British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 28th September 2024

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
A Fire Has Been Arranged

A Fire Has Been Arranged

Comedy about a trio of crooks on the hunt for their stashed loot after 10 years in prison. Unfortunately a department store has been built on the site.

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 1, Episode 12 - The Morning After The Night Before

Sid and Trevor wake up, somewhat the worse for drink, with more than a few items of unknown origin now present in the house. From furniture to street signage, neither can remember where they got any of it from!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:15am (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 7 - Merry Christmas Mr Bean

Mr. Bean wreaks havoc at Harrods when he goes Christmas shopping, then has trouble stuffing a turkey on Christmas Day.

BBC Two 6:15am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 33 - Easter Island, Chile

When the Grimbots build their own Easter Island statue, it collapses and threatens the ancient Moai statues.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:30am (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 2, Episode 1 - Two Heads Are Better Than One

Sid struggles with clay and fibreglass after breaking a sculpture that Mike has made for a competition at his college. It's sure to ruin his chance at the £100 prize.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:45am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 45 - Haircut

After accidentally rescuing a kitten from a tree, Mr Bean is about to get his picture in the newspaper. The photographer arrives with the grateful owner but disaster strikes when Mr Bean is upstaged by his hair!

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50am (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 8 - Mr. Bean In Room 426

Mr. Bean books into a hotel room and makes himself well and truly at home. In typical fashion he manages to lock himself out in a state of undress. Fortunately, help comes from an unexpected saviour.

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

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 4 - Girlfriend

Everyone at O'Malley Secondary School seems to have found love apart from Joe. He decides today is the day he will get a girlfriend.

U&Drama channel logo 7:10am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

A selection of episodes from the first series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
The Fosters. Sonny Foster (Lenny Henry). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Fosters

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Diet

Pearl is spurred on to lose some weight after learning that an old flame from back home is visiting England, and realising just how thin she was when they last met.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7:15am (repeat)
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 5 - Pickled Onion

Joe knows he will be humiliated if he admits to being scared of Siobhan Murphy's terrifying Halloween story.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
The Fosters. Sonny Foster (Lenny Henry). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Fosters

Series 2, Episode 9 - Home And Away

With Samuel away watching cricket with friends in the north, the Foster household is split as all three kids - Sonny, Benjamin and Shirley - find love.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05am (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 5 - Schoolboy French

The circle of life comes knocking at the Boyces' door with Tyler's French exchange student and a past love from Peckham sheds new light on old memories.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 4 - On With The Motley

The Camp Host is getting his big chance. He is being booked to do cabaret at a posh golf-club dinner.

Comedy Central Extra 9am (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Holly Willoughby. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 4, Episode 1

This week includes an amazing musical performance from Little Mix; Michael is in Merseyside for The Midnight Gameshow; This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby hands her phone over to Michael as she plays Send To All, and the return of Unexpected Star will see some of the most ambitious stunts to date.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9am (repeat)
Carry On Screaming!. Image shows from L to R: Oddbod (Tom Clegg), Valeria Watt (Fenella Fielding), Dr Orlando Watt (Kenneth Williams). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Screaming!

Horror spoof from the Carry On team. Two bumbling Victorian detectives must investigate the disappearance of several young women.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 6 - Men Without Women

Fletcher has been offering his advice to his fellow prisoners on the topic of romance. Letters written home result in a visiting room full of wives and sweethearts, but Fletcher's visitor is his eldest daughter. Should he be following his own advice?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (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 second series of the David Jason sitcom.

U&Drama channel logo 11am (repeat)
Hamish Macbeth. Hamish Macbeth (Robert Carlyle)

Hamish Macbeth

A selection of episodes from the third series.

U&W channel logo 3pm (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 third series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

Comedy Central Extra 6pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Holly Willoughby. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 4, Episode 1

This week includes an amazing musical performance from Little Mix; Michael is in Merseyside for The Midnight Gameshow; This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby hands her phone over to Michael as she plays Send To All, and the return of Unexpected Star will see some of the most ambitious stunts to date.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (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 third series of the angling comedy.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 6:45pm (repeat)
Dream Horse. Image shows from L to R: Jan Vokes (Toni Collette), Brian (Owen Teale). Copyright: Warner

Dream Horse

Comedy drama about a group of Welsh villagers who buy a race horse.

U&W channel logo 7pm (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 second series of the Miranda Hart sitcom.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
Romesh Ranganathan

The Weakest Link

Angela Barnes, Phil Wang, Josh Pugh, Laura Smyth, Ria Lina, Maisie Adam, Iain Stirling and Geoff Norcott compete to be the strongest link and win money for their chosen charity.

U&W channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the tenth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the adult sitcom.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10pm (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

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Richard Wilson sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Murder, They Hope

Murder, They Hope

Episode 1 - Apocalypse Slough

Gemma is delighted to be recruited by the Serious Crimes Agency, but sadly they don't want Terry because of his criminal past.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:10pm
35 min
Password. Image shows left to right: Alan Carr, Stephen Mangan, Daisy May Cooper

Password

Episode 5

Stephen Mangan hosts the game show, with Sanjay and Diana joining captains Daisy May Cooper and Alan Carr to try to guess mystery passwords across multiple rounds as they try to win £10,000.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Brassic

Brassic

Series 6, Episode 1 - Stolen FA Cup

Vinnie and the gang realise there are only two ways to lift the FA Cup - win the final or steal the trophy.

