British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 9th 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 12 - Justin's Brilliant Idea

Justin has had an idea for an invention! The problem is, he can't remember what it was.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Holly Walsh, Sandi Toksvig, Maisie Adam, David Mitchell

QI

Series R, Episode 6 - Ridiculous

Sandi Toksvig takes the quiz in a "ridiculous" direction this evening. With Alan Davies, Maisie Adam, David Mitchell and Holly Walsh. This episode was recorded just as lockdown struck and thus there is no audience.

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 6, Episode 3 - Do You Take This Man?

Mrs. Slocombe's getting married, and her rich American uncle's coming in for the ceremony. However, there's a small problem when the groom doesn't show up...

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 4, Episode 13 - Fallen Idol

The platoon go on a course about the use of explosives. However, Mainwaring is lead astray by his fellow officers, in particular Captain Square.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pickle (John Bluthal), Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet), Owen Newitt (Roger Lloyd Pack), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Jim Trott (Trevor Peacock), David Horton (Gary Waldhorn). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2004/2005 Specials, Christmas Special - Merry Christmas

It's been 10 years since Geraldine arrived in Dibley, and the villagers set out to celebrate in ways that only they could dream of. A lingerie model, chocolate fountain, copious amounts of wine and the Archbishop of Canterbury make this a Christmas to remember!

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 7 - The Last Posh Frock

After constantly being treated like one of the lads, the life of self sufficency upsets Barbara who admits to missing feeling like a woman. Tom eventually realises that Barbara gave up more than he did when they traded lives and performs a selfless act to try and help.

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 6 - The Return Of The Speckled Band

Victor and Margaret are preparing for a holiday to Athens, but first they must cope with Mrs Warboys's bout of food poisoning, a visit from the electricity man and a snake that hitches a ride home with Victor after escaping from its enclosure at the garden centre.

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 7

Another game of trying to fool the opposition into mistaking fact for fiction and fiction for fact. Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Jo Brand, Roisin Conaty, Paul Foot and Ray Mears.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
Goodness Gracious Me - 20 Years Innit!. Meera Syal

Goodness Gracious Me - 20 Years Innit!

Documentary celebrating the best moments from the sketch show Goodness Gracious Me.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 5 - Mammy Of The Groom

With his wedding only days away and tensions running high, Dermot suffers some pre-wedding jitters and takes refuge in a cupboard. Will Agnes be able to coax her son out in time for his nuptials? Meanwhile, Cathy gives her mother a book on homosexuality, leading Agnes to wonder who in her family is gay.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 13 - Intelligence

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and David Mitchell.

BBC Four 9:40pm (repeat)
Limbo. Paul (Sanjeev Bhaskar). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Mark Lawson Talks To Sanjeev Bhaskar

Mark Lawson talks to Sanjeev Bhaskar about his background and how it inspired him to turn the British Asian experience into comedy.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
The Deirdre O'Kane Show. Image shows from L to R: Reginald D Hunter, Deirdre O'Kane, Des Bishop

The Deirdre O'Kane Show

Episode 4

Deirdre O'Kane and her merry house-band Abandoman welcomes comic legend and chart-topping podcaster Des Bishop and hilarious Reginald D Hunter for some big laughs and the occasional funky beat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
40 min
The Cockfields. Jane (Christine Ellerbeck)

The Cockfields

Series 2, Episode 3 - Friday

Simon and Ray head to the nursing home to see Rose, while Sue and Esther mind Sue's stall at the Craft Fayre together.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Question Team. Sophie Duker

Question Team

Series 1, Episode 5

Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective this week are Johnny Vegas, Rachel Parris, Sophie Duker and special guest Lost Voice Guy.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Gloria (Ellie Taylor). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 5 - Lupercalia

It's the Roman festival of love so when Marcus is asked out by Gloria from next door, he can't tell if it's a date or a meeting about their party wall. Jason tries to maintain his Lupercalia perfect-score, while Grumio enjoys a romantic meal for one.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:15pm
30 min
Stath Lets Flats. Sophie (Natasia Demetriou). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Stath Lets Flats

Series 3, Episode 3 - A Drink Because Of Friendship

Stath is thrilled to have a lads night out with Al and Dean, while Sophie and Katia take Carole for a night with the girls. But their blossoming friendships are threatened by Carole's poisonous sister Kris and a raucous open mic night at a popular lettings agents' pub.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Grumio (Ryan Sampson). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Bathhouse

The boys attend a free trial session at a swanky new bathhouse and attempt to outstay their welcome. Marcus courts a potential business contact he meets in the changing room, while Jason starts dating a yoga instructor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 6 - Mammy's Miracle

Agnes Brown thinks everyone has gone mad. Father Quinn is losing his faith as fast as he loses parishioners. Newlyweds Dermot and Maria won't stop fighting. And Grandad has decided he'd like to witness his own funeral.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 18, Episode 3 - Michael McIntyre, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Aisling Bea, Rob Delaney, Ed Sheeran, Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, Ryan Reynolds

With comedians Michael McIntyre and Fatiha El-Ghorri, as well as Aisling Bea and Rob Delaney, who star in forthcoming comedy Home Sweet Home Alone, and Ed Sheeran, who also performs. Plus, Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds join via videolink.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Kevin Bridges, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 3 - Kevin Bridges, Sara Pascoe, Phill Jupitus

Kevin Bridges introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Sara Pascoe and Phill Jupitus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 3 - Burglary

Having gone out for fish and chips, Eddie returns hours later, paralytic. Just as Richie's got him into bed, they hear a burglar downstairs.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Richard Ayoade

Have I Got News For You

Series 62, Episode 5

Richard Ayoade takes the host's chair for a seventh time. The guests are comedian Roisin Conaty and writer Andy Hamilton.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Richard Ayoade

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 20 (Channel 4: Series 21), Episode 4

Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe take on Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade. Nick Helm joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

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

Peep Show

Series 9, Episode 6 - Are We Going To Be Alright?

The El Dude Brothers are bowing out on a high - a strange, complicated and definitely slightly illegal - high.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Vinnie (Joe Gilgun), Erin (Michelle Keegan). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 3, Episode 5

When Ashley decides that he wants to track down his real father, Vinnie and the gang promise to do everything they can to help find him.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Kerry Godliman, Glenn Moore, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back over the week's events with the help of guests James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Kerry Godliman, Nish Kumar and Glenn Moore.

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