British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 2nd August 2021

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
35 min
Still So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

Still So Awkward

Episode 2 - Monological

Lily and Claire compete in a monologue slam, and Seb gets ready to surprise his flatmates.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 6pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Big Zuu, Desiree Burch. Copyright: Boomerang

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 1, Episode 5 - Desiree Burch

Big Zuu and the boys are back on the road and heading to Cardiff to cook for the American stand-up and actor, Desiree Burch.

U&Dave channel logo 6:30pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Jamali Maddix, Big Zuu. Copyright: Boomerang

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 1, Episode 6 - Jamali Maddix

On the latest leg of his road trip, Zuu ventures into the unknown - travelling from his native West London, all the way to Hackney in East London to cook for comedian Jamali Maddix.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 6, Christmas Special - Happy Returns

It's Young Mr. Grace's birthday and so the staff stage a ballet in his honour.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 4, Episode 9 - For Richer For Poorer

Marlene is planning a huge party to celebrate their Ruby wedding anniversary.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 1

Rob Brydon presents a new series of the panel game. Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Fiona Bruce, Micky Flanagan, Steve Jones and Claudia Winkleman.

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 5, Episode 4 - Getting The Bird

Jones is running low on meat, but Walker claims that he can get some for him. But surely a massive drop in Trafalgar Square's pigeon population cannot go unnoticed? Meanwhile, Sergeat Wilson has gone AWOL.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 3, Highlights Special - Almost Everything

The very best bits from the last three series of the BAFTA-nominated show. See the boys become drag queens; dance with dancehall legends in Kingston, Jamaica; go on a very special safari in South Africa; perform with Birmingham royal ballet; and get a rather invasive treatment in Hollywood.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 5 - Invertebrates

With Jimmy Carr, Sarah Millican and Johnny Vegas.

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 5, Episode 5 - The Desperate Drive Of Corporal Jones

When the platoon go on an exercise, Jones and Godfrey make a mistake with the map reference and send half of the men to the wrong spot. The spot that Mainwaring goes to just happens to be the target for some 25-pounders.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson. James Acaster. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson

Series 2, Episode 1

Jon is joined by James Acaster and Judi Love to navigate the world of ridiculous and wonderful international TV. Includes a dive into the game show Moment of Truth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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 1, Episode 2

It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Raj Bisram, Sophie Hermann, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Gemma Cairney, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 3

Comedian Josh Widdicombe, presenter Gemma Cairney, auctioneer Raj Bisram and fashion designer Sophie Hermann join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Aly Mahmoud, Jake Wood, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Joelle Wood, Kian Egan, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Nicky Byrne, Mark Feehily, Nicola Adams, Shane Filan

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 3, Episode 5

Agnes and the family are joined by Jake Wood, Nicola Adams and Lorraine Kelly, and Foley's bar is pumping with music from Irish boyband, Westlife.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen K Amos, Sandi Toksvig, Josh Widdicombe, Cally Beaton. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 13 - Omnishambles

Sandi Toksvig organises an Omnishambles. Learn how to throw the two-handed javelin, meet the woman who never knew that she'd won an Olympic gold medal, and much more besides. With Stephen K. Amos, Josh Widdicombe and Cally Beaton.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
30 min
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Rob Delaney

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 2, Episode 9 - Rob Delaney

A keen runner, Rob Delaney has been out jogging but Zuu is the perfect chef for someone who has worked up a big appetite.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
The Emily Atack Show. Image shows from L to R: Emily Atack, Zadeiah Campbell-Davies. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

The Emily Atack Show

Series 1, Episode 4 - Image

This week's theme is image, including how to achieve the perfect, some may say deceptive, Insta pic; the good, bad and ugly truths of dieting; and Emily's ongoing battle with her nemesis...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
Jerk. Image shows from L to R: Bisha (Anushka Chakravarti), Bobbiey (Helen Monks), Idris (Rob Madin)

Jerk

Series 2, Episode 1

Having been previously forced to return to the USA and into the arms of his tough love mum, Tim's found himself a loophole and has landed a place on a post-graduate course in London.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Famalam. Image shows from L to R: John MacMillan, Samson Kayo, Vivienne Acheampong, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Tom Moutchi, Roxy Sternberg. Copyright: BBC

Famalam

Series 1, Episode 4

Final episode of the sketch show. We'll get a front row seat at the Oscars of the Nollywood film industry - the Kemmy Awards. Plus Scribbler P gives us an important lesson on Black Cinema History. Meanwhile in Midsomer, things turn ugly when Detective Moses Mountree gets his weapon out again. Has there been a contravention of the country code?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:55pm
Jerk. Image shows from L to R: Kiefer (Lee Ridley), The Wrecking Ball (Lisa Hammond), Tim (Tim Renkow)

Jerk

Series 2, Episode 2

After injuring his shoulder in a car accident, Tim is referred for some personal training at Balls Gym.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm
45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Victoria Coren Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 7

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the satirical quiz, with guests Joan Bakewell and Fin Taylor joining regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

U&Dave channel logo 11:15pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Leprechaun Or The Lesbian

Administrative sidekick Alex Horne watches on as Aisling Bea bleeds on bread, Nish Kumar pretends he's Robin Hood and Mark Watson feels the wrath of yoghurt.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Mike Wilmot, Lenny Henry, Tommy Tiernan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 6 - Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot, Tommy Tiernan

With Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot and Tommy Tiernan.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Jim (Alun Armstrong), Jackie (Joanna Bacon). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 2, Episode 10 - No Power: Part Two

On the day of Leah and Alex's wedding, Paul and Ally find they have only a few hours to deal with a seemingly insoluble family crisis, leading Paul to make the hardest decision of his life.

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