British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 23rd October 2022

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Micah Richards, Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Highlights Special - Best Of

All the best pranks, jokes and outtakes that were never meant for the air, courtesy of Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series II.

BBC Four 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock). Copyright: BBC

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 4 - Twelve Angry Men

Tony Hancock stars in Galton & Simpson's comic masterpiece, with his delusions of grandeur and acquaintances at the root of his every downfall.

BBC Four 7:30pm (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 1, Episode 1

Vince and Penny are on nightmare dates in the same pub but are unaware of each other until their paths meet at the cigarette machine. It's been 5 years and 3 months since they were last in touch - the day he jilted her at the altar. They decide to catch up over a meal but the atmosphere is frosty.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm
60 min
The Larkins. Image shows left to right: PC Harness (Barney Walsh), Pauline (Natalie Mitson)

The Larkins

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Trap

It's BBQ weather a no-one throws a party like the Larkins - everyone is welcome, including the dubious Jerebohms. Truths and tension are served alongside the sausages and burgers, and a trap is set to bring Pop down.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:25pm (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 3, Episode 12 - Man Hunt

After a memo warns the platoon to look out for parachutes, Walker admits to discovering one in the woods some weeks ago. Mainwaring's keen to identify whether the material was British or German, but that's not so easy as it was turned into several dozen pairs of ladies' knickers!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Murder, They Hope. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

Murder, They Hope

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the crime comedy.

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

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 4 - Superstar DJs

Rob and Romesh's next stop in their journey of discovery leads them into the hot and loud world of Superstar DJs.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 57, Episode 6

Jo Brand guest presents the latest episode of the 57th series of Have I Got News For You. Brand is joined by MP Heidi Allen and fellow comedian Phil Wang as panellists alongside team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

BBC Four 9:20pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 2, Christmas Special - The Gâteau From The Château

General Von Klinkerhoffen's control over the town is beginning to be felt, and no one is happy; not the resistance, nor the army, and certainly not the gestapo. But with the help of drugs, poison darts and exploding confectionery, one party must be able to stop him - right?

BBC Two 10pm
45 min
The Ranganation. Image shows left to right: Sara Pascoe, Big Zuu

The Ranganation

Series 5, Episode 4

Romesh Ranganathan mulls over the week's most entertaining news with celebrity guests Sara Pascoe and Big Zuu, his mum and his very own rambunctious focus group.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Late Night Mash. Image shows left to right: Rachel Parris, Stephen Mangan

Late Night Mash

Series 2, Episode 7

Stephen Mangan joins Rachel Parris in the studio, plus comedy from The Delightful Sausage and Leo Reich.

BBC Three 10pm
45 min
Wreck

Wreck

Series 1, Episode 5 - Needle In A Gaystack

While Vivian and Lily's relationship reaches new heights, Jamie finds himself in a terrifying situation and must use all his courage and strength to escape.

BBC Four 10:10pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 1 - Bambi

Realising that they've not washed their clothes since 1981, the housemates head to the laundrette. However, Neil's forgotten to tell them that they're expected on University Challenge.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20pm
30 min
Sorry, I Didn't Know. Image shows left to right: Shaun Wallace, Yuriko Kotani, Chizzy Akudolu, Jimmy Akingbola, Eddie Kadi, Dominique Davis, Jack Barry

Sorry, I Didn't Know

Series 3, Episode 4

Jimmy Akingbola hosts as he invites Eddie Kadi, Kae Kurd, Shaun Wallace, Yuriko Kotani, Variety D and Jack Barry to join regular panellist Chizzy Akudolu to answer questions about black British history.

BBC Four 10:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Credit: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series V, Episode 4 - Quarantine

On encountering another ship, the crew go into rescue the female hologram on board. Much to their horror, they discover that she has contracted a holo virus, and has gone completely insane.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, Kerry Godliman, Martin Kemp, Greg Davies, Loyle Carner, James Acaster, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 30, Episode 6

Music quiz hosted by Greg Davies, with guests James Acaster, Kerry Godliman, Loyle Carner and Martin Kemp joining Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix.

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'.

BBC Four 11:10pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 4 - Never Say Alan Again

It's bank holiday weekend and our hero's planning to watch all the Bond movies back to back. But Michael's got a new friend at the garage, and Alan's jealous.

U&Dave channel logo 11:35pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 57, Episode 7

Comedian Rhod Gilbert guest presents. Fellow comedian Tom Allen & broadcaster Emma Barnett appear as panellists alongside team captains Ian Hislop & Paul Merton.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:40pm (repeat)
Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Maddie (Kaitlyn Hilson), Maleek (Samson Kayo)

Bloods

Series 2, Episode 3

Maleek and Wendy are sent out to a school to teach a knife crime awareness workshop - things do not go according to plan. Jo flirts with Lawrence and stonewalls George. Gary and Kareshma are reunited with Tasha.

BBC Four 11:40pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 6 - Divided We Stand

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
Brassic

Brassic

Series 4, Episode 7 - An Unexpected Guest

Vinnie discovers an elderly woman hiding in the woods near his shack and takes her under his wing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 2 - The Chance Of A Lunchtime

Raquel attends an audition and, despite Del's help, she gets the part. But fortune has a knack of spoiling the best laid plans...

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