British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 2nd June 2021

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

1987 Christmas Special - Tell It To The Marines

Peggy's piano playing leads Ted to challenge the Royal Marines to a race over their assault course.

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

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 7 - A Cuddle

Alex Horne lures all five competitors to a remote wasteland for a challenge involving eggs and medical equipment. Meanwhile, David Baddiel spray-paints his face, Rose Matafeo sculpts some vegetables and Jo Brand reveals her stunning psychic superpowers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 2, Episode 5 - Schoolboy French

The circle of life comes knocking at the Boyces' door with Tyler's French exchange student and a past love from Peckham sheds new light on old memories.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 2 - Strained Relations

It's Grandad's funeral. His brother, Uncle Albert, attempts to comfort Rodney, who's distraught and disgusted with the rest of the family's jovial manner. But it's soon Del who's in a black mood, when Albert's side of the family disappear without him...

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Davina McCall, Frank Skinner, Rob Delaney, Laurence Fox. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 7 - Rob Delaney, Davina McCall, Laurence Fox

Rob Delaney, Davina McCall and Laurence Fox attempt to banish people who order starters, 12 string guitars and cyclists in Lycra into the Orwellian chamber.

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 4, Episode 6 - Absent Friends

Mainwaring is shocked to find that in his absence most of the platoon have not turned up for parade and are instead playing darts with the ARP Wardens. Things get worse when Mainwaring is called upon to help with the arrest of a member of the IRA.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 14, Episode 1

James Corden returns with the comedy quiz, with Fearne Cotton, Jimmy Anderson and Joe Cole joining regulars Jamie Redknapp, Andrew Flintoff and Romesh Ranganathan.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Nicola Adams, Frank Skinner, Diane Morgan, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 8 - Nicola Adams, Frankie Boyle, Diane Morgan

Nicola Adams, Frankie Boyle and Diane Morgan compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, including magicians, losing your keys, and life itself.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 4, Episode 7 - Put That Light Out!

Jones, Frazer, Pike and Godfrey are stationed on an exercise in the local lighthouse, but soon cause trouble when they turn the light on and shine it over Walmington-on-Sea... during an air-raid.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 2 - Kit & Kaboodle

With Noel Fielding, Ross Noble and Australian comedian Colin Lane.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 6 - Birthday

Edina is forty. As her family and friends gather, Edina sulks at the horror of her age and hides upstairs. She's determined to only enjoy the day on her terms - and that means annoying everyone else.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Big Break

Tom believes he's finally got a chance at the big time when his agent calls with news of an audition for Crimewatch UK. Can he identify his violent inner Cockney in time? Meanwhile, Linda's chasing the mystery author of a love note...

BBC Two 10pm
45 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Darren Harriott, Rob Beckett, Jen Brister. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Episode 3 - Rob Beckett, Jen Brister, Darren Harriott

In this episode, the hilarious Rob Beckett is your host as he introduces rising comedy stars Jen Brister and Darren Harriott to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper), Martin Mucklowe (Paul Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 1, Episode 5 - Peeping Tom

Kurtan romantically pursues a girl who has just moved into the village, but finds he has a rival for her affections in his friend Slugs.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Jo (Lucy Punch), Carl (Adam Sina). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Bloods

Series 1, Episode 5 - Siren Song

Wendy discovers Maleek is a talented singer, but refuses to sing after a traumatic teenage experience, so tries everything she can to hear his voice. Jo gets lucky with a male nurse and tries to use it to make Lawrence jealous. Kareshma resorts to desperate measures to get rid of Gary.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Ally (Daisy Haggard), Paul (Martin Freeman). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 2, Episode 1 - No Surrender

With Ava now ten years old and Luke almost thirteen, Paul and Ally now must confront their burgeoning independence, and question whether their tried and tested parenting style is still going to hold up. Spoiler alert - it doesn't.

U&Dave channel logo 10:35pm (repeat)
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper), Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 1, Episode 6 - GNVQ

The 'brain drain' is a problem for rural communities. In the final episode Kerry and Kurtan explore the possibility of moving away from their village. Kurtan receives the exciting news that he could go to college to study for a GNVQ - and Kerry is devastated.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

A selection of episodes from the third series of the laddish sitcom.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Russell Howard Stands Up To The World. Image shows from L to R: Sam Neill, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard Stands Up To The World

Episode 1

Russell begins his trip in New Zealand, where he tries manu dive bombing and visits Sam Neill's farm.

U&Dave channel logo 11:10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Highlights Special - Compilation

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis present a special edition of the topical comedy show featuring best bits, outtakes and unseen material.

U&Dave channel logo 11:50pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Davina McCall, Frank Skinner, Rob Delaney, Laurence Fox. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 7 - Rob Delaney, Davina McCall, Laurence Fox

Rob Delaney, Davina McCall and Laurence Fox attempt to banish people who order starters, 12 string guitars and cyclists in Lycra into the Orwellian chamber.

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