British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 30th October 2024

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

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 18 - Gnome Improvements

To avoid Herbert's surprise visits via his tunnels in the Big Birch, the other heroes take any quest and must deal with an angry plant!

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 6

Hyacinth quite enjoys a family christening - except when it's Daisy's family!

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 9, Episode 6 - Never Too Old

Jones has done it - after years of on-off courting, he's asked Mrs. Fox to marry him and is absolutely delighted when she accepts. But on the wedding day, there's an invasion alert.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Deborah Frances-White, Raj Bisram, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Jenny Ryan, Stephen Mulhern

Would I Lie To You?

Series 15, Episode 8

Auctioneer Raj Bisram, comedian Deborah Frances-White, presenter Stephen Mulhern and Chaser Jenny Ryan 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 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The Hour

During World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?

BBC Three 8:05pm (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 6

Nessa and Dave's wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed.

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 4, Episode 3 - Our Speaker Today

Barbara offers to do Margo a favour by filling in for a speaker at one of her groups. Her talk on self-sufficiency quickly comes to the attention of Lady 'George' Truskett who asks her to do the same talk at a few other locations. This absense from home causes Tom some problems and Margo is jealous of Barbara and George's relationship.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

The Last Shout, Special - The Last Shout - Part 2

Having returned from the slopes, Eddy's confused about her meeting with God and its meaning. Downstairs, Saffy's struggling to plan her wedding; however Edina's suddenly very enthusiastic to help when she realises how obscenely wealthy Paolo's parents are. Could a happily ever after really be on the cards?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Melanie Brown, Julian Clary, Sister Bliss, Greg Davies, Alex James, Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 32, Episode 3 - Never Mind The Buzzcocks Does The 90s

Alex James, Julian Clary and Sister Bliss join host Greg Davies and regulars Noel Fielding and Jamali Maddix, with Mel B standing in as captain for a 1990s special.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
Ludwig. John 'Ludwig' Taylor (David Mitchell)

Ludwig

Episode 6

A cryptic late night call from Holly sees Lucy lured into danger. Back at the station, all eyes are on John as the pressure ramps up. Will his cover finally be blown?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 14 - Oddballs

Tune in for the odd ball games, but be sure to stay for the vegetarian goatsuckers - you won't regret it. With Jimmy Carr, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Jason Manford.

BBC Three 9:50pm (repeat)
Cable Tied. Image shows left to right: Stephen (Stephen Buchanan), Martin (Martin Quinn)

Cable Tied

Short film about two burglars.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 6 - 'S Out

Following a bet with 'Mad' Ken Stalin that they can survive in the wilderness, Richie and Eddie head out to the wilds of Wimbledon Common and pitch a tent.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 8 - Jumble

With Jo Brand, Dara O'Briain and John Sessions.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows left to right: Babatunde Aléshé, Gregor Sharp, Ashley Storrie, Maddy Fernando, JoJo Maberly, Jonathan Oldfield, Katie McLeod, Craig Scott, Larry Dean

BBC New Comedy Awards

2024, Episode 5 - Scotland Heat: Paisley

The BBC's big comedy talent search heads north to Scotland and the iconic Paisley Town Hall, which following a multi-million-pound revamp has been transformed into a world-class venue.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Things You Should Have Done. Image shows left to right: Lucas (Jamie Bisping), Chi (Lucia Keskin), Dave (Daniel Fearn), Auntie Karen (Selin Hizli)

Things You Should Have Done

Episode 3 - Learn To Cook

Chi is determined the family will celebrate Pancake Day, and inspires Gary to try and reunite with his wife. Dave confides in Lucas about his health scare and they vow to make the most of every moment. Family shenanigans and suspect pancake making result in a trip to A&E, where Karen enjoys the attention too much, Dave makes a nuisance of himself and Chi has a health scare of her own.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Luke Pasqualino), Carl (Steve Pemberton), Andrew (Timothy West), Mark (Julian Rhind-Tutt), John (Marc Wootton), Elizabeth (Anna Chancellor), Rebecca (Katherine Parkinson), Rachel (Ophelia Lovibond), Stu (Reece Shearsmith), Ian (Tim Key), Jeremy (Ben Willbond). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 1, Episode 1 - Sardines

A game of sardines at a family gathering to celebrate Rebecca and Jeremy's engagement quickly becomes very cramped and uncomfortable.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jack Dee

Have I Got News For You

Series 64, Special - Have I Got News For Boris: A Special Tribute

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by host Jack Dee and panellists Janet Street-Porter and Phil Wang to romp through the soon-to-be ex-Prime Minister's career and his distinctive contribution to British politics, on the eve of his departure from the office.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Things You Should Have Done. Image shows left to right: Auntie Karen (Selin Hizli), Chi (Lucia Keskin), Michelle (Sinead Matthews)

Things You Should Have Done

Episode 4 - Pay Your Bills

Chi discovers bills are a thing when her electricity and water supplies get terminated. She decides to move in with Auntie Karen and forms an unexpected bond with Lucas's birth mother, who has completely forgotten she has a son. Chi ropes solicitor Adam into coming bowling with them, in the hope he can help with her ongoing lawsuit with Thanet District Council.

U&Dave channel logo 11:15pm (repeat)
Battle In The Box. Image shows left to right: Ellie Taylor, Jessica Knappett

Battle In The Box

Episode 8 - Ellie Taylor & Jess Knappett v Jamie Laing & Nabil Abdulrashid - Part 2

Both teams must resist temptation in Eyes on The Prize, stuff their faces in Going Going Scone, and smash balls against the clock in Shot In The Dark. Then in the final game, one team will find the keys and escape while the losers will be locked in the box forever.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Prince Regent (Hugh Laurie). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 5 - Amy And Amiability

The Prince is bankrupt. In order to secure funds, Blackadder suggests that his only option is to find a bride and marry into a moneyed family. Beautiful Amy Hardwood, daughter of a cotton magnate, seems a prime candidate.

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

Cuckoo

Series 2, Episode 1 - A New Beginning

Ken is looking forward to an empty nest now Dylan's got into University, but a painful operation and a mysterious stranger conspire to make life a lot less simple.

BBC Three 11:55pm (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Dale (Taylor Lautner), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 2, Episode 2 - Potato Party

Dylan plans a party as an elaborate way to seduce Zoe, while Dale is looking for a path in life - and alights on Cuckoo's potato van.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

The Last Shout, Special - The Last Shout - Part 2

Having returned from the slopes, Eddy's confused about her meeting with God and its meaning. Downstairs, Saffy's struggling to plan her wedding; however Edina's suddenly very enthusiastic to help when she realises how obscenely wealthy Paolo's parents are. Could a happily ever after really be on the cards?

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