British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 2nd November 2021

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am
25 min
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 5, Episode 7 - Busy Buzzy Day

Justin promises Cherry that he will collect honey for her but he has no idea how.

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 3, Episode 2 - The Ginger Man

Why is Arkwright forcing his ginger cake upon Nurse Gladys? Could it be he has overstocked? And if it really is an old Jamaican aphrodisiac, Granville's acting like he's overdosed.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: John Barrowman, Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig, Phill Jupitus, Aisling Bea

QI

Series R, Episode 1 - Rude

The show has now reached the letter R, and begins with a rather Rude episode. Joining Sandi are John Barrowman, Phill Jupitus, Aisling Bea and regular panellist Alan Davies.

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 5, Episode 5 - Take-over

The staff plot to prevent a take-over of Grace Brothers by a rival store by infiltrating a shareholder's meeting to stack the vote.

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 4, Episode 8 - The Two And A Half Feathers

The Home Guard get a new private in their ranks, who just so happens to know Jones. However, their relationship is not a happy one with the new arrival claiming that Jones left him in the desert to die. It is down to Jones to unearth the truth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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.

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 6 - Whose Fleas Are These?

When the Goods realise their house has been taken over by fleas, they a horrified to think that they have contaminated the Leadbetter household during a recent trip.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Big Narstie, David Mitchell, Prue Leith, Rob Brydon, Scarlett Moffatt, Lee Mack, Tomasz Schafernaker. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 4

With guests Prue Leith, Scarlett Moffatt, Big Narstie and Tomasz Schafernaker.

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 5 - The Eternal Quadrangle

Margaret worries that Victor might be having an affair, so she retaliates by spending more time with her friend, Mr. Wharton.

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Alice Levine, Frank Skinner, Bill Bailey, Una Stubbs. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 8 - Bill Bailey, Una Stubbs, Alice Levine

Frank Skinner hosts the comedy panel show. Bill Bailey, Una Stubbs and Alice Levine compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include taramasalata, people who talk too loudly and drama cliches.

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

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 2 - Dads

Lee's lazy weekend is wrecked when his scrounging father turns up unexpectedly. Having just come out of hospital he needs somewhere to stay for the weekend. Will Lee take on the demanding role of carer?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
45 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Shaun Ryder, Daisy May Cooper, Mark Berry

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 7

You're twisting my melon, man! Greg, Daisy, Noel and Jamali have their hands full this week as former Happy Mondays members Shaun Ryder and Bez join the musical fun, along with comedian Desiree Burch.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
Joe Lycett

Who Do You Think You Are?

Joe Lycett sets out to research his family history, starting out with his Edwardian great-grandad, a member of the fraternal RAOB organisation in Nottingham. Things get darker with his two-times great-grandad Robert Wilkinson, a boy chimney sweep in the 1850s. He learns his ancestor eventually joined the Royal Marines and travelled the world - but his story did not end well.

BBC Four 9pm (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 2, Episode 6

It's Antony's 18th, and Barbara's prepared a buffet on the back table, ready for a small get-together. It's also the Royles' first chance to meet new girlfriend Emma and make a good impression.

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 7 - Incomprehensible

With Brian Cox, Ross Noble and Sue Perkins.

BBC Four 9:30pm (repeat)
British Sitcom: 60 Years Of Laughing At Ourselves. Copyright: BBC

British Sitcom: 60 Years Of Laughing At Ourselves

Documentary celebrating the history of British television sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 4, Episode 5 - Drunk

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9:45pm (repeat)
The Deirdre O'Kane Show. Image shows from L to R: Emma Doran, Deirdre O'Kane, Jason Byrne

The Deirdre O'Kane Show

Episode 3

Deirdre O'Kane welcome online comedy sensation Emma Doran and the stand-up comedy force of nature that is Jason Byrne to the stage along with her regular house band, the incredible Abandoman.

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

Guilt

Series 2, Episode 4

As Guilt reaches its dramatic conclusion, estranged brothers Max and Jake reacquaint themselves and immediately pick up arguments old and new.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Question Team. Kemah Bob

Question Team

Series 1, Episode 4

Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective are James Acaster, Kemah Bob, Olga Koch and special guests Flo & Joan. Each has arrived with their own round but who will leave victorious?

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

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Marathon

It's marathon time and the city's gone into a frenzy of fundraising. So when Grumio's mistaken as a charity case, Marcus spies a money-making opportunity. Jason bets Aurelius he can beat him in the big race despite not having run since junior school.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:15pm
30 min
Stath Lets Flats. Image shows from L to R: Stath (Jamie Demetriou), Gregory (Charlie Cooper). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Stath Lets Flats

Series 3, Episode 2 - An Incredibly Young Woman

Stath is desperate to be a good father, but Carole is keeping him and Katia away from the baby. Things only get worse when Stath starts a violent feud with a rival letting agency opposite their new barbershop location.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 5 - 'S Up

When their landlord and local newsagent, Mr. Harrison, almost forgets to go to his own mother's funeral, he is forced to ask Richie and Eddie to mind the shop. Unsurprisingly, they quickly grow bored.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
Alison Steadman. Copyright: Alan Peebles / BBC

The Many Faces Of...

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Many Faces Of Alison Steadman

Alison Steadman talks about her impressive career, featuring archive footage and testimony from friends and colleagues.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Minerva (Aisling Bea), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Satirist

The boys launch a cabaret night in the bar when Marcus starts dating the popular Roman satirist, Minerva. But can he cope with her dissecting their relationship live on stage? Meanwhile, Jason, Aurelius and Grumio form a house-band.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 3, Episode 3 - Drag

For the final show of the series, Rob and Romesh will become Drag Queens. They'll be getting a full make from the stars of Drag Race - The Vivienne and Baga Chipz. They meet icon Michelle Visage to find their drag personas. Before each of them perform their very own drag routine in front of live audience.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Sandylands. Image shows from L to R: Les Vegas (Sanjeev Bhaskar), Emily Verma (Natalie Dew). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sandylands

Series 2, Episode 1

After waking up on a deserted beach, Emily and Les arrive home to find her estranged mother, cruise ship entertainer Donna Vegas, standing in the lounge. Emily must decide if she can trust her mum with their secret or if she is just here for the money.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Zoe Lyons, Dara O Briain, Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 2 - Dara O Briain, Zoe Lyons, Paul Chowdhry

The famously quick-witted Dara O Briain introduces two of comedy's biggest stars - razor-sharp comic Zoe Lyons and the talented Paul Chowdhry.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:10pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 18, Episode 2 - Ed Sheeran, John Barnes, Judi Love, Will Poulter

The host is joined on the sofa by global singing superstar Ed Sheeran, who also performs in the studio. Former Liverpool and England footballer John Barnes, Strictly star and comedian Judi Love, and actor Will Poulter also drop by.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm
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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Dobby (Isy Suttie), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 8, Episode 4 - Big Mad Andy

Mark employs a decorator, Andy, to repaint the kitchen, and Jeremy helps out by giving him free 'life-coaching' advice. Meanwhile, Mark enrols on a business studies evening course and meets Stephanie, an attractive older woman.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Guz Khan. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 12, Episode 6 - A Chair In A Sweet

This week, Desiree attempts to affix tennis balls to gaffer tape, Victoria tries to construct a rudimentary pulley system, while Alan finds out how many circles he can carry.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Rhys James, Dara O Briain, Milton Jones, Maisie Adam, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 10

Dara O Briain hosts as Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James, Milton Jones and Maisie Adam join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look back on the latest events in news and politics.

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