British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 12th January 2025

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies

QI

Series T, Episode 3 - Television

Marking the BBC's one hundredth birthday, Sandi Toksvig and regular panellist Alan Davies are joined by Zoe Lyons, Greg James, Richard Osman and extra special guest Basil Brush.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:20pm (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 8 - The Two And A Half Feathers

The Home Guard get a new private in their ranks, who just so happens to know Jones. However, their relationship is not a happy one with the new arrival claiming that Jones left him in the desert to die. It is down to Jones to unearth the truth.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners 2. Image shows from L to R: Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will MacKenzie (Simon Bird), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners 2

Comedy sequel to smash-hit 2011 film The Inbetweeners Movie. Will, Simon, Jay and Neil head off on an Australian road trip.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 2, Episode 2 - Showbusiness

The birth of rock 'n' roll, The Beatles and The Stones, the Pope's warm up DJ, and... Say Yes To The Dress! Billy Connolly reveals all the things he loves about showbiz.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Hannah Fry

Have I Got News For You

Series 67, Episode 2

Mathematician, author and presenter Professor Hannah Fry hosts, with guests Zoe Lyons and Ed Patrick.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (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.

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

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything

Episode 3

Rosie is still reeling from recent events. Through flashbacks we learn she has been carrying a lot of guilt over things that happened in her family's past. Rosie wants to be blamed for everything as a way of coping with her self-destruction. It's very narcissistic of her. In the end she agrees to attend a rehab facility but at the last minute she escapes, legging it into the nearby countryside.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything. Image shows left to right: Rosie (Sheridan Smith), Nico (Oliver Wellington)

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything

Episode 4

On her escape from rehab, Rosie meets affable drug dealers Ken and Hat and accidentally takes meth. She goes on an odyssey, befriending trees, kids on bikes and finds her way to Ruby and Joey's house where she discovers something shocking. On returning to her flat, Nico tries to help Rosie but the two have an argument. The next morning Nico leaves, instructing the Molloys to clear the flat of any narcotics or alcohol as it is clear Rosie has crossed a line.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10pm (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 10pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 8 - Eyes And Ears

With David Mitchell, Phill Jupitus and Jimmy Carr.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Rob Beckett's Smart TV. Image shows left to right: Jon Richardson, Russell Tovey, Alison Hammond, Rob Beckett, Stacey Dooley, Jamie Laing, Josh Widdicombe

Rob Beckett's Smart TV

Episode 1

Rob hosts as comedy panel show celebrating the small screen, with Jon Richardson, Russell Tovey, Stacey Dooley and Jamie Laing joining team captains Josh Widdicombe and Alison Hammond for the first edition.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:15pm
The Dry

The Dry

Series 2, Episode 1 - Birthday

Shiv has vowed to be her best self and has sworn off men. When she meets a sexy barista, her sensible birthday party with her family seems like a boring way to celebrate...

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Chabuddy G (Asim Chaudhry), Beats (Hugo Chegwin). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 2, Episode 5 - Clubnight

It's the opening night of Chabuddy's new club, the Champagne Steam Rooms. The Kurupt FM crew prepare for their headliner set, while Miche sweats over a life-changing decision.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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 7

Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, Katherine Ryan and Stewart Francis.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:50pm (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Vinnie (Joe Gilgun), Dylan (Damien Molony). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 1, Episode 1

We join Vinnie during a less than stellar day that involves a cross-country car chase, a Shetland pony, a jar of chloroform and a pigeon named Nigel. All this gets Vinnie and his crew tangled with a local crime boss who sets out to make an example of them.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50pm
The Dry

The Dry

Series 2, Episode 2 - Life Drawing

Shiv pushes things too far on a date with Alex, Caroline makes a shocking discovery about Rory, Ant is missing Bernie, and Tom gets some bad news.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford), Beats (Hugo Chegwin), Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Steves (Steve Stamp). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Series 3, Episode 1 - Dubplate

The Kurupt FM boys decide it is time to make a new track. They hire a studio and get to work, but will an hour be enough time? Meanwhile, Miche looks for a wedding venue, keen to book something as soon as possible, and Chabuddy G makes preparations for his date.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
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&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (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 8

Dara O Briain and the team sift through another week's events. Featuring guests Hal Cruttenden, Gary Delaney, Miles Jupp and Alistair McGowan.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20pm (repeat)
Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening. Image shows left to right: Joel Dommett, Penny Dommett

Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening

Episode 3

Joel Dommett and his mum Penny, Tony Bellew and his son Corey, and Vicky Pattison and her mum Carroll compete in the comedy game show where success lies in the hands of the parents. Can Joel overcome his second-place curse, will Tony and Corey's bickering get the better of them, and could Vicky's past party lifestyle lead her and her mum to victory? Expect plenty of surprises that include Romesh's mum Shanthi's method for getting away with murder.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series V.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
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.

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