British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 26th May 2022

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

Taskmaster

Champion Of Champions, Episode 1 - Wiley Giraffe Blower

Critically-acclaimed, multi-award nominated Taskmaster welcomes back all five series champions: Josh Widdicombe, Katherine Ryan, Noel Fielding, Rob Beckett and Bob Mortimer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 1, Episode 2 - Our Figures Are Slipping

Falling sales force Mr. Rumbold to hold the staff after hours for a training session in the fine art of salesmanship. The problem is, no one wants to be there.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 2, Episode 7 - Going To Pot?

Some botched household maintenance causes the Goods to enrol at a local council-run evening school. Margo soon joins Barbara in a pottery class, but her skills are somewhat lacking. For a brief moment, however, the Goods are quids-in after discovering one of Tom's hidden talents!

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 5, Episode 8 - All Is Safety Gathered In

After a near-death experience, Hodges resolves to be kinder to everyone. This includes Captain Mainwaring, who has decided to have the platoon assist a farmer friend of Godfrey's to gather in the annual wheat harvest.

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 5, Episode 9 - When Did You Last See Your Money?

Intending to deposit £500 collected for the servicemen's canteen, Jones is horrified to find he has misplaced the money. The platoon attempt to help him remember where it might be.

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

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 4 - Super Mammy

Agnes is feeling self-conscious about her weight after some less-than-flattering comments from her family. She decides to go on a diet but struggles to keep her resolve when she sees her favourite foods.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
Who Do You Think You Are?. Sue Perkins

Who Do You Think You Are?

Sue Perkins discovers more about her orphaned grandfather and a great grandfather interned as an 'enemy alien' during the First World War. When the comedian and broadcaster delves into the German branch of her family who were living in Eastern Europe through the Second World War, she uncovers a harrowing tale of refugees fleeing back and forth across borders between Nazi and Soviet control.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 11 - Kinky

With Janet Street-Porter, Sandi Toksvig and Johnny Vegas.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Ardal O'Hanlon

Taskmaster

Series 13, Episode 7 - Heg

There's a food and drink theme running through this week's show as Ardal O'Hanlon indulges in a plant-based snack, liquids are poured down a giant tube on Sophie Duker's head, Chris Ramsey refuses to consume dried spaghetti and Bridget Christie browns a bun. Judi Love, meanwhile, impresses Taskmaster Greg Davies with her tales of celebrity encounters.

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...

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Scotland Made Me.... Chris Forbes

Growing Up Scottish

Series 2, Episode 3 - Sports/Books

Scotland's comedians look back at sport, from cross-country to tug-o-war, via darts and golf. Then on to Scottish books: novels, writers, wizards and the best jokes in Macbeth.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Ahir Shah, Dara O Briain, Rhys James, Maisie Adam, Robin Morgan. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 3

Dara O Briain and series regular Hugh Dennis look back on the last seven days in the company of guests Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Robin Morgan and Ahir Shah.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Late Night Mash. Rosie Jones. Copyright: Zeppotron

Late Night Mash

Series 1, Episode 3

Geoff Norcott addresses cancel culture, whilst Michael Spicer is Sir Keir Starmer's man next door in a disastrous interview with Beth Rigby. Nish discusses the Government's future covid plans.

BBC Three 10pm
25 min
PRU. Sienna (Nkechi Simms)

PRU

Episode 1

It's Sienna's first day at the PRU and a chance for a fresh start. She makes a new friend in troubled Belle, reunites with a frosty old schoolmate Jaeden, and crosses swords with hyperactive Halil, who is refusing to take his ADHD medication.

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

Celebrity Juice

Series 26, Episode 10

Jordan North, Big Zuu, Mark Labbett and Becky Hill join captains Laura Whitmore and Katherine Ryan for more games, fun and anarchy on the panel show hosted by Keith Lemon.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Big Boys. Jack (Dylan Llewellyn)

Big Boys

Series 1, Episode 1 - Hello You

With a newly dead dad and a bad perm, shy closeted teen Jack is finally leaving his potty-mouthed mum Peggy for a Journalism degree at Brent Uni. Paired up to live in a campus outbuilding with lads' lad mature student Danny, these two mis-matched freshers go on their first big night out.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 6 - Dating

As Lucy and Guy's relationship intensifies, Lee starts to ponder his lack of a girlfriend.

BBC Three 10:25pm (repeat)
Man Like Mobeen. Image shows from L to R: Aks (Duaa Karim), Nate (Tolulope Ogunmefun), Mobeen (Guz Khan), Eight (Tez Ilyas). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Man Like Mobeen

Series 1, Episode 1 - Bagpuss

Mobeen receives a surprise visit from the armed police, who arrest his friend Eight on suspicion of supplying drugs to school children in Small Heath.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
35 min
Big Boys. Danny (Jon Pointing)

Big Boys

Series 1, Episode 2 - I Wanna Take You To A Gay Bar!

Jack and Danny try to find their individual crowds during freshers' week whilst being banned from partying in halls. A night out with fashion student Yemi leads to them both getting far more than they bargained for.

BBC Three 10:45pm (repeat)
Man Like Mobeen. Image shows from L to R: Aks (Duaa Karim), Nate (Tolulope Ogunmefun), Mobeen (Guz Khan), Eight (Tez Ilyas). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Man Like Mobeen

Series 1, Episode 2 - Wifey Riddim

When Mobeen learns that his little sister Aks has been suspended from school for fighting, he realises that he might not be the best role model to parent her.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 5 - Frankie Boyle, Jack Carroll, Holly Walsh

Glaswegian comedy giant Frankie Boyle hosts and introduces young stand-up and sensation Jack Carroll and wonderful Holly Walsh to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Comedians Giving Lectures. Kiri Pritchard-McLean

Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 3, Episode 6

Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Paul Sinha, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Tim Renkow, who compete to deliver the best lecture. Paul's lecture is 'The Art Of Quizzing', Kiri's is 'Everyday Sexism' and Tim's is 'How To Teach Kids About Taboo Topics'.

U&Dave channel logo 11:35pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 8

Dara O Briain and the team sift through another week's events. Featuring guests Hal Cruttenden, Gary Delaney, Miles Jupp and Alistair McGowan.

BBC Three 11:40pm (repeat)
PRU. Sienna (Nkechi Simms)

PRU

Episode 1

It's Sienna's first day at the PRU and a chance for a fresh start. She makes a new friend in troubled Belle, reunites with a frosty old schoolmate Jaeden, and crosses swords with hyperactive Halil, who is refusing to take his ADHD medication.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Dobby (Isy Suttie), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 8, Episode 5 - Chairman Mark

Jeremy, desperate to avoid living with Superhans, sparks up an old relationship with Mark's sister, Sara.

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