British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 19th October 2021

BBC Three 6am
30 min
BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows from L to R: Tamsyn Kelly, Priya Hall, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Eddy Hare, Jamie Finn, Anna Thomas. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

BBC New Comedy Awards

2021, Episode 1 - Swansea

At Swansea's iconic Patti Pavilion, five up-and-coming comics try to impress the audience and judges Mawaan Rizwan, Ali Shahalom and Katy Wix. Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts.

BBC Three 6am
30 min
BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows from L to R: Mawaan Rizwan, Sikisa, Darren Harriott, Sarah Keyworth. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

BBC New Comedy Awards

2021, Episode 2 - Wolverhampton

In Wolverhampton, five new stand-ups try to impress the audience and judges Mawaan Rizwan, Sikisa and Sarah Keyworth. Darren Harriott hosts.

BBC Three 6am
30 min
BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows from L to R: Eva Bindeman, Molly McGuinness, Amy Gledhill, Josh Jones, Rosie Jones, Mawaan Rizwan, Seeta Wrightson, Harry Wright, Izzy Askwith. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

BBC New Comedy Awards

2021, Episode 3 - Halifax

At the Square Chapel in Halifax, five up-and-coming comics try to impress the audience and judges Mawaan Rizwan, Rosie Jones and Josh Jones. Amy Gledhill hosts.

BBC Three 6am
30 min
BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows from L to R: Michael Akadiri, Lily Phillips, Thanyia Moore, Dane Baptiste, Raj Poojara, Daniel Fox, Mawaan Rizwan, Helen Bauer, James Ellis. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

BBC New Comedy Awards

2021, Episode 4 - Croydon

At Stanley Arts in Croydon, five up-and-coming comics try to impress the audience and judges Mawaan Rizwan, Thanyia Moore and Helen Bauer. Dane Baptiste hosts.

BBC Three 6am
30 min
BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows from L to R: Eddy MacKenzie, Jessie Nixon, Henry Whaley, Stephen Buchanan, Larry Dean, Liam Farrelly, Sergi Polo, Mawaan Rizwan, Fern Brady. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

BBC New Comedy Awards

2021, Episode 5 - Dundee

Five acts will take to the stage in front of a packed house of more than a hundred comedy loving audience. Scottish stand-up comedian Larry Dean is at the helm.

BBC Three 6am
30 min
BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows from L to R: Diona Doherty, Roger O'Sullivan, William Thompson, Micky Bartlett, Shane Todd, Vittorio Angelone, Catherine Bohart, Kathryn Higgins, Mawaan Rizwan. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

BBC New Comedy Awards

2021, Episode 6 - Portrush

The heats conclude in the small seaside resort town of Portrush in Northern Ireland. Shane Todd hosts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 5 - Well Catered Funeral

His best friend's funeral tests Arkwright's generosity to a painfull degree.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Joe Lycett, Sandi Toksvig, Susan Calman, Holly Walsh. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 7 - Quests: Part II

With Susan Calman, Joe Lycett, Holly Walsh.

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 4, Episode 1 - No Sale

The staff decide to protest the store's new earlier opening time by purposely underperforming. But talking willing customers out of buying is easier said than done when you're usually doing the opposite!

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 12 - Man Hunt

After a memo warns the platoon to look out for parachutes, Walker admits to discovering one in the woods some weeks ago. Mainwaring's keen to identify whether the material was British or German, but that's not so easy as it was turned into several dozen pairs of ladies' knickers!

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Mary Portas, David Mitchell, Rylan Clark-Neal, Rob Brydon, Sara Pascoe, Lee Mack, Paul Sinha. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 2

This episode's guests are Rylan Clark-Neal, Sara Pascoe, Mary Portas and Paul Sinha.

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), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

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 4 - I Talk To The Trees

A fellow gardener inspires Tom and Barbara to conduct some unusual experiments in order to increase the yield of their produce.

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

QI

Series H, Episode 13 - Holidays

With Bill Bailey, Rob Brydon and Rich Hall.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Mary Portas, David Mitchell, Rylan Clark-Neal, Rob Brydon, Sara Pascoe, Lee Mack, Paul Sinha. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 2

This episode's guests are Rylan Clark-Neal, Sara Pascoe, Mary Portas and Paul Sinha.

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 3 - The Valley Of Fear

Victor's outing to photograph badgers ends with him being mugged. Mrs Birkett comes to regret calling at the Meldrews' to collect items for a jumble sale, and Victor finds a dead cat in the freezer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
45 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Joe Wilkinson, Daisy May Cooper

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 5

Team captains Noel Fielding and Daisy May Cooper invite comedian Joe Wilkinson, rapper Aitch and experimental pop-project Self Esteem to join series regular Jamali Maddix for another round of cacophonic comedy.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Sandi Toksvig, Daliso Chaponda, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 8 - Q Animals

With Daliso Chaponda, Phill Jupitus and Cariad Lloyd.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
Imagine... Lenny Henry. Image shows from L to R: Lenny Henry, Alan Yentob

Imagine... Lenny Henry

Alan Yentob talks to Lenny Henry about his career.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 3 - Movie

Lucy is fed up of Lee treating her flat as if he owns it. He promises to change but omits to mention that he has already let the flat out to a film director who is paying Lee £500 to use the flat while Lucy's out at work.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9:45pm (repeat)
The Deirdre O'Kane Show. Image shows from L to R: Bill Bailey, Deirdre O'Kane, Catherine Bohart

The Deirdre O'Kane Show

Episode 1

Deirdre is joined by world-renowned comic and Strictly champion Bill Bailey along with the hysterical Catherine Bohart and the incredible house band Abandoman for a night of big laughs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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 6 - Marriage

Could this signal the end of a beautiful affair with lager and takeaways? Gary proposes marriage to Dorothy when he is drunk - then when sober, tries to get out of it!

