British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 30th March 2022

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: David Baddiel, Jo Brand. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 2 - Butter In The Microwave

It's still very early days in the marathon battle to claim Taskmaster Greg Davies's bold, gold bonce. Ed Gamble gets reckless with a frying pan, Katy Wix asks for a pencil and Jo Brand shares a leisurely sandwich with David Baddiel. Alex Horne is there to log all the important minutiae, which he later presents to Greg in a special private ceremony that no one has ever witnessed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 9 - Daydreams

Desmond catches Shirley looking at house brochures, and despite her assurances that she was just allowing herself a little daydream, insists that the Ambroses will not move until they retire to Guyana.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 2

Paul has announced he is leaving the close to begin a new beauty business and Martin is happy. But a visit to a independent hardware store run by its elderly owner soon changes the situation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The Hour

During World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 3

Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 4, Episode 5

Rob Brydon welcomes legendary comedian Ronnie Corbett, TV darling Julian Clary, Geordie comic Sarah Millican and TV presenter Holly Walsh to the comedy panel show.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Code 404. Image shows from L to R: DI Ryle (Emily Lloyd Saini), DI Gilbert (Steve Oram), DI John Major (Daniel Mays), DI Roy Carver (Stephen Graham)

Code 404

Series 1, Episode 5

To Carver's bewilderment, Major reveals that he is going to move back in with Kelly. Parfit discovers disturbing information in the AI Ethics files.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm
40 min
Newark, Newark. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Mathew Horne), Maxine (Morgana Robinson)

Newark, Newark

Episode 3

Leslie and Amber go on a double date with high expectations and low standards, and Pauline hatches her most deranged plan yet.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Nish Kumar, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, Ade Adepitan. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 5 - Questions & Qualifications

With Ade Adepitan, Nish Kumar and Holly Walsh.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
30 min
Kate & Koji. Iris (Rosalind Ayres)

Kate & Koji

Series 2, Episode 3 - Memories

Koji has an unpleasant experience, which Kate tries to put right with the aid of a gun from the Second World War.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Code 404. Image shows from L to R: DI John Major (Daniel Mays), DI Roy Carver (Stephen Graham)

Code 404

Series 1, Episode 6

With Major's AI finally living up to the hype, Carver and Kelly come clean about their relationship. The team lies in wait to catch The Juggler.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 3 - Our Speaker Today

Barbara offers to do Margo a favour by filling in for a speaker at one of her groups. Her talk on self-sufficiency quickly comes to the attention of Lady 'George' Truskett who asks her to do the same talk at a few other locations. This absense from home causes Tom some problems and Margo is jealous of Barbara and George's relationship.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Maddie (Kaitlyn Hilson), Maleek (Samson Kayo)

Bloods

Series 2, Episode 3

Maleek and Wendy are sent out to a school to teach a knife crime awareness workshop - things do not go according to plan. Jo flirts with Lawrence and stonewalls George. Gary and Kareshma are reunited with Tasha.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Rich Hall, Sandi Toksvig, Susan Calman, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 10 - Origins And Openings

Tune in to hear what Mr First thought of Mr Second - and much more. With Susan Calman, Rich Hall and Josh Widdicombe.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
The Island. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Vegas, Ninia Benjamin

The Island

Episode 2

This week the panel choose a favourite endangered animal and nature presenter Michaela Strachan makes a guest appearance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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 6 - Drunk

After Lucy suffers a mild indiscretion whilst drunk and claims to have no memory of the event, she and Lee embark on an experiment with a bottle of home-made potato hooch to prove once and for all that you can remember what happens when you're mashed.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Jim Howick. Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Last Fahl

Debbie is called to Yonderland when the Elders hear news that a vicious monster is placing the life of the last Fahl at risk.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm
60 min
Frayed. Image shows left to right: Jean (Kerry Armstrong), Sammy Burbeck (Sarah Kendall)

Frayed

Series 2, Episode 6

Fairbank hears Mrs Atkins gossiping about case information, while the Coopers try to shift the evidence as night descends.

BBC Three 10:45pm (repeat)
This Country. Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper)

This Country

Series 3, Episode 3 - Cynthia

An infamous Mucklowe family member returns to the village and causes Kerry to re-evaluate her living arrangements. Meanwhile the vicar and Kurtan help Len get back on his feet.

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

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 6 - Das Boot

Time is running out for Jeremy as Elena and Gail's marriage is imminent. Meanwhile Mark decides to learn how to drive.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 2, Episode 8 - Careful What You Wish For

A terrible threat looms over the magical kingdom as Imperatrix finishes her secret weapon and issues an ultimatum - Debbie must surrender or Yonderland will be destroyed.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Lee Mack. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC

Have I Got News For You

Series 55, Episode 3

Ian and Paul return with further topical comedy games.Regular captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Lee Mack and panellists Janet Street-Porter and Sara Pascoe.

BBC Three 11:15pm (repeat)
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper), Reverend Francis Seaton (Paul Chahidi), Kayleigh Hudson (Celeste Dring)

This Country

Series 3, Episode 4 - Kurtan's Half-Brother

Kurtan receives some sad news about a relative and endeavours to make some new memories. Meanwhile Kerry discovers a passion for reading and joins the vicar's local book club, which is going well until another village resident joins too.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 1 - St. Hospitals

Mark and Jeremy are at the hospital awaiting the birth of Mark's baby. Sophie is determined to have a natural birth and doesn't want Mark to transfer any of his anxiety to the baby. Meanwhile, Jeremy is convinced he will never get over losing Elena, until he meets Zahra, whose boyfriend is in a coma.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Hypothetical. Phil Wang. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Hypothetical

Series 3, Episode 7

Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster are joined by Jo Brand, Jess Fostekew, Phil Wang and Ellie Taylor.

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