TV schedule for 14th April 2023 - British Comedy Guide

6pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 7 - Roadkill Doused In Syrup

In this episode, Tim Vine encounters a wet bra, Alice Levine barely attempts cricket and Russell Howard makes a convincing liger.

6:20pm (repeat)

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 1 - Concessions

As Barry and Yvonne dance to Diaghilev, and Spike jokes to Pinocchio, Ted contrives to get in with the local 'Mr Big' to confound Joe Maplin's plans to expand his empire.

7pm (repeat)

Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Being on the inside doesn't stop Godber romancing his fiancée, Denise, although events on the outside ensure the path of true love doesn't run smoothly. An unexpected letter leads to Godber having to explain his actions to the governor, but are there blue skies on the horizon?

7:40pm (repeat)

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.

8pm (repeat)

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 2, Episode 3 - Cricket: South Africa

The pair head off to Cape Town to follow the England cricket team on their first meaningful tour since they were crowned world champions.

8pm
30 min

Would I Lie To You?

Series 16, Out-takes - More Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for another episode of previously unseen material from Series 16, featuring Jo Brand, Tom Allen, Alice Roberts and Joe Wilkinson.

8:20pm (repeat)

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.

8:20pm (repeat)

Red Dwarf

Series IV, Episode 2 - D.N.A.

Venturing off of Red Dwarf to explore an identified ship floating nearby, the crew find all its inhabitants dead. In a characteristically inquisitive manner, Cat discovers a DNA modification machine, and unwittingly turns Kryten human.

9pm (repeat)

No Job For A Lady. Jean Price (Penelope Keith). Copyright: Thames Television

Penelope Keith: From Margo To The Manor Born

A profile of the life and career of actress and sitcom star Penelope Keith.

9pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 5 - Mammy's Going

When Spartacus the old family dog starts looking poorly, the Brown children reluctantly decide the time has come to put her in a home.

9pm
30 min

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 1

Charlie Brooker hosts the opening episode of Series 65, with panellists Miles Jupp and journalist Charlotte Ivers joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

9pm (repeat)

Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years

Episode 2 - In Studio Space No One Can Hear You Scream

A look at the challenging logistics of the most celebrated and successful sci-fi comedy ever, told by cast and perhaps most importantly the key crew who made it happen.

9pm (repeat)

The Inbetweeners 2

Comedy sequel to smash-hit 2011 film The Inbetweeners Movie. Will, Simon, Jay and Neil head off on an Australian road trip.

9:30pm
30 min

The Cleaner

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Shaman

Wicky is on his way to clean up after a tragic death at a stately home, but there's a shaman on the scene as well, and he has his own mystical agenda.

9:40pm (repeat)

Ghosts

Series 1, Episode 5 - Moonah Ston

Learning that their posh neighbours have an ancient claim over their land, Mike and Alison throw a swanky dinner party to help resolve a thorny issue.

10pm (repeat)

Ricky Gervais: Fame

The TV broadcast of Ricky Gervais' third stand up-show in which he focused on the 'weird world of fame'.

10pm (repeat)

Cunk On...

Cunk On Britain, Episode 3 - The Third Episode

Philomena examines the Victorians and is joined by Chris Packham who tries to shed some light on Darwin's discoveries.

10pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Johnny Vegas, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Ronni Ancona. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 13 - Naval Navigation

With Ronni Ancona, Jimmy Carr and Johnny Vegas.

10pm
60 min

Late Night Lycett

Series 1, Episode 3

Actress Dame Joan Collins, reality TV star Gemma Collins (no relation), model and activist Munroe Bergdorf, and Katherine Ryan (again) join Joe in Digbeth for this week's programme.

10:20pm (repeat)

Ghosts

Series 1, Episode 6 - Getting Out

Now juggling day jobs with their endless renovations, Mike and Alison are both penniless and exhausted when a luxury hotel chain makes them an offer they can't refuse.

10:40pm (repeat)

I Give It A Year

A comedy about the trials and tribulations of a pair of newlyweds during their first year as a married couple. Stars Rafe Spall and Rose Byrne.

11pm (repeat)

Inside No. 9

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Stakeout

Two police officers have time to get to know each other on the night shift. But PC Thompson's previous partner died in a brutal attack less than a month ago, the forensics have gone missing and PC Varney is beginning to ask a lot of awkward questions.

11pm (repeat)

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 3

Noel Fielding is joined by comedian Richard Ayoade and DJ Majestic whilst Daisy May Cooper and regular Jamali Maddix welcome singer, presenter and former Saturday Mollie King. From absurd first-time experiences for Snoop Dogg and Elton John to appearances from Blazin' Squad and Big Bruvaz, no area of music trivia is left undiscussed.