British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 24th January 2023

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

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 37 - No Grape Like Home

Having had enough of chores, Lloyd moves into a small grape with Abacus, but living with your best friend is not the life of endless fun that Lloyd imagined as cramped conditions and differing attitudes to housework form cracks in their relationship.

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 6, Episode 2 - The Club

Mr. Grace gives the staff permission to set up a social club in the basement, but first they must decorate. The problem is, no one can agree on anything.

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

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 4 - BMXing!

Tim Vine strips to his waist, Russell Howard gets tattooed, while Alice Levine apes Leonardo da Vinci using squirty cream. Greg Davies sets the truly absurd tasks.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
25 min
Lagging. Sol (Yoni Bronks). Copyright: BBC

Lagging

Series 2, Episode 2 - Polterguest

Leah dares to scare Team SMoRCLe when she borrows the spookiest game ever. But the real horror is Mo's bottom!

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 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The Hour

During World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?

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 1, Episode 2 - Museum Piece

The LDV are short of weapons, so Captain Mainwaring marches on the Museum of Historic Army Weapons, recently closed for the duration. There is an obstacle however; the museum's elderly caretaker, who just happens to be Jones's father.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Bill Bailey, David Mitchell, Ruth Jones, Rob Brydon, Kelly Holmes, Lee Mack, Jo Brand. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Festive edition of the comedy panel show in which teams must sort the truth from the fiction. Rob Brydon presents, David Mitchell is joined by Bill Bailey and Ruth Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Jo Brand and Dame Kelly Holmes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 5

Richard panics during an awkward business negotiation, and invites an attractive cosmetics producer to Grantleigh - to meet his wife!

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 3 - Games

With Phill Jupitus, Sean Lock and Liza Tarbuck.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
The Mistress. Image shows from L to R: Maxine (Felicity Kendal), Luke (Jack Galloway)

The Mistress

Series 1, Episode 3

Luke is on dangerous ground with both his wife and his girlfriend feeling they could do with a little more of his attention.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

BBC Three 8:45pm (repeat)
Zen Motoring

Zen Motoring

Episode 1 - Scooter Boys

Ex Battle-Rapper Ogmios gives his guide to being a Zen Driver, mystical roundabouts, light-creepers, and Scooter-boys.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Noel Fielding, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, David Mitchell. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 6 - Night

With Noel Fielding, David Mitchell and Holly Walsh.

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 1, Episode 2 - Gas

Having illegally hooked their gas supply up to their neighbour's, Richie and Eddie are somewhat panicked to find the gas man at their door to inspect all the street's meters.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
30 min
The Family Pile. Yvette (Clare Calbraith)

The Family Pile

Episode 2 - The Secrets Of The Shed

Clearing out their father's shed, Nicole and Ursula uncover his guilty secret, but they may not be able to keep it from the others for very long. Meanwhile, Gaynor and Greg are on the run from sea fowl, and Connor pays tribute to his grandfather.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 5 - Art

In an effort to appear as intellectual as Lucy's friends, Lee shows off his 'knowledge' of the art world.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Hold The Front Page. Josh Widdicombe

Hold The Front Page

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Yorkshire Post

The world of weekend newspapers beckons for our newshounds as they head to the colossus that is The Yorkshire Post - a title that prides itself on being Yorkshire's National Paper.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Science. Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Ricky Gervais: Science

TV broadcast of the fourth hit live stand-up show and DVD from Ricky Gervais. Topics include religion, racism and obesity.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Rachael Stirling), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 4

Terry announces that he is standing down as leader of the DMDC, unleashing a bitter, winner takes-all scramble for presidential power when Andy and Lance fall out over gold, and Becky and Sophie are forced to become allies in the Two Brewers pub quiz. Is this Andy's worst idea ever?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
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 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 Three 10pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Big Zuu, Guz Khan. Copyright: Boomerang

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 1, Episode 3 - Guz Khan

Big Zuu is going regal as he heads to Royal Leamington Spa to meet and eat with comedian and actor, Guz Khan. Leamington was once a place Queen Victoria visited, now it's the mandem's turn.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Phil Wang, Big Zuu. Copyright: Boomerang

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 1, Episode 4 - Phil Wang

Grime artist Big Zuu is back on home turf - cooking for comedian Phil Wang in London's West End. On tour Phil gives every meal a score of one to five noodle bowls - so how will Zuu compare?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Eddie Izzard, Trevor Noah. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 1 - Eddie Izzard, Josh Widdicombe, Trevor Noah

Eddie Izzard hosts, with special guests Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Geoffrey Pruitt (Kenneth Collard), Fraser (Mathew Horne)

Bad Education

Series 4, Episode 2 - Whodunnit

Stephen is determined to find out who snitched on him about Class K's trip to a drag brunch. Meanwhile Fraser mistakes an Ofsted inspector for a Taskrabbit.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
The John Bishop Show. John Bishop

The John Bishop Show

Series 2, Episode 3

This week, John's guests are Judi Love, Gabby Logan and Jamie Redknapp.

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

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 7 - The Perfect Stuff

Greg Davies challenges his five fearful funny people to entertain him by completing more baffling challenges which this week involve corneas, crackers and construction.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 1, Episode 3 - Competition

Kurupt FM is running their weekly caller competition and MC Grindah has a special surprise in store for the winner. Meanwhile, Chabuddy G's wife Aldona has her Polish brother come to stay.

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

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 1 - Fashion

Wealthy international public relations maven Edina Monsoon awakes hungover with one day to put together a major fashion show. Who should she turn to for help, and can she do it whilst off the booze?

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Rhys James, Nigel Ng, Dara O Briain, Olga Koch, Ed Byrne, Suzi Ruffell. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 8

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Olga Koch, Nigel Ng and Suzi Ruffell and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Website

Plans are being made for a Kurupt FM website, with the crew calling on the internet expertise of Chabuddy G. Meanwhile, Grindah's girlfriend Miche is struggling to fill time as Angel starts school.

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