British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 31st August 2022

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 1, Episode 6 - No Dogs Allowed

The Camp Entertainments Manager is left with his wife's large dog to look after. All pets being banned from Maplin's Holiday Camp, he has to break in and try to keep the dog secretly in his chalet.

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

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 9 - The Bubble Brothers

Alex Horne provides the crucial stats as Alice Levine gaffers nails to her nose, Russell Howard wraps a tie round his head and Tim Vine is left bereft by a small piece of bent metal.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 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.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Shakespeare Season Special - The Immortal Bard

Shakespeare-themed special with Bill Bailey, David Mitchell and Sue Perkins.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 2 - My British Buddy

The Americans have joined the war - finally - and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: David Tennant, Aisling Bea, Frank Skinner, Trevor McDonald. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 1 - Aisling Bea, David Tennant, Trevor McDonald

Comedian Aisling Bea, Doctor Who star David Tennant and newsreader Sir Trevor McDonald attempt to cast David's South African accent, lateness, and pigeons on the front page into the Orwellian chamber.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Sir Walter Raleigh (Simon Jones). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 3 - Potato

When Sir Walter Raleigh returns to England's fair shore bringing luxuries such as the potato, the Queen falls in love with the explorers' dream. Edmund merely falls in love with the idea of fame, and of getting one over on the smug git, and so charters his own ship...

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Vicki Pepperdine. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 13, Episode 7

Tom Allen, Geoff Norcott, Vicki Pepperdine and Esme Young join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Percy (Tim McInnerny). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 4 - Money

Blackadder is facing money troubles - or, as he puts it, 'cashflow problems' - that are far from helped when the notorious baby-eating Bishop of Bath and Wells arrives to call in a thousand-pound debt.

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 7 - Lethal

With Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig and Jason Manford.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Sliding Doors. Helen (Gwyneth Paltrow)

Sliding Doors

Romantic comedy in which a woman's love life and career both hinge on whether or not she catches a train. We see the result both ways, in parallel.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 1 - Hole

After an evening at the fair, Richie and Eddie are rather alarmed to find themselves trapped at the top of Europe's largest ferris wheel for the night. Then everything gets much worse.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 2 - Terror

Hedgehog and Spudgun visit for a Halloween party. It's only a matter of time before Richie decides to summon the dark lord and exchange his soul for an eternity of sex and money...

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Breeders

Breeders

Series 3, Episode 9 - No More - Part 1

Jim and Jackie are both struggling. Luke has a choice to make. Ally meets someone new.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 5

Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Josh Widdicombe, Ed Byrne and Hal Cruttenden.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm
30 min
Breeders

Breeders

Series 3, Episode 10 - No More - Part 2

A furious argument is interrupted by Ava's news about Jim. Paul and Ally need to decide - is this it?

TNT Sports 1 logo 10:30pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 9, Episode 4

Ian Stone is joined by Elliot Steel and Mark Simmons.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
60 min version (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 10:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 2

Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bruno Tonioli, Adam Buxton, Kirsty Wark and Rob Beckett.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Christmas Special

David Mitchell is joined by Ray Winstone and Josh Widdicombe, and Lee Mack is joined by Rachel Riley and Ricky Tomlinson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Christmas Special - No Way Out

Fletcher plans to spend Christmas in hospital to avoid being press-ganged into Grouty's latest scheme to spring a fellow prisoner. His plan backfires when Grouty finds out about his upcoming civilian hospital appointment and gives him a vital role in proceedings.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (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 6

Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne and Chris Ramsey.

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