British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 13th 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 6 - Sex And The Country

Marlene discovers the farmhands concocting a virility potion for Rocky the bull, and manages to sneak a dose into husband Boycie's coffee. Tyler arouses suspicions when make-up is found in his room, and his parents are relieved to be told he has a girlfriend - until it transpires she's also his teacher.

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

So Awkward Academy

Episode 9 - Charity Single

Miss Marmaduke holds a charity single competition, and Cranmede's musicians discover they are not in tune.

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), 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.

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 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.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
There's Something About Movies. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, Tom Allen, Emily Mortimer, Alan Carr, Miranda Richardson, Rob Beckett, Michael Sheen

There's Something About Movies

Series 1, Episode 5

Who knows their Spielberg from their Scorsese? Miranda Richardson, Rob Beckett, Tom Allen and Emily Mortimer join Alan Carr's movie trivia showdown.

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 5 - Don't Fence Me In

The platoon replace the resident guards at Walmington's local prison-of-war camp. The fact that the camp is full of Italians instead of Germans makes the job less appealing, but things become more interesting when it is suspected that Walker is helping the prisoners to escape.

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, Highlights Special - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the comedy panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dibley Live

To celebrate the 650th year since Dibley's founding, Geraldine arranges a special licence to run their own local radio station. All of the villagers lend a hand in the week-long event, and Frank has a particular secret to impart. Meanwhile, the Vicar finds the perfect opportunity to bring David down a peg or two.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Eshaan Akbar

QI

Series T, Episode 6 - Tricks & Treats

Go tricking and treating with Sandi Toksvig and her guests, Ria Lina, Eshaan Akbar, Jimmy Carr and regular panellist Alan Davies.

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 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

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

Toast Of London

Series 2, Episode 2 - Desperate Measures

Ray Purchase snitches on Toast to the 'Tax People', meaning he is forced to do some particularly unattractive jobs to pay off his bill.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Catherine Bohart

Live At The Apollo

Series 17, Episode 4 - Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Catherine Bohart, Babatunde Aléshé

Kiri Pritchard-McLean shares her light-hearted views on modern life in this show recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo. She also introduces comedians Catherine Bohart, and Babatunde Aléshé to the stage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Roisin Conaty, Russell Kane, Nick Helm. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 6 - Russell Kane, Roisin Conaty, Nick Helm

In the penultimate episode of the series, the brilliantly energetic Russell Kane is the host, introducing the star of E4's GameFace and Man Down, Roisin Conaty, and the unique Nick Helm.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
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.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Fantasy Football League. Image shows left to right: Billy Monger, Tony Bellew

Fantasy Football League

Series 2, Episode 6

Tony Bellew and Billy Monger enter the dugout this week as they share their thoughts on the beautiful game with hosts Matt Lucas and Elis James.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 1 - The Old Soft Curved Padlock

So, Taskmaster Greg Davies is back with his assistant Alex Horne to challenge five brave comics to take on his tricky tasks. First: wheelbarrow stunts, lemon towers and a big wardrobe in a field.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (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 11:30pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dibley Live

To celebrate the 650th year since Dibley's founding, Geraldine arranges a special licence to run their own local radio station. All of the villagers lend a hand in the week-long event, and Frank has a particular secret to impart. Meanwhile, the Vicar finds the perfect opportunity to bring David down a peg or two.

BBC Three 11:30pm (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.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:35pm (repeat)
Brassic. Vinnie (Joe Gilgun). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Intruder

Suffering from insomnia, Vinnie decides to have a chilled night in at the local pub, but things take a sinister turn when a stranger breaks in.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:50pm (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.

BBC Three 11:55pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
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.

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