British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 12th March 2024

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 5 - Pillow Talk

Boycie struggles to come to terms with the news that his prize bull is gay, and Marlene finds she's missing the noise of the city after suffering sleepless nights. Tyler is delighted to learn he's failed all but two of his GCSEs, thinking he'll no longer be accepted into private school - but his parents have other ideas.

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 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?

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 4, Episode 3 - Boots, Boots, Boots

Mainwaring becomes obsessed with the state of the platoon's feet and begins a series of courses designed to harden the soles. His demanding marches soon force the members of the platoon to try and stop him.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, Patrice Evra. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip 2, Episode 4

Freddie, Jamie and Tom Davis meet new recruit, football coach and former Man United left back Patrice Evra.

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 4, Episode 4 - Sgt - Save My Boy!

Pike gets caught in the barbed wire on Walmington's beach, so it is up to Mainwaring and Wilson to cross a minefield in order to save him before the tide comes in.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 2, Episode 4

An ageing tramp pays his yearly visit to Grantleigh in search of work as a casual labourer. After playing Richard and Audrey off against each other for the duration, he's got one or two revelations left...

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 8

David Mitchell is joined by Jimmy Carr and Griff Rhys Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Dave Myers and Susanna Reid.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Conflict Of Interest

The next Governorship of the Bank of England is up for discussion just as a scandal looks set to break out in the City. It'd hardly be an easy choice for Hacker at the best of times, but Sir Desmond Glazebrook appears to have his eye set on the role.

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 6 - Animals

Geraldine's idea of a special service to bless and celebrate animals - the focus of much of the rural village's life - is welcomed warmly by her flock, but soon finds Dibley ridiculed in the national tabloids. Could this lead to her departure from the community already?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Perfect Pub Walks With Bill Bailey. Image shows left to right: Bill Bailey, Shaun Ryder

Perfect Pub Walks With Bill Bailey

Episode 4 - The High Life

Bill walks with music legend Shaun Ryder in Somerset, taking in the Avalon Marshes, Chew Valley and Ham Hill. While they wander, the pair discuss the ups and downs of Shaun's life, his return to performing and the impact of receiving an ADHD diagnosis, as Bill shows Shaun a different type of high to those from his rock and roll heyday.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Maisie Adam

QI

Series T, Episode 5 - Testing

Sandi Toksvig has a testing time with Susan Calman, Maisie Adam, Josh Widdicombe and Alan Davies.

BBC Three 9pm
50 min
Boarders. Jaheim (Josh Tedeku)

Boarders

Episode 4

Jaheim is home for the weekend but is confronted by the friend he betrayed. Leah ditches Mabel to get it on with Koku, and the truth about Toby's gummies lands him in trouble.

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), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

BBC Three 9:45pm
People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan. Image shows from L to R: Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford), DJ Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Steves (Steve Stamp), MC Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Chabuddy G (Asim Chaudhry). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan

A big screen adventure for the characters from People Just Do Nothing.

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

Toast Of London

Series 2, Episode 1 - Match Fit

Toast is intrigued to find that Ed is entering a Celebrities and Prostitutes Blow Football Tournament.

BBC Two 10pm
Newark, Newark. Image shows from L to R: Leslie (Jai Hollis), Maxine (Morgana Robinson)

Newark, Newark

Episode 2

Maxine takes a leap of faith in hiring Leslie at the chippy and Pauline devises a cunning plan to get Terry back into Maxine's good books.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Image shows left to right: Rylan Clark-Neal, Lucy Beaumont, Mel Giedroyc, Lou Sanders, Fatiha El-Ghorri

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 4, Episode 1

Mel and her dishonourable assistant Lou Sanders are joined by Rylan Clark, Lucy Beaumont and Fatiha El-Ghorri. Lucy admits she nicked knickers in school, Fatiha reveals her secret cooking ingredient is sheep poo, and Rylan spills the beans on how he combined a pigeon meeting a sticky end and getting revenge on a colleague.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Henning Wehn, Katherine Ryan, James Acaster. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 5 - Katherine Ryan, Henning Wehn, James Acaster

Canadian comedy star Katherine Ryan is the host, introducing German comic Henning Wehn and the brilliantly funny James Acaster.

BBC Three 11:20pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 1, Episode 1 - Secret Location

Kurupt FM's secret location is threatened after complaints about noise from the neighbour. The crew call on local entrepreneur Chabuddy G to help them find a soundproofing solution.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (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 6 - Animals

Geraldine's idea of a special service to bless and celebrate animals - the focus of much of the rural village's life - is welcomed warmly by her flock, but soon finds Dibley ridiculed in the national tabloids. Could this lead to her departure from the community already?

BBC Three 11:50pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 1, Episode 2 - Angel's Birthday

Grindah is preparing a special party to celebrate Angel's fifth birthday but doesn't know where to start. Meanwhile, to appease his girlfriend, Beats has agreed to attend a job interview at Tie One, a local tie shop.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (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 8

David Mitchell is joined by Jimmy Carr and Griff Rhys Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Dave Myers and Susanna Reid.

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