British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 24th September 2024

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 2, Episode 2 - Here's To You, Mrs Boyce

Boycie considers a move into local politics. Bryan's ex-fiancée finds a cure for lesbianism. Tyler fails to score at Rugby, but creates a good impression. Marlene provides momentary distraction during Tyler's maths coursework, until Boycie steps in with his first aid knowledge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 7 - The King Was In His Counting House

While Mainwaring hosts a party in his house for some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Daliso Chaponda, Sally Phillips

QI

Series R, Episode 16 - Random

Sandi and Alan are joined by Bill Bailey, Sally Phillips, Daliso Chaponda and a virtual studio audience to look into a series of random questions.

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 5, Episode 8 - All Is Safety Gathered In

After a near-death experience, Hodges resolves to be kinder to everyone. This includes Captain Mainwaring, who has decided to have the platoon assist a farmer friend of Godfrey's to gather in the annual wheat harvest.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 4, Episode 2 - West End Musicals

Rob and Romesh are on a mission to crack the world of musicals and land a role in a blockbuster show in London's West End. With the help of Samantha Barks - who stars as Elsa in Frozen The Musical - she guides the boys with some tips and pulls some strings to sort out an audition for one of the West End's biggest productions - Disney's The Lion King.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night In

Godber moves into the bottom bunk in Fletcher's cell. Unable to sleep, the two spend the night discussing their hopes, fears, and the lives they left outside.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And Senility

As the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 7 - The National Education Service

Once again, Jim faces stern opposition from the Civil Service when he proposes allowing parents to choose which school their child should go to. After all, what parent is discerning enough to know the difference between a good or bad school? Apart from the senior Mr and Mrs Appleby, of course!

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rob Beckett's Smart TV. Image shows left to right: Roman Kemp, Alison Hammond, Rob Beckett, Natasia Demetriou, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Josh Widdicombe, David Morrissey

Rob Beckett's Smart TV

Episode 3

Guests Natasia Demetriou, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Roman Kemp and David Morrissey join team captains Josh Widdicombe and Alison Hammond.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 4

Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies

QI

Series T, Episode 3 - Television

Marking the BBC's one hundredth birthday, Sandi Toksvig and regular panellist Alan Davies are joined by Zoe Lyons, Greg James, Richard Osman and extra special guest Basil Brush.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
The High Life. Sebastian Flight (Alan Cumming)

The High Life

Episode 1 - Feart

It's Steve's 30th birthday, and he and Sebastian make a concerted effort to bale out of Air Scotia.

BBC Four 9:30pm (repeat)
The High Life. Sebastian Flight (Alan Cumming)

The High Life

Episode 2 - Birl

As standards fall, the company orders its employees to attend a weekend of intensive retraining. Steve finds love, Shona finds herself and Sebastian finds out a secret.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 1 - Band

When Tim joins a band at work and Lucy falls for the lead guitarist, Lee becomes jealous, and decides that if he can't beat them he should join them.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9:45pm (repeat)
Funny Woman

Funny Woman

Series 2, Episode 3

Sophie returns to rehearsals with the boys amidst media gossip about a romance with her French co-star. A night out to blow off some steam results in a chance meeting that helps reinvigorate their ideas for the new show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)

Detectorists

Series 2, Episode 5

After recent revelations, Lance, Andy, Becky and Sophie are all trying to come to terms with an uncertain future. In fact, only one of them is going to get a good night's sleep when Terry puts his emergency plan into action.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Keeley Hawes), David (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 3, Episode 5 - Diddle Diddle Dumpling

A couple's world is changed forever by a seemingly chance find in a local street. David and Louise and their daughter all live in their lovely house. But when David brings home a single black shoe, the new arrival becomes a life-changing obsession that threatens to come between all of them.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Steph McGovern. Credit: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 7

Guest host Steph McGovern is joined by TV personality Carol Vorderman and comedian Nabil Abdulrashid.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Toast Of London. Copyright: Objective Productions

Toast Of London

Series 3, Episode 5 - Man Of Sex

Toast has to deal not only with his nemesis Ray Purchase but Ray's 'even worse' twin brother.

BBC Three 11:50pm (repeat)
Starstruck. Image shows from L to R: Jessie (Rose Matafeo), Kate (Emma Sidi)

Starstruck

Series 2, Episode 5 - Valentine's

Tom and Jessie are presented with job opportunities that put a strain on their new relationship.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 6 - Stuck On Level 342

This week computer games adverts, boardgames, crossword and Sudoku books all come under the spotlight. Meanwhile Dave's jigsaw habit is revealed, and Alan Sugar makes a rather puzzling appearance.

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