British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 11th 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 4 - Animal Instincts

Tyler wants to borrow money to buy new equipment for his band, Puddle of Agony. But Boycie, who was brought up in the school of hard knocks, refuses to cough up. Meanwhile the local vicinity is gripped by fear of Animal Freedom protestors.

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 7, Episode 1 - Everybody's Trucking

The platoon is ordered to plant signposts in order to direct a large convoy, but things are made difficult when the road is blocked, and by Mainwaring continuously damaging Jones's newly furnished van.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Tom Davis, David Mitchell, Shaun Ryder, Rob Brydon, Clara Amfo, Lee Mack, Henning Wehn. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 7

With Shaun Ryder, Tom Davis, Henning Wehn and Clara Amfo.

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 7, Episode 2 - A Man Of Action

Journalist Mr Cheeseman comes to make a report on the Home Guard. This is soon overshadowed when a landmine cuts off Walmington-on-Sea's gas, water and railway lines. Captain Mainwaring decides the best thing to do is to put the town under martial law - with himself in charge.

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 4 - Rag Week

The local college students get out of hand during their fund-raising 'rag week'. Meanwhile, Fowler and Dawkins have problems at the bank.

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 5 - Election

The council elections are impending, and David's standing for re-election. When Geraldine unknowingly criticises his performance, the locals decide she'd be a far better candidate. For a woman with no political intent it's a daunting prospect, but David could be willing to strike a bargain...

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 7 - Girls And Boys

With Ronni Ancona, Sandi Toksvig and Jack Dee.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Douglas Is Cancelled. Image shows left to right: Douglas (Hugh Bonneville), Madeline (Karen Gillan)

Douglas Is Cancelled

Episode 3

Madeline and Douglas's first encounter three years ago took an unexpected turn, but there are explosive consequences as a result in the present day.

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 4

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
40 min
Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years. Paul Whitehouse

Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years

Episode 3 - The 1990s

The maestro of the comedy sketch Paul Whitehouse continues his very personal tribute, looking at the 90s - the decade he fully landed on screen with The Fast Show, after earlier work with old pal Harry Enfield on the latter's shows, notably DJs Smashie & Nicey.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Coupling

Series 2, Episode 8 - Naked

Jeff's rather fallen for a woman at the office, and it seems that she's keen on him too. But she's a senior partner at the firm, and just as rubbish at talking to the opposite gender as he is...

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 4

Jack Dee makes his 20th appearance on the programme. Joining him are Emmanuel Sonubi and MP Dehenna Davison, both making their debut on the show.

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 7

The world's crudest salesman visits a fashion show and competitive Dad plays Monoploy.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Avalon Television / UKTV

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 5 - Little Denim Shorts

Greg Davies and Alex Horne host as Frank Skinner takes a boulder onto a train for a pleasant excursion. Then he and the other comedians try to make a Swedish man blush.

BBC Three 11:05pm (repeat)
Man Like Mobeen. Image shows from L to R: Aks (Duaa Karim), Nate (Tolulope Ogunmefun), Mobeen (Guz Khan), Eight (Tez Ilyas). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Man Like Mobeen

Series 1, Episode 1 - Bagpuss

Mobeen receives a surprise visit from the armed police, who arrest his friend Eight on suspicion of supplying drugs to school children in Small Heath.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Fast Show: Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases. Copyright: Crook Productions

The Fast Show: Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases

Episode 1 - Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases

Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Simon Day and Mark Williams reunite to remember more than twenty-five years of a true icon of British comedy.

BBC Three 11:25pm (repeat)
Man Like Mobeen. Image shows from L to R: Aks (Duaa Karim), Nate (Tolulope Ogunmefun), Mobeen (Guz Khan), Eight (Tez Ilyas). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Man Like Mobeen

Series 1, Episode 2 - Wifey Riddim

When Mobeen learns that his little sister Aks has been suspended from school for fighting, he realises that he might not be the best role model to parent her.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Sophie Duker, Dara O Briain, Eshaan Akbar, Maisie Adam. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 2

Maisie Adam, Eshaan Akbar, Ed Byrne, Sophie Duker and Ed Gamble appear.

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