British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 9th May 2023

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

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 4 - OLLIE.

Why does Jessica Knappett pile shoes on some butcher's scales? What happens when James Acaster tries the emergency alarm on a lift? And will Rhod Gilbert regret smearing mustard in his eyes? All these questions will be answered - and more besides.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin), Fred Quilly (Felix Bowness), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 6, Episode 3 - Spaghetti Galore

Harold Fox, Joe Maplin's hatchet man, pays a flying visit and Gladys bites off far more than she can chew.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 6 - Sweet And Sour Charity

Jerry's bid to take over from Sir takes a slight knock, Margo regrettably declines the lead in the play through principle and Tom and Barbara's land becomes polluted with an oil spill from next door. Bad news all round until Jerry's day picks up at the end!

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 6

Nessa and Dave's wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
Sykes. Tommy Grando (Peter Sellers). Credit: BBC

Sykes

Series 1, Episode 6 - Stranger

Hattie is taken aback when a swarthy, thuggish-looking stranger arrives at the door; it turns out to be little Tommy Grando, a local boy who ran away to sea many years ago and swore he'd marry Hattie upon his return...

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 2, Episode 4 - Sgt. Wilson's Little Secret

Mrs Pike plans to take in an evacuee to help with the war effort, but Wilson gets the wrong end of the stick and believes that he has got her pregnant.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 5 - Alistair McGowan, Hilary Devey, Josh Groban

This week Alistair McGowan, Hilary Devey and Josh Groban try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include children, Valentine's Day and smoking bans.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 2, Episode 3 - Spy Ring

After a major and highly publicised recent spy trial, everyone is suspicious of each other. Eric, Hattie and Mr. Brown have their eyes on a particular new neighbour.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday

It's Monday and aside from a missing delivery of granary torpedos, the team must also deal with a new, inexperienced and somewhat naive human resources manager.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 6

Guest host David Mitchell is joined by panellists comedian Maisie Adam and former MP Rory Stewart, plus Ian and Paul.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
Sykes. Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes). Copyright: BBC

Spotlight: Eric Sykes: One Of The Great Troupers

Eric Sykes gives a tongue-in-cheek account of his follies and fortunes as an actor, gag writer, and comedian.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals

A Royal visit is made to the factory; Stan hopes to be recognised by the Prince, whom he met in 1967, but the Prince is only interested in bumming a smoke and a bunk-up in a cupboard with Brenda.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Ms Banks

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 6

Comedy music quiz hosted by Greg Davies, with Maisie Adam, Rag'n'Bone Man and Ms Banks joining captains Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and regular panellist Jamali Maddix.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
60 min
Guilt. Max McCall (Mark Bonnar)

Guilt

Series 3, Episode 3

Max, Jake and their new gang hide from Maggie in Edinburgh and discover her link to Sir Jim Sturrock. Maggie exerts pressure on Teddy, while Aliza risks the bank sale.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Alan Davies

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 7, Out-takes - Unseen

Unseen footage from the series with guests including Rachel Parris, Jason Byrne, London Hughes, Seann Walsh, Jessica Hynes, Ola Labib and Russell Kane.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Jason (Jon Pointing), Aurelius (Tom Basden). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 5, Episode 5 - The Hooligans

The boys attempt to infiltrate a local firm of chariot hooligans in order to get some big drinkers into their bar. Grumio is soon welcomed into the fold by Paulus, head honcho of the Green Army, but Marcus falls out with Gloria, whose shop front keeps getting smashed up by their new clientele.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:05pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Fashion Show

It's the start of term and Carli is organising a charity fashion show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Series 1, Episode 1

Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.

BBC Three 10:15pm (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 5

Conor and Jock have been instructed to take up unpaid part-time work experience at Mairead's side on the fish stall in the English Market.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Daedalus Greco (Tony Robinson). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Dig

The boys begin an archaeological dig in their bar after Grumio unearths an old brooch while sitting on the toilet. They try to keep their activity a secret but others cotton on and when a professor of archaeology goes missing, the boys are brought in for questioning as they paid him a recent visit. Guest starring Tony Robinson.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:40pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Gig And The Girlfriend

Simon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.

TNT Sports 1 logo 10:45pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 10, Episode 11

A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.

BBC Three 10:45pm (repeat)
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: News Reporter (Joy Buckle), Mairead MacSweeney (Hilary Rose), Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley), Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy)

The Young Offenders

Series 1, Episode 6

Facing a dilemma, Siobhán makes a plan with Linda to meet the lads on a bus. An unexpected intervention by local bully Billy Murphy leads to an accidental wild bus ride around Cork, ultimately bringing everyone closer together.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:50pm
30 min
Rain Dogs. Image shows left to right: Richard (Tom Durant-Pritchard), Costello Jones (Daisy May Cooper)

Rain Dogs

Episode 6 - Jesus Loves A Hustler

Costello hustles to make a living when she realises what it will take to stay in London. Iris is angry at being moved to yet another new home.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Sarah Millican. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 1 - Sarah Millican, Russell Kane, Joe Lycett

The series kicks off with Sarah Millican as host with special guests Russell Kane and Joe Lycett.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows left to right: Jay Rayner, Rav Wilding, Lucy (Lucy Beaumont), Jon (Jon Richardson)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 4, Episode 5

Jon considers doing a canoe man and faking his own death. Lucy gets to work on her sketch show but when Sally Phillips has cold feet Lucy must get another genuine comedy legend on board.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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 3, Episode 8

Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

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.

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