British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 12th April 2022

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Outsiders. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Toussaint Douglass. Copyright: Renegade Pictures

Outsiders

Series 1, Episode 1

It's the Outsiders' first day and they are competing for three badges - felling a tree, rescuing an air crash victim and inventing a camp motto. At the end of each episode, David summons the teams to his HQ in the forest to review the events and award badges for successfully completed challenges. The day's events lead to some hilarious moments as an irreverent Lou Sanders challenges David's decision making.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:25pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 5 - Calypso

Desmond meets a ghost from his past and thinks it's the end of his marriage

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 3 - Empty Saddles

Fred Quilly's horses are tired. Fred suggests more oats; Joe Maplin - the knackers' yard. Peggy, Ted and all the staff rally round to protect Fred and his horses with unexpected results.

BBC Three 7pm (repeat)
Laugh Lessons. Amber (Amber Doig-Thorne)

Laugh Lessons

Episode 20 - First World Problems Of An Influencer

Amber Doig-Thorne takes us through the perils of internet fame from trolls and misconceptions to self-monetising and brand executives.

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 2, Episode 2

Hyacinth is thrilled when the wealthy Mrs Fortescue asks them for a lift into town. But events don't go quite as Hyacinth would have wished, and she ends up on the back of a lorry whilst Mrs Fortescue is in the pub!

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 5

Lee Mack is joined by former England cricketer Phil Tufnell and comedian Marcus Brigstocke, while David Mitchell partners Konnie Huq and Inbetweeners actor Greg Davies.

BBC Four 8pm (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 4, Episode 9 - Mum's Army

Mainwaring decides to invite more women to help the Home Guard. One of these women, Mrs Gray, catches his eye. Could this be the path to love?

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 3, Episode 4 - The Bullet Is Not For Firing

The platoon get into a spot of bother after firing at a German plane during an air raid. Displeased at the spending of precious bullets, Mainwaring organises a court of inquiry into the situation.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 10 - Greats

With Jo Brand, Sean Lock and David Mitchell.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
BBC Four

A Life On The Box

Arthur Lowe: Terry Wogan presents a compilation programme celebrating the unique talent of Arthur Lowe. Featuring interviews with those who knew him, and footage from both his classic comedy performances and his many straight roles.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 1, Episode 4 - Training

To fend off the increasing staff disillusionment a Training Day has been scheduled. Dawn's engagement to Lee is on the rocks and Tim begins to think that he may at last have a chance with her. In this great episode David hinders the productivity of the training expert and gives the staff some musical inspiration.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, David Mitchell, Sandi Toksvig, Nish Kumar, Aisling Bea

QI

Series Q, Episode 16 - Quads And Quins

With Aisling Bea, Nish Kumar and David Mitchell.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:15pm
30 min
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn)

Derry Girls

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Night Before

On the eve of GCSE results day, passions run high but confidence is at rock bottom. A new member of the Quinn household is causing chaos.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 1, Episode 4 - Training

To fend off the increasing staff disillusionment a Training Day has been scheduled. Dawn's engagement to Lee is on the rocks and Tim begins to think that he may at last have a chance with her. In this great episode David hinders the productivity of the training expert and gives the staff some musical inspiration.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:45pm
30 min
Hullraisers. Rana (Taj Atwal)

Hullraisers

Series 1, Episode 1 - Night Out

Toni hasn't had a night out since Grace was born and things are getting desperate, Paula's tearing her hair out over Ashley's terrible new boyfriend, and Rana meets up with the Hull City player she met last night - realising too late that he isn't quite what she remembered.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Witchfinder. Image shows from L to R: Matthew Hopkins (Reece Shearsmith), Gideon Bannister (Tim Key)

The Witchfinder

Episode 6

Thomasine and Bannister arrive in Chelmsford - but no longer as travel companions.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Question Team. Nick Helm

Question Team

Series 1, Episode 2

Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective are Katherine Ryan with a round on social media, Desiree Burch on astrology and Ivo Graham on music festivals. Richard's special guest this week is Nick Helm, bringing his brand-new quiz experience: The Wheel of Death.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Gloria (Ellie Taylor). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 5 - Lupercalia

It's the Roman festival of love so when Marcus is asked out by Gloria from next door, he can't tell if it's a date or a meeting about their party wall. Jason tries to maintain his Lupercalia perfect-score, while Grumio enjoys a romantic meal for one.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 6

It's Antony's 18th, and Barbara's prepared a buffet on the back table, ready for a small get-together. It's also the Royles' first chance to meet new girlfriend Emma and make a good impression.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Grumio (Ryan Sampson). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Bathhouse

The boys attend a free trial session at a swanky new bathhouse and attempt to outstay their welcome. Marcus courts a potential business contact he meets in the changing room, while Jason starts dating a yoga instructor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 7 - Fame

Frank Sinatra once barked at Billy Connolly, much to his delight and he once appeared as a murderer in one of TV's greatest cop shows. It would appear fame has taken Billy to some weird and wonderful places, all of which he shares here.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Katona, Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 3, Episode 6

Jon kicks off his serious acting career by landing a part in the next series of Line Of Duty, Lucy discovers another celebrity has also written a Mumoir and gets offered the chance to be in the next series of The Masked Singer.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Warren. Tom Moutchi

Famalam

Series 2, Episode 3

Enter the brand new character Woman President (written by a team of all male writers), listen as Barry White gets woke, and see what happens when a former SoundCloud rapper enters the job market.

BBC Three 11:20pm (repeat)
Prince Alyusi. Samson Kayo

Famalam

Series 2, Episode 4

An overprotective boyfriend meets his match, while Scribbler P gives us an important lesson on Black British Music History.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 11 - Gifts

With Clive Anderson, Jimmy Carr and Jan Ravens.

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 9, Episode 6 - Are We Going To Be Alright?

The El Dude Brothers are bowing out on a high - a strange, complicated and definitely slightly illegal - high.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
A League Of Their Own

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Dingle To Dover, Episode 1

Kicking off in Ireland, the boys take part in the National Ploughing Championships.

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