British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 22nd October 2023

Comedy Central Extra 6am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows from L to R: Harriet Kemsley, Eamonn Holmes. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 6

Sara Pascoe welcomes Eamonn Holmes, Laura Whitmore, Ahir Shah and Harriet Kemsley into their loft to play an array of guessing games.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 3, Episode 7 - Watch The Birdie

Mike's latest fad - a photography business run from the family's garage - doesn't enthuse Sid when it's first suggested. When Mike falls ill with a stream of customers at the door, however, the senior Abbott male is suddenly far more interested in the endeavour.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:10am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 27 - Faster And Faster

The Twirlywoos watch a couple rehearsing a ballroom dance, accompanied by a piano player.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:35am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 3, Episode 9 - Atishoo! Atishoo! We All Fall Down

Sid can trust Sally and Jean to fall ill with debilitating influenza on the same day - and on Mike to be as useless as a wet paper bag! It isn't long before he's running round like a mad man: after the bread man, the milkman, the butcher, and even a heavily pregnant Betty!

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Northern Lights, Finland

Ubercorn is excited to see the Northern Lights, but Glitch's Grunge-Grimbler covers them with smoke.

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

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 13 - Buzz Off Bees

Something's different around the field, Shaun and the flock decide to investigate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 8 - Judgement Day

A funky American preacher sues Desmond for a distressing haircut.

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

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 10

A bunch of bananas, door handle, fridge and tortilla are among the items get the Sketchy treatment.

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

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Highlights Special - The Supies

Duckula is hosting The Supies awards show and the danger agents are all in attendance.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 36 - School Of Croc

When Walter leaves his pampered pet croc, Crunchzilla, to fend for itself, Dennis and the gang help him to get in touch with its wild side. Walter does his best to prevent them, as he needs to keep the croc tame in the hope of getting back his father's limo keys, which Crunchzilla has accidentally swallowed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
Chef!. Image shows from L to R: Everton Stonehead (Roger Griffiths), Gareth Blackstock (Lenny Henry)

Chef!

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the Lenny Henry sitcom.

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

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 19 - Amazon Rainforest, South America

Glitch wants a picnic so he stops the rain in the rainforest, upsetting the local tree frogs.

Comedy Central 8am (repeat)
Blockbusters. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Dara O Briain, Oti Mabuse, Stacey Dooley. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 2, Episode 1

Josh Widdicombe plays against TV presenter Stacey Dooley MBE and professional dancer Oti Mabuse. Can the Strictly Come Dancing pals beat the comedian?

Comedy Central 8:35am (repeat)
Blockbusters. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 2, Episode 2

A-level students Freya and Rowan play against solo player Usman as they put young people's intelligence to the test.

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!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (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 seven episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:55am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 12 - Pea's Power Suit

Evil Pea becomes more powerful than Supertato by wearing a giant powersuit.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 5, Episode 4 - In The Doghouse

Justin wants a dog, so Robert agress he can look after one dog for one day.

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 20 - Record Breakers

Sooty, Sweep and Soo are desperate to break a world record for judge Boris McSquirter, will Sooty's giant brick tower win the day, or will Sweep become the tallest dog in the world? Guest starring Richard Arnold.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:50am (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Series 2, Episode 2 - Oh! To Be In England (Part 2)

Primrose continues her pursuit of Rev Candy, who discovers that paying tax is not the only thing that Pop and Ma have neglected to do. Meanwhile, Mlle Dupont is overwhelmed by Home Farm and takes to her bed, and Charley has a new money-making idea, involving strawberries.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12:35pm (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Series 2, Episode 3 - Stranger At The Gates (Part 1)

The children adore him, Mariette seems to fancy him and Ma has a twinkle in her eye. Even Pop is won over by his hard work on the farm. But Charley is jealous of the young blonde stranger, and the sparks fly when it turns out that Pieter is not exactly what he says he is...

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Richard David-Caine, Enema Patient (Sanjeev Bhaskar). Copyright: Lion Television

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 10 - Horrid Health

A look at the hideous history of health, from the invention of toilet paper to the healthy origins of the cornflake.

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

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 38 - The Great Mosque Of Djenne, Africa

Grandmaster Glitch has been invited to Djenne in Mali, Africa, to visit the people and to see one of his favourite things at work - mud!

