TV schedule for 12th August 2022 - British Comedy Guide

6am
29 min

Trying

Series 3, Episode 5 - Pick A Side

Jason makes a huge sacrifice for Tyler. Nikki attempts some tough love with Princess. Freddy tries a different sort of group therapy.

6pm (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Series 10, Episode 1 - Goodbye Mrs. Slocombe

Mrs. Slocombe is forced to retire from sales because of her age. She plots to stay at Grace Bros. in any capacity possible, while the rest of the staff plot to do-in her successor.

6pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 4 - A Very Nuanced Character

In the penultimate episode of the series, the five comedians try to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies by giving an item of clothing to a passing cyclist, whispering at an old man called Hugh and creating some very special effects. Meanwhile, Paul Chowdhry continues to interpret tasks in his unique way.

6:40pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

7:20pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 13 - Fallen Idol

The platoon go on a course about the use of explosives. However, Mainwaring is lead astray by his fellow officers, in particular Captain Square.

7:40pm (repeat)

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman, Rhod Gilbert

This week Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman and Rhod Gilbert try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include advertising slogans, Facebook, and opening and closing ceremonies.

8pm (repeat)

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Dinner Party

Miranda has decided to prove to herself and her friends she can officially be an adult. First by looking after a toddler, then, by hosting a dinner party for eight...

8:20pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Episode 5

In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Susan Calman and Richard Osman, and Lee Mack is joined by Carol Kirkwood and David O'Doherty.

8:40pm (repeat)

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 5 - Three Little Words

Gary is preparing for the grand re-opening of the restaurant. Putting on his best chef whites, he has never looked so attractive to Miranda. Will Stevie persuade her to say what she feels? Or will Penny get in the way as she excitedly stalks her poster boy, Raymond Blanc?

9pm
60 min

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

Secrets & Scandals Of The Good Life

Documentary exploring iconic 1970s' sitcom The Good Life and the story of its making.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Joe Lycett, Sandi Toksvig, Aisling Bea, David Mitchell. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 3 - Oceans

Tune in to hear one publisher's suggestion for a radical improvement to Moby Dick. With Aisling Bea, Joe Lycett and David Mitchell.

9pm
60 min

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 22 (Channel 4: Series 23), Episode 3

Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Jo Brand take on Joe Wilkinson and Jamali Maddix. Rachel Parris is in Dictionary Corner.

9:20pm (repeat)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 5

Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.

9:30pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 3

Comedian Josh Widdicombe, presenter Gemma Cairney, auctioneer Raj Bisram and fashion designer Sophie Hermann join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

10pm (repeat)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 2

It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.

10pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis laugh at the last seven days with guests Maisie Adam, Rhys James, Milton Jones, Emily Lloyd-Saini and Glenn Moore.

10pm (repeat)

Some Girls

A selection of episodes from the first series.

10pm
65 min

The Last Leg

Series 25, Episode 5

More topical comedy from Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker, with Clara Amfo and Asim Chaudhry.

10:30pm (repeat)

Code 404

Series 3, Episode 3

The body count rises, and Carver and McAllister have no choice but to follow the clues and play the killer's twisted game. Meanwhile, Major becomes increasingly disillusioned as he deals with Carver's rejection and an outside threat to his A.I.

10:40pm (repeat)

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 4, Episode 3

Agnes and the family are joined on the show by Spice Girl and girl power icon Mel B, and comedy actor and Little Britain star Matt Lucas, with his mother Diana Lobatto. Plus, a special musical performance from Jax Jones and Raye.

10:40pm (repeat)

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 3, Episode 6 - Lucy Beaumont

This week the boys are heading to Hull, the hometown of comedy boss Lucy Beaumont.

11pm (repeat)

Code 404

Series 3, Episode 4

After being kicked out of the lab by Parfit following the revelation that his A.I. has been compromised, Major is falling apart under the pressure. At the same time, there's a breakthrough in the serial killer case when a witness provides a shocking revelation.