British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 19th October 2023

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

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 17 - Pea Repeats

Supertato is due to receive the Best Hero Award, but Evil Pea decides she should get it. Carrot tells her she needs to defeat herself to win the award.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 4 - Sweet Sorrow

The pair are flushed with pride as they dream of their son's golden future, but when Tyler's exam results let him down, it is the staff who provide the key to his career and get him motivated.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fifteen Minutes

Boycie can't believe that his staff are auditioning for a reality TV show, but the lure of fame proves too much to resist. Marlene has some plans of her own for when he's away.

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 3, Episode 2 - The Happy Event

When Pinky the pig goes into labour in the middle of the night, it's all hands on deck.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 3 - A Tug Of The Forelock

In order to pay for fuel for their new 'transportation' the Goods offer to work for the Leadbetters as cleaners while theirs are away. The arrangement does not operate smoothly as Margo has no time for the Goods sense of humour during work hours. However after a swift sacking and a drawn out rehiring, things improve.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 8

With guests Seann Walsh, Adrian Chiles, June Brown and Aisling Bea.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Breeders

Breeders

Series 3, Episode 9 - No More - Part 1

Jim and Jackie are both struggling. Luke has a choice to make. Ally meets someone new.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Lance Stater (Toby Jones), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook). Copyright: BBC

Detectorists

Series 3, Episode 1

Lance's flat isn't his own any more and Andy's staying with the mother-in-law. But at least they have their old faithful permission to escape. Or do they? The dark cloud of a solar farm threatens the tranquillity.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 10 - Inland Revenue

With Al Murray, Dara O'Briain and Sandi Toksvig

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Susan Wokoma

Taskmaster

Series 16, Episode 5 - Skateboard Division

Susan Wokoma finds something hidden in a flower, Lucy Beaumont gets handy with loo roll, and Julian Clary makes some kitchen receptacles look a bit sinister. Meanwhile, Alex Horne gets intimidated by Sam Campbell.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Breeders

Breeders

Series 3, Episode 10 - No More - Part 2

A furious argument is interrupted by Ava's news about Jim. Paul and Ally need to decide - is this it?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 7, Episode 5 - The Captain's Car

There is good news for the platoon: they are to welcome a French General and Mainwaring is to get a staff car - a Rolls-Royce, no less. It is decided to have the car camouflage-painted.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
Brassic. Erin (Michelle Keegan)

Brassic

Series 5, Episode 4 - Sweet Sixteen

The last time Erin saw her dad was 15 years ago, before he ran off for good. Now he's dead he's re-entered Erin's life being as big a nuisance as ever. He's left Erin his seaside flat and a 10 grand debt to the local honchos. Billy and Betty Baileaf are not people you want to mess with, they give Erin 48 hours to cough up and take Ronnie hostage until she does.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 2, Episode 5 - Crusty Curtains

Donna moves in with Gaz and they decide to each write a 'list of demands' that they can compromise on.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 5 - Kid

Kate and Lee are forced to take in a lodger, a surly 14-year-old boy called Nicky.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 2, Episode 6 - Mo Mo And Pigsy

Donna is living with Jonny, and Janet is living with Gaz.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Kiell Smith-Bynoe

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Episode 9

Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Danny Goffey and Freya Ridings join regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix for the pop culture panel show, hosted by Greg Davies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (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

Series 3, Episode 2

Johnny Gosling and Mister Kipling make their first appearances.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Chewing Gum. Tracey Gordon (Michaela Coel). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

Series 2, Episode 3 - Just Need Some Company

Feeling in need of some company of the opposite sex, Tracey agrees to go to a party along with Boy Tracy in attempt to find someone who thinks she's attractive.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

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