British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 9th January 2025

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 8, Episode 4 - Sit Out

Grace Bros. comes down on the staff for their low sales, threatening a 10% pay cut or a move of the departments down to the bargain basement. The staff decide to take to the roof in protest.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:40pm (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 4, Episode 5 - Don't Fence Me In

The platoon replace the resident guards at Walmington's local prison-of-war camp. The fact that the camp is full of Italians instead of Germans makes the job less appealing, but things become more interesting when it is suspected that Walker is helping the prisoners to escape.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 6 - Everything, Etc.

With Jeremy Clarkson, Clive Anderson and Vic Reeves.

BBC Three 7pm (repeat)
Zen Motoring

Zen Motoring

Episode 3 - ASMR

Ogmios takes us on a sound journey in an ASMR edition of Zen Motoring.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: 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 6 - Absent Friends

Mainwaring is shocked to find that in his absence most of the platoon have not turned up for parade and are instead playing darts with the ARP Wardens. Things get worse when Mainwaring is called upon to help with the arrest of a member of the IRA.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods

Twinkle's worried she's pregnant, and everyone else is in a bad mood for their own reasons. Philippa decides the best way of cheering everyone up is to organise a tea party to bring their mothers along for.

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

Rob And Romesh Vs

Episode 1 - Darts

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan meet professionals including Luke Littler as they prepare to play a match at Alexandra Palace during the PDC World Darts Championship.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:40pm (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

Series 1, Episode 4 - Holiday

Miranda decides she needs to be a bit reckless and wild and so decides to book a holiday at the local hotel down the road.

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

QI

Series U, Episode 13 - Upbringing

Sandi Toksvig takes a look at upbringing with Sally Phillips, Josh Pugh, Aaron Simmonds and Alan Davies.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Micah Richards, Jill Scott, Maya Jama, Tyson Fury, Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 19, Episode 1

Romesh Ranganathan returns with the comedy quiz as team captains Jamie Redknapp and Jill Scott and regular panellist Micah Richards are joined by Tyson Fury, Maya Jama and Rob Beckett.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything. Image shows left to right: Joey Molloy (Lewis Reeves), Rosie (Sheridan Smith)

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything

Episode 1

Rosie wakes up in the hospital following her brother's wedding where she served as best man. We reveal that her life is completely out of control as she struggles with her compulsions and addictions - egged on by her outrageous best friend Nico. After a disastrous interaction in a pub with a yoga instructor, Rosie resolves to totally give up all her negative behaviours in order to gain Joey's trust and support her dad through some difficult news.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:35pm (repeat)
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything. Image shows left to right: Rosie (Sheridan Smith), Conall Molloy (Ardal O'Hanlon)

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything

Episode 2

At the very moment Joey and Rosie seem to have made up, a tragedy occurs. Everyone takes it very hard, including Rosie. With Nico in tow, she goes back to her usual damaging behaviours, drinking excessively and seeking out kumquats on Deliveroo.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 5

Dave and Denise arrive home late, arguing loudly and threatening to call off the wedding - now just a week away. Soon the whole family are up and smoothing over the cracks of the evening.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Martin Clunes

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 3

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Jon Richardson and Kirsty Wark.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Video Nasty. Image shows left to right: Con (Cal O'Driscoll), Billy (Justin Daniels Anene)

Video Nasty

Episode 1 - Tape 72

Teenagers Billy and Con embark on an epic quest to complete a cult horror VHS collection. The duo have to find a way to get the final tape in a banned cult video collection before word gets out that they've stolen money from the school graduation fund. When Con's sister Zoe explodes a truth bomb that threatens to ruin their friendship, the boys have to put their differences aside to chase down a promising lead on the last tape.

BBC Three 10:30pm
Video Nasty. Image shows left to right: Con (Cal O'Driscoll), Billy (Justin Daniels Anene), Zoe (Leia Murphy)

Video Nasty

Episode 2 - Kill Scene

On their way to meet their source, Billy, Con and Zoe get lost in middle England, where they hope to make the tape exchange that will complete their cult VHS collection.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods

Twinkle's worried she's pregnant, and everyone else is in a bad mood for their own reasons. Philippa decides the best way of cheering everyone up is to organise a tea party to bring their mothers along for.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 20, Episode 4

Rob Beckett is joined by Krishnan Guru-Murthy and comedian Phil Wang, while Aisling Bea's team is Gabby Logan and comedian Rosie Jones.

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

Cuckoo

Series 5, Episode 1 - Ivy Arrives

The Thompson clan are getting back to peace and quiet following Dale's departure, when Ken receives the unexpected news that he has a sister - Ivy.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:15pm (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

Series 1, Episode 4 - Holiday

Miranda decides she needs to be a bit reckless and wild and so decides to book a holiday at the local hotel down the road.

BBC Three 11:25pm (repeat)
Cuckoo. Ivy (Andie MacDowell). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 5, Episode 2 - Ivy Nanny

Ken is keen for Sid to go to private school, but Lorna is vehemently opposed.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:35pm (repeat)
Sorry, I Didn't Know. Image shows left to right: Peter Rethinasamy, Gina Yashere, Chizzy Akudolu, Jimmy Akingbola, Eddie Kadi, Fiona Allen, Munya Chawawa

Sorry, I Didn't Know

Series 5, Episode 1

Jimmy Akingbola returns with the panel show as Gina Yashere, Munya Chawawa, Peter Rethinasamy and Fiona Allen join team leaders Chizzy Akudolu and Eddie Kadi to take viewers on a tour of black British history.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Chris Addison, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 3

Gary Delaney returns to join the Mock The Week regulars, with Holly Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

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