British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 12th 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 3, Episode 6 - Final Stretch

Godber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (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 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 3, Episode 4 - Cold Store

Mrs. Slocombe and Mr. Lucas are sick, and rather than giving them the day off, the store decides to pair them up on the Ladies' counter and send Miss Brahms over to the Men's. Too bad that Mr. Lucas is faking it.

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 7 - Big Guns

The platoon are given some extra fire power when they get a large naval gun. Now it is just a matter of learning how to fire it, and removing anything that can be used as cover by the Germans.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 6

The guests on this episode are Nikki Fox, Miles Jupp, Nish Kumar and Joe Lycett.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 1

After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 3 - A Tug Of The Forelock

In order to pay for fuel for their new 'transportation' the Goods offer to work for the Leadbetters as cleaners while theirs are away. The arrangement does not operate smoothly as Margo has no time for the Goods sense of humour during work hours. However after a swift sacking and a drawn out rehiring, things improve.

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

QI

Series H, Episode 8 - Hypothetical

With Sandi Toksvig, Johnny Vegas, and the creator of QI John Lloyd.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Lucy Porter, David Mitchell, Debbie McGee, Dion Dublin, Rob Brydon, Bob Mortimer, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 1

Lucy Porter, Debbie McGee, Dion Dublin and Bob Mortimer join the regulars for more truth and lies.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Big Sleep

Margaret tries to help her husband cope with early retirement by getting him a book from the library entitled Coping with Old Age.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
45 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Mike Wozniak, Noel Fielding, Jax Jones

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 4

Noel Fielding is joined by DJ Jax Jones and actor Mike Wozniak as they face off against Daisy May Cooper, regular Jamali Maddix and singer Ella Henderson. The first round leaves the teams bemused by the bizarre excuses given by Morrissey and Nicki Minaj to cancel shows and a special rendition of a height-based ID parade keeps them all guessing.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
Josh Widdicombe

Who Do You Think You Are?

Josh Widdicombe embarks on a roller-coaster ride through his extraordinary family history. After a less than promising start with an ancestor who was cut out of the family fortune, Josh is delighted to discover a courtier with very personal access to King Charles I. From there it's back to Elizabethan and Tudor nobility and a royal love triangle.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig, Sarah Millican, Loyiso Gola. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 1 - Quirky

With Loyiso Gola, Jason Manford and Sarah Millican. Find out who has Type Q blood, where to find the world's most dangerous cup of tea, what's even quainter than a model village, and the best type of pants to wear if you're trying for a baby.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15pm (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 6 - Speech

Lucy is stressed. She has an important speech to make at a Recruitment Conference and nobody to help her write it.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9:45pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 2, Episode 4 - Cricket: The Test

Part two of the South African tour for cricket newbies Rob and Romesh as they follow England's Test series as the match comes to a dramatic finale.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55pm (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 2 - Bed

Gary has been sent out to find indigestion tablets for Dorothy, while Tony attempts the garden fence.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
60 min
Guilt

Guilt

Series 2, Episode 1

In an Edinburgh cellar, two gunshots ring out. Across town, Max McCall is released from prison. These two events gradually converge as Max tries to rebuild his life, while new arrival Erin is trying to save hers.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Brennan Reece, Phil Wang, Rachel Parris. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 4 - Phil Wang, Brennan Reece, Rachel Parris

Phil Wang hosts, as he introduces the charismatic Brennan Reece and star of The Mash Report and talented musical-comedian Rachel Parris to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Question Team. Christopher Bliss (Rob Carter)

Question Team

Series 1, Episode 1

In Richard's team this week are Bob Mortimer, Thanyia Moore, Kerry Godliman. Richard also introduces his special guest to lead a round on his behalf. This week, it's prolific author Christopher Bliss (aka Rob Carter) on books.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Hector (Ricky Champ), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Crimewave

As a crime wave sweeps the city, the boys join a Roman military fitness class to protect themselves on the streets. Flavia introduces some dubious new security measures at work. Grumio starts dating Agatha, a talented baker, who may well be a feeder.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Esquilinus (Tim Downie). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 6 - Jugball

Marcus, Stylax and Ramases - the work experience boy who also happens to be the son of the company owner - invent a new office-based sport called Jugball. Grumio samples some gourmet food when Ramases lends him his store card for the emporium.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (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 2 - Cash

No one has any money, so - under Mike's instruction - Vyvyan begins stealing and chopping up everyone's possessions for firewood. When Vyvyan claims to be pregnant, Neil is forced to get a job, and joins the police!

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy. Image shows from L to R: Lenny Henry, Joseph Marcell. Copyright: Douglas Road

Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy

Episode 1 - Sitcom

A look at some of the well-meaning attempts television made to embrace the changing face of the nation during the 1970s.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:20pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 12, Episode 3 - The End Of The Franchise

The perfect Taskmaster contestant should be as versatile as an egg, able to turn their hand to anything from construction to choreography. This is the contestant that Greg Davies dreams of, yet instead, in this episode, he gets Victoria Coren Mitchell drawing an exploding cat, Alan Davies hurting himself with a rubber band and Desiree Burch doing something inexplicable when faced with sand. Alex Horne provides statistical analysis.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 1

After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

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 9

James Acaster, Gary Delaney, Zoe Lyons and Josh Widdicombe are the guests on this week's show.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:35am
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Stephen Mangan

Have I Got News For You

Series 62, Episode 1

Stephen Mangan hosts with regulars Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, plus panellists Ross Noble and Ria Lina.

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