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British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 12th 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 9 - Box Office Smash

Danny and Mick have heard about Joy's new office chair and are excited to try it out. However, Joy accidentally locks them in her office, and the boys need to work out an escape - or survival plan!

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm
5 min
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 20 - Dino Danger

A toy dinosaur rampages through the supermarket and scares the Grape Kids. Carrot and Supertato work out that it's controlled by a remote control and try to get the dinosaur back in its box.

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

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 30 - The Big Stink

Lloyd meets a young stink bug called Chuck and sees an opportunity for a harmless prank to get back at Berry with a tiny little stink - however, the plan backfires as Chuck gets a taste for bigger stinks and ends up stinking Lloyd's family out of their home.

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 5, Episode 1 - Mrs Slocombe Expects

Someone is expecting a bundle of joy in the Slocombe household. At the store, Mr. Grace has a new idea for pushing up sales that the staff must trial.

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

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 6 - Spatchcock It

Alex Horne supervises the tasks as Mel Giedroyc's good nature is tested to its limits, Joe Lycett shows no mercy to a cute little camel and Hugh Dennis risks it all in a seemingly simple sleeping bag challenge.

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 8, Episode 3 - Is There Honey Still For Tea?

There is some sad news when it is revealed that Godfrey's cottage is to be knocked down in order to make way for a new aerodrome, and Mainwaring struggles to break the news. However, Frazer has a plan that may save the day.

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 8, Episode 4 - Come In, Your Time Is Up

The platoon are going away camping, but their trip is spoiled when the Vicar, the Verger and the Sea Scouts set up beside them. Things take a new turn at dawn when a group of bailed-out German airmen are found floating in the river.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (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 8pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering

It's Friday 9th April 1999, the date to conceive a 'millennium baby'. Whilst Tony attempts to humour a rather dim-witted work-experience girl, Bren's main concern is having workmen in to paint the canteen without closing for the duration.

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

QI

Series S, Episode 9 - 'S' Animals

Join Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies, Cally Beaton, Jamali Maddix and Josh Widdicombe for a look at animals which begin with the letter S.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble

Jean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.

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

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 2 - The NFL

As Super Bowl fever takes over the world, Rob and Romesh go on a mission to learn all about America's best loved sport.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Holly Walsh, Sandi Toksvig, Nikki Bedi, Aisling Bea. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 12 - Procrastination

With Holly Walsh, Nikki Bedi and Aisling Bea.

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 6

Baby David's freshly Christened, and the family are having a proper knees-up in celebration. As the Royle clan and their closest friends gather in the sitting room, Denise and Dave sneak upstairs for a quiet moment with the little one. But Antony's got an announcement...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 7 - Fame

Frank Sinatra once barked at Billy Connolly, much to his delight and he once appeared as a murderer in one of TV's greatest cop shows. It would appear fame has taken Billy to some weird and wonderful places, all of which he shares here.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Hold The Front Page. Nish Kumar

Hold The Front Page

Series 1, Episode 2 - The West Sussex Gazette

This time, Josh and Nish head to the south coast to dig up the biggest scoops to come out of West Sussex.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Scot Squad. DC Megan Squire (Julie Wilson Nimmo)

Scot Squad

Series 8, Episode 2

The Bravehearts in blue crack down on criminality all across Caledonia.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Danny Dyer

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 9

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Danny Dyer and panellists Sara Pascoe and Judy Murray.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Grumio (Ryan Sampson). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Marathon

It's marathon time and the city's gone into a frenzy of fundraising. So when Grumio's mistaken as a charity case, Marcus spies a money-making opportunity. Jason bets Aurelius he can beat him in the big race despite not having run since junior school.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:10pm (repeat)
Code 404. Image shows from L to R: DI Roy Carver (Stephen Graham), DI John Major (Daniel Mays)

Code 404

Series 2, Episode 2

The re-emergence of a case from his past worries Major and it seems a simple firmware update will not help, while news from Kelly heightens his stress even more.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Minerva (Aisling Bea), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Satirist

The boys launch a cabaret night in the bar when Marcus starts dating the popular Roman satirist, Minerva. But can he cope with her dissecting their relationship live on stage? Meanwhile, Jason, Aurelius and Grumio form a house-band.

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

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 4, Episode 1 - Parralox

A new TV venture's on the cards for Edina, and she's lined up a guest spot with Richard and Judy to help launch a new campaign; for Patsy, life revolves around a skin-freezing serum called Parralox. Saffy, meanwhile, hopes for a government job promoting British culture.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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 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 4, Episode 2 - Fish Farm

After a night of drink and drugs in a mosh pit, Patsy talks Eddy into seducing the gardener Saffy has hired. Not only is he young and attractive, but Pats recognises him as the heir to a gentrified family.

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, Highlights Special

Dara O Briain and the team present a special end of series show featuring new material, out-takes and favourite bits.

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