British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 11th February 2022

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
Horrible Histories

Horrible Histories

Series 9, Episode 12 - Henry & Liz's Family Face-Off

Tudors King Henry VIII and daughter Queen Elizabeth I bicker about who was the best ruler.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Featherstone (Stephanie Cole), Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 6

Granville's scheme to sell salami as an erotically charged new product called Yaggis is in danger as a customer's husband returns seeking redress. Cyril and Eric need advice on how to impress their wives, Mrs Featherstone's plan to snare Mr Newbold as a fourth husband is not going well, and Granville has to quickly sell some damaged tins of chilli beans.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 5 - A Wind-Dried Puffin

The series passes the halfway stage and the tantalising prospect of owning the Taskmaster trophy is getting closer for all five comic competitors who are not named Nish Kumar. Alex Horne risks the wrath of his fierce employer Greg Davies with an unsanctioned task; Sally Phillips locks herself in the caravan with an amorous watercooler and Aisling Bea crams an Italian entrée dish into a balloon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 5, Episode 3 - A Soldier's Farewell

Captain Mainwaring becomes disillusioned due to the platoon's refusal to respect the national anthem and problems with his wife Elizabeth. Maybe 'Napoleon' can find escape in his dreams?

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 5, Episode 4 - Getting The Bird

Jones is running low on meat, but Walker claims that he can get some for him. But surely a massive drop in Trafalgar Square's pigeon population cannot go unnoticed? Meanwhile, Sergeat Wilson has gone AWOL.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 7 - Bill Turnbull, Ben Miller, Jo Brand

BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull, and comedians Ben Miller and Jo Brand try to put into Room 101 sneezing, other pedestrians and personalised number plates.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In England

Del and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?

Would I Lie To You?

Series 15, Episode 6

Rapper Lady Leshurr, author Philippa Perry, broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh and comedian Mike Wozniak join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Nicola Adams, Frank Skinner, Diane Morgan, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 8 - Nicola Adams, Frankie Boyle, Diane Morgan

Nicola Adams, Frankie Boyle and Diane Morgan compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, including magicians, losing your keys, and life itself.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Julie (Jane Horrocks), Lorraine (Stephanie Beacham), Gavin (Jason Watkins). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 2, Episode 3

Gavin returns for his first scheduled visit as area manager and he's a bit miffed that nobody seems to have missed him much. Butchers Andy and Kieran, meanwhile, have fallen out; and Katie's back on the tills, which could cause a little bit of friction...

BBC Two 9pm
45 min
QI. Ahir Shah

QI

Series S, Episode 14 - Sexed-Up

With Ahir Shah, Sara Pascoe and Suzi Ruffell.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jennifer Saunders

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 4

Actress and comedian Jennifer Saunders hosts the satirical quiz, inviting comedian and writer Matt Forde and journalist and political commentator Ayesha Hazarika to join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they poke fun at the week's events.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Sean Lock

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 6

In his final appearance the late Sean Lock is joined by Harry Hill as they take on Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones. Mr Swallow, aka Nick Mohammed, is in Dictionary Corner. Jimmy Carr hosts, while regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Julie (Jane Horrocks), Lorraine (Stephanie Beacham), Gavin (Jason Watkins). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 2, Episode 4

Lorraine's crisis management skills are stretched when Valco is struck by a bout of the flu. Her strategy is to spread the bug-less members of the team across the store, a sound enough plan until Lorraine puts Leighton on the tills.

BBC Two 9:45pm
45 min version
Live At The Apollo

Live At The Apollo

Series 16, Episode 6 - Jen Brister, Esther Manito, Adam Rowe

Jen Brister plays host in this show recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo, warming up the audience and then introducing routines by fellow comedians Esther Manito and Adam Rowe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Coleen Nolan, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Fleur East, Jonathan Ross, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Robert Rinder, Angela Cohen, Maureen Nolan, Linda Nolan, Anne Nolan

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 4, Episode 6

With Jonathan Ross; outspoken TV judge and former Strictly contestant Rob Rinder, and his mammy Angie; iconic girl group The Nolans; plus music in Foley's from the fantastic Fleur East.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Russell Howard: Right Here, Right Now. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard: Right Here, Right Now

TV broadcast of the 2011 stand-up show from acclaimed, energetic comic Russell Howard.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
Dating No Filter

Dating No Filter

Series 2, Episode 1

Lloyd and Daisie take a punt at a date - literally - as they try their hand at punting on a river date. Then it's the turn of Martin and Josh, who will attempt to showcase their best sides as they take on a cake baking class. Looking on and casting judgement will be the comedy pairings of Asim Chaudhry and Sukh Ojla, London Hughes and Verona Rose, Emily Atack and Joel Dommett, and Josh Jones and Jayde Adam.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 4 - Knits & Knots

With Sue Perkins, Ross Noble and David Mitchell.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 24, Episode 3

Guz Khan and Rosie Jones are in the studio.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Brassic. Jim (Steve Evets). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 1, Episode 6

When Vinnie spontaneously steals a car, he is horrified to discover that the boot contains stolen antiques belonging to Terence McCann.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 29, Episode 19 - Adele, Helen Mirren, Jim Broadbent, Golda Rosheuvel, George Ezra

Adele talks babies, Vegas and vanishing; Dame Helen Mirren says lockdown was brilliant; Jim Broadbent talks about not being Del Boy; Golda Rosheuvel says Bridgerton is a raunchy as ever; and George Ezra performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 2 - Gay

Tim is worried that he isn't manly enough. Lee is persuaded by Lucy to pretend to be gay.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 5 - A Wind-Dried Puffin

The series passes the halfway stage and the tantalising prospect of owning the Taskmaster trophy is getting closer for all five comic competitors who are not named Nish Kumar. Alex Horne risks the wrath of his fierce employer Greg Davies with an unsanctioned task; Sally Phillips locks herself in the caravan with an amorous watercooler and Aisling Bea crams an Italian entrée dish into a balloon.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Ash (Aaron Heffernan), JJ (Parth Thakerar), Cardi (Tom Hanson), Erin (Michelle Keegan). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Circus

Vinnie has been hiding out in his weed shed since faking his own death to escape from local gangster Terrance McCann. Tommo and Erin need his help and try to lure him out of hiding with a new business proposition and together with the lads they plot to rob a travelling circus. With the help of a disgruntled clown, Mr Popov, the gang aim to make this theft a 'roaring' success...

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

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 4 - Jeremy's Mummy

Jeremy's mother comes to visit for a family funeral. Her new boyfriend is a military man who Jeremy deeply resents, and who Mark idolises. Desperate to impress, Mark endures an extraordinary ordeal.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Comedians Giving Lectures. Image shows from L to R: Lee Ridley, Chris Ramsey, Sara Pascoe, Desiree Burch. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions

Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 1, Episode 5

Sara Pascoe is joined by Lee Ridley (Lost Voice Guy), Chris Ramsey and Desiree Burch.

Share this page