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:20pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

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

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 5, Episode 7 - Strained Relation

It's Christmas and Jeff is visiting England on business, a reunion Alf, Ada and Hetty alike are all looking forward to. But when he arrives, they find more than a little change - for with greater success seems to have come a large amount of stress and health concerns. Can Jeff Rogers really be on the wagon?!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 1

A drinks can, blender, pillows and skittles are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 17 - Tour de Mossy Bottom

Bitzer gets the out-of-shape Farmer back on his bike and ends up on a wild ride.

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 seventh series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 4 - Treasure In The Plant Aisle

In the perilous plant aisle, Supertato and Evil Pea team up to find treasure as they have half a map each, but she tricks him and steals the map to find the treasure for herself.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
GiggleQuiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

GiggleQuiz

Series 2, Episode 3 - Dina Lady's Ice Cream Machine

Dina Lady serves up mess and mayhem with her ice cream machine.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 14 - How To Be A Supertato

Supertato shows the Grape Kids a Supertato training film, but Evil Pea sneaks in to take over Tato Tower.

U&W channel logo 5pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Miranda Hart sitcom.

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.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 5, Episode 1 - Magic In Vegas

The boys are invited by Penn & Teller to join Vegas's longest-running residency show and have just three days to pull their act together.

5Star 9pm (repeat)
Love Actually. Image shows from L to R: David, The Prime Minister (Hugh Grant), Natalie (Martine McCutcheon). Copyright: Working Title Films

Love Actually

Romantic comedy by Richard Curtis, charting a multitude of relationships across a Christmas period.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 8, Episode 2 - When You've Got To Go

Mrs. Pike is shocked to learn that Pike has been successfully called up into the armed forces despite his health. Meanwhile, Mainwaring has set himself the near-impossible task of finding enough people to donate 100 pints of blood.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Martin Clunes

Have I Got News For You

Series 62, Episode 10

Martin Clunes invites journalist Steph McGovern and comedy writer Armando Iannucci to pair up with regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (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 5 - The Wind-Break War

When Margo is to have a new wind-break erected in her garden that would cast a shadow over the Goods' new fruit patch, Tom and Barbara ask her to move it elsewhere.

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

Still Game

Series 6, Episode 3 - Lights Out

Craiglang is plunged into darkness when the sub station goes on the blink. The vulnerable pensioners must take radical measures to protect themselves from the night crawlers.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Blinded By The Light

Blinded By The Light

Comedy drama film about a British Muslim boy growing up in 1980s Luton and the impact Bruce Springsteen's lyrics had upon him.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Luisa Omielan, Nish Kumar, David O'Doherty. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Episode 2 - Nish Kumar, Luisa Omielan, David O'Doherty

The talented Nish Kumar is your host for this episode as he introduces Luisa Omielan and David O'Doherty to the famous Apollo stage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Lenny Henry Show. Lenny Henry

The Lenny Henry Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Lenny Henry presents a series of sketches.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Man Like Mobeen. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Khan (Art Malik), Mobeen (Guz Khan)

Man Like Mobeen

Series 3, Episode 1 - You Reap What You Sow

Owing money to unhinged crime boss Uncle Khan, Mobeen struggles to undertake his criminal orders under the watchful eye of Khan's useless nephew Nav.

BBC Three 10:55pm (repeat)
Man Like Mobeen. Image shows from L to R: Nate (Tolulope Ogunmefun), Aks (Duaa Karim), Mobeen (Guz Khan), Nav (Nikesh Patel)

Man Like Mobeen

Series 3, Episode 2 - Moving Food

Mobeen is trying to do a good deed by helping out at the local food bank. But juggling this with strict orders from Uncle Khan to launder money could leave him with a deadly debt that's impossible to pay.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Al Murray: A Glass Of White Wine For The Lady. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: A Glass Of White Wine For The Lady

Al Murray's Pub Landlord puts the world to rights with his lager fuelled philosophies in the TV broadcast of his 2004 DVD.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Image shows from L to R: Mary Arden (Paula Wilcox), Anne Hathaway (Liza Tarbuck), Will Shakespeare (David Mitchell), John Shakespeare (Harry Enfield), Bottom (Rob Rouse), Susanna (Helen Monks), Kate (Gemma Whelan), Hamnet (Joe Willis). Copyright: BBC

Upstart Crow

Series 3, Episode 2 - Wild Laughter In The Throat Of Death

Will has been working on his masterpiece. His friends tell him it's his greatest comedy yet, but he insists that Hamlet isn't actually meant to be funny.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows left to right: Ellie Taylor, Big Zuu

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 4, Episode 4 - Ellie Taylor

Zuu and the boys welcome comedian Ellie Taylor to Mandem HQ. For her Big Eat, Zuu gives Ellie a B&B style breakfast buffet with a Peking duck twist and it's one she won't forget in a hurry.

