British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 1st May 2023

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 8 - Their Water's So Delicious

The series reaches its dramatic climax. Four comics are locked in a thrilling battle to win the coveted Taskmaster trophy, while Nish Kumar is at least enjoying the ride. Greg Davies, ably supported by Alex Horne, holds their fate in his powerful hands as he weighs up Aisling Bea's cushion-leaping, two songs about a woman named Rosalind and Bob Mortimer's intimate knowledge of Dumfries and Galloway. Who will win?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the Dawn French sitcom.

BBC Three 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.

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 1, Episode 5 - The Showing Up Of Corporal Jones

A Major from HQ believes that Jones is too old to serve in the Home Guard. However, following Mainwaring's pleas and Jones's clear enthusiasm, he agrees to allow the butcher to stay with the platoon - as long as he can complete an assault course in 15 minutes.

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

QI

Series M, Episode 11 - Menagerie

With Bill Bailey, Sue Perkins and Romesh Ranganathan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mammy's Merchandise

Dermot wants to ask his childhood friend, Buster, to be best man at his wedding - now just weeks away - but Agnes has set her heart on Mark, her eldest son, filling the position.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 1

Actor Martin Clunes hosts as the satirical quiz returns for its 58th series, with panellists Layla Moran MP and Sara Pascoe joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Tony Hancock: Very Nearly An Armful. Jack Dee

Tony Hancock: Very Nearly An Armful

Jack Dee presents a documentary about Tony Hancock.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows left to right: Ed Byrne, Steph McGovern, Alan Davies, Archie Maddocks, Matt Edmondson

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 7, Episode 7

Joining Alan tonight are Radio 1 DJ Matt Edmondson, Steph McGovern, stand-up Archie Maddocks and comedian Ed Byrne.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Richard Ayoade

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 3

Richard Ayoade guest hosts - his 10th time. The guest panellists are Phil Wang and political commentator Marina Purkiss.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and the team scale another week's news mountain and plant their satirical flag at the top. With guests James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Sara Pascoe and Josh Widdicombe.

BBC Three 11:15pm (repeat)
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley), Siobhan Walsh (Jennifer Barry), Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy), Linda Walsh (Demi Isaac Oviawe)

The Young Offenders

Series 1, Episode 3

After the disastrous encounter at the Walsh family barbecue, Conor and Jock have one last chance to make Linda and Siobhán fall for them.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 5 - Examination

Lucy finds herself working on a Government initiative encouraging men to regularly check themselves for lumps. Eager to please Lucy, Lee follows the campaign's advice and discovers something he wasn't expecting.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Ross Noble, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Rachel Johnson, Paul Merton

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 2

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the satirical quiz, as guests including comedian Ross Noble and journalist Rachel Johnson joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

BBC Three 11:45pm (repeat)
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley), Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy)

The Young Offenders

Series 1, Episode 4

Conor and his mam Mairead's much-loved fridge, bought by Conor's dad, has finally given up on them.

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