British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 11th 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 14 - Justi Moment

Robert worries he's going to be replaced by a new machine.

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 4, Episode 4 - The Errand Boy Executive

To impress Stephanie, a young lady from the boutique, Granville claims he is an "executive" and that Arkwright is his "faithful old assistant".

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig, Shazia Mirza, Joe Lycett

QI

Series R, Episode 9 - Radioactive

Sandi Toksvig asks questions on the theme of radio this week, with Joe Lycett, Shazia Mirza, Josh Widdicombe and Alan Davies trying to come up with interesting answers - while avoiding the most obvious ones.

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 6, Episode 5 - A Bliss Girl

Mr. Humphries is nominated by everyone to hawk perfume on the Ladies' counter, but finds himself competing with Mrs. Slocombe instead.

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 6, Episode 2 - My British Buddy

The Americans have joined the war - finally - and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 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 4, Episode 5 - Suit Yourself

As the Goods' new cottage clothing industry swings into action, Jerry gets the news that Sir is going to step down from the company, and that he is one of the three candidates invited for dinner. Things are going so well until a problem arises. Thankfully the Goods are on hand to save the day!

Latest TV 8:30pm
30 min
The Treason TV Show. Mark Brailsford

The Treason TV Show

Series 4, Episode 4

Cop 26, Paterson affair, the Metaverse and Her Majesty giving up the gin.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 4, Episode 6 - Sweet And Sour Charity

Jerry's bid to take over from Sir takes a slight knock, Margo regrettably declines the lead in the play through principle and Tom and Barbara's land becomes polluted with an oil spill from next door. Bad news all round until Jerry's day picks up at the end!

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 8

With guests Seann Walsh, Adrian Chiles, June Brown and Aisling Bea.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 12, Episode 8 - A Couple Of Ethels

This week, Desiree draws on her face, Guz endures a ball to the groin and Alan loses an eye.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It Off

Dermot and his new wife Maria have a baby on the way, and they are desperate for a place of their own. The newlyweds just can't afford to move out, but Mrs Brown has a plan to help her son...

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

QI

Series I, Christmas Special - Ice

A Christmas special with Ross Noble, Sean Lock and Brian Blessed.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Lou Sanders

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 5, Episode 9

Russell looks at the week's news and speaks to comedian Lou Sanders and rapper and author Akala. Plus, a performance by Swindle featuring Akala, Knucks and Kojey Radical.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
40 min
The Cockfields. Image shows from L to R: Ray (Gregor Fisher), Sue (Sue Johnston)

The Cockfields

Series 2, Episode 5 - Sunday

Ray teaches David and Simon how to bowl, while Sue tries to plan for Christmas. Esther's conversation with Lyn leads to a drastic decision.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC

Breaking The News

2021 Specials - COP26 Conference

Des Clarke hosts a special edition of the award-winning panel show, joined by Jim Smith, Jay Lafferty, Ashley Storrie and Raymond Mearns, to look at the COP26 Conference and asking how it might yet be possible to save the planet.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Glenn Moore, Dara O Briain, Ahir Shah

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 8

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on world events from the last seven days in the company of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Sarah Keyworth, Glenn Moore and Ahir Shah.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the tenth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
45 min
The Emily Atack Show. Emily Atack. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

The Emily Atack Show

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Body

Comedy sketches on the theme of the body, with stand-up routines explores enduring meditation, rubbish Halloween outfits, and cringeworthy fashion choices.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
Complaints Welcome. Image shows from L to R: Munya Chawawa, Tom Allen, Jessica Knappett

Complaints Welcome

Episode 5

Tom, Munya and Jessica examine eating animals for entertainment in I'm A Celebrity; finding love on dating shows; and whether Late Night Mash is too left wing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 2 - Mammy's Coming!

Agnes is upset that her son Trevor has been called back to the missions in Africa, but is determined to give him a massive send-off to remind him what a loving family he has back home in Ireland.

BBC Two 11:15pm (repeat)
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Image shows from L to R: Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Desiree Burch, Frankie Boyle, Rosie Jones, Miles Jupp

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Series 5, Episode 3

Frankie Boyle is joined by Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Desiree Burch, Miles Jupp, Rosie Jones, George Monbiot and Katie Gallogly-Swan to talk about the climate and COP26.

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 6 - 'S Out

Following a bet with 'Mad' Ken Stalin that they can survive in the wilderness, Richie and Eddie head out to the wilds of Wimbledon Common and pitch a tent.

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 1, Episode 4 - Mark Makes A Friend

Mark attends a work conference and in the process makes a new friend, Alan Johnson, which upsets the 'El Dude' partnership.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (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.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Highlights Special

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis bring the current series to a close with a special edition of the topical comedy show featuring best bits and unseen material.

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