British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 23rd April 2024

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 1

Hyacinth is appalled when she sees a strange man at Elizabeth's who appears to have spent the night there. What will it do to the property values?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 1 - Ring Dem Bells

The platoon are to take part in a training film, but are horrified to learn that they are to play the Germans. There's also the issue of trying not to be seen in Nazi uniforms for fear of causing a panic.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 8

James Corden oversees another bout between Redknapp and Flintoff. This week, funnyman Bob Mortimer joins the Blues and world champion diver Tom Daley plays for the Reds.

BBC Three 8pm (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 8:20pm (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 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 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 3, Episode 1

New host Rob Brydon joins regular team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the comedy panel show all about truths and lies. The panellists this week are Carol Vorderman, Larry Lamb, Jo Brand and Russell Howard.

BBC Three 8:30pm (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.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm
Changing Ends. Alan (Oliver Savell). Credit: Baby Cow Productions

Changing Ends

Series 1, Episode 2 - Big League Player

Christine is desperate for a night out. At school, Alan struggles with bullies and wants to hide his Dad's identity.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rob Beckett's Smart TV. Image shows left to right: Sara Cox, Alison Hammond, David Tennant, Rob Beckett, Lydia West, Roisin Conaty, Josh Widdicombe

Rob Beckett's Smart TV

Episode 8

Sara Cox, David Tennant, Lydia West and Roisin Conaty are this week's panellists.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 1 - Hole

After an evening at the fair, Richie and Eddie are rather alarmed to find themselves trapped at the top of Europe's largest ferris wheel for the night. Then everything gets much worse.

BBC Two 9pm
45 min
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Zoe Lyons, Sandi Toksvig, Josh Widdicombe, Dan Tiernan

QI

Series U, Episode 14 - Underground & Underwater

Sandi is joined by Zoe Lyons, Dan Tiernan, Josh Widdicombe and Alan Davies for an underground and underwater episode of QI.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Tom Allen, Liam Charles, Rob Beckett, Maisie Adam, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan, Scarlett Moffatt. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 22, Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr hosts a festive edition of the comedy panel show discussing the nation's most popular talking points. Team captains Rob Beckett and Katherine Ryan are joined by comedian Tom Allen, The Great British Bake Off star Liam Charles, TV personality Scarlett Moffatt and comedian Maisie Adam.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Dinosaur. Image shows left to right: Evie (Kat Ronney), Amber (Sabrina Sandhu), Cecily (Kate Dickie)

Dinosaur

Episode 3

It's a turbulent day for Nina: her first date with Lee is derailed when Evie plans her bridesmaid's dress fitting in the middle of it.

BBC Three 9:25pm (repeat)
Dinosaur. Image shows left to right: Diane (Sally Howitt), Amber (Sabrina Sandhu), Evie (Kat Ronney)

Dinosaur

Episode 4

Evie's hen do in Rothesay isn't going to plan, so Nina asks for help from Lee. Little does she know his arrival will have catastrophic consequences.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 2 - Terror

Hedgehog and Spudgun visit for a Halloween party. It's only a matter of time before Richie decides to summon the dark lord and exchange his soul for an eternity of sex and money...

BBC Three 9:55pm (repeat)
Laugh Lessons. Ehiz Ufuah

Laugh Lessons

Episode 1 - Toxic Ting

Ehiz, one of the UK's biggest social media stars, breaks down his own experiences of Toxic Masculinity in this sick grime track.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Image shows left to right: Mel Giedroyc, Lou Sanders, Tim Renkow, Alex Jones, Iain Stirling

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 4, Episode 7

Mel and Lou are joined by The One Show presenter Alex Jones, voice of Love Island Iain Stirling and US comedian Tim Renkow. Alex reveals how she got into hot water with the BBC for lying, Iain spills the beans on being sacked, and Tim tells all about his mischievous method of evading train fares.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Stylax (Joel Fry), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 2, Episode 5 - The New Slave

The boys buy an eccentric slave called Mushki at an auction. Grumio finds his position in the household gradually usurped as the new guy impresses Marcus. Stylax, however, has a sneaking suspicion that Mushki might be a psychopath.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Science. Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Ricky Gervais: Science

TV broadcast of the fourth hit live stand-up show and DVD from Ricky Gervais. Topics include religion, racism and obesity.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 2

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Stylax (Joel Fry), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Candidate

The local elections arrive, so Marcus and Stylax sign up as hired clappers for wig-wearing politician Victor of the Gracchii. Grumio, however, is drawn towards another candidate named Julius Priscus. Could it simply be because he is giving away free promotional plums?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 3 - Break

With the thought of sun, sea and sex in mind, Eddie and Richie prepare to leave for a holiday in, uh, Bridlington.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Mairead MacSweeney (Hilary Rose), Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy), Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley)

The Young Offenders

Series 3, Episode 3

Mairéad has had enough of Conor and Jock's behaviour, so she books them into a therapy session in Dublin. A road trip ensues, leading to bizarre encounters with a bed and breakfast owner, the therapist herself and an unsuspecting pub crowd.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 4 - Dough

Eddie's been locked in his room working on a secret project for a full week: a printing machine. After flashing his £27 notes around the pub, landlord Dick tips off London's top forger to their scam.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy), Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley)

The Young Offenders

Series 3, Episode 4

The school debs are on the horizon and Conor and Jock are looking forward to making it a great night for the girls. With Principal Walsh intent on getting in their way, the lads are determined to overcome the obstacles and make it a night to remember.

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