Mack, Clare Balding. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 5

This week the guests are Clare Balding OBE, Rhod Gilbert, Nick Grimshaw and Rob Delaney.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 1 - Meeting Waffle

Evie's mum, Jess, has just married Doug's dad, Simon. The new family get home to discover a lost puppy hiding in their wedding presents. Evie wants to keep him and call him Waffle.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:20pm (repeat)
So Awkward Files. Copyright: Channel X

So Awkward Files

Episode 5 - Rufus and Martha

Rufus is miserable because all his answers point to him being a failure. Martha attempts to raise his spirits by reminding of his many talents - like being musical, stylish and slightly above average at chess.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 3

In Yorkshire, Ricky joins Ralf for a boxing and fitness session at a men's community health group in Leeds - the results aren't pretty.

U&W channel logo 5pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5pm (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ralf Little, Ricky Tomlinson. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 4

The Royle campervan hits the North-East, to experience the Angel of the North, a working coal mine and glass blowing - and meet local pigeon-racers, food bank heroes - and a soccer legend.

CITV 5pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 6 - Bean's Bounty

A local archaeology dig inspires Mr Bean to go hunting for treasure.

CITV 5:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 3 - Artful Bean

Mr Bean gets a real bug for painting. Then several bugs ... and flies and slugs and mice.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 5:55pm (repeat)
Chicken Run

Chicken Run

Award-winning animation telling the story of a band of hens doomed to a life of egg-laying on a Yorkshire chicken farm.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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

A selection of five episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

A selection of episodes from the second series of the remake of the animated comedy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:40pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Jalaal Hartley, Jessica Ransom, Lolly Adefope, Ryan Sampson

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Special - Monstrous Musicians

Horrible Histories reveals history's most monstrous musicians for the BBC's Music Day. From the earliest screeches of the neanderthal, right through to Jimi Hendrix burning his guitar, Rattus Rattus guides us through the story of music making, even bumping into Simon Cowell at Beethoven's 'H Factor' audition.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 1

Today's show features an annoying French prankster from the Middle Ages, and more.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the wartime sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 8 - Keys

With Bill Bailey, Isy Suttie and Tim Minchin.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:10pm (repeat)
So Awkward. Image shows from L to R: Martha Fitzgerald (Sophia Dall'Aglio), Lily Hampton (Cleo Demetriou), Jas Salford (Ameerah Falzon-Ojo). Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 10 - What Would Emmeline Do?

A competition develops between Ollie and Martha as to who is the most persuasive feminist campaigner.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 57, Episode 3

Steph McGovern returns as guest presenter of Have I Got News For You for the series' third episode. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as panellists are journalist Ash Sarkar and comedian Josh Widdicombe.

Talking Pictures TV 10pm (repeat)
Bachelor Of Hearts. Wolf Hauser (Hardy Kruger). Copyright: Rank Organisation / ITV Studios

Bachelor Of Hearts

A German exchange student studying for a year at Cambridge becomes embroiled in an exclusive society's activities.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Isa Drennan (Jane McCarry), Callum Coburn (Craig Ferguson)

Still Game

Series 8, Episode 6 - The Fall Guy

Isa's pulse is set racing when her long lost friend, retired Hollywood stuntman Callum Coburn, returns to Craiglang.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Kevin Bridges, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 3 - Kevin Bridges, Sara Pascoe, Phill Jupitus

Kevin Bridges introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Sara Pascoe and Phill Jupitus.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:15pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Melvin Odoom, Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 25, Episode 8

Keith Lemon hosts as captains Emily Atack and Laura Whitmore and regular panellist Maya Jama are joined by Will Mellor, Melvin Odoom and Mark Wright for games, fun and anarchy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (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

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Caroline Aherne sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman, Chris Washington. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 10

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman, Milton Jones, Chris Washington and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 6 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Warwick Davis, Dr. Christian Jessen

Frank Skinner is joined by TV presenter and poker player Victoria Coren Mitchell, actor Warwick Davis and host of Embarrassing Bodies Dr. Christian Jessen. Nominations include James Bond and people who send emails.

Channel 5 logo 11:50pm (repeat)
Utterly Outrageous Comedy. Abigoliah Schamaun. Copyright: Spelthorne Community Television

Utterly Outrageous Comedy

Episode 3 - Religion & Death

On the theme of religion there are clips from Spitting Image and Outnumbered, plus Frankie Boyle on the Pope; whilst death is covered by a Monty Python sketch which was nearly banned, Billy Connolly on medical examinations and Joan Rivers on old people.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (repeat)
Lee Evans: Roadrunner. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Roadrunner

TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Maleek (Samson Kayo), Lawrence (Julian Barratt). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Bloods

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bike Patrol

After their screw-up with the kid, Maleek is punished with pushbike duty, while Wendy has to work under Jo's observation. As Wendy experiences a new partner and Maleek finally gets to work alone, they both start to appreciate what they had together. Gary discovers Kareshma has a twin sister working in A&E who's even more ruthless than her.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 8 - Keys

With Bill Bailey, Isy Suttie and Tim Minchin.

BBC Four 12:20am (repeat)
Motherland. Image shows from L to R: Liz (Diane Morgan), Julia (Anna Maxwell Martin), Kevin (Paul Ready)

Motherland

A repeat run of the entire first series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40am (repeat)
Britain's Greatest Comedian. Copyright: Crook Productions

Britain's Greatest Comedian

A countdown of the public's most-loved comedians.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am
65 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 8

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Jennifer Saunders and panellists Grayson Perry and Matt Forde.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:25am (repeat)
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Tom Parry

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 3, Episode 3

Routines by comedians including Kojo Anim, Tessa Coates, Luke McQueen, Seann Walsh, Dane Baptiste, Janine Harouni, Larry Dean and Tom Parry are reconstructed as sketches.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:55am (repeat)
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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:25am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 3 - Speed 3

Mrs Doyle takes a fancy to new milkman Pat Mustard. After meeting Pat, Ted's sure than not all is as it seems, and sets out to discover just what he's up to. Little does he realise the danger Dougal will face.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30am (repeat)
Marley's Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Michael Walton (Nicholas Burns), Marley Wise (Sarah Alexander), Ryan (David Brain)

Marley's Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 3 - Blind Sided

A courtroom drama causes Marley to try and be a better person, but showing emotion doesn't prove easy. Meanwhile a new ghost in town offers Adam, Michael and the Vicar a chance of a new life away from Marley.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:10am (repeat)
That's My Boy. Image shows from L to R: Ida Willis (Mollie Sugden), Robert Price (Christopher Blake), Angie Price (Jennifer Lonsdale). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

That's My Boy

Series 3, Episode 6 - Dirty Linen

Robert's been working very long shifts, and when Ida discovers a note from a woman in his laundry, there is only one conclusion she and Angie can reach.

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