British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 1st October 2021

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 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
There's Something About Movies. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, Alice Eve, Guz Khan, Alan Carr, Rafe Spall, Tom Davis, Michael Sheen

There's Something About Movies

Series 1, Episode 6

Whose film knowledge is five-star and whose will end up on the cutting room floor? Alan Carr tests Alice Eve, Rafe Spall, Tom Davis and Guz Khan.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 16 - Kaleidoscope

With Susan Calman, Liza Tarbuck and Sandi Toksvig.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Julian Dalrymple-Sykes (Ben Aris), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 8, Episode 1 - Marry Go Round

Spike seems to have lost his ability to make people laugh, and Ted offers no consolation when woken at 2:00am. Spike turns to Gladys for advice, which only makes him even more confused about his future.

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 4 - Animal Instincts

Tyler wants to borrow money to buy new equipment for his band, Puddle of Agony. But Boycie, who was brought up in the school of hard knocks, refuses to cough up. Meanwhile the local vicinity is gripped by fear of Animal Freedom protestors.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Christmas Special

With Sara Pascoe, Richard Osman, Chris Kamara and Tom Courtenay.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 three episodes of the David Jason sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 1 - Hodge Podge

With Phill Jupitus, Ross Noble and Jack Dee.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Debbie Maddox (Martha Howe-Douglas). Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Chosen Mum

Married mum-of-two Debbie Maddox finds herself transported into a fantasy world.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm (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 13, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Host Rob Brydon and team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the hit comedy panel show.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jimmy Carr, Sandi Toksvig, Lee Mack, Alice Levine. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 10 - Pain & Punishment

With Jimmy Carr, Lee Mack and Alice Levine.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Debbie Maddox (Martha Howe-Douglas). Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 1, Episode 2 - Wizard Bradley

Debbie sets off to find the missing scroll, but needs the help of a wayward wizard who has lost his Mojo...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Cleaner. Image shows from L to R: Vivien (Stephanie Cole), Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead (Greg Davies)

The Cleaner

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Aristocrat

Wicky arrives at a stately home to clean up a burglary gone wrong. But things aren't what they seem and his morals are tested.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Gina Yashere. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 3 - Gina Yashere, Ellie Taylor, Sam Simmons

In this week's third episode, multi-award winning Gina Yashere hosts as she introduces surreal Australian comedian Sam Simmons and rising comedy star Ellie Taylor to the stage.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Tom Grennan

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 2

Daisy May Cooper welcomes singers Ellie Goulding and Tom Grennan to her team, whilst Noel Fielding is joined by series regular Jamali Maddix and music sensation Yungblud.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Ed Gamble, James Acaster, Dara O Briain, John Robins, Sara Pascoe, Rob Beckett. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Sara Pascoe and John Robins.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 23, Episode 2

In the studio this week are Maisie Adam and Matt Forde, whilst Ellie Robinson interviews Daniel Craig.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 29, Episode 2 - Dave Grohl, Kadeena Cox, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Greg Davies, Jack Savoretti, Nile Rodgers

Dave Grohl talks about surviving Nirvana, Kadeena Cox chats about Tokyo, Sophie Ellis-Bextor says writing her autobiography was empowering, and Greg Davies jokes about his new show, while Jack Savoretti and Nile Rodgers perform live in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Roisin Conaty, Romesh Ranganathan, Tom Allen. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 16, Episode 7

Romesh is joined by Birmingham City striker Troy Deeney, presenter AJ Odudu and comedians Roisin Conaty, Geoff Norcott, Alex Brooker and Tom Allen for more sporting shenanigans. A generous Romesh gives out some gifts, the panel play the V.A.R game, and then it's time for some dizzy penalties and a Slippy Slam Dunk challenge.

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

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 6 - Quantocking

Mark is worried that he's drifting apart from Sophie, so immediate action is called for: he must propose.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Ed Gamble. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 8 - Shaqinahat

All the key areas of entertainment are covered in this episode: slapstick, singing, dancing, balloons and, of course, throwing one thing into another thing. Ed Gamble dons a baby's bonnet, Katy Wix makes Alex Horne wince and Rose Matafeo does a spot of screaming.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (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 1 - Sophie's Parents

Mark is now engaged to Sophie but is having crippling doubts. After being invited to spend Sophie's birthday weekend with her parents in the countryside he is desperate to impress them, but foolishly invites Jeremy to come along.

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