TV schedule for 5th April 2023 - British Comedy Guide

6pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 8 - Tony Three Pies

It's the series finale so one of the five courageous comedians will end up strutting around proudly with Greg Davies's golden trophy head in their mucky paws. Alex Horne keeps the tasks running fairly smoothly as Noel Fielding finds an unlikely soul mate, Lolly Adefope shows everyone the money and Mel Giedroyc regrets putting M&Ms on her shopping list.

6:20pm (repeat)

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 8 - It's A Blue World

Ted Bovis is offered the chance to hire an artistic but explicit film to show to the male adult campers.

7pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night In

Godber moves into the bottom bunk in Fletcher's cell. Unable to sleep, the two spend the night discussing their hopes, fears, and the lives they left outside.

7:40pm (repeat)

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.

8pm (repeat)

Intelligence

Series 1, Episode 5

When Jerry admits that he's slept with department hacker Tuva, Joseph is devastated. But when Joseph finds out that Jerry is married he begins to question their whole friendship. Meanwhile, having failed her appraisal, Christine attempts to soften her style as Mary tries to single-handedly manage the department's workload.

8pm (repeat)

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.

8:20pm (repeat)

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.

8:20pm (repeat)

QI

Series S, Episode 11 - Saints & Sinners

With Bridget Christie, Johnny Vegas and Mark Watson.

8:30pm (repeat)

Intelligence

Series 1, Episode 6

When Jerry finds out his best friend and FBI agent Clint has been sleeping with his wife he accidentally shoots him. But when Clint shows up at GCHQ with an extradition order for Jerry, the truth about Jerry's NSA past comes out. Hoping it will grant Jerry British citizenship, Joseph and the team stage a wedding to protect Jerry and prevent him from leaving the UK.

9pm (repeat)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 5

Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 3

Jack Dee joins Paul and Ian. Joining him on the panel are comedian Nabil Abdulrashid (his first appearance on the programme) and mathematician Hannah Fry.

9:40pm (repeat)

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...

10pm (repeat)

The Cockfields

Series 1, Episode 3

It's Sunday and Simon's 40th birthday. Preparations for the lunch are in full swing but the stress levels are sky high. Larry and Melissa disrupt the day and Simon shares some big news with Ray.

10pm (repeat)

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 3, Episode 1 - Jamie Laing & Judi Love

Return of the comedy chat show in which the host takes famous faces shopping, beginning with reality star Jamie Laing and comedian Judi Love.

10:15pm
60 min

The Football's On

Series 10, Episode 7

Ian Stone is joined for a live edition with guests Geoff Norcott, Lloyd Griffith and Josh Pugh.

10:20pm (repeat)

Inside No. 9

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Harrowing

An episode set in a gothic mansion owned by a brother and sister who shut themselves away from the outside world.

10:45pm (repeat)

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 20, Episode 6 - Ed Sheeran, Michael Bublé, Russell Crowe, Lily Allen

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran chats and performs his new single Eyes Closed, while Jonathan is also joined by singer Michael Bublé, Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe, and musician-turned-actress Lily Allen.

11pm (repeat)