U&W channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Chewing Gum. Image shows from L to R: Cynthia (Susan Wokoma), Connor Jones (Robert Lonsdale). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Last Supper

Tracey's attempt to expose Connor to the world of performance poetry ends disastrously. A visit from her cousin Boy Tracy surprises in more ways than one. Cynthia has some big news to share with the family.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 1

Jimmy Carr returns to host a brand new episode, with Sean Lock and Jason Manford going up against Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty. Sam Simmons joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

U&Dave channel logo 11:05pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 7 - Journalism

With Shappi Khorsandi, Ross Noble and Johnny Vegas.

U&W channel logo 11:30pm (repeat)
Chewing Gum. Image shows from L to R: Tracey Gordon (Michaela Coel), Cynthia (Susan Wokoma). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

Series 1, Episode 6 - Tolled Road

Tracey's been kicked out by her Mum, and moves in with best friend Candice and her Nan Esther. Connor's got a new job and hopes that Tracey will move in with him.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Charlotte Ivers. Credit: BBC, Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 1

Charlie Brooker hosts the opening episode of Series 65, with panellists Miles Jupp and journalist Charlotte Ivers joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

BBC Four 11:50pm (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.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Funny Woman

Funny Woman

Series 2, Episode 4

Faced with an impending exposé, Sophie takes matters into her own hands and finds newfound confidence in herself.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa. Image shows left to right: Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne

Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa

The Royle Family: Down The Back Of The Sofa provides viewers with another chance to see the original documentary interviews with the core cast, which includes Craig Cash and Caroline Aherne's only ever filmed interview as a pair.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 2

Sean Lock and Rob Beckett go up against Jon Richardson and Cariad Lloyd. Jamie Laing joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters again.

Talking Pictures TV 12:15am (repeat)
Confessions From A Holiday Camp

Confessions From A Holiday Camp

Comedy about life working at a holiday camp.

BBC Four 12:20am (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!

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Lucy Beaumont. Credit: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 2

David Tennant guest hosts, his 8th time. Joining him on the panel is presenter and author Richard Osman, making his 15th appearance on the show, as well as comedian Lucy Beaumont, making her first appearance on the show.

BBC Four 12:50am (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.

Comedy Central 1am (repeat)
Comedy Central Live. Image shows left to right: Fatiha El-Ghorri, Rosie Jones, Lee Ridley, Ivo Graham, Thanyia Moore, Abi Clarke, Aurie Styla, Suzi Ruffell

Comedy Central Live

CC Live: Stand Up Shorts, Episode 7

Fresh and hilarious stand-up from four of the UK's hottest comics. Sikisa, Amy Matthews, Joshua Bethania and Evelyn Mok joke about dating, being single at age 36 and beauty standards.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:05am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 6, Episode 2 - Life In The Fast Food Lane

Arthur gets into the car phone business, not realising he is dealing with a dodgy supplier. And Terry fancies a girl who tries to hide her rich family background.

U&Drama channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 6, Episode 13 - On The Glass

Sharon and Tracey's pool business goes into decline as Winter sets in, and Dorien also finds herself broke after Marcus cancels all of her credit cards. Sharon and Tracey decide to go into the double-glazing business and think that Dorien would be the ideal person to do the door-to-door selling...

BBC Four 1:20am (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.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:20am (repeat)
CelebAbility. Iain Stirling

CelebAbility

Series 7, Episode 8

Donna Preston leads a group of three friends looking to win prizes by defeating Babatunde Aleshe, Snoochie Shy, Harriet Kemsley and Harry Derbridge in a series of silly games.

BBC Three 1:55am (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the adult sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (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 second series of the David Jason sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 2:45am (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Frank Skinner, Vicky McClure, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 4 - Vicky McClure, Sandi Toksvig, Josh Widdicombe

Vicky McClure, Sandi Toksvig and Josh Widdicombe compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, with topics including real ale, hotel leaflets and coat hangers.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Out Of Order. Image shows left to right: Katherine Ryan, Rosie Jones, Judi Love

Out Of Order

Highlights Special - Best Bits

Out Of Order is a new game show all about judgements and first impressions. Host Rosie Jones is joined by team captains Katherine Ryan and Judi Love, plus a whole host of hilarious guests.

Comedy Central Extra 3:45am (repeat)
Jimmy Carr Telling Jokes. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr Telling Jokes

TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's fifth stand-up DVD, full of his controversal one-liners.

Comedy Central 4:15am (repeat)
Guessable?. Image shows left to right: The Vivienne, John Kearns, Darren Harriott, Mike Wozniak, Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Toussaint Douglass, Lou Sanders

Guessable?

Series 4, Episode 5 - I Live And Breathe Lou Bega

Sara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott, and sidekick John Kearns, welcome Mike Wozniak, Lou Sanders, The Vivienne and Toussaint Douglass to play absurd guessing games.

Comedy Central Extra 4:30am (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains. Jen Brister

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 3, Episode 6

Robert Webb, Jen Brister and Babatunde Aleshe look back on their teenage years, revealing who had creative ways of hurting their brothers and who loved Lambrini.

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