British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 7th June 2023

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm
5 min
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 9 - Undercover Tomato

Tomato paints himself green and goes undercover as a Mini Pea to discover how Evil Pea is firing them at Tato Tower. He makes an unexpected new Mini Pea friend.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Katy Wix, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 7 - A Cuddle

Alex Horne lures all five competitors to a remote wasteland for a challenge involving eggs and medical equipment. Meanwhile, David Baddiel spray-paints his face, Rose Matafeo sculpts some vegetables and Jo Brand reveals her stunning psychic superpowers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 1, Episode 5 - Diamonds Are A Man's Best Friend

When word gets out about a lost diamond on the floor (and a nice reward for its return), each staff member plots to find it first and get the lion's share of the bounty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 1, Episode 3 - The Weaker Sex?

The stress of 'a 36 hour day' starts to take its toll on Barbara after she is left to restore an old range to its former glory. The Goods also celebrate the first signs of life in their vegetable patch and viciously defend it from the birds.

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 2, Episode 2 - The Battle Of Godfrey's Cottage

Mainwaring plans to use Godfrey's cottage as a vital post in case the Germans should ever invade. His plan is put into action when the church bells ring.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes. Private Walker (Mathew Horne)

Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes

Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance Walker

When Walker receives is calling up papers, Mainwaring realises with horror that his departure will mean the loss of his whisky supply. None of the men wish to lose their friend, so eagerly set about thwarting his impending medical.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: The Witchsmeller Pursuivant (Frank Finlay), Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

The Black Adder, Episode 5 - Witchsmeller Pursuivant

A witchfinder is in the district around the castle after a spate of plague infections. Edmund is identified as the head witch, and immediately placed on trial...

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Chris McCausland, Dane Baptiste, Desiree Burch. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Episode 5 - Dane Baptiste, Desiree Burch, Chris McCausland

Dane Baptiste introduces New York-born comic Desiree Burch and Liverpool funnyman Chris McCausland to the stage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Dr. Samuel Johnson (Robbie Coltrane). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 2 - Ink And Incapability

When Baldrick appears to have used the sole copy of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary as fuel in the Prince's fireplace, Blackadder fears for his life at the hands of Samuel and his enraged, opium-fiend friends. He immediately sets about trying to write a new one...

BBC Two 10pm (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 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows left to right: Ahir Shah, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Glenn Moore, Laura Lexx

Mock The Week

Series 21, Episode 3

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis try and recollect the last seven days with guests Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Laura Lexx, Glenn Moore and Ahir Shah.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Captain (Ben Willbond), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Pat (Jim Howick). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Woodworm Men

As Button House is fumigated for woodworm, Alison and Mike decide to save some money and camp in the grounds overnight while the treatment takes effect.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows left to right: Hugh Dennis, Glenn Moore, Angela Barnes, Dara O Briain, Sean McLoughlin, Ed Byrne, Jen Brister

Mock The Week

Series 21, Episode 4

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis try and recollect the last seven days with guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Sean McLoughlin, Glenn Moore and Jen Brister.

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

The Football's On

Series 10, Episode 15

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Marlowe (Tim Downie)

Upstart Crow

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Apparel Proclaims The Man

Will hopes to move up in the world when he is invited to Lord Southampton's party. But what should a poorly-educated country boy wear to London's poshest do? And are Sir Robert Greene's fashion tips a double bluff, a triple bluff, or something even more fiendish?

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:20pm (repeat)
The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Marek Larwood), Natasha (Sian Gibson), Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan), Julie (Yasmine Akram), Lemon (Nick Helm)

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 2, Christmas Special

Much to the horror of the regulars, Romesh announces to the pub that he is closing for Christmas. However, the arrival of Natasha's psychotic sister scuppers his family plans quicker than you can say jingle bells. Meanwhile, Julie has organised a Tinder date on Christmas Day and Lee is angry about losing his favourite shift.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 17 - Jolly

With Julia Zemiro, Rob Brydon and Tim Vine.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, John Bishop. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 1 - Sean Lock and John Bishop

Live At The Apollo returns to BBC One, showcasing the best of British comedy talent. 8 Out Of 10 Cats star Sean Lock introduces Liverpool's finest, John Bishop, from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:50pm (repeat)
In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Rajesh (Neil D'Souza), Bagpipes (Bill Bailey)

In The Long Run

Series 3, Episode 3

As Bagpipes continues to ponder the fragility of life, he hears that Rajesh is trying for a baby.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (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 7

Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe take a satirical swipe at the week's news.

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