British Comedy Guide

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TV schedule Sunday 28th May 2023

Comedy Central Extra 6am (repeat)
Guessable?. The Vivienne

Guessable?

Series 3, Episode 5 - A Little Whiff Of Cheese

Sara Pascoe, alongside captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott and sidekick John Kearns, welcomes comics Lucy Beaumont, Ivo Graham, Rachel Parris and RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne into the Comedy Central loft.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 4 - Brew It Yourself

Stan gets himself in hot water when a home brewing attempt results in a beer far more potent than he'd intended!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:05am (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 7 - Ripe For Development

Lloyd hears that Berry is moving into his own place, and to avoid looking immature by comparison, Lloyd finds himself caught up in a spiralling series of lies as he tries to convince everyone that he's moving into a luxurious giant mango in the big bin.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20am (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 8 - Sticky Situation

Lloyd wants to show everyone that he can manage without Abacus, but he soon gets into a series of disasters on his own. He ends up lost in a rug, covered in sticky orange juice, and being chased by hungry carpet beetles that may or may not to want to eat him...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:50am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 34 - Go Jet Academy: Mudslide

It's a very rainy day at the Go Jet Academy and the Go Jetters are in the training domes teaching the cadets some crucial Go Jetter skills.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 17 - Checklist

Bitzer's over-officious management style becomes too much for the sheep, who decide it's time for him to chill out. Bitzer's tasks for the day take on a new purpose, for everyone to have some fun.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:05am (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 8

A pond, door, car and banana are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 3 - Colonel Danger Mouse

When Colonel K disappears on a free holiday, Danger Mouse pulls rank and assumes the mantle of caretaker Colonel.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 47 - Be More Dog

Dennis can't get Grizzly's new animal training method to work on wilful Gnasher. However, when they realise that Gnasher can use the method to get humans to obey him instead, they exploit this new power to the max.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Krupa Pattani), Naani (Adlyn Ross), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 4, Episode 5 - Mystic Mo

Mrs Khan succumbs to stomach pains as a result of stress, and the family rush her to hospital.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:50am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 35 - The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

A storm washes up lots of plastic litter onto the Go Jet Academy beach.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the third series of the David Jason sitcom.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 8am (repeat)
Sick Of It. Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the Karl Pilkington sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 14 - A Birthday Surprise

Bitz, Bob, Bevel, Zip and Pop are making Purl a surprise birthday present - the best hairclip ever!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:50am (repeat)
Doc Martin

Doc Martin

Series 5, Episode 8 - Ever After

Mrs Tishell's long standing crush on Dr Martin Ellingham takes a dramatic turn in this final episode in the series.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:50am (repeat)
Don't Lose Your Head. Image shows from L to R: Sir Rodney Ffing (Sid James), Lord Darcy De Pue (Jim Dale). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Don't Lose Your Head

In Paris, 1789, two dashing English noblemen rescue their French counterparts from Madame Guillotine and the republican revolutionaries.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:50am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 9 - Veggies Gotta Dance

Supertato and Evil Pea face each other in a dance-off so Supertato can rescue his friends.

ITVBe 10:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 10 - Sooty Of The Seven Seas

Sooty and Sweep want to be pirates and, with a lick of paint and a new mast, the SS Sooty is soon ready to sail. But can they defeat the fearsome pirate of the lake?

Talking Pictures TV 11:35am (repeat)
San Ferry Ann. Image shows from L to R: Hiker Girl (Barbara Windsor), Ship's Officer (Paul Grist)

San Ferry Ann

Sound-effect comedy following various groups of Brits travelling from Dover to Calais on holiday.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 12pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 5 - Dreamhouse

Terry finally gets the chance to taste the high life when he has to mind a singing star's dream home. Arthur, as usual, has other ideas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35pm (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

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Victoria Wood sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 20 - Show Bitzness

Everyone is practising their acts for the big talent show, and Purl has even made a beautiful sparkly curtain for the front of the stage.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 3 - Stonehenge, England

Can the Go Jetters stop Glitch playing dominoes with the ancient stones of Stonehenge?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated sequel.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Sahara Desert, Africa

Glitch makes a sandcastle around an oasis in the Sahara. Can the Go Jetters save the day?

