British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 1st September 2024

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 6, Episode 9 - Friends & Neighbours

Whilst Betty and Trevor are away on holiday, squatters take up residence in their home. On their return, the Lewises are understandably distressed, and Sid and Jean take them in.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20am (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 14 - Hair By Mr. Bean Of London

The blunderingly inept master of disaster goes for a haircut, but ends up styling the other customers' hair before causing chaos at a school fun day.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:30am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 17 - The Good, The Bad And The Prickly

Prickly Pear arrives in the supermarket and tries to take over Evil Pea's freezer. Supertato discovers that Prickly Pear isn't mean at all and just needs some good friends.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:35am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 13 - Plipp And Zopp

Bitz and Bob are on the lookout for spaceships in the Big Hot Sandy Desert when a rocket crash-lands near them.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:50am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 18 - Svalbard Global Seed Vault, Norway

When Ubercorn gets trapped inside an icy mountain, Glitch has to save his old teammate.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:55am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 34 - Valuable Lessons

The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 4 - Peckham And Beyond

Peckham And Beyond looks at the area that was at the heart of the comedy and what happened when the cast and crew got out of the studio and filmed on location in Monaco, Margate and Miami.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 7 - Hard To Swallow

The Flock are delighted when a bird-watcher drops his duck call in their field and Shaun uses it to entertain them. However, swallowing the duck call isn't what he had in mind - and the ducks aren't too happy either.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7:05am (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 10 - Plopper

Joe Connolly has never done a poo at school before but that will all change today.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 29 - Cheesemageddon

Another 'grate' episode. It sees fanatical cheese fundamentalist Aubrey Camembear threaten to create the ultimate weapon which will turn everything to cheese.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7:20am (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 11 - Squeaker

Joe's shoe begins to squeak, and it's funny... at first. But after several lessons of his friends laughing at him, Joe gets back at Frisbo by blurting out an embarrassing secret causing the two of them to fall out.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 19 - Pranks For The Memories

Dennis is on his final warning - one more prank and he will be sent to Grim Lane School.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50am (repeat)
David Jason: My Life On Screen. David Jason. Copyright: Shiver Productions

David Jason: My Life On Screen

Episode 3

This final episode looks at how Sir David's career moved on from sitcoms to lead roles in comedy dramas like The Darling Buds Of May and Porterhouse Blue, through to crime with A Touch Of Frost and historical dramas like All The King's Men.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:50am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 20 - Go Jet Academy: Sea Arch Escape

The Go Jetters race to save Tala and Xuli, who are trapped beneath a collapsing sea arch.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the David Jason sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:05am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 22 - Come Back Cobs

The Cobs have finally had enough of Evil Pea's ungratefulness and team up with Supertato.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:40am (repeat)
Carry On Behind. Image shows from L to R: Professor Anna Vooshka (Elke Sommer), Professor Roland Crump (Kenneth Williams). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Behind

Saucy British comedy with the Carry On crew, set on a caravan campsite where a Roman settlement has been discovered.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:40am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 14 - The Colosseum, Italy

Glitch visits Rome to race his grimbots in the Colosseum. Can the Go Jetters stop him?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:50am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 14 - A Birthday Surprise

Bitz, Bob, Bevel, Zip and Pop are making Purl a surprise birthday present - the best hairclip ever!

U&W channel logo 11am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

Comedy Central Extra 12pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

A selection of three episodes from the variety comedy.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12:25pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 6, Episode 4 - Nobody Likes Me

When Martin is talked into taking baby James to playgroup, he is forced to sing along with the other mums.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Samson Kayo, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton, Richard David-Caine, James McNicholas

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Highlights Special - Savage Songs Special

Rattus attempts to put together his own festival (the delightfully named Glastonsmelly).

U&W channel logo 1pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Miranda Hart sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 3 - Greatest Gig In Town

With Bitz on drums, Bob on guitar and Bevel on vocals, The Booyahs are ready to perform.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 51 - The Nazca Lines, Peru

The Go Jetters race to protect ancient artwork in Peru when Glitch erases the Nazca Lines.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Highlights Special - Awesome Ancient Civilisations

Horrible Histories presents a guide to ancient civilisations.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 1 - Petra, Jordan

In this episode, Grandmaster Glitch goes on a desert adventure to uncover a mysterious lost city. If only it hadn't already been discovered! As Glitch attempts to beat a group of tourists to Petra in Jordan, he crashes his Grimbler in the Siq gorge. Vibrations from the Grimblers engines shake the surrounding area, causing the treasury building to shake apart. Can the Go Jetters save the ancient city?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:55pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated sequel.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 2:25pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 14 - High And Low

The Twirlywoos learn about high and low when they watch a lady trying to hang a mirror at the right height. Back in the Boat, the Twirlywoo Screen gives them a seesaw to play with.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:30pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Beano creation.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:40pm (repeat)
Johnny English Strikes Again. Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Working Title Films

Johnny English Strikes Again

Third spy film starring Rowan Atkinson as bumbling agent Johnny English.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3pm (repeat)
Early Man. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Early Man

Comedy film from Aardman Animations about a caveman.

