British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Monday 17th February 2025

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm
10 min
Big Lizard

Big Lizard

Episode 42 - Personal Space

When Cosima finally finds a quiet place to read her book, she realises peace and quiet aren't all they're made out to be. Where's Big Lizard when she needs him?

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 3, Episode 3 - Up Captain Peacock

After 20 years at Grace Bros., Captain Peacock gets access rights to the executive loo and dining room. Mr. Grainger is particularly annoyed, and no one else is pleased when their lunch break is moved an hour later.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
30 min
So Awkward Academy

So Awkward Academy

Series 2, Episode 3 - Positive Potatoes

Jin crochets positive potatoes to boost morale, but their good vibes go awry.

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 7, Episode 5 - The Captain's Car

There is good news for the platoon: they are to welcome a French General and Mainwaring is to get a staff car - a Rolls-Royce, no less. It is decided to have the car camouflage-painted.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 8

David Mitchell is joined by Lorraine Kelly and Dara O'Briain, while Lee Mack is teamed with Barry Cryer and Sue Perkins.

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 8, Episode 1 - Ring Dem Bells

The platoon are to take part in a training film, but are horrified to learn that they are to play the Germans. There's also the issue of trying not to be seen in Nazi uniforms for fear of causing a panic.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8pm (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 4 - I Talk To The Trees

A fellow gardener inspires Tom and Barbara to conduct some unusual experiments in order to increase the yield of their produce.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Micah Richards, Jill Scott, Maisie Adam, Romesh Ranganathan, Anthony Gordon, Jamie Redknapp, Big Zuu

A League Of Their Own

Series 19, Episode 6

England and Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon joins the panel alongside the BAFTA award winning Big Zuu and comedian Maisie Adam. Anthony and Micah take on a giant game of Tic Tac Toe, Romesh steals the regular's medals and forces them to do an out-of-this-world quiz, and there's absolute carnage in a really really slippy ice hockey challenge.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Arrival

Following the death of the ancient Reverend Pottle, the inhabitants of rural backwater Dibley are looking forward to a younger, more mentally capable ecclesiastical figure. However, they'd be less surprised to see Mr Blobby popping up in their pulpit than the buxom Geraldine Granger - a female vicar!

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Rich Hall, Sandi Toksvig, Susan Calman, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 10 - Origins And Openings

Tune in to hear what Mr First thought of Mr Second - and much more. With Susan Calman, Rich Hall and Josh Widdicombe.

BBC Three 9pm
45 min
Boarders

Boarders

Series 2, Episode 5

Leah and Xiang compete for victory against a rival school, while Jaheim's love life gets complicated. When Rupert makes a discovery, shocking truths are revealed.

U&W channel logo 9pm
60 min
At Home With Katherine Ryan. Image shows left to right: Bobby Kootstra, Katherine Ryan

At Home With Katherine Ryan

Series 2, Episode 2 - How to wrangle a teenager

Instead of studying for her all-important GCSEs, Violet's jaw-dropping act of teenage rebellion forces Katherine to stage an intervention with the help of social media and mental health campaigner Natasha Devon and teen parenting coach Anita Cleare.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 6 - Duel And Duality

The Prince has seduced and 'soiled' the Duke of Wellington's two nieces. When the triumphant war hero hears of George's indiscretion, he swears to have his revenge - can Blackadder get him out of this one, or will the Royal meet his maker?

BBC Three 9:50pm
45 min
Boarders

Boarders

Series 2, Episode 6

Everyone hates Omar for revealing their secrets, as Abby tries to save the spring ball. Jaheim needs to make amends, and the Boarders finally find out who gets to stay.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Cleaner. Lisa (Harriet Walter)

The Cleaner

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Transaction

Wicky faces the ultimate test of self-control - a job in a pub just after he's promised his new girlfriend to stay off the booze.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Will & Ralf Should Know Better. Image shows left to right: Will Mellor, Ralf Little

Will & Ralf Should Know Better

Episode 3 - Don't Let The Old Man In

Will & Ralf are now firmly middle-aged - but should they embrace ageing or fight it? Will's arranged a visit a specialist skin clinic, to see what kind of non-invasive treatments are available these days.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig

QI

Series V, Highlights Special - QI VG: Part II

A further selection of the best moments from the V series, hosted by Sandi Toksvig, with Alan Davies and their guests struggling to come up with the most interesting answers.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:35pm (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 4 - I Talk To The Trees

A fellow gardener inspires Tom and Barbara to conduct some unusual experiments in order to increase the yield of their produce.

BBC Three 10:35pm (repeat)
Funboys. Image shows left to right: Callum Brown (Ryan Dylan), Gemma Wilton (Ele McKenzie)

Funboys

Episode 1 - Much Ado About Nuttin'

Life's good for the funboys until Callum gets his first-ever girlfriend and the change in dynamic threatens both their friendship and Jordan's life.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Richard Ayoade

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 6

Richard Ayoade makes his 11th appearance as host, with Jamie MacDonald and Steph McGovern joining Paul and Ian on the panel.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 1 - Pea In A Haystack

Greg Davies and Alex Horne return with a new set of challenges, frustrating the minds of Al Murray, Dave Gorman, Paul Chowdhry, Rob Beckett and Sara Pascoe. The opening episode includes vegetable propulsion, an out-of-season snowman called Scoopy and some swede-on-Swede action.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Man Like Mobeen. Mobeen (Guz Khan). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Man Like Mobeen

A repeat-run of the entire third series of the Guz Khan sitcom.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Arrival

Following the death of the ancient Reverend Pottle, the inhabitants of rural backwater Dibley are looking forward to a younger, more mentally capable ecclesiastical figure. However, they'd be less surprised to see Mr Blobby popping up in their pulpit than the buxom Geraldine Granger - a female vicar!

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:40pm (repeat)
Tom Davis: Underdog. Tom Davis

Tom Davis: Underdog

Stand-up show from Tom Davis.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 6 - Duel And Duality

The Prince has seduced and 'soiled' the Duke of Wellington's two nieces. When the triumphant war hero hears of George's indiscretion, he swears to have his revenge - can Blackadder get him out of this one, or will the Royal meet his maker?

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Thanyia Moore. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 4

With Angela Barnes, Milton Jones, Thanyia Moore, Tom Allen and Ed Byrne.

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