British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 6th October 2021

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
Nova Jones. Credit: JAM Media

Nova Jones

Series 1, Episode 3 - Tantrum by Nova

Tantrum by Nova, the brand new fragrance on sale now! The trouble is, it hasn't been made yet. Infuriated manager McLaren quits her job, and Sid struggles to fill her well-polished shoes.

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 3, Episode 2 - Poetic Justice

An old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
There's Something About Movies. Brendan Fraser

There's Something About Movies

Series 2, Episode 4

Joining Alan and team captains Michael Sheen and Jennifer Saunders for another bought of movie flavoured trivia and challenges are Hollywood star and California Man Brendan Fraser, comedian Guz Khan and star of After Life and Derek, Kerry Godliman. Plenty of jokers, but can they solve Alan's riddles?

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Holly Walsh, Sandi Toksvig, Nikki Bedi, Aisling Bea. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 12 - Procrastination

With Holly Walsh, Nikki Bedi and Aisling Bea.

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 4 - Wedding Bells

Gladys eventually agrees to tie the knot and marry Sqn Ldr
The Hon Clive Dempster, DFC. But down at Dempster Hall the family have other ideas.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7pm (repeat)
There's Something About Movies. Image shows from L to R: Tom Allen, Jennifer Saunders, Hannah John-Kamen, Alan Carr, Matt Dillon, Guz Khan, Michael Sheen

There's Something About Movies

Series 2, Episode 5

Matt Dillon, Guz Khan and Hannah John-Kamen join team captains Michael Sheen and Jennifer Saunders on the comedy panel show, with Alan Carr asking the questions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 3 - The Lion Has 'Phones

Mainwaring tries to improve communications amongst the platoon by giving lessons in using public telephone boxes. Their lessons are needed when a German plane crash lands into the local reservoir.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 3

The guests on this episode are James Acaster, Gabby Logan, Melvin Odoom and Fay Ripley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 5 - Election

The council elections are impending, and David's standing for re-election. When Geraldine unknowingly criticises his performance, the locals decide she'd be a far better candidate. For a woman with no political intent it's a daunting prospect, but David could be willing to strike a bargain...

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

QI

Series H, Episode 4 - Humans

With Jo Brand, Jimmy Carr and Jack Dee.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 6 - Animals

Geraldine's idea of a special service to bless and celebrate animals - the focus of much of the rural village's life - is welcomed warmly by her flock, but soon finds Dibley ridiculed in the national tabloids. Could this lead to her departure from the community already?

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Hitmen. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Mel Giedroyc), Kieran Roberts (Mathew Baynton), Fran (Sue Perkins). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Hitmen

Series 2: Hitmen Reloaded, Episode 3

Fran and Jamie have just taken out Jackson Reynard - a movie producer / drug lord - and are thrilled they've finished the hit
early. But they realise that they have killed Jackson way too soon...

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min
Rob Beckett's Undeniable. Image shows from L to R: Ivo Graham, Fay Ripley. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Rob Beckett's Undeniable

Episode 2

The host welcomes actress Fay Ripley and comedians Ivo Graham, Darren Harriott and Bobby Mair, who bring their finest and funniest trivia to get on Rob's cherished Wall of Facts.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Sandi Toksvig, Paul Sinha, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 13 - Phenomena

With Cariad Lloyd, Paul Sinha and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 3 - Mammy's Break

It's Agnes Brown's anniversary and she's in a great mood. However, she would be in an even better mood if she could just find someone to look after Grandad for a couple of weeks while she treats herself to a holiday.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm
30 min
Hitmen. Image shows from L to R: Fran (Sue Perkins), Jamie (Mel Giedroyc), Kat (Katherine Parkinson). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Hitmen

Series 2: Hitmen Reloaded, Episode 4

Fran is upbeat about the forthcoming job to Japan that Mr V has arranged, but first they have to kill an undertaker and part-time organ harvester.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Sandylands. Image shows from L to R: Derek Swallows (David Walliams), Trudy Wright (Bronwyn James), Nathan Wild (Simon Bird), Jeannie Swallows (Sophie Thompson), Gold Statue (Daniel Hoffmann-Gill), Lion (Adam Loxley), Les Vegas (Sanjeev Bhaskar). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sandylands

Series 1, Episode 2

Les Vegas is alive, and a furious Emily becomes his unwilling partner in crime. She must now attend his beachside memorial - an event that proves irresistible to Les, who attends in disguise.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Walter (Idris Elba), Bagpipes (Bill Bailey). Copyright: Sprout Pictures

In The Long Run

Series 1, Episode 1

Valentine Easmon's arrival upsets the gentle pace of life for his hard-working brother and his family...

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Ash (Aaron Heffernan), Vinnie (Joe Gilgun), Dylan (Damien Molony), JJ (Parth Thakerar), Tommo (Ryan Sampson), Cardi (Tom Hanson). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 3, Episode 1

Vinnie finally gets released from prison and with the newly promoted Detective Carl Slater watching his every move, he is doing his best to lie low.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Highlights Special - Compilation

Dara O Briain, regular panellist Hugh Dennis and many of the comedians who have appeared this year mark the end of 2020 with a special show looking back on the year's events, along with unseen material, out-takes and all the usual fun.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Outsiders. Lou Sanders. Copyright: Renegade Pictures

Outsiders

Series 1, Episode 2

It's day two in the woods for the Outsiders. Will Jess Knappett manage to keep Jamali under control once he gets his hands on a pair of scissors, and will vegan Lou Sanders agree to milking a goat?

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
In The Long Run. Valentine (Jimmy Akingbola). Copyright: Sprout Pictures

In The Long Run

Series 1, Episode 2

Valentine goes for a job interview for him at the car parts factory where Walter works, and is joined by Bagpipes on an electrical job in a dingy flat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 4 - Mammy's Valentine

As Valentine's Day approaches, love is in the air for all the Brown family - even Grandad. In fact, the only Brown without a date is Agnes.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Eddie Izzard, Trevor Noah. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 1 - Eddie Izzard, Josh Widdicombe, Trevor Noah

Eddie Izzard hosts, with special guests Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 1 - Bambi

Realising that they've not washed their clothes since 1981, the housemates head to the laundrette. However, Neil's forgotten to tell them that they're expected on University Challenge.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Lucy Beaumont. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 5, Episode 4

Russell delves into the nation's fuel panic and chats to writer and comedian Lucy Beaumont and actor David Harewood. Plus, music from Joy Crookes.

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

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are joined by Ed Byrne, Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Sara Pascoe and Romesh Ranganathan.

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