British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 6th January 2023

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am
10 min
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 5, Episode 5 - Piano Plonkers

The delivery of a piano creates problems for our favourite brother team - how can they move it to the up stairs studio and keep it in one piece? When the stairs become a problem, the only thing for it is to tie a rope to it and swing it from a window!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 4, Episode 3 - Forward Mr. Grainger

Mr. Grainger is appointed temporary manager while Mr. Rumbold attends a conference, and proves to be quite the dictator. However, Mr. Rumbold's early return puts Mr. Grainger in hot water with his co-workers.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Al Murray, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 3 - Little Polythene Grief Cave

As the series reaches its midway point, Greg Davies's onslaught of tasks don't get any easier. When Al Murray is confronted with an eggcup he goes to extreme lengths to maximise his point potential and Sara Pascoe takes a simple loaf of bread, a few balloons and swiftly becomes one of the greatest sporting minds of our time.

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 7, Episode 3 - Gorilla Warfare

The platoon are out on an important trial of their tactics but Hodges is determined to make sure that they fail. The exercise takes a very strange turn when Hodges and the Verger come into contact with a gorilla.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

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.

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 7, Episode 4 - The Godiva Affair

Jones is worried that Mrs. Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr. Gordon, so he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help. Meanwhile, Hodges and Gordon are casting for the role of Lady Godiva in the town parade.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm
30 min
TV Flashback. Kiri Pritchard-McLean

TV Flashback

Series 7, Episode 7 - Good Causes

Kiri Pritchard-McLean rewinds the most amusing and engaging snippets from more than half a century of TV broadcasting in Wales. This time she looks at how people are prepared to go all-out for a good cause. The Welsh always go that extra mile, whether it's by running, climbing a mountain on stilts - or even printing a saucy calendar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 4, Episode 6 - Sweet And Sour Charity

Jerry's bid to take over from Sir takes a slight knock, Margo regrettably declines the lead in the play through principle and Tom and Barbara's land becomes polluted with an oil spill from next door. Bad news all round until Jerry's day picks up at the end!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Steve Pemberton. Credit: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 16, Episode 1

Celebrity guests Bez, Motsi Mabuse, Shazia Mirza and Steve Pemberton reveal extraordinary stories about themselves, but are they telling the truth or making it all up?

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Rose Matafeo

QI

Series S, Episode 5 - Sugar & Spice

With Jason Manford, Alice Levine and Rose Matafeo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 4, Episode 7 - Anniversary

Nobody is having much of a good life as Tom and Barbara keep hitting problems in their garden and Jerry looks like he has been passed up for promotion. The series ends with great highs and devastating lows.

BBC Two 9pm
45 min
QI. Rose Matafeo

QI

Series T, Episode 8 - Ticks Tax Toes

Sandi Toksvig is joined by Rose Matafeo, Lou Sanders, Ross Noble and regular Alan Davies answering questions involving some ticks, a bit of tax, a few toes - and a pile of matchboxes that plays tic-tac-toe.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 5

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines. This time, Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts, with guest panellists Janey Godley and Robert Rinder.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows left to right: Roisin Conaty, Ahir Shah

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 23 (Channel 4: Series 24), Episode 1

Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, as Jonathan Ross and Joe Wilkinson take on Roisin Conaty and Ahir Shah. Catherine Cohen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon looks after the numbers and letters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 2

Dave and Denise have left baby David with Bar whilst they go out for the first time - since the last time they went out. When next-door neighbour Joe turns up with an injured hand, Jim's amused by his accident, and soon drops Antony in it. Again.

BBC Two 9:45pm
45 min
Live At The Apollo. Judi Love

Live At The Apollo

Series 17, Episode 2 - Ed Gamble, Tom Davis, Judi Love

The brilliant Ed Gamble introduces comedians Tom Davis and Judi Love to the stage.

BBC Three 9:45pm (repeat)
Ellie & Natasia

Ellie & Natasia

Episode 4

Characters in this episode include a pair of vaping dominatrixes, and the Greek-Cypriot entrepreneurs make their own James Bond movie.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 2

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Joe Lycett, Sandi Toksvig, Hannah Gadsby, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 6 - Pictures

With Noel Fielding, Joe Lycett and Hannah Gadsby.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jimeoin, Jason Manford, Tom Stade. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 7 - Jason Manford, Jimeoin, Tom Stade

Jason Manford hosts, with Jimeoin and Tom Stade.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
60 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 30, Episode 12 - Jamie Dornan, Sophie Okonedo, James Norton, Siobhán McSweeney, Lewis Capaldi

Jamie Dornan says he was intimidated by Kenneth Branagh's facial hair, Sophie Okonedo talks about her acting nerves, James Norton says he misses Tommy Lee Royce, Siobhán McSweeney talks about being a superhero, and Lewis Capaldi performs live in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Tim Vine, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 5 - H.

As the series nears the halfway point, the five comic contestants grow ever more eager to lay their hands on the coveted Taskmaster trophy. Asim Chaudhry has fun with drain pipes, Tim Vine gets stuck in a tunnel and, dissatisfied with his charge's performance, Greg Davies gives Alex Horne a sharp telling off in front of everyone.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
Fighting With My Family. Saraya 'Paige' Bevis (Florence Pugh). Copyright: Film4

Fighting With My Family

Comedy based on the true story of Norwich teenager Saraya-Jade Bevis, who became an internationally famous wrestler with WWE.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 3 - Morocco

In Marrakech for a photo shoot, Edina and Patsy look forward to a jaunt full of sex, drugs and shopping. When Saffron disappears into slavery temporarily, however, the two become lost in the desert.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 8

Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Sara Pascoe and Romesh Ranganathan discuss topics including today's Scottish Independence Referendum vote.

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