British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 24th March 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 20 - Wheely Silly

It's Danny's birthday, and the team have given him a BMX bike, but Joy says he can only ride it when work finishes. Danny hasn't ridden a bike before, but that doesn't stop him trying to combine his list of jobs with learning to ride it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 6 - Sausages Or Limelight

Spike Dixon is in love. Unfortunately his prospective father-in-law insists that Spike gives up showbusiness and comes into his lucrative butchery empire.

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

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 5 - The F.I.P.

It's the series finale and Greg Davies needs several questions answered before awarding the winner with the Taskmaster trophy... Who has the most handsome relative? How much money is Al Murray willing to spend to win? And why is Rob Beckett in such a strop with a melon, some frozen peas and a bag of flour?

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 5, Episode 13 - Time On My Hands

The platoon jump to arms when a German pilot ejects from his plane and gets his parachute caught on the front of Walmington Town Hall, grapsing to the clock face for dear life. Their attempts to disentagle and capture him do not go to plan.

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 6, Episode 1 - The Deadly Attachment

It is the day the men have been waiting for. When they are asked to watch the crew of a U Boat, they get the chance to meet some Germans face-to-face. But the German Captain has plans to escape, and some names on his list.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 2 - Celebrity Vicar

Following the success of Radio Dibley, the Vicar finds herself becoming somewhat of a minor celebrity, appearing across radio, TV, newspapers and even glossy magazines. It soon appears that Geraldine is neglecting her parish in pursuit of arrogant fame - is it time for her to leave Dibley?

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (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 14, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Previously unseen material from the comedy panel show, hosted by Rob Brydon, in which team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by celebrity guests to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 3 - Love And Marriage

Love is definitely in the air. Alice and Hugo's marriage is now just days away, and as long as her mum can have the dress knitted in time, the eccentric event will be something for the whole village to remember. There's also a visitor in the village, David's younger brother Simon...

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte (Diane Morgan), Joseph Harries (Nick Mohammed)

Intelligence

Series 2, Episode 3

A rival GCHQ team have unearthed important information about Eternal Blue, the cyber weapon which the Russians have got their hands on. But to Jerry's frustration, they won't share the intel, which he needs to thwart the attack and more importantly further his own career and secure his path back to the NSA. So when he finds out that Joseph has a date with Charlotte, a colleague from the rival team at GCHQ Bude, he seizes the opportunity.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: South East Asia, Highlights Special - Best Of

As a Southeast Asian adventure comes to an end for Jamie, Romesh and Micah, revisit the high and lows of a road trip to remember.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Gemma Collins. Credit: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 16, Episode 8

Rob, Lee and David are joined by Gemma Collins, Asim Chaudhry, Sally Lindsay and Stephen Bailey.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Image shows from L to R: Rhod Gilbert, Susan Wokoma, Dermot O'Leary

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 3, Episode 1

Mel and Lou are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Susan Wokoma and Dermot O'Leary. Rhod reveals why he shouldn't be trusted with a campervan, Susan tells an X-rated story and Dermot lifts the lid on a rendezvous from his early TV days.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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 5 - Sick

Everyone is sick. Neil begins projectile sneezing before suddenly remembering that his parents are coming for dinner. Their arrival sparks a discussion about The Good Life, and the housemates decide to attempt self-sufficiency.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Hilary (Morgana Robinson), Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer)

Intelligence

Series 2, Episode 4

It's Harassment and Discrimination training day at CySec but all is not what is seems with the course leader, Hilary Bowden. It seems that alpha Jerry, who's used to getting away with behaving how he wants with little consequence, may have met his match?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Cleaner. Lisa (Harriet Walter)

The Cleaner

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Transaction

Wicky faces the ultimate test of self-control - a job in a pub just after he's promised his new girlfriend to stay off the booze.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Cunk On.... Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan). Copyright: House Of Tomorrow

Cunk On...

Cunk On Britain, Episode 1 - Beginnings

Philomena takes us right back to the beginning with the Big Bang and interviews Robert Peston about British politics.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig, Lucy Beaumont, Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 2 - North Norse

With Lucy Beaumont, Rhod Gilbert and Jason Manford.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:05pm (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 6 - Summer Holiday

Summer term has ended. Rick has discovered his parents are dead. The group are evicted from the house, and have come bottom of the world in their exams. What else is there to do but rob a bank and flee?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
Shakespeare In Love

Shakespeare In Love

Romantic comedy about a fictional relationship between William Shakespeare and a young woman who poses as a man in order to star in his plays.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
Murder, They Hope. Image shows left to right: Beatrice (Isy Suttie), Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson), Diane (Tamzin Outhwaite), Sandra (Vicki Pepperdine), Emma (Danielle Vitalis)

Murder, They Hope

Series 2, Episode 1 - Can't See The Blood For The Trees

Gemma and Terry go undercover at a therapy retreat to chase mysterious death threats.

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

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 3 - Hollowing Out A Baguette

How will Hugh Dennis, Joe Lycett, Lolly Adefope, Mel Giedroyc and Noel Fielding cope with this week's tasks? The onslaught continues as Greg Davies ruthlessly judges the competitors' ability to both camouflage themselves and herd dogs. Plus, see the first two trailers for Taskmaster: The Movie.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Roisin Conaty

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 22 (Channel 4: Series 23), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson play against Jon Richardson and Nabil Abdulrashid. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.

BBC Two 11:35pm (repeat)
Eaten By Lions. Image shows from L to R: Omar (Antonio Aakeel), Pete (Jack Carroll)

Eaten By Lions

Film about half-brothers Omar and Pete, who embark on a search to find Omar's real father.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 2 - Celebrity Vicar

Following the success of Radio Dibley, the Vicar finds herself becoming somewhat of a minor celebrity, appearing across radio, TV, newspapers and even glossy magazines. It soon appears that Geraldine is neglecting her parish in pursuit of arrogant fame - is it time for her to leave Dibley?

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