CITV 2pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 22 - Spud-Ageddon

The Spuds don't care about a carbon footprint, since George has come home with a haul of free electronics that they all want to test out.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:10pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the Beano creation.

CITV 2:15pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 23 - Rat Pack

Dave wants to learn to play the drums at school, but is given the recorder. With a talent show around the corner, Dave gets practising.

Talking Pictures TV 2:30pm (repeat)
The Larkins. Image shows from L to R: Ada Larkins (Peggy Mount), Alf Larkins (David Kossoff). Copyright: Associated Television

The Larkins

Series 2, Episode 4 - Gift Horse Power

Ada decides to supervise the buying of her birthday present. After giving Alf £20 of his own money to purchase a washing machine, Eddie is sent out to buy a second-hand model, with the money and full instructions. Unfortunately, on the way there he is side-tracked by a slick, fast-talking car salesman...

TNT Sports 1 logo 2:30pm (repeat)
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 10, Episode 13

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

U&W channel logo 3pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the ninth and tenth series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 3:40pm (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?

A selection of episodes from the ninth and tenth series of the lie-based panel game.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:35pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Great Book Rescue

Evil Pea takes all the books from the supermarket. Supertato, Chilli and Carrot try to rescue them by using acrobatic skills that they learnt from their favourite circus book.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm (repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 10 - Waffle's Visit

The Brooklyn-Bells take Waffle round to Mrs Hobbs' house to show her what a good dog he's become. She's very impressed until she discovers Waffle has gone missing.

U&Dave channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

A selection of episodes from the third series of the angling comedy.

CITV 6:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 7pm (repeat)
Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir

Series 1, Episode 6 - Lancashire

Jim and Nancy head to Lancashire looking for the cute but elusive bearded tit, and are joined by broadcaster Chris Packham, local experts, birders and artists.

U&Drama channel logo 7:50pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Omega Man

Professor Lance Graumann, a leading authority on extra terrestrial phenomena, invites Maddy to see his latest discovery - a perfectly preserved alien skeleton. But how could it have disappeared before they've opened the case?

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the wartime sitcom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Ronnie Corbett

An Audience With...

Episode 22 - Ronnie Corbett

Multi-talented Ronnie Corbett entertains a star-studded audience - including Ronnie Barker, Frank Skinner, Damien Hirst, Samantha Janus and Lord Parkinson - with his singing, dancing and piano playing, not to mention a touch of comedy.

CITV 8:30pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 22 - Spud-Ageddon

The Spuds don't care about a carbon footprint, since George has come home with a haul of free electronics that they all want to test out.

CITV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 23 - Rat Pack

Dave wants to learn to play the drums at school, but is given the recorder. With a talent show around the corner, Dave gets practising.

U&Drama channel logo 8:55pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 3, Episode 4 - Ghost's Forge

When Maddy's glamorous former colleague Mimi Trantor turns up with a mystery in an old house in Norfolk, it's all change. Jonathan turns investigator, as Maddy finds herself turning into an illusionist...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Road

If there is one person who knows a thing or two about how to travel it's Billy Connolly. After 50 years of near constant touring, we find the Big Man resplendent in his back garden rummaging through trinkets and memories as he ruminates about dream locations, nightmare family holidays and offers up travel tips for your private bits!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
An Audience With.... Barry Humphries. Credit: London Weekend Television

An Audience With...

Episode 13 - Jimmy Tarbuck

Jimmy Tarbuck entertains an audience of celebrity guests from the worlds of showbiz and sport with anecdotes about his life and career. The show ends with a jam session with Jimmy on the mike.

BBC Two 9pm
60 min
Barry Humphries. Copyright: BBC

Barry Humphries At The BBC

A look at highlights from Barry Humphries's career on a selection of BBC shows over the decades.

