British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 20th April 2023

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Mark Watson, Greg Davies, Aisling Bea, Nish Kumar, Alex Horne, Sally Phillips. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 1 - Dignity Intact

Aisling Bea, Bob Mortimer, Mark Watson, Nish Kumar and Sally Phillips are the chosen quintet who all harbour the same dream of lifting the premier prize in television, sport, or indeed, any field at all: Greg's decapitated head on a spiked plinth. First up they play basketball without hands, get stranded in a lake and devise special cuddles for a special someone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 5 - The Graven Image

Joe Maplin has commissioned his own statue and has specific instructions issued as to the form the unveiling should take. But, in the best Maplin's tradition, all does not go according to plan!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They Fall

Godber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 9, Episode 2 - The Making Of Private Pike

Hodges's niece, Sylvia is visiting Walmington and takes a shine to Pike. Arranging to go to the cinema in Eastbourne, she co-erces him into liberating Mainwaring's brand new staff car.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 9, Episode 3 - Knights Of Madness

It is "Wings for Victory" week in Walmington and the final event is to be shared by the Home Guard and the ARP. Mainwaring has decided to act out the fight between St. George and the Dragon - with him as St. George, of course.

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

QI

Series M, Episode 4 - Miscellany

With Rhod Gilbert, Cariad Lloyd and Noel Fielding.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Spanish Conspirator (Guido Mandozzi). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Bone Plot

A historical documentary team comes to film at Button House. Alison and the ghosts are shocked to discover what they're investigating.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Dreamland. Image shows left to right: Diane (Martina Laird), Cheryl (Frances Barber)

Dreamland

Episode 3

A flashback to Paris gives insight into Mel's life there and what went wrong. Back in the present day, Mel and Spencer have a difficult conversation. The next day, estate agent Trish is in her element selling a fancy house, but after picking up on Spencer's odd behaviour she later suspects that he is getting cold feet about buying their own dream home.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 2

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Jon Richardson and MP Nicky Morgan (rather than her handbag).

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Heather Button (Ania Marson), Julian (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 3, Episode 2 - A Lot To Take In

A mysterious visitor arrives at Button House, with a revelation that leaves Alison reeling.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Scott Bennett, Loyiso Gola, Helen Bauer. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 16, Episode 2 - Loyiso Gola, Scott Bennett, Helen Bauer

Loyiso Gola introduces comedians Scott Bennett and Helen Bauer to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
40 min
Meet The Richardsons. Rosie Jones

Meet The Richardsons

Series 4, Episode 3

Lucy tries to up her telly game with quiz show lessons from Russell Kane. Jon and Lucy get help from a relationship therapist, and Jon manages to anger the usually unflappable Dan Walker at the local curry house.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 1

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

BBC Three 10:20pm (repeat)
Man Like Mobeen. Image shows from L to R: Aks (Duaa Karim), Nate (Tolulope Ogunmefun), Mobeen (Guz Khan), Eight (Tez Ilyas). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Man Like Mobeen

Series 1, Episode 1 - Bagpuss

Mobeen receives a surprise visit from the armed police, who arrest his friend Eight on suspicion of supplying drugs to school children in Small Heath.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

Series 15, Episode 4 - How Heavy Is The Water?

In the fourth episode, Kiell Smith-Bynoe finds himself playing bingo without any shoes on. Mae Martin plays an unusual but potentially brilliant drum solo. And all the comedians create boats to carry eggs in a race involving eggs (in boats).

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Rhys James, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Zoe Lyons, Ed Gamble, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 2

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another eventful week, with guests James Acaster, Ed Gamble, Rhys James, Nish Kumar and Zoe Lyons.

BBC Three 10:40pm (repeat)
Man Like Mobeen. Image shows from L to R: Aks (Duaa Karim), Nate (Tolulope Ogunmefun), Mobeen (Guz Khan), Eight (Tez Ilyas). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Man Like Mobeen

Series 1, Episode 2 - Wifey Riddim

When Mobeen learns that his little sister Aks has been suspended from school for fighting, he realises that he might not be the best role model to parent her.

BBC Four 10:50pm (repeat)
School For Scoundrels. Image shows from L to R: Henry R. Palfrey (Ian Carmichael), Mr. S. Potter (Alastair Sim). Copyright: Guardsman Films

School For Scoundrels

Comedy about a born loser who enrols at the College of Lifemanship and learns how to charm and ease his way to the top with the minimum of effort.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 2

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Gary Delaney, Kerry Godliman, Nish Kumar, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 3

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another eventful week, with guests Angela Barnes, Gary Delaney, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman and Nish Kumar.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Rachel Parris

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 22 (Channel 4: Series 23), Episode 3

Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Jo Brand take on Joe Wilkinson and Jamali Maddix. Rachel Parris is in Dictionary Corner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Real McCoy. Image shows from L to R: Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas. Copyright: BBC

The Real McCoy

Series 4, Episode 5

Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Xand van Tulleken, Roisin Conaty, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Maya Jama, Roman Kemp. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 8

Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Maya Jama, Roisin Conaty, Roman Kemp and Xand van Tulleken to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.

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