British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 3rd May 2022

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Joe Wilkinson, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 2 - Pork Is A Sausage

Nursery rhymes are the flavour of this episode and viewer discretion is advised for Jon Richardson's disturbing take on Three Blind Mice as he strives to create the perfect music video. Another stupefying task reveals just why Doc Brown isn't an egg man.

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

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 5 - Pardnership

Desmond goes into partnership with Lee on a sure-fire money-spinning venture.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin), Fred Quilly (Felix Bowness), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 6, Episode 3 - Spaghetti Galore

Harold Fox, Joe Maplin's hatchet man, pays a flying visit and Gladys bites off far more than she can chew.

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 4, Episode 5 - Don't Fence Me In

The platoon replace the resident guards at Walmington's local prison-of-war camp. The fact that the camp is full of Italians instead of Germans makes the job less appealing, but things become more interesting when it is suspected that Walker is helping the prisoners to escape.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 2 - Terry Wogan, Phil Tufnell, Victoria Coren

TV and radio legend Sir Terry Wogan, Only Connect host and poker player Victoria Coren and cricketer Phil Tufnell, try to banish health fads, the phrase "English breakfast tea" and the Australian cricket team from 1990 - 2002 into the Orwellian chamber.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 3, Episode 2 - Iron Age Remains

Hyacinth plans to help Richard make the most of his retirement, starting off with a trip to look for remains of an iron age settlement. Rose, meanwhile, is torn between depression and lust.

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 4, Episode 6 - Absent Friends

Mainwaring is shocked to find that in his absence most of the platoon have not turned up for parade and are instead playing darts with the ARP Wardens. Things get worse when Mainwaring is called upon to help with the arrest of a member of the IRA.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig, Phill Jupitus, Claudia Winkleman. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 1 - Ologies

In the first episode of the 'O' series, Sandi Toksvig sets out in search of 'Ologies' and 'Odoxies' - and finds out how an amusement arcade helped to win the Cold War, meets a lizard with three eyes, and much else besides. The guests are Bill Bailey, Phill Jupitus and Claudia Winkleman.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Conflict Of Interest

The next Governorship of the Bank of England is up for discussion just as a scandal looks set to break out in the City. It'd hardly be an easy choice for Hacker at the best of times, but Sir Desmond Glazebrook appears to have his eye set on the role.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 3 - Let's Do It

Things are looking up for Miranda's love life when as she finds herself with two dates and two men vying for her affections. As always with Miranda, these things are never simple and she risks losing out on her perfect man.

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 9 - Ladies & Gentlemen

With Sue Perkins, Ross Noble and Australian novelist Kathy Lette.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
35 min
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Ma Mary (Tara Lynne O'Neill), Granda Joe (Ian McElhinney), Aunt Sarah (Kathy Kiera Clarke)

Derry Girls

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Haunting

James's driving skills are put to the test as the gang set off with a van full of hooch and high hopes to an adult-free house in Donegal. Meanwhile, the Quinns visit local psychic Carlos Santini in the hope of making contact with a much-loved family spirit. Conleth Hill guest stars.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:35pm
30 min
Hullraisers. Image shows from L to R: Toni (Leah Brotherhead), Gloria (Felicity Montagu)

Hullraisers

Series 1, Episode 4 - Party

It's the day of Grace's flamingo-themed 5th birthday party and everything is going smoothly - until Grace comes down with an unexplained case of flamingo-phobia.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 5 - Just Act Normal

Miranda has some difficulty convincing people she's not actually having a breakdown.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Nish Kumar, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Sally Phillips. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 5 - Odorous And Odious

Sandi Toksvig considers all things Odorous And Odious. Why is the world's second-smelliest man so frustrated? Sandi has the answer. With Nish Kumar, Sally Phillips and Ross Noble.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Question Team. Sophie Duker

Question Team

Series 1, Episode 5

Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective this week are Johnny Vegas, Rachel Parris, Sophie Duker and special guest Lost Voice Guy.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Jason (Jon Pointing), Rufina (Amanda Holden), Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Banquet

The boys gatecrash a posh banquet having received an invitation by mistake. Once there, Marcus attempts to win favour with their host Senator Varus, while Jason seduces bored aristocrat Rufina. Banished to eat with the other slaves, Grumio overhears what he thinks might be a poison plot.

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 3, Episode 4

Nana's friend Elsie has died. Norma's distraught; enough to need to stay at the Royles' for a couple of nights, but apparently not too upset to plan what of Elsie's belongings she should take from her home.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Severus (Phil Davis). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 5, Episode 4 - The Grumbrella

There's a heatwave in Rome and Marcus has invested in an exciting new gimmick for the bar - ice. Grumio develops an innovation of his own in the form of a hat-parasol hybrid, which attracts the attention of wealthy entrepreneur Severus. Jason and Aurelius both join male escort agency the Knights of Eros.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jimeoin, Jason Manford, Tom Stade. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 7 - Jason Manford, Jimeoin, Tom Stade

Jason Manford hosts, with Jimeoin and Tom Stade.

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

Meet The Richardsons

Meet The Richardsons At Christmas, Episode 1

The families attempt to create the perfect Christmas for daughter Elsie. Jon is against the commercialisation of the season and wants to keep the season as pure, but Lucy just wants a big tree.

BBC Three 11:10pm (repeat)
Famalam. John MacMillan

Famalam

Series 3, Episode 5

Fat Sam goes in search of romance, while Sean and Leslie get married. Movie star Babatunde Warrington shoots a music video and our favourite African Aunties return for more fun.

BBC Three 11:35pm (repeat)
Peacock. Image shows from L to R: Liz (Susan Wokoma), Jay (Lucien Laviscount)

Peacock

Series 1, Episode 2

Following a mushroom-trip-induced breakdown, Andy decides to apply for the Head Trainer job - and sets his sights on making things serious with Carly.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Sandi Toksvig, Nish Kumar, Holly Walsh. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 2 - Organisms

Sandi Toksvig looks at multiple Organisms. Where else are you going to meet the world's deadliest hunter, a photographer hidden inside an ox, and a juggling otter, all in the same room? With Nish Kumar, Cariad Lloyd and Holly Walsh.

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 5, Episode 6 - Mark's Women

Mark gets into online gaming and live role play with Dobby and wonders whether she may be 'the one'. Meanwhile Mark and Sophie finally sort out their annulment. Jeremy joins a cult.

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

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Dingle To Dover, Episode 4

Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp must act in one of the West End's most successful shows, Only Fools And Horses The Musical.

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