U&Dave channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the angling comedy.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:15pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep Movie. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Shaun The Sheep Movie

When Shaun's mischief inadvertently leads to the Farmer being taken away, Shaun, Bitzer and the flock have to go into the big city to rescue him.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:20pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 8, Episode 11 - Beans

Eli suspects Owen has a secret new girlfriend... but who is Owen really hanging out with?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:45pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 17 - Pea Repeats

Supertato is due to receive the Best Hero Award, but Evil Pea decides she should get it. Carrot tells her she needs to defeat herself to win the award.

Channel 5 logo 5pm (repeat)
CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:10pm (repeat)
Dodger. Dodger (Billy Jenkins). Copyright: NBC

Dodger

Episode 8 - Carnival

Rossini's Carnival is in town. It's a grubby, cheap affair run with an iron fist by Mr and Madame Rossini. With the intention of picking some distracted pockets the gang and Nancy are there amongst the coconut shies and jugglers.

Comedy Central Extra 7pm (repeat)
Harry Hill

Harry Hill Live: Sausage Time

Released on DVD in 2014, Harry Hill's live comedy show Sausage Time.

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 1 - The Big Parade

Influenced by a trip to the cinema, Mainwaring decides that the platoon should adopt a mascot for an upcoming parade. They set about capturing a ram, but the task is easier said than done when Pike gets trapped in a bog.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 7, Episode 1 - Hollywood Stunts

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan take on more challenges, beginning by heading off to Los Angeles to throw themselves into the world of Hollywood stuntmen. They meet The Fall Guy stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt before training with the film's director David Leitch, then head back to the UK to perform a stunt on Hollyoaks.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the sixth and seventh series of the wartime sitcom.

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

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the David Jason sitcom.

Comedy Central Extra 8pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing

A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Josh Widdicombe

Josh Widdicombe: Bit Much...

Stand-up special from Josh Widdicombe, recorded during his covid-era tour.

U&Dave channel logo 9:15pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Guz Khan

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 8

Guz Khan hosts the satirical panel show, with Ross Noble and Janet Street-Porter joining Ian and Paul.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
60 min
The Last Leg. Image shows left to right: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

The Last Leg In Paris, Episode 5 - Day 4

Live studio guests on day four are comedian Alex Horne and former Paralympian Ellie Simmonds.

BBC Three 9:45pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: BBC Films

Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

Big screen spin-off featuring Jennifer Saunders's riotous PR girl, Edina Monsoon, and best friend Patsy Stone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Robin (Laurence Rickard), Humphrey (Laurence Rickard), Mary (Katy Wix), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Captain (Ben Willbond), Pat (Jim Howick), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Julian (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

A selection of episodes from the third series of the supernatural sitcom.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan), Davie (Robbie Coltrane), Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

Series 4, Episode 2 - Wireless

Jack and Victor take up residence in the hospital, not as patients but as DJ's. However, Navid is in for a more pressing problem.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:10pm (repeat)
John Kearns: The Varnishing Days. John Kearns. Credit: Avalon Television

John Kearns: The Varnishing Days

Broadcast of the live show by John Kearns.

Comedy Central 11:10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre

Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.

BBC Three 11:10pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 1, Episode 5 - Football Match

Alfie reveals a hidden talent when the annual football match between Abbey Grove and the school he attended, Middleton House, approaches. Will the benefit scroungers pull it off, or Middleton's snooty toff boys who clinch the win?

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:25pm (repeat)
Romantic Getaway. Image shows left to right: Allison (Katherine Ryan), Deacon (Romesh Ranganathan)

Romantic Getaway

Episode 1

Allison and Deacon are desperate for a baby, but they've run out of money to fund any more IVF treatment. So they decide to 'borrow' the £50,000 they need from their rich boss Alfie, who they discover is illegally creaming off money from the company.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11:25pm (repeat)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Series 2, Episode 7 - No Sex Please, We're Brickies

Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.

