British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 23rd October 2024

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:35pm
11 min
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 13 - The Big Birch Bird

Much to Trevor's irritation, a rare phoenix woodpecker takes a liking to him - so he demands an immediate quest to return the bird to its real home.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 1

Daddy is taken to hospital - quite inconvenient on the evening of Hyacinth's latest candle-lit supper.

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 8, Episode 6 - The Face On The Poster

Mainwaring hopes to recruit more members to the platoon with a series of posters featuring Jones, but there is a mix-up at the printers.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Briony May Williams, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Loyiso Gola

Would I Lie To You?

Series 15, Episode 3

Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Bake Off star Briony May Williams and comedians Loyiso Gola and Jason Manford join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

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 9, Episode 1 - Wake-Up Walmington

Morale is at rock bottom as no-one is taking the Home Guard seriously. Hodges is being similarly ridiculed, so he and Mainwaring decide to join forces and shake Walmington-on-Sea out of its complacency.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall, James Corden

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip, Episode 2

As James, Jack, Jamie and Freddie's American adventure continues, they go head to head in a batting battle at the home of baseball team the LA Angels.

BBC Three 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Wind-Break War

When Margo is to have a new wind-break erected in her garden that would cast a shadow over the Goods' new fruit patch, Tom and Barbara ask her to move it elsewhere.

BBC Three 8:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 3 - Panickin'

Patsy takes on her first proper celebrity styling client, in the form of actress Minnie Driver. Unfortunately Eddy's had a panic room installed - the latest craze - and they promptly manage to lock themselves in...

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Sophie Willan, Susan Wokoma, Greg Davies, Nelly Furtado, Ché Grant, Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 32, Episode 2

Susan Wokoma, AJ Tracey and Nelly Furtado join host Greg Davies and regulars Noel Fielding and Jamali Maddix, with guest team captain Sophie Willan.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
Ludwig. Image shows left to right: Ms Freya Chordwell (Rose Ayling-Ellis), Mr Bishop (Sam Swainsbury)

Ludwig

Episode 5

John and the gang go back to school to investigate the suspicious death of a headmaster. Lucy sneaks off on a covert mission, and a shocking revelation leaves John reeling.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig, Rhod Gilbert, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 8 - Operations

If you've ever wondered how to turn a muffin into an offensive weapon, this is the show for you. With Bill Bailey, Rhod Gilbert and Katherine Ryan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 4 - Huntin' Shootin' & Fishin'

Having won the contract to promote a new Duchy Originals range for Prince Charles, Eddy decides she must get into the lifestyles of the landed gentry, taking Patsy away for an expensive weekend of country pursuits. Saffy, meanwhile, is trying to keep Sarah away from Emma Bunton.

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 54, Episode 6

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and guest panellists Sara Pascoe and Henry Blofeld.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows left to right: Babatunde Aléshé, Ciaran Franco, Marty Gleeson, Mark Moloney, Vittorio Angelone, Adam Perrott, Bert Broadbent, Roya Eslami, Serena Terry

BBC New Comedy Awards

2024, Episode 4 - Northern Irish Heat: Belfast

Serena Terry hosts the Northern Irish heat from the MAC in Belfast where comics Ciaran Franco, Adam Perrott, Marty Gleeson, Bert Broadbent and Mark Moloney perform a stand-up set in front of judges Vittorio Angelone, Roya Eslami and Babatunde Aleshe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 6 - Summer Holiday

Summer term has ended. Rick has discovered his parents are dead. The group are evicted from the house, and have come bottom of the world in their exams. What else is there to do but rob a bank and flee?

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Things You Should Have Done. Chi (Lucia Keskin)

Things You Should Have Done

Episode 1 - Learn To Drive

A overly dependent young woman's parents die in a car accident, forcing her to fend for herself. It transpires she will inherit the house on condition she completes a list of 'Things You Should Have Done' left by her parents. Chi's highly strung Auntie Karen wants nothing to do with her 'pest of a niece', but very much wants the house she feels is rightfully hers.

BBC Three 10:55pm (repeat)
Things You Should Have Done. Chi (Lucia Keskin)

Things You Should Have Done

Episode 2 - Get A Job

Chi spectacularly fails a trial period at the pharmacy with Karen, but Dave kindly lets her shadow him on his delivery rounds. On a drop-off to a retirement home Chi finds her tribe - old people. She also falls in love with Linda, an elderly lady who seems to think Chi is her husband. Dave has a health scare and Karen starts to think she might be the fertility issue.

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

Brassic

Series 6, Episode 4 - Naked Out

Gideon has found his people; the only problem is they're all naked and it's a cult. It's up to the gang to rescue him. They pose as cult members to get close, but before long they're in dangerously deep and need rescuing themselves. Elsewhere Tommo teams up with a one-time dance arcade champion to bring down a rival club. The kid gave up on his dream long ago, until Tommo inspires him to get his groove back.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Battle In The Box. Image shows left to right: Guz Khan, Rachel Parris

Battle In The Box

Episode 6 - Guz Khan & Rachel Parris v Amy Gledhill & Josh Pugh - Part 2

In this concluding half of the battle, things get physical in a game of Face The Music, they test their general knowledge in True Colours, and hop out of bed and onto the saddle to play Call of Booty.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:10pm (repeat)
Lucy Beaumont: Live From The Royal Court Theatre. Lucy Beaumont

Lucy Beaumont: Live From The Royal Court Theatre

Stand-up show from Lucy Beaumont.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Mr Edwards (Steve Pemberton), Winnie (Annette Badland), Alan Curtis (Reece Shearsmith)

Inside No. 9

Series 7, Episode 2 - Mr King

Alan arrives at a small village primary school in rural Wales. Passionate about teaching, he throws himself into the new job but finds himself overshadowed by his charismatic and much-loved predecessor, Mr King.

BBC Three 11:25pm (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Ivy (Andie MacDowell), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Greg Davies sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 6 - Chains

Melchett and Blackadder are taken hostage by the dastardly German master of disguise Prince Ludwig, just hours after the Queen swore to only pay one more ransom ever. When she struggles to choose between the two, their captor decides to overthrow her and make himself King.

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

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 1

Dara O Briain hosts as Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James and Sindhu Vee join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look at the news.

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