British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 31st May 2022

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Tim Vine. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 2 - Tarpeters

Under the watchful eye of Greg's loyal lapdog Alex Horne, Liza Tarbuck demonstrates her hatred of small toy men, Asim Chaudhry invents a new kind of rain hat and Alice Levine tries to work out the rules of darts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:25pm (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 5 - Diamonds Are A Man's Best Friend

When word gets out about a lost diamond on the floor (and a nice reward for its return), each staff member plots to find it first and get the lion's share of the bounty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05pm (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 3, Episode 3 - A Tug Of The Forelock

In order to pay for fuel for their new 'transportation' the Goods offer to work for the Leadbetters as cleaners while theirs are away. The arrangement does not operate smoothly as Margo has no time for the Goods sense of humour during work hours. However after a swift sacking and a drawn out rehiring, things improve.

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 13 - Time On My Hands

The platoon jump to arms when a German pilot ejects from his plane and gets his parachute caught on the front of Walmington Town Hall, grapsing to the clock face for dear life. Their attempts to disentagle and capture him do not go to plan.

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 6 - The Art Exhibition

Hyacinth's passion for art coincides with Daddy's desire to join the Foreign Legion.

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 6, Episode 1 - The Deadly Attachment

It is the day the men have been waiting for. When they are asked to watch the crew of a U Boat, they get the chance to meet some Germans face-to-face. But the German Captain has plans to escape, and some names on his list.

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 8 - The Tangled Web

Hacker's put in a tight spot when he unwittingly lies to the House after being kept characteristically in the dark by the Civil Service. Sir Humphrey has little initial sympathy, but finds himself in a rather tricky situation following a radio interview...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Laura Whitmore

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 4, Episode 3

Laura Whitmore, Robert Peston and Jamali Maddix reflect on their teenage years, with one revealing they kept an earnest diary and one modelling some of their fashion disasters.

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 13 - Kitchen Sink

With Jason Manford, Richard Osman and Victoria Wood.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

BBC Two 10pm
10 min
State Of The Union. Image shows from L to R: Ellen (Patricia Clarkson), Scott (Brendan Gleeson)

State Of The Union

Series 2, Episode 4 - Prison Thoughts

Ellen and Scott try to assess the pain it would cause them to break up, versus the pain of staying together.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Sarah Keyworth, Dara O Briain, Alan Davies, Angela Scanlon, Darren Harriott. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 6, Episode 1

Swapping stories tonight are Darren Harriott, Sarah Keyworth, Angela Scanlon and Dara O Briain discussing, well, anything funny.

BBC Two 10:10pm
10 min
State Of The Union. Scott (Brendan Gleeson)

State Of The Union

Series 2, Episode 5 - Led Zeppelin's Accountant

After Scott derails their counsellor's relationship Ellen is left questioning whether she wants to continue with their own.

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

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 1 - Pregnant

When Lucy announces that she is pregnant, Lee wonders if the father might accidentally be him.

BBC Two 10:20pm
10 min
State Of The Union. Jay (Esco Jouléy)

State Of The Union

Series 2, Episode 6 - Intimacy Kit

After Ellen grills Scott on his understanding of intimacy both partners are left wondering if they can give each other what they need.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Phil Wang, Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 6 - Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham, Phil Wang

Mischievous regular Joe Lycett hosts, and introduces the brilliant Ivo Graham and uniquely eccentric Phil Wang to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Hypothetical. Dara O Briain

Hypothetical

Series 4, Episode 2

This week's guests are Dara O Briain, Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang and Ninia Benjamin.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 1, Episode 3 - Competition

Kurupt FM is running their weekly caller competition and MC Grindah has a special surprise in store for the winner. Meanwhile, Chabuddy G's wife Aldona has her Polish brother come to stay.

BBC Two 11:15pm (repeat)
The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show. Image shows from L to R: Chris Ramsey, Rosie Ramsey, Jonathan Myring, Craig Revel Horwood

The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Chris and Rosie are joined by legendary Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood and his fiancé Jonathan Myring.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Website

Plans are being made for a Kurupt FM website, with the crew calling on the internet expertise of Chabuddy G. Meanwhile, Grindah's girlfriend Miche is struggling to fill time as Angel starts school.

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 2 - Gregory's Beard

Jez's life coaching career is going well and it seems a new client could bring more to his life than just a steady source of money. Super Hans in the meantime is getting ready for his wedding day...

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Rob Delaney

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 2, Episode 9 - Rob Delaney

A keen runner, Rob Delaney has been out jogging but Zuu is the perfect chef for someone who has worked up a big appetite.

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