British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 15th April 2022

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
After Ever After

After Ever After

Hansel & Gretel, Christmas Special - Hansel & Gretel: After Ever After

The siblings have escaped the witch's gingerbread house only to learn that their village is being enchanted by a mysterious stranger plying them with sweet treats. Determined to set things right, it's up to Hansel and Gretel to face their worst fears and return to the witch's house for a final showdown.

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

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 8 - Susu Again

Porkpie is bitten by the lovebug when an old flame from the West Indies turns up at the shop.

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 6 - Peggy's Pen Friend

Peggy's pen-pal of long standing is due to visit. Some of the Maplin's staff are not convinced his intentions are entirely honourable - so plans are made to protect her interests...

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 5

Hyacinth calls Richard out of an important meeting when Daddy disappears - apparently to get married!

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 8

David Mitchell is joined by Lorraine Kelly and Dara O'Briain, while Lee Mack is teamed with Barry Cryer and Sue Perkins.

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 7 - Big Guns

The platoon are given some extra fire power when they get a large naval gun. Now it is just a matter of learning how to fire it, and removing anything that can be used as cover by the Germans.

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

QI

Series G, Episode 13 - Gothic

With Jimmy Carr, Jack Dee and Sue Perkins.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Diane Morgan, David Mitchell, Richard Osman, Rob Brydon, Rory Reid, Lee Mack, Daisy May Cooper. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 6

This episode's guests are Daisy May Cooper, Diane Morgan, Richard Osman and Rory Reid.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Newark, Newark. Image shows from L to R: Leslie (Jai Hollis), Amber (Jessie Mae Alonzo)

Newark, Newark

Episode 1

It's Maxine's 40th birthday but her 16 year old son Leslie has big plans to hog the spotlight. At a rainy English barbecue party, things go awry when some unwanted guests arrive.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing

A TV broadcast of Micky Flanagan's 2017-released stand-up show.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Jack Dee

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 3

Jack Dee joins Paul and Ian. Joining him on the panel are comedian Nabil Abdulrashid (his first appearance on the programme) and mathematician Hannah Fry.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 2 - Location, Location, Location

With Aisling Bea, Jason Manford and Johnny Vegas.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 12, Episode 4 - Front Window

Recovering from knee surgery, Lee sits by the window day after day spying on his neighbours through a pair of binoculars.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It Off

Dermot and his new wife Maria have a baby on the way, and they are desperate for a place of their own. The newlyweds just can't afford to move out, but Mrs Brown has a plan to help her son...

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jonas Blue, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 4 - Superstar DJs

Rob and Romesh's next stop in their journey of discovery leads them into the hot and loud world of Superstar DJs.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Suzi Ruffell, Kerry Godliman, Loyiso Gola. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 5 - Kerry Godliman, Suzi Ruffell, Loyiso Gola

Kerry Godliman introduces the energetic Suzi Ruffell and South African comedian Loyiso Gola to the stage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 2 - Mammy's Coming!

Agnes is upset that her son Trevor has been called back to the missions in Africa, but is determined to give him a massive send-off to remind him what a loving family he has back home in Ireland.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Evelyn Greenslade (Judi Dench)

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

A group of British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Image shows from L to R: Mary Arden (Paula Wilcox), Anne Hathaway (Liza Tarbuck), Will Shakespeare (David Mitchell), John Shakespeare (Harry Enfield), Bottom (Rob Rouse), Susanna (Helen Monks), Kate (Gemma Whelan), Hamnet (Joe Willis). Copyright: BBC

Upstart Crow

Series 3, Episode 2 - Wild Laughter In The Throat Of Death

Will has been working on his masterpiece. His friends tell him it's his greatest comedy yet, but he insists that Hamlet isn't actually meant to be funny.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Dingle To Dover, Episode 2

Jamie and Freddie's ultimate road trip continues with a celebrity football match and live performances at the world's biggest Elvis tribute tour in Cardiff.

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

QI

Series G, Episode 14 - Greeks

With Phill Jupitus, Clive Anderson and Rich Hall.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
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 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 1, Episode 6 - Funeral

Jeremy's uncle Ray, is dying in a hospice. Jeremy decides to deal with his uncle's death by taking advantage of Toni. Or at least he tries too. Meanwhile Mark finally gets Sophie on a date... at the funeral.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Lucy Beaumont), Jon (Jon Richardson)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 3, Episode 7

Jon decides to start saying yes to any old rubbish TV show. Jon and Lucy help Gill and Johnny Vegas find the perfect wedding venue, and together they host a brand-new Channel 4 panel show.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
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.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Jo (Lucy Punch), George (Katherine Kelly)

Bloods

Series 2, Episode 5

Jo hopes for a New Year's Eve kiss from Lawrence. Wendy and Maleek misdiagnose a reluctant patient and Darrell and Darryl decide to emigrate.

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