British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 1st February 2023

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

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 43 - Hide And Seek

When Abacus is targeted by The Louse Hunter, a ruthless louse spider who loves the thrill of the hunt, Lloyd steps up to the challenge of protecting his best friend. On this occasion, however, Abacus may not need his help...

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 7, Episode 2 - Strong Stuff This Insurance

The staff are forced to undergo physicals for Grace Brothers' insurance scheme.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alice Levine, Asim Chaudhry, Greg Davies, Russell Howard, Alex Horne, Tim Vine, Liza Tarbuck. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 10 - He Was A Different Man

It's the final episode of the series and all five contestants not called Alice Levine or Asim Chaudhry still have genuine hopes of winning the greatest prize on earth: the shiny golden bonce of Taskmaster Greg Davies. Russell Howard invents sticky tape architecture, Tim Vine attempts a risky impersonation and Liza Tarbuck gifts Alex Horne a big, messy cake.

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

Lagging

Series 2, Episode 7 - SMorCLe As One!

Mo and Leah hatch a secret plan, while a talking emoji gives Cedric and Ray sad faces, and Sol gets a Boss Level job.

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 2, Episode 2 - The Battle Of Godfrey's Cottage

Mainwaring plans to use Godfrey's cottage as a vital post in case the Germans should ever invade. His plan is put into action when the church bells ring.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes. Private Walker (Mathew Horne)

Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes

Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance Walker

When Walker receives is calling up papers, Mainwaring realises with horror that his departure will mean the loss of his whisky supply. None of the men wish to lose their friend, so eagerly set about thwarting his impending medical.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Tom Davis, David Mitchell, Shaun Ryder, Rob Brydon, Clara Amfo, Lee Mack, Henning Wehn. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 7

With Shaun Ryder, Tom Davis, Henning Wehn and Clara Amfo.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 3

Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.

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

QI

Series G, Episode 9 - Gallimaufrey

With Phill Jupitus, Hugh Dennis and Andy Hamilton.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

BBC Three 8:50pm (repeat)
PRU. Image shows from L to R: Belle (Pia Somersby), Halil (Jaye Ersavas), Sienna (Nkechi Simms), Jaeden (Michael Boahen)

PRU

Documentary - Behind The Scenes

Documentary following production of the first series, featuring discussions on the open-casting process, script workshops and the actors' authentic portrayals of their characters.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Hold The Front Page. Image shows left to right: Josh Widdicombe, Nish Kumar

Hold The Front Page

Series 1, Episode 5 - Northamptonshire Telegraph

Nish and Josh work for the Northamptonshire Telegraph, covering downhill skiing, extreme fishing and Brexit's impact on fireworks.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, Sarah Millican, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 14 - Numbers

With Noel Fielding, Colin Lane and Sarah Millican.

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 2, Episode 2 - Culture

After their TV is repossessed by Rumbelows, Eddie and Richie are left bored at home for the evening. Perhaps a game of chess could pass the time.

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

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winner

Lee is insufferably smug when he wins £1,000 in a writing competition with an essay entitled 'Disability in the Workplace'.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Brassic. Vinnie (Joe Gilgun). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 1, Episode 5

Vinnie's plan to make money by carrying out an audacious raid on a rival grower's weed farm is sabotaged when Ronnie, Erin's older and diabolical brother, turns up on the run from prison.

Comedy Central 10pm
60 min
Guessable?. Image shows left to right: John Kearns, Alan Davies, Nish Kumar, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Sara Pascoe, Darren Harriott, Amy Gledhill, Dan Tiernan

Guessable?

Series 4, Episode 2 - In Retrospect That Was An Error

Host Sara Pascoe and regulars Alan Davies and Darren Harriott are joined by Nish Kumar, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Amy Gledhill and Dan Tiernan for another round of guessing games.

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 58, Episode 8

Guest host Stephen Mangan is joined by Ian, Paul and panellists Roisin Conaty, and the actor Brian Cox.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Olga Koch

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 4, Episode 3

Routines by comedians including Tom Ward, Suzi Ruffell, Nigel Ng, Carl Hutchinson, Nabil Abdulrashid, Olga Koch, Jack Barry and Joel Dommett are reconstructed as sketches.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Nina Conti, Jimeoin. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 6 - Nina Conti, Rob Beckett, Jimeoin

Nina Conti presents, with special guests Rob Beckett and Jimeoin.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Fantasy Football League

Fantasy Football League

Series 1 - Part B, Episode 1

Guz Khan and Jennifer Saunders are this week's celebrity managers as they join Matt Lucas and Elis James to talk about the week in football.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Lou Sanders. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 8, Episode 3 - Stuck In A Mammal Groove

Joe Thomas struggles with the definition of a mammal, Iain Stirling devises an explosive chemistry experiment and Sian Gibson sends a NSFW text to Greg.

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 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 Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Sophie Duker, Dara O Briain, Eshaan Akbar, Maisie Adam. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 2

Maisie Adam, Eshaan Akbar, Ed Byrne, Sophie Duker and Ed Gamble appear.

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