British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 2nd July 2024

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (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 4 - Sweet Sorrow

The pair are flushed with pride as they dream of their son's golden future, but when Tyler's exam results let him down, it is the staff who provide the key to his career and get him motivated.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:45pm (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 5, Episode 13 - Time On My Hands

The platoon jump to arms when a German pilot ejects from his plane and gets his parachute caught on the front of Walmington Town Hall, grapsing to the clock face for dear life. Their attempts to disentagle and capture him do not go to plan.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Bill Bailey, David Mitchell, Ruth Jones, Rob Brydon, Kelly Holmes, Lee Mack, Jo Brand. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Festive edition of the comedy panel show in which teams must sort the truth from the fiction. Rob Brydon presents, David Mitchell is joined by Bill Bailey and Ruth Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Jo Brand and Dame Kelly Holmes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25pm (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 6, Episode 1 - The Deadly Attachment

It is the day the men have been waiting for. When they are asked to watch the crew of a U Boat, they get the chance to meet some Germans face-to-face. But the German Captain has plans to escape, and some names on his list.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen), James Lacey (Jamie Glover), Sir Charles Fraith (Jason Merrells), Roy Silver (Mathew Horne)

Agatha Raisin

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Deadly Dance - Part 1

Business has been booming ever since Agatha solved the mystery surrounding the haunting of Ivy Hall. However, she's left in a foul mood when she discovers the newspaper article about her recent exploits has been sabotaged by Inspector Wilkes who claims she's nothing more than an amateur who got lucky.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Squadron Leader Lord Flashheart (Rik Mayall). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 4 - Private Plane

Blackadder's latest plan to escape the terror of the trenches is to join the glamorous world of Lord Flasheart in the Royal Flying Corps.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Eternal Quadrangle

Margaret worries that Victor might be having an affair, so she retaliates by spending more time with her friend, Mr. Wharton.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig)

Butterflies

Series 1, Episode 5

A work of art has an effect on the whole family. Father and son are drawn closer; Ria finds it hard to ignore Leonard's existence.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 2 - Go West Young Man

Rodney's depressed. His mate Mickey Pearce has moved in on his bird - Monica of the fat thighs - and life isn't exactly a social whirl. Del has the solution - they'll all be millionaires in a year - cue his smooth friend Boycie and a very dodgy deal...

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: George Felliet (Adam Garcia), Roy Silver (Mathew Horne)

Agatha Raisin

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Deadly Dance - Part 2

The case grows more complex when a would-be assassin drops dead in Agatha's kitchen, but the target of the killer still needs to be determined.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 16 - History

With Rob Brydon, Sandi Toksvig and David Mitchell.

BBC Three 9pm
30 min
Peacock. Kara (Saffron Hocking)

Peacock

Series 2, Episode 5

Andy is (sort of) diagnosed with low testosterone and is in a funk. Kara endorses a preworkout that has unfortunate side effects. Jonathan and Eunice start a steamy affair. Can Andy get his manly mojo back?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 3 - Boring

The housemates are bored, so head off to the pub. If only they really opened their eyes and looked around, they might find something interesting going on...

BBC Three 9:30pm
30 min
Peacock. Andy Peacock (Allan Mustafa)

Peacock

Series 2, Episode 6

Kara offers Andy the chance to be a fitness influencer. Free stuff! He and Spooner make up, but Kara has other ideas for Andy, including a swaggy makeover. Jonathan is banned from the gym, as Eunice can't resist his charms.

BBC Two 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 3, Episode 7 - What To Wear When Yachting

Hyacinth plans a nautical supper when one of Sheridan's friends lends them a cruiser for the weekend.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Harry Hill

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 9

Harry Hill hosts, making his first ever appearance on HIGNFY. Jack Dee and Vice UK editor-in-chief Zing Tsjeng join Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Will it all end up in a topical "FIGHT!!!"?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
Extraordinary. Image shows left to right: Carrie (Sofia Oxenham), Jizzlord (Luke Rollason), Jen (Mairead Tyers), Kash (Bilal Hasna). Credit: Joseph Sinclair, Disney+

Extraordinary

Series 1, Episode 4 - Pet Project

Jen and Jizzlord follow an emotional rollercoaster of leads and dead ends. A trip to the vet seems promising, where they encounter an old friend from Jizzlord's cat days. As the trail grows cold, Jizzlord worries he may not like the human he was. Carrie's frustration grows, and she considers getting in touch with Gordon to utilise his power, but worries it would be dangerously close to cheating.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Series 2, Episode 2

Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Squadron Leader Lord Flashheart (Rik Mayall). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 4 - Private Plane

Blackadder's latest plan to escape the terror of the trenches is to join the glamorous world of Lord Flasheart in the Royal Flying Corps.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Tuva Olsen (Gana Bayarsaikhan), Joseph Harries (Nick Mohammed), Mary Needham (Jane Stanness), Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer)

Intelligence

Series 2, Episode 1

Jerry Bernstein finds himself the centre of attention once again when the Russians obtain a cyberweapon that Jerry himself helped develop.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Ed Gamble. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 8 - Shaqinahat

All the key areas of entertainment are covered in this episode: slapstick, singing, dancing, balloons and, of course, throwing one thing into another thing. Ed Gamble dons a baby's bonnet, Katy Wix makes Alex Horne wince and Rose Matafeo does a spot of screaming.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper), Martin Mucklowe (Paul Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 1, Episode 5 - Peeping Tom

Kurtan romantically pursues a girl who has just moved into the village, but finds he has a rival for her affections in his friend Slugs.

BBC Three 11:25pm (repeat)
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper), Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 1, Episode 6 - GNVQ

The 'brain drain' is a problem for rural communities. In the final episode Kerry and Kurtan explore the possibility of moving away from their village. Kurtan receives the exciting news that he could go to college to study for a GNVQ - and Kerry is devastated.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer)

Intelligence

Series 2, Episode 2

A member of the team is exposed as a CySec mole, but unbeknownst to the others is actually working as a triple agent for Christine.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
The Lenny Henry Show. Image shows from L to R: Winston (Vas Blackwood), Delbert Wilkins (Lenny Henry). Copyright: BBC

The Lenny Henry Show

Series 1, Episode 3 - Play Misty Blue For Me

Delbert is the confident Cupid of the Brixton Broadcasting Corporation's 'soul search' phone-in.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Larry Dean, Tiffany Stevenson, Dara O Briain, Maisie Adam, Ed Gamble, Ed Byrne. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 5

Dara O Briain is joined by Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne, Larry Dean, Ed Gamble, Tiff Stevenson and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

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