BBC Three 11:40pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 1, Episode 6 - Politics

Fraser's on professional suspension after an unfortunate incident involving a projector. With the school elections due to take place, Pickwell's determined that to show the governors that she can run something successfully, and Alfie's keen to show Miss Gulliver he can take politics seriously.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:55pm (repeat)
Romantic Getaway. Image shows left to right: Deacon (Romesh Ranganathan), Allison (Katherine Ryan)

Romantic Getaway

Episode 2

Allison starts IVF and pressure mounts to turn the stolen bitcoin into usable money, so Deacon asks his creepy uncle to help launder it. Meanwhile, HMRC launches an investigation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Francesca Martinez, Alan Carr, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 1 - Alan Carr, Francesca Martinez, Nish Kumar

In the first episode, everyone's favourite 'Chatty Man' Alan Carr is the host as he introduces two of comedy's biggest stars - the fabulously funny Francesca Martinez and rising comedy star Nish Kumar.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 12:05am (repeat)
Brassic

Brassic

Series 5, Episode 7 - Albert

Manolito wants a white fluffy bunny for his Lola's 4th birthday party, else there will be trouble. Cardi steps up to the plate, thinking he'll easily be able to provide. And sure enough, he gets his hands on Albert, the biggest bunny anyone has ever seen. So far so good, until an altercation with Cardi's longstanding enemy, Russell Hardwick, ends with Russell stealing Albert. The clock is now ticking on Cardi. If he doesn't get a bunny to Manolito that night, there will be all hell to pay.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:30am (repeat)
CelebAbility. Iain Stirling

CelebAbility

Series 7, Episode 5

Scarlett Moffatt leads a group of three friends looking to win prizes by defeating four celebrities - Owen Warner, Grace Barry, Tyler West and Janine Harouni - in silly games.

Comedy Central 12:35am (repeat)
Al Murray: Giving It Both Barrels. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: Giving It Both Barrels

Al Murray puts the world to rights with his lager fuelled philosophies in this 2005 live show.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
Funny Woman. Barbara Parker (Gemma Arterton)

Funny Woman

Series 1, Episode 6

The team reunite to record a triumphant last show, but there are surprises still in store for Sophie.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Robin (Laurence Rickard), Humphrey (Laurence Rickard), Mary (Katy Wix), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Captain (Ben Willbond), Pat (Jim Howick), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Julian (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

A selection of episodes from the third series of the supernatural sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 1:35am (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

A selection of four episodes from the Orwellian panel show.

BBC Two 1:45am (repeat)
We Might Regret This. Freya (Kyla Harris)

We Might Regret This

Episode 2

Freya has her first modelling shoot which is almost a disaster. Abe insists Jo get PA training. Jo gets lots of missed calls from an unknown number. Abe buys Levi a food van.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2am (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Bless This House

Series 6, Episode 10 - Well, Well, Well...

It's all hands to the pots and buckets when the sitting room unexpectedly springs a leak. Sid calls the water board for help, but soon finds a group of local archaeologists in residence.

BBC Three 2:30am (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 1, Episode 5 - Football Match

Alfie reveals a hidden talent when the annual football match between Abbey Grove and the school he attended, Middleton House, approaches. Will the benefit scroungers pull it off, or Middleton's snooty toff boys who clinch the win?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45am
75 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Francesca Martinez, Alan Carr, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 1 - Alan Carr, Francesca Martinez, Nish Kumar

In the first episode, everyone's favourite 'Chatty Man' Alan Carr is the host as he introduces two of comedy's biggest stars - the fabulously funny Francesca Martinez and rising comedy star Nish Kumar.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 1, Episode 6 - Politics

Fraser's on professional suspension after an unfortunate incident involving a projector. With the school elections due to take place, Pickwell's determined that to show the governors that she can run something successfully, and Alfie's keen to show Miss Gulliver he can take politics seriously.

Comedy Central 4:10am (repeat)
Mother F**king Pep Talk. Jack Rooke. Copyright: Comedy Central

Mother F**king Pep Talk

Episode 9 - Jack Rooke - How To Live, Laugh, Love

Comedian Jack Rooke tells you how to live, laugh, love (without spending £15.99 on a decorative piece of driftwood).

Comedy Central 4:15am (repeat)
Guessable?. Ranvir Singh

Guessable?

Series 3, Episode 10 - Fictitious Cheese

Sara Pascoe with team captains Alan Davies, Darren Harriott and loyal aide John Kearns welcome comedians David Baddiel, Olga Koch and Donna Preston, and presenter Ranvir Singh for another array of guessing games.

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