British Comedy Guide

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TV schedule Friday 10th 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 5 - Heir Apparent

Old Mr. Grace is struck with memories when he sees a photo of Mr. Humphries' mother. Could the young salesman be his long-lost son and natural heir to the store?

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

QI

Series E, Episode 7 - Espionage

With Clive Anderson, Vic Reeves and Jo Brand.

BBC Three 7pm (repeat)
Zen Motoring

Zen Motoring

Episode 6 - Words In The Woods

It's all out eco-spiritual warfare as Ogmios returns to battle rap. Will he stay zen or lose it all?

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 7 - Put That Light Out!

Jones, Frazer, Pike and Godfrey are stationed on an exercise in the local lighthouse, but soon cause trouble when they turn the light on and shine it over Walmington-on-Sea... during an air-raid.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows left to right: Kojey Radical, David Mitchell, Stacey Solomon, Rob Brydon, Jill Scott, Lee Mack, Harry Hill

Would I Lie To You?

Series 18, Episode 1

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair, with Lee Mack and David Mitchell returning as team captains. They are joined by guest panellists Harry Hill, Kojey Radical, Jill Scott and Stacey Solomon.

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 5 - Party

The canteen are tasked with catering the factory's Christmas do, and must stick to a Japanese theme as a multi-national merger is being negotiated.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Heather Button (Ania Marson), Julian (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 3, Episode 2 - A Lot To Take In

A mysterious visitor arrives at Button House, with a revelation that leaves Alison reeling.

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 5 - Excuse

Penny decides to throw a Pride And Prejudice party in a bid to introduce Miranda to some eligible young men.

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

QI

Series U, Episode 14 - Underground & Underwater

Sandi is joined by Zoe Lyons, Dan Tiernan, Josh Widdicombe and Alan Davies for an underground and underwater episode of QI.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rob Beckett: Wallop!. Rob Beckett

Rob Beckett: Wallop

Stand-up special from Rob Beckett.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 26 (Channel 4: Series 27), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones take on Joe Wilkinson and Phil Wang. Susie Dent is joined in Dictionary Corner by Dr John Cooper Clarke. And maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

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 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

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 6

Denise and Dave's wedding day has finally arrived, and the family are busy readying themselves for the ceremony - and drinking - ahead.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 4

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Rhod Gilbert, as well as panellists Armando Iannucci and Lucy Prebble.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Taskmaster: The Live Experience. Image shows left to right: Greg Davies, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

Taskmasterclass, Episode 2 - Education For All

Greg Davies and his servile assistant Little Alex Horne narrate the show that seeks to answer some of the most burning questions about Taskmaster. In this episode, Greg patiently explains to Alex how Taskmaster is in fact a vast educational curriculum designed to help comedians better themselves. Featuring Bob Mortimer's unforgettable beach graph, Sophie Duker's unusual impersonation of a dinosaur, and an avant-garde masterpiece from Sally Phillips. As usual, Alex provides some fairly interesting bonus facts and stats to help illustrate the discussion.

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 5 - Party

The canteen are tasked with catering the factory's Christmas do, and must stick to a Japanese theme as a multi-national merger is being negotiated.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 32, Episode 14 - Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, Billy Porter, Claudia Winkleman, Myles Smith

On Graham's sofa: Loki and Night Manager star Tom Hiddleston playing Benedick in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing; Oscar-winner Brie Larson (Room, Captain Marvel) making her West End debut in Elektra; Kinky Boots and Pose star Billy Porter taking the Emcee role in Cabaret; and Strictly host Claudia Winkleman talking about the new series of Traitors. Plus, music from singer-songwriter Myles Smith who performs Nice to Meet You.

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 5

In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Rob Beckett is joined by Lethal Bizzle and Tiff Stevenson, while Aisling Bea's team is Jessica Knappett and Nish Kumar.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Steve (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

A selection of episodes from the third series.

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 5 - Excuse

Penny decides to throw a Pride And Prejudice party in a bid to introduce Miranda to some eligible young men.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening. Image shows left to right: Phoenix Brown, Melanie Brown, Romesh Ranganathan, Jonathan Ross, Shanthi Ranganathan, Honey Ross, Chloe Madeley, Richard Madeley. Credit: Ranga Bee

Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening

Episode 2

Mel B and her daughter Phoenix, Jonathan Ross and his daughter Honey, and Richard Madeley and his daughter Chloe compete in the comedy game show where success lies in the hands of the parents. Mel's faith in Phoenix is brought into question, Jonathan has an outrageous idea for how Honey can turn an impediment into an advantage, and Chloe shares her dad's tendency to expose himself in the Madeley kitchen. Romesh also teaches his mum Shanthi how to deliver bad news to a Spice Girl.

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 5

Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Josh Widdicombe, Ed Byrne and Hal Cruttenden.

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 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

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