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

Guilt

Series 2, Episode 2

In Edinburgh's Leith area, a vast re-development is being promised by the mysterious Phoenix Company, but something lies in the way - a rundown church and its fearless Minister Sandy. When Max and Kenny pursue the truth of their illicit work for Roy, they cross paths with Sandy, and come off worse for the altercation.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Question Team. Nick Helm

Question Team

Series 1, Episode 2

Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective are Katherine Ryan with a round on social media, Desiree Burch on astrology and Ivo Graham on music festivals. Richard's special guest this week is Nick Helm, bringing his brand-new quiz experience: The Wheel of Death.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Terrence (Matthew Cottle). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 7 - The New Master

When Grumio injures another slave in a fight over a carrot, he is forced to replace him until he recovers. And so he joins a new household where work is taken seriously. Marcus invites Delphine to move in. But can she bond with Stylax?

BBC Two 10:15pm (repeat)
Squeamish About

Squeamish About

Episode 1 - Entertainments

In this first episode, Squeamish offers his unique take on the history of British entertainment. From pigeon-racing to progressive jazz, beauty contests to The Buzzcocks, Squeamish takes us on an alternative journey through British culture, stopping at music hall, the scene and Joy Division along the way.

BBC Four 10:15pm (repeat)
The One.... Lenny Henry. Copyright: BBC / Little Britain Productions

The One...

Episode 1 - The One Lenny Henry

Lenny Henry showcases brand new stand-up combined with characters reprised from his early career and some new sketches.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:15pm
65 min
How We Forgot To Save The Planet. Kieran Hodgson. Copyright: BBC Studios

How We Forgot To Save The Planet

Kieran Hodgson explains how it may be too late to save the planet.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Stylax (Joel Fry)

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 8 - The Weatherist

The boys meet their new neighbour, a weatherman. Marcus uses the forecast of a small tremor to bring excitement to his relationship with Delphine. Stylax tries his luck with an attractive new colleague, while Grumio discovers Indian food.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (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 5 - Interesting

A party is arranged, but naturally Neil has no one to invite. Rick's keen to get things off just right, but is at risking of killing the mood. Then the pubs start to close.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 3, Episode 1 - Art

Rob and Romesh are delving into the world of art. Romesh will be taking Rob to his first ever art gallery, before they head to a top art school to learn different disciplines. The show culminates with each of them having to present an exhibition, in front of a crowd of art fans, at the world famous Saatchi Gallery.

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

Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy

Episode 2 - Stand-Up

Starting with early pioneers such as Charlie Williams and Josh White, black men who braved the tough northern men's working clubs in the 1960s and 70s, the show also marks the start of Lenny Henry's own career.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:20pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 12, Episode 4 - The Customised Inhaler

Greg Davies sets more tasks to contenders Alan Davies, Desiree Burch, Guz Khan, Morgana Robinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell, while his loyal sidekick Alex Horne gets all excited over a task involving a fiendish riddle. In this edition Morgana drenches herself in peas, Victoria learns a new skill, Desiree makes a political statement with jam, Alan piles on the sunglasses and Guz pens a new song.

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), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm
BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows from L to R: Tamsyn Kelly, Priya Hall, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Eddy Hare, Jamie Finn, Anna Thomas. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

BBC New Comedy Awards

2021, Episode 1 - Swansea

At Swansea's iconic Patti Pavilion, five up-and-coming comics try to impress the audience and judges Mawaan Rizwan, Ali Shahalom and Katy Wix. Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40pm (repeat)
Sorry, I Didn't Know. Image shows from L to R: Humza Arshad, Curtis Walker, Chizzy Akudolu, Jimmy Akingbola, Judi Love, Sikisa, James Acaster. Copyright: Triforce Productions

Sorry, I Didn't Know

Series 2, Episode 3

Jimmy Akingbola hosts the panel show, with Curtis Walker, James Acaster, Humza Arshad and Sikisa joining team leaders Chizzy Akudolu and Judi Love to answer questions about black history.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:50pm (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Dr Chris Cox (Dominic West), Vinnie (Joe Gilgun). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 3, Episode 2

Vinnie's friend Gideon calls to say his mother has passed away and asks Vin to help him honour her final wishes.

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), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Sophie Duker, Dara O Briain, Eshaan Akbar, Maisie Adam. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 2

Maisie Adam, Eshaan Akbar, Ed Byrne, Sophie Duker and Ed Gamble appear.

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