British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 6th April 2022

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Katy Wix, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 7 - A Cuddle

Alex Horne lures all five competitors to a remote wasteland for a challenge involving eggs and medical equipment. Meanwhile, David Baddiel spray-paints his face, Rose Matafeo sculpts some vegetables and Jo Brand reveals her stunning psychic superpowers.

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 1 - All Things Bright

A reluctant Sean and Desmond are bamboozled into cooking for the Sunday School outing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 11 - Maplin Intercontinental

The annual Best Yellowcoat Competition has a very special prize this year: the winner will go to Maplin's new Holiday Camp in the Bahamas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 4

Hyacinth is at her wit's end, what with the charity shop, Councillor Nugent, Rose's love life - and Daddy's! Can she cope?

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (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 5, Episode 1

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for the fifth series of this comedy panel show. David Mitchell is joined by Rebecca Front and Jack Whitehall, and Lee Mack is joined by Nick Hewer and Miranda Hart.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15pm (repeat)
Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes. Private Frazer (David Hayman)

Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes

Episode 2 - A Stripe For Frazer

Told he can promote one of the men to Corporal, Mainwaring makes Frazer Lance-Corporal, and pits him against Jones in a contest to see who is worthy of the full rank - but the Scot quickly goes power mad, and has half the platoon up on a charge!

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Matt Lucas, Sandi Toksvig, Cariad Lloyd, Jerry Springer. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 12 - Noodles

With Matt Lucas, Cariad Lloyd and Jerry Springer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Diana Lobatto, Matt Lucas, Aly Mahmoud, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Melanie Brown

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 4, Episode 3

Agnes and the family are joined on the show by Spice Girl and girl power icon Mel B, and comedy actor and Little Britain star Matt Lucas, with his mother Diana Lobatto. Plus, a special musical performance from Jax Jones and Raye.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Cuddly Dick (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 3, Episode 1 - A Rising Tide

The puppet-filled family comedy returns for series three as Yonderland's inhabitants, including Cuddly Dick, look forward to a bright new future.

BBC Two 9pm (repeat)
Stan & Ollie. Image shows from L to R: Stan Laurel (Steve Coogan), Oliver Hardy (John C. Reilly)

Stan & Ollie

Biopic film following Laurel & Hardy on their 1953 UK tour.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sally Phillips, Sindhu Vee, Sandi Toksvig, Aisling Bea

QI

Series Q, Episode 12 - Quagmire

With Aisling Bea, Sally Phillips and Sindhu Vee.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
30 min
Kate & Koji. Image shows from L to R: 'Medium' Dan (Blake Harrison), Amanda (Claire Skinner), Iris (Rosalind Ayres)

Kate & Koji

Series 2, Episode 4 - Koji's Date

Despite his disastrous record, Koji decides to take a chance on romance and Kate is determined she is going to help him. What could possibly go wrong?

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Image shows from L to R: Simon Farnaby, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Jim Howick, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 3, Episode 2 - Elders' 11

Debbie must return to Yonderland on a daring rescue mission.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 3, Episode 3 - Casualties

Deborah decides to sell her flat and go travelling in Asia, while Gary and Tony try to put her off the idea.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Spencer (Nathan Foad), Wendy (Jane Horrocks), Maleek (Samson Kayo)

Bloods

Series 2, Episode 4

Wendy realises she has to address Spencer's poor behaviour when he spends the day on the road with her and Maleek. Jo makes an allegation against George.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
The Island. Image shows from L to R: Ahir Shah, Sara Pascoe

The Island

Episode 3

It's time for the comedians to design their flag, choose a house band and make one thing free to all their islanders.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game

East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
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!

BBC Three 10:45pm (repeat)
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper), Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper)

This Country

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Station

Kerry and Kurtan visit the local train station to welcome the vicar home from a trip to Bristol. In his absence, they have been handling lots of village admin, including looking after the parish chickens.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 55, Episode 7

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Roisin Conaty and Robert Peston.

BBC Three 11:15pm (repeat)
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper), Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper)

This Country

Series 3, Episode 6 - Harvest

It's the annual harvest festival, an event that brings the whole village together. But one resident's announcement has unexpected emotional consequences for the community.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Chris Addison, Al Murray, Tim Vine. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 3 - Al Murray, Chris Addison and Tim Vine

The pub landlord Al Murray hosts, before introducing special guests Chris Addison and pun-meister Tim Vine.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
Paul Sinha's TV Showdown. Ed Byrne

Paul Sinha's TV Showdown

Series 2, Episode 6

With Anita Rani, Sarah Hadland, Ed Byrne and Jamie Laing.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 3

Dara, Hugh and Andy are joined by James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney and Sara Pascoe.

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