British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 31st March 2022

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

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 3 - Five Miles Per Day

Why is David Baddiel steering heavy machinery towards a representation of his childhood sweetheart? Why is Jo Brand destroying a large slab of confectionery? And why is Rose Matafeo curling up into a foetal position? Well, it's because they're all trying to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies into awarding them valuable points in their quest to win his gilded noggin. Alex Horne stands by, armed with all kinds of accurate factual info.

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 10 - Dobbin

When kids smash a window in the barber shop Desmond is furious at first, but, realising that they have nowhere to play, sets out to get the council to renovate the playground.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 9 - For Richer For Poorer

Marlene is planning a huge party to celebrate their Ruby wedding anniversary.

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 3 - Command Decision

With still no sign of real weapons, morale in the platoon has hit rock bottom. A proposal from a local landowner offers some hope, but will Mainwaring be willing to hand over command to desert veteran Colonel Square?

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Charlie Brooker, Frank Skinner, Pearl Mackie, Scarlett Moffatt. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 1 - Charlie Brooker, Scarlett Moffatt, Pearl Mackie

Charlie Brooker, Scarlett Moffatt and Pearl Mackie compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include Crocs, mosquitoes and having your hair cut!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 1, Episode 4 - The Enemy Within The Gates

A free Polish officer tells Mainwaring that an award of £10 will be given to the platoon for every German they find "alive and in good condition". Jones, Walker and Pike soon find a couple of Luftwaffe men, but not before they accidentally shoot a swan!

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 6

The guests this week are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Rufus Hound, Miranda Hart and Welsh funny man Rhod Gilbert.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm
60 min
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 6 - Culture

We catch up with Billy as he explains that when it comes to culture, for him, anything goes. Billy riffs on being made into an iconic children's toy, bad opera, even worse poets, portraits made of toast and swearing as an art form!

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Phill Jupitus, Sandi Toksvig, Alice Levine, Alan Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 6 - Quests: Part I

With Alan Carr, Phill Jupitus and Alice Levine. Find out who put the raisins in Fruit 'n' Fibre, marvel at a Bolivian frog named Romeo (he dances modern jazz but never smiles), and learn the identity of the closest planet to Earth (we know you think you know it... but you don't).

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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!

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Raiders Of The Lost Archive

Raiders Of The Lost Archive

Series 2, Episode 1 - Technology

From renewable energy to the early internet, some of Scotland's funniest minds raid the BBC archives to explore Scotland's innovation and technology.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Alasdair Beckett-King, Dara O Briain, Rhys James, Maisie Adam, Eshaan Akbar. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 1

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are back to taking satirical swipes at the nation's news on a weekly basis. The new series kicks off with regular guests Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Eshaan Akbar and Rhys James. Alasdair Beckett-King makes his Mock The Week debut.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
40 min
Meet The Richardsons. Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 3, Episode 5

Jon and Lucy divvy up the duties as they help Gill and future father-in-law, Johnny Vegas, prepare for their wedding. But Jon's meticulously planned stag do is not exactly what Johnny was hoping for.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Nick Grimshaw, Emily Atack. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Celebrity Juice

Series 26, Episode 2

Vernon Kay, Fleur East, Rickie Haywood-Williams and Nick Grimshaw join team captains Laura Whitmore and Emily Atack for more games, fun and anarchy. Keith Lemon hosts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 1 - Serious

Lee tries to find his serious side by going on a date with an author.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Sindhu Vee, Tom Allen, Dara O Briain, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 1

Dara O Briain hosts as Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James and Sindhu Vee join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look at the news.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha's TV Showdown. Image shows from L to R: Fay Ripley, Paul Sinha, Rob Beckett

Paul Sinha's TV Showdown

Series 2, Episode 5

Carol Vorderman, Judi Love, Joe Swash and Shane Richie join team captains Fay Ripley and Rob Beckett.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (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 2 - Man Jam

Dobby, the object of Mark's desires, is going out with Simon a graphic designer. Mark and Gerrard form the 'Dobby Club', devoted to winning her over.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Angela Barnes, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne, Nish Kumar, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis return to summarise the week's events with the help of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones and Nish Kumar.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: On The Box Productions

Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour

Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (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 3 - A Beautiful Mind

Jeremy attempts to impress Zahra by holding a book group at the flat, but apart from Mr Nice, Jeremy has never read a book. Mark meanwhile is worried that he is unable to satisfy Dobby's sexual needs, and decides to purchase some help.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
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.

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

Hypothetical

Series 3, Episode 8

Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster are joined by Sue Perkins, Sara Pascoe, Dane Baptiste and Sindhu Vee.

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