British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 23rd September 2022

Apple TV+ 6am
60 min
Bad Sisters. Image shows left to right: Matthew Claffin (Daryl McCormack), Thomas Claffin (Brian Gleeson)

Bad Sisters

Series 1, Episode 7 - Rest In Peace

John Paul suspects foul play as he pieces together what happened. Thomas and Matt reconnect.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm
Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 8 - Room With A Ewe

When the Farmer rents out the barn to tourists, Shaun and the flock fight back.

CITV 5pm
15 min
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 5 - Lloyd Of The Ants

Keen to prove that he is hard-working to Queen Libby and his parents, Lloyd volunteers to work in the ant colony for a day, swapping with ant Annie 209 to replace him at home. However, things don't go to plan, and Lloyd creates chaos in the colony...

CITV 5:30pm
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 9 - Deux

After forgetting his permission slip for the school trip, Joe faces a day in school without friends. But luckily Lily Scott will also be in school. Finally, Joe can have a conversation with her.

CITV 5:45pm
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 10 - Plopper

Joe Connolly has never done a poo at school before but that will all change today.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 12 - All Change

Joe Maplin appoints a supervisor of all Yellowcoats, who requires a chalet to herself - which throws the accommodation situation into chaos. She also takes an immediate dislike to Gladys and demotes her.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Sian Gibson, Joe Thomas. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 8, Episode 6 - Rock 'n' Roll Umlaut

One of the secrets to the Taskmaster's successful reign of tyranny is that he's ruthlessly unpredictable which means things can change very, very quickly in this game. Alex Horne takes scrupulous notes as Paul Sinha squats in a telephone box and Iain Stirling stakes his claim for the Scottish national football team.

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 9, Episode 4 - The Miser's Hoard

It is discovered that Frazer has been hiding hundreds of gold sovereigns. Mainwaring believes that the best thing is for him to buy an annuity (not that his commission has anything to do with it), but the Scotsman has other ideas.

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 9, Episode 5 - Number Engaged

Guarding a vital telephone link, the platoon are horrified to wake up the morning after an air raid to discover a bomb tangled in the wires right outside their hut.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Adil Ray, Frank Skinner, Katie Price, Greg Davies. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 3 - Greg Davies, Katie Price, Adil Ray

Stand-up Greg Davies, Citizen Khan star Adil Ray, and reality TV star Katie Price try to abolish among other things beards, ketchup and people who give their dog very specific instructions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The Peace

The prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions, Sky

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Episode 6

Joining the ALOTO boys this week as guest captain of the Blue team is former Manchester United and France defender Patrice Evra, alongside Richard Ayoade, Angela Scanlon and Jimmy Carr. They'll have their skills tested as a cannon fires footballs at them, and Jamie and Micah attempt to hang on for as long as possible during a reverse bungee.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Miranda Hart, David Mitchell. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Special Christmas edition of the popular parlour game of truth, lies and surprises. David Mitchell is joined by Miranda Hart and Stephen Mangan while Lee Mack is joined by Barry Cryer and Miles Jupp.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Peace For The Wicked

It's Saturday afternoon and it's a beautiful day outside, but all Fletch wants is an uninterrupted afternoon in his cell with his dirty magazine. Unfortunately he has an endless stream of visitors, keen to divert his attentions in several other directions.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:50pm
30 min
Ghosts. Image shows left to right: Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas

Ghosts

Series 4, Episode 1 - Happy Holiday

Mike and Alison welcome the first guests to their new bijoux B&B, determined to get a glowing review, whatever the cost.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Kevin Pietersen, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 2, Episode 3 - Cricket: South Africa

The pair head off to Cape Town to follow the England cricket team on their first meaningful tour since they were crowned world champions.

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Bob Mortimer

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 5, Episode 3 - Ferox Trout (Loch Garry, Scottish Highlands)

Paul and Bob catch the sleeper train to the Scottish Highlands to fish for ferox trout. Bob can't resist the challenge to look for Nessie in the vast waters of Loch Ness.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Sandi Toksvig, Daliso Chaponda, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 8 - Q Animals

With Daliso Chaponda, Phill Jupitus and Cariad Lloyd.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 1

Two weeks after the announcement that Slough has been saved from the chop, it is merger day and six new employees arrive from Swindon along with Neil (who becomes David's dynamic new boss).

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:20pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Richard Ayoade

Have I Got News For You

Series 64, Episode 1

Comedian and actor Richard Ayoade will guest present. It is his 9th time in the host's chair. Joining him on the panels will be comedian Roisin Conaty and the Secretary-General of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers, Mick Lynch.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:50pm
30 min
Am I Being Unreasonable?. Image shows from L to R: Nic (Daisy May Cooper), Jen (Selin Hizli)

Am I Being Unreasonable?

Episode 1

Nic's lonely, and the cat's missing. She's bored at the fete until new mum Jen arrives. Nic's thrilled to meet a kindred spirit, but is Jen all she seems, and can Nic's secret stay hidden?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 2

Staff appraisals cue secret confessions - Tim still harbours dreams of returning to university to study psychology, while Dawn reveals she always wanted to be a children's illustrator. Keith on the other hand reveals only the immense vacuity of his mind.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows left to right: Hugh Dennis, Angela Barnes, Alasdair Beckett-King, Josh Pugh, Dara O Briain, Rhys James, Ria Lina

Mock The Week

Series 21, Episode 1

Joining mainstays Dara O'Briain and Hugh Dennis are show stalwarts Angela Barnes and Rhys James. Comedian and 'knight errant' Alasdair Beckett-King and comedian, actress and virologist Ria Lina will both be making their fourth appearance on the series and there will be a debut for Josh Pugh, fresh from his Edinburgh Comedy Awards nomination.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Auctioneer (Seymour Matthews), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Modern Men

Del buys a self-help book aimed at the modern New Man in an effort to improve his relationship with Raquel. Meanwhile, the Trotters' finances have hit an all-time low.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 2, Episode 2

With Tony Wright, Gary Barlow, Edwyn Collins, Jeff Green.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 25, Episode 10

More topical comedy from Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker, with guests Munya Chawawa, Sara Pascoe and Alastair Campbell.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 6, Episode 2

Russell Howard takes a look at how the nation celebrated the life of Queen Elizabeth II. Plus stand-up from Fern Brady.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Aly Mahmoud, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Johnny Vegas, Patricia Pennington, Clare Balding, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney)

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 3, Episode 4

Agnes and the family are joined by sports presenter Clare Balding, comedian Johnny Vegas, and Made In Chelsea stars Jamie Laing and Spencer Matthews.

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