British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 8th July 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 4, Episode 1 - The Path Of True Love

Marlene has become fed up with her husband's inattention, and fears that their relationship is nearing its end. She seeks the help of a local marriage guidance counsellor, which proves so successful that she ends up throwing Boycie out, but the parting gives them both time to consider their lives.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 6, Episode 5 - The Honourable Man

A member of the Soviet Union is visiting Walmington, and it is up to Mainwaring to make a speech. However, it looks like Wilson may replace him after the Sergeant inherits a family title and becomes 'The Honourable Arthur Wilson'.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
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 6, Episode 6 - Things That Go Bump In The Night

The van runs out of petrol in the middle of a huge storm, so the platoon have to take shelter in a large, dark and gloomy house.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present

It's the tenth anniversary of Inspector Fowler and Sergeant Dawkins's relationship. She thinks he has got her a present but actually he is preparing to celebrate the Queen's Official Birthday. CID, meanwhile, are investing in computers.

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 1 - The Arrival

Following the death of the ancient Reverend Pottle, the inhabitants of rural backwater Dibley are looking forward to a younger, more mentally capable ecclesiastical figure. However, they'd be less surprised to see Mr Blobby popping up in their pulpit than the buxom Geraldine Granger - a female vicar!

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 4 - Geography

With Jo Brand, Rob Brydon and Jimmy Carr.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 1

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 2, Episode 1

All the familiar comic faces feature alongside characters including competitive Dad and Chris the Crafty Cockney.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Spent. Mia (Michelle De Swarte)

Spent

Episode 1

Bankrupt in the US, Mia flees to London to keep up appearances but instead finds herself in limbo. A glimmer of hope arrives in a rare modelling job, but there's a sting in the tail.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Victoria Coren Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 1

Victoria Coren Mitchell takes to the host's seat, with Carol Vorderman and Ignacio Lopez joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 2, Episode 2

Snooker player Steve Davis guests on the rapid-fire sketch series.

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

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Pie Whisperer

Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe have to identify the contents of a table full of mystery pies, make a film backwards and high five a fifty five year old.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 6 - Carnival

When the local carnival ends in a riot, the boys go out looting. Richie grabs a video camera from the back of a BBC van, and they decide to find fame through filming their own movies.

BBC Three 11:20pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Fancy Dress Party

Paul's son, Little Luke, is out of hospital so he's having a fancy dress party to celebrate.

BBC Three 11:50pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Football

Everyone is trying to watch the match between two local teams, except Steve and Laura and Paul.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present

It's the tenth anniversary of Inspector Fowler and Sergeant Dawkins's relationship. She thinks he has got her a present but actually he is preparing to celebrate the Queen's Official Birthday. CID, meanwhile, are investing in computers.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Dara O Briain, Rosie Jones, Tom Allen, Hugh Dennis, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 11

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James and Rosie Jones and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

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