BBC Three 11:20pm (repeat)
BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows left to right: Shane Clifford, Shane Todd, Hester Ectomy, Diona Doherty, Ruth Hunter, Richie Bree, Josh Pugh, Mustafa Saed, Martin Angolo

BBC New Comedy Awards

2023, Episode 3 - Ballymena

The Northern Irish heat in Ballymena is hosted by Shane Todd, with judges Martin Angolo and Diona Doherty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Wolf Hall (Ben Miller). Copyright: BBC

Upstart Crow

Series 3, Episode 3 - If You Prick Us, Do We Not Bleed?

Will is writing The Merchant of Venice. And who better to play Shylock than Wolf Hall, a brilliant actor with some surprising views about who wrote Will's plays.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 12 - Illumination

With Chris Addison, Jack Dee and Rich Hall.

5Star 11:50pm (repeat)
Bridget Jones's Baby. Bridget (Renée Zellweger). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones's Baby

Third outing for modern literary heroine Bridget Jones on the big screen, based on Helen Fielding's books.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (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 12:20am (repeat)
Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy. Image shows from L to R: Jocelyn Jee Esien, Lenny Henry. Copyright: Douglas Road

Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy

Episode 3 - Sketch

Beginning with Lenny's prominence as a versatile performer and creator of characters, the film features great archive from Tiswas, Three Of A Kind and Lenny's own shows.

Comedy Central 12:25am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 2

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including Cambodian midget fighters, sex, and gym locker roooms.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Hugh Dennis, Rachel Parris, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne, Nish Kumar, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 9

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis pick through the happenings from around the world this week in the company of guests Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Nish Kumar and Rachel Parris.

Comedy Central 12:55am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 12

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics including a questionnaire, organ donation and slippers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20am (repeat)
The Lenny Henry Show. Lenny Henry

The Lenny Henry Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Lenny Henry presents a series of sketches.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 10, Episode 6 - Whodunnit?

Unable to convince Lucy that he didn't smash Lucy's precious heirloom, a blue and white antique vase that belonged to her grandmother, Lee summons the family to a meeting to flush out the culprit.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 1:25am (repeat)
Sorry, I Didn't Know. Image shows left to right: Athena Kugblenu, White Yardie, Chizzy Akudolu, Jimmy Akingbola, Eddie Kadi, Verona Rose, Babatundé Aléshé

Sorry, I Didn't Know

Series 3, Episode 1

Jimmy Akingbola returns with the panel show in which guests answer questions about black history, with regular Chizzy Akudolu joined by new team captain Eddie Kadi, plus White Yardie, Athena Kugblenu, Verona Rose and Babatunde Aleshé.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:45am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 3, Episode 10 - Entente Not So Cordiale

After struggling to translate a letter inviting Sid and Jean to Paris, it becomes apparent that the senders are Henri and Odette, a sweet young French couple who saved Sid's life during WWII. As the couple pack their backs, Mike and Sally prepare to party...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Image shows from L to R: Mary Arden (Paula Wilcox), Anne Hathaway (Liza Tarbuck), Will Shakespeare (David Mitchell), John Shakespeare (Harry Enfield), Bottom (Rob Rouse), Susanna (Helen Monks), Kate (Gemma Whelan), Hamnet (Joe Willis). Copyright: BBC

Upstart Crow

Series 3, Episode 2 - Wild Laughter In The Throat Of Death

Will has been working on his masterpiece. His friends tell him it's his greatest comedy yet, but he insists that Hamlet isn't actually meant to be funny.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 10, Episode 7 - Builder

Lucy takes the kids away to her parents while Lee stays in the house to oversee the building work in their kitchen. Unfortunately, the builder Lee has employed to do the job has an annoyingly relaxed attitude to deadlines.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Wolf Hall (Ben Miller). Copyright: BBC

Upstart Crow

Series 3, Episode 3 - If You Prick Us, Do We Not Bleed?

Will is writing The Merchant of Venice. And who better to play Shylock than Wolf Hall, a brilliant actor with some surprising views about who wrote Will's plays.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:15am (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 7 - Exploitin'

Saffy's feeling the stress of motherhood, and taunted by Patsy as to her tired emotional and physical state, agrees to allow Eddy to look after Jane for the day. Unfortunately, the wayward grandmother doesn't have entirely honest intentions for the young one.

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