British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 11th October 2021

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

Still So Awkward

Special - Burke Hill TV: Love And Romance

Lily gives us an insight into love and romance on campus - she's watched over one hundred rom coms and some of them were in French so she knows what she's talking about!

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 6 - Killers

With Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig and Trevor Noah.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (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 3, Episode 3 - Up Captain Peacock

After 20 years at Grace Bros., Captain Peacock gets access rights to the executive loo and dining room. Mr. Grainger is particularly annoyed, and no one else is pleased when their lunch break is moved an hour later.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (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 6 - Room At The Bottom

Mainwaring is shocked to learn that he is not a captain but a lieutenant. Things get even worse when he learns later on that he has no rank at all, and ends up as a private.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 5

The guests on this episode are Steve Davis, Craig Parkinson, Sara Pascoe and Claudia Winkleman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 3 - Spring

Spring's on the way, and the Vicar has just about managed to get Alice and Hugo to agree to a reasonably sensible name for their baby. That means that the Christening can finally take place - but first, David has romance, and Geraldine, squarely on his mind.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 16, Episode 8

Featuring Rugby Union star Joe Marler, presenter Kelly Somers, comedian Joel Dommett, professional gadabouts David Walliams and Jonathan Ross, and - to make sure he's doing his job properly - Romesh's mum Shanthi Ranganathan. This week the teams take part in a pillow fight, have a go on a pop cycle, and play a game of Danger Dodgeball.

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

QI

Series H, Special - Horrible

A Halloween special with Dara O'Briain, Sean Lock and Chris Addison.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
The Goes Wrong Show. Image shows from L to R: Sandra (Charlie Russell), Annie (Nancy Zamit), Chris (Henry Shields)

The Goes Wrong Show

Series 2, Episode 3 - There Is No Escape

An American prison break drama is this week's offering from the Cornley Drama Society, full of intrigue, excitement and double cross.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 4 - Summer

When could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min
The Complaints Department. Shazia Mirza. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

The Complaints Department

Episode 5

Jason Manford is joined by comedians John Thomson, Sara Pascoe, Fern Brady and Shazia Mirza as they play a series of games based on the funniest and quirkiest complaints from the British public.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Susan Calman, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 16 - Post

With Susan Calman, Holly Walsh and Matt Lucas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 5 - Neighbour

A new neighbour moves in upstairs and his constant noise drives Lucy to distraction.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
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
30 min
Alma's Not Normal. Alma Nuthall (Sophie Willan). Copyright: Expectation Entertainment

Alma's Not Normal

Series 1, Episode 5 - On Record

When social services sends through her records, Alma faces up to her experiences of being in the care system. Will she end up missing out on an opportunity of a lifetime?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
British As Folk. Image shows from L to R: Darren Harriott, Fern Brady, Ivo Graham. Copyright: STV Productions

British As Folk

Episode 5 - Cornwall: Do We Still Love To Be Beside The Seaside?

On their road trip, Darren Harriott, Fern Brady and Ivo Graham visit the UK's most popular holiday destination, Cornwall, to explore the side the tourists rarely see and discover if Britain still likes to be beside the seaside?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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

Series 3, Episode 1 - Lovers

Gary tries to convice Dorothy that he has had more sexual partners that he actually has.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (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 3

It's Sunday evening and Nana's been round all day. Whilst Denise has her wedding dress fitted, Dave, Jim and Antony are relegated to the kitchen - but nothing'll stop them watching The Antiques Roadshow.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Sophie Willan. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 5, Episode 5

Tonight Russell welcomes Alma's Not Normal star Sophie Willan and further reflects on petrol problems. There's stand-up from Andrew Bird and Andrew Steele talks about ageing.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
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?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (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 1, Episode 2 - Oil

Having moved to a new house by the Balowskis, Mike discovers oil in the basement whilst disposing of a body. In order to exploit this potentially lucrative source of wealth, Mike appoints himself dictator.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:50pm (repeat)
Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head. Greg Davies. Copyright: Avalon Television

Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head

Television version of Greg Davies's 2013 stand-up show, The Back Of My Mum's Head.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: DJ Majestic, Noel Fielding, Richard Ayoade

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 3

Noel Fielding is joined by comedian Richard Ayoade and DJ Majestic whilst Daisy May Cooper and regular Jamali Maddix welcome singer, presenter and former Saturday Mollie King. From absurd first-time experiences for Snoop Dogg and Elton John to appearances from Blazin' Squad and Big Bruvaz, no area of music trivia is left undiscussed.

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 8

Featuring guests Ed Byrne, Nathan Caton, Ed Gamble and Sara Pascoe.

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