British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 23rd October 2023

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5 min
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 19 - Double Trouble

Supertato and Carrot are looking for ice and think Evil Pea has become kind by giving them some. They soon realise it's not Evil Pea after all.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
Bliss. Image shows from L to R: Kim (Heather Graham), Andrew (Stephen Mangan)

Bliss

Episode 2

Andrew takes steps to undermine Kim's self-confidence when her campaign to improve the state of local roads gathers momentum and threatens to upset the delicate balance of his carefully constructed double life.

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 7 - Lust In Translation

Bryan gets more than he bargained for when he meets his new love and the staff's loyalties are severely tested. Llewellyn seizes the opportunity of securing extra labour for his harvest.

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 4, Episode 1 - The Path Of True Love

Marlene has become fed up with her husband's inattention, and fears that their relationship is nearing its end. She seeks the help of a local marriage guidance counsellor, which proves so successful that she ends up throwing Boycie out, but the parting gives them both time to consider their lives.

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 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.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
There's Something About Movies. Image shows from L to R: Tom Allen, Jennifer Saunders, Jonathan Ross, Alan Carr, Phil Wang, Florence Pugh, Michael Sheen

There's Something About Movies

Series 2, Episode 2

Coming along for the ride on this week's show are star of Fighting With My Family, Florence Pugh, comedian Phil Wang; and presenter / professional manchild Jonathan Ross.

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 6 - Whose Fleas Are These?

When the Goods realise their house has been taken over by fleas, they a horrified to think that they have contaminated the Leadbetter household during a recent trip.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 1

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Danny Dyer, Jon Richardson, Joe Lycett and Moira Stuart.

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

Detectorists

Series 3, Episode 3

With time running out, Andy and Lance go to great (action-packed) lengths to protect their land. Away from the fields, life is no less stressful as Andy quits his job and Lance finds an unwelcome guest in the spare room. An audacious theft leaves Lance reeling.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Bridget Christie

QI

Series T, Episode 13 - Tubular

Sandi Toksvig takes a look at tubes and tubas with Bridget Christie, Sara Pascoe, Deborah Frances-White and series regular Alan Davies.

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 8, Episode 3 - Is There Honey Still For Tea?

There is some sad news when it is revealed that Godfrey's cottage is to be knocked down in order to make way for a new aerodrome, and Mainwaring struggles to break the news. However, Frazer has a plan that may save the day.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
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.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Ahir Shah, Dara O Briain, Rhys James, Maisie Adam, Robin Morgan. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 3

Dara O Briain and series regular Hugh Dennis look back on the last seven days in the company of guests Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Robin Morgan and Ahir Shah.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
40 min
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows left to right: Aitch, Big Zuu

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 4, Episode 5 - Aitch

Heading to the Big Eats Manor today is rapper Aitch. To make him feel at home, Zuu puts on a Manchester themed Big Eat and serves up a few surprises with some unexpected guests.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Cleaner. Image shows from L to R: Sheila (Helena Bonham Carter), Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead (Greg Davies)

The Cleaner

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Widow

Crime scene cleaner Wicky heads to the suburbs to "cleanse" a particularly grizzly murder. However, he finds himself continually getting interrupted by people unexpectedly dropping in on the crime scene - including a mysterious, heavily armed woman.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Bill Bailey

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 3

Bill Bailey guest hosts, with Daliso Chaponda and journalist Helen Lewis joining Ian and Paul.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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.

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 5

Channel Nine hosts a TV awards ceremony and the Suits You Sir tailors get a comeuppance.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sue Perkins, Stephen Fry, Chris Addison, Sara Cox. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 16 - Misconceptions

With Chris Addison, Sara Cox, Sue Perkins, and joining them and Alan Davies for one last time, Stephen Fry in his farewell appearance as host.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 31, Episode 4 - Patrick Stewart, Ralph Fiennes, Layton Williams, Bella Ramsey, Joan Collins, Zak Abel

Sir Patrick Stewart reveals that he didn't like himself in the first season of Star Trek, Ralph Fiennes says watching himself on screen is quite painful, Bella Ramsey talks about fame, Layton Williams says he hopes he is in the final of Strictly, Dame Joan Collins discusses her early days in Hollywood, and Zak Abel performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Tom Allen, Sarah Millican, Arj Barker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 1 - Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Arj Barker

The fabulously funny Sarah Millican hosts, as she introduces rising comedy star Tom Allen and US comedian Arj Barker to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Outsiders. Image shows left to right: Roisin Conaty, Alan Davies, Guz Khan, Judi Love, Laura Smyth, Chris McCausland

Outsiders

Series 3, Episode 2

It is Day Two in camp and the Outsiders are surprised by a stranger who is silently watching their every move.

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