BBC Three 9:50pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: BBC Films

Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

Big screen spin-off featuring Jennifer Saunders's riotous PR girl, Edina Monsoon, and best friend Patsy Stone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

A selection of episodes from the second series of the rapid-fire sketch show.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill), Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

Series 5, Episode 6 - Saucy

Jack and Victor decide to visit Winston in his new home at the seaside town of Finport - but find the local people are even stranger than those in Craiglang. Tam falls in love with his ex-sister-in-law who is a former variety star even more careful with her money than he is!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
The Booze Cruise. Copyright: Yorkshire Television

The Booze Cruise

Episode 1 - Cheers and Tears

When a group of unlikely friends go on a cruise to France, they form bonds that they never thought would've existed.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 10 - Greats

With Jo Brand, Sean Lock and David Mitchell.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo

Live At The Apollo

Series 16, Episode 4 - Larry Dean, Harriet Kemsley, Slim

The inimitable Larry Dean introduces comedians Harriet Kemsley and Slim to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows left to right: Jon (Jon Richardson), Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Meet The Richardsons

Series 4, Episode 8

It's Jon's 40th birthday and Lucy has loads of surprises planned, including a private cooking lesson with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall... will Jon finally get that Rik Mayall tattoo?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Road

If there is one person who knows a thing or two about how to travel it's Billy Connolly. After 50 years of near constant touring, we find the Big Man resplendent in his back garden rummaging through trinkets and memories as he ruminates about dream locations, nightmare family holidays and offers up travel tips for your private bits!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12:05am (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Vera Small (Anne Reid), Irene Spencer (Maureen Lipman). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Ladies Of Letters

Series 2, Episode 9

Vera is right to suspect that St John the vet is her grandson Nelson's father: he heads for Australia the moment he hears the boy may be his. Irene is now housekeeping for him.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series XI.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12:35am (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Vera Small (Anne Reid), Irene Spencer (Maureen Lipman). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Ladies Of Letters

Series 2, Episode 10

The two ladies continue to squabble, but Vera discovers to her delight that St John is wealthy, and moves in with her daughter and soon-to-be son-in-law.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 12:40am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 6 - Another Bride, Another Groom

The shady dealings of a loveable rogue. The last thing Arthur wants to do on his niece's wedding day is shift a consignment of pornographic magazines.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

A selection of episodes from the second series of the rapid-fire sketch show.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:40am (repeat)
Shallow Grave. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

Shallow Grave

Three friends think they've found the ideal flatmate, until events take an unexpectedly gory and macabre turn.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55am (repeat)
Roger & Val Have Just Got In. Image shows from L to R: Roger Stevenson (Alfred Molina), Val Stevenson (Dawn French). Copyright: BBC

Roger & Val Have Just Got In

Series 2, Episode 1 - A Shock

Roger and Val return from a family wedding to discover whether Val's bid to become Deputy Head has fallen at the first hurdle.

Comedy Central 3:25am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Jen Brister

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 3, Episode 6

Robert Webb, Jen Brister and Babatunde Aleshe look back on their teenage years, revealing who had creative ways of hurting their brothers and who loved Lambrini.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:25am (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 3, Episode 7 - The Last Posh Frock

After constantly being treated like one of the lads, the life of self sufficency upsets Barbara who admits to missing feeling like a woman. Tom eventually realises that Barbara gave up more than he did when they traded lives and performs a selfless act to try and help.

Comedy Central 4:10am (repeat)
Blockbusters. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 2, Episode 5

16-year-old solo-player Evan plays against teenage sweethearts Manreet and Nyah. Can the couple keep their cool to bag the cash and get across the board victorious?

Comedy Central 4:35am (repeat)
Blockbusters. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 2, Episode 6

The contestants this week are in their early twenties; team of two from Kent, Lynette and Ayo, take on Salford University student Joe.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 5 - Busmen's Perks

Olive wants to redecorate her bedroom. By far the cheapest approach is for Stan to get a couple of cans of cheap bus paint from the garage. After all, everyone's at it - even the boss.

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