British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 7th March 2024

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:30am
25 min
Horrible Histories. Rosie Jones

Horrible Histories

Series 10, Episode 10 - Bewitching Books

Comedian and children's author Rosie Jones is here to help Rattus choose his World Book Day outfit, and discover the gory details behind some favourite children's books!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 1, Episode 2 - A Rocky Start

Determined to settle down to a quiet, village life, Boycie's first job is to sack the farm manager and ingratiate himself with the locals. Marlene is scathing - the farm has no animals and no crops - so what do these people do all day? But, undeterred, Elgin talks Boycie into starting a proper farm and their first priority is to buy a bull from a bankrupt local farmer who is fond of a drink or two.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
25 min
So Awkward Academy

So Awkward Academy

Episode 8 - Valentine's Day

Romance is in the air, and Luca is determined to get his new crush to notice him by any means, provided it involves chivalry and/or playing basketball.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 3, Episode 13 - No Spring For Frazer

When Frazer discovers that the butterfly spring for his Lewis gun has vanished, the platoon must face up to the reality of defending the coast without a machine gun. Unless they can find the piece, that is. Unfortunately, it could very well be inside a coffin - and not unaccompanied!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 3, Episode 14 - Sons Of The Sea

Mainwaring gets his hand on a boat and plans to set up river patrols. A practice run ends disastrously when the platoon get lost in fog and end up at sea. They can't really have drifted all of the way to Nazi-occupied France, can they?

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (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?

Series 7, Episode 5

In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Susan Calman and Richard Osman, and Lee Mack is joined by Carol Kirkwood and David O'Doherty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 3 - Community Spirit

The time has come to organise Dibley's annual autumn fayre, and after raising a measly £200 last year, there are murmurs to support cancelling the event. The vicar however, is determined that she can book a real celebrity to open festivities rather than some local nobody, and a solution appears to come when Alice reveals her early-balding cousin is one 'Reg Dwight'...

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
45 min
Rob Beckett's Smart TV. Image shows left to right: Daniel Mays, Richard Ayoade, Natasia Demetriou, Rob Beckett, Nicola Coughlan, Josh Widdicombe, Alison Hammond

Rob Beckett's Smart TV

Episode 2

Comedy panel show celebrating the small screen, with guests Natasia Demetriou, Daniel Mays, Nicola Coughlan, Richard Ayoade joining team captains Josh Widdicombe and Alison Hammond.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Sandi Toksvig

QI

Series T, Episode 1 - Tips And Tools

Sandi Toksvig shares her top tips and tools with Joe Lycett, Holly Walsh, Bill Bailey and Alan Davies.

BBC Three 9pm
25 min
Things You Should Have Done. Image shows left to right: Lucas (Jamie Bisping), Chi (Lucia Keskin), Dave (Daniel Fearn), Auntie Karen (Selin Hizli)

Things You Should Have Done

Episode 3 - Learn To Cook

Chi is determined the family will celebrate Pancake Day, and inspires Gary to try and reunite with his wife. Dave confides in Lucas about his health scare and they vow to make the most of every moment. Family shenanigans and suspect pancake making result in a trip to A&E, where Karen enjoys the attention too much, Dave makes a nuisance of himself and Chi has a health scare of her own.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

BBC Three 9:25pm
25 min
Things You Should Have Done. Image shows left to right: Auntie Karen (Selin Hizli), Chi (Lucia Keskin), Michelle (Sinead Matthews)

Things You Should Have Done

Episode 4 - Pay Your Bills

Chi discovers bills are a thing when her electricity and water supplies get terminated. She decides to move in with Auntie Karen and forms an unexpected bond with Lucas's birth mother, who has completely forgotten she has a son. Chi ropes solicitor Adam into coming bowling with them, in the hope he can help with her ongoing lawsuit with Thanet District Council.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Toast Of London. Steven Toast (Matt Berry). Copyright: Objective Productions

Toast Of London

Series 1, Episode 4 - Submission

Toast attempts to improve his sense of humour before meeting his new, aristocratic girlfriend's father, and is more than alarmed when work takes him to a Royal Navy submarine.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Rob Beckett: Wallop!. Rob Beckett

Rob Beckett: Wallop

Stand-up special from Rob Beckett.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mammy's Spell

The family celebrate the baptism of Dermot and Maria's triplets with a party, and the hypnotist puts Agnes and Winnie under his spell.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

BBC Three 10:45pm (repeat)
Starstruck. Jessie (Rose Matafeo). Copyright: Avalon Television

Starstruck

Series 1, Episode 5 - Winter

Reeling from their fight, both Tom and Jessie struggle at work. Jessie reconsiders if London is the place for her.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 2 - Mammy's Inflation

It's all change in the Brown household as two of Mrs Brown's boys finalise plans for their new homes.

BBC Three 11:10pm (repeat)
Starstruck. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Nikesh Patel), Jessie (Rose Matafeo). Copyright: Avalon Television

Starstruck

Series 1, Episode 6 - Christmas

A farewell Christmas dinner for Jessie is interrupted by Tom but any hopes of reconciliation are thrown off course by an encounter with a weed brownie.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 5, Episode 3 - Shrink

Janet and Gaz decide to take some extreme measures to stop Louise's blackmail plans. Donna's spending spree is interrupted by Gaz's bombshell.

BBC Three 11:35pm (repeat)
Things You Should Have Done. Image shows left to right: Lucas (Jamie Bisping), Chi (Lucia Keskin), Dave (Daniel Fearn), Auntie Karen (Selin Hizli)

Things You Should Have Done

Episode 3 - Learn To Cook

Chi is determined the family will celebrate Pancake Day, and inspires Gary to try and reunite with his wife. Dave confides in Lucas about his health scare and they vow to make the most of every moment. Family shenanigans and suspect pancake making result in a trip to A&E, where Karen enjoys the attention too much, Dave makes a nuisance of himself and Chi has a health scare of her own.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 3 - Community Spirit

The time has come to organise Dibley's annual autumn fayre, and after raising a measly £200 last year, there are murmurs to support cancelling the event. The vicar however, is determined that she can book a real celebrity to open festivities rather than some local nobody, and a solution appears to come when Alice reveals her early-balding cousin is one 'Reg Dwight'...

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 5, Episode 4 - Ecuador

Jonny's new car gets him into trouble with women. After confronting Janet, Donna plans her revenge on Gaz for his infidelity. Louise resorts to underhand tactics as she seeks forgiveness from Jonny for getting him shot by the police.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
Things You Should Have Done. Image shows left to right: Auntie Karen (Selin Hizli), Chi (Lucia Keskin), Michelle (Sinead Matthews)

Things You Should Have Done

Episode 4 - Pay Your Bills

Chi discovers bills are a thing when her electricity and water supplies get terminated. She decides to move in with Auntie Karen and forms an unexpected bond with Lucas's birth mother, who has completely forgotten she has a son. Chi ropes solicitor Adam into coming bowling with them, in the hope he can help with her ongoing lawsuit with Thanet District Council.

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