British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 18th February 2025

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

Big Lizard

Episode 43 - A Place To Sleep

Whilst Dad searches for a faulty wire, Cosima and Big Lizard play tag in the ship and accidentally break Big Lizard's bath bed! Where will he sleep now? And where's that pesky wire?

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

So Awkward Academy

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Cranmede Invasion

Aliens, space monks, a demon clown and an evil night: just another day at Cranmede.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:05pm (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 4 - Cold Store

Mrs. Slocombe and Mr. Lucas are sick, and rather than giving them the day off, the store decides to pair them up on the Ladies' counter and send Miss Brahms over to the Men's. Too bad that Mr. Lucas is faking it.

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 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&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 7, Episode 1

In this episode, Lee and David are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Vernon Kay, Dara O Briain and Denise Van Outen.

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 2 - When You've Got To Go

Mrs. Pike is shocked to learn that Pike has been successfully called up into the armed forces despite his health. Meanwhile, Mainwaring has set himself the near-impossible task of finding enough people to donate 100 pints of blood.

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 5 - The Wind-Break War

When Margo is to have a new wind-break erected in her garden that would cast a shadow over the Goods' new fruit patch, Tom and Barbara ask her to move it elsewhere.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
Going Straight. Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Going Straight

Episode 4 - Going To Work

Fletcher's parole officer finds him a job at a hotel, but first night nerves lead to harsh words at home and the result is Fletch in the pub in his carpet slippers. It's down to Godber to make sure Fletch doesn't blow his new job before it's even begun.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Cruise

Jean's personal life has become the focal point of conversation between Judith and Sandy. Lionel offers Jean a free cruise, but her response is not what he'd imagined. Alistair has another bright idea for shaping Lionel's image ahead of the book launch.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:35pm (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 2 - Songs Of Praise

Geraldine receives a letter from the BBC: they've heard of her incumbency, and want to film an episode of Songs Of Praise in the village. David is far from keen, but finds himself outvoted by the other councillors. When the crew turn up, the vicar is particularly enamoured by the dashing young producer, Tristan; unfortunately the recording does not go smoothly.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Sandi Toksvig, Sarah Millican, Alice Levine. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 11 - Objects And Ornaments

Sandi Toksvig looks at some Objects And Ornaments. Along the way, you'll discover where you can find an actual UFO, and meet the world's best-dressed crab. With Sarah Millican, Alice Levine and Cariad Lloyd.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Tom Davis: Underdog. Tom Davis

Tom Davis: Underdog

Stand-up show from Tom Davis.

BBC Two 9pm (repeat)
Outsiders. Image shows left to right: Darren Harriott, Maisie Adam

Outsiders

Series 2, Episode 3

David Mitchell challenges the six comedians to come up with three new laws for their society, invent some holistic woodland therapies and evade two pursuing bloodhounds.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:15pm (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 3 - Community Spirit

The time has come to organise Dibley's annual autumn fayre, and after raising a measly £200 last year, there are murmurs to support cancelling the event. The vicar however, is determined that she can book a real celebrity to open festivities rather than some local nobody, and a solution appears to come when Alice reveals her early-balding cousin is one 'Reg Dwight'...

BBC Two 9:45pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo

Live At The Apollo

Series 16, Episode 4 - Larry Dean, Harriet Kemsley, Slim

The inimitable Larry Dean introduces comedians Harriet Kemsley and Slim to the stage.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:55pm (repeat)
The Cleaner. Strazzamo (John MacMillan)

The Cleaner

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Clown

Wicky is called to a theatre, where a male strip show has got out of hand, resulting in a 40-woman brawl.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 9

BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty takes up the reins as host. Guest panellists Richard Osman and Maisie Adam join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to poke fun at the week's headlines.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:10pm (repeat)
Romantic Getaway. Image shows left to right: Deacon (Romesh Ranganathan), Allison (Katherine Ryan)

Romantic Getaway

Episode 5

Deacon and Allison make an enemy of Kethan and commit to a life on the run. As Esme and Alfie both grow suspicious of their behaviour, Allison takes the pregnancy test that will reveal if it's all been for nothing.

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 5 - The Wind-Break War

When Margo is to have a new wind-break erected in her garden that would cast a shadow over the Goods' new fruit patch, Tom and Barbara ask her to move it elsewhere.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:40pm (repeat)
Romantic Getaway. Image shows left to right: Kethan (Paul Sharma), Alfie (Johnny Vegas)

Romantic Getaway

Episode 6

Esme helps Deacon and Allison make their escape after Kethan and Alfie join forces to catch them. Will they get away? Will their relationship survive? What is Allison about to reveal that changes everything?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:55pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 22, Episode 1 - Brian Cox, Christina Hendricks, Oti Mabuse, Chris McCausland, Snow Patrol

The host welcomes another batch of celebrity guests to his green room, including star of stage and screen Brian Cox, Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks, Dancing On Ice judge Oti Mabuse and Strictly champion Chris McCausland. Plus, music by Snow Patrol.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Dong And The Gong

Dave Gorman comes over all bitey, Rob Beckett fills a shoebox with cement and, most importantly, just who will succeed in surprising Alex Horne the most when he emerges from his shed after an hour cooped up inside?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Ash (Aaron Heffernan), JJ (Parth Thakerar), Cardi (Tom Hanson), Erin (Michelle Keegan). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Circus

Vinnie has been hiding out in his weed shed since faking his own death to escape from local gangster Terrance McCann. Tommo and Erin need his help and try to lure him out of hiding with a new business proposition and together with the lads they plot to rob a travelling circus. With the help of a disgruntled clown, Mr Popov, the gang aim to make this theft a 'roaring' success...

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows left to right: Sarah Millican, Jamali Maddix

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 24 (C4: 25), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts the anarchic letters and numbers mash-up, with Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. Joe Wilkinson and Rob Beckett take on Sarah Millican and Jamali Maddix, while Glenn Moore joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years. Paul Whitehouse

Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years

Episode 1 - The 1970s

Paul Whitehouse begins his celebration of sketch shows with its roots in music hall and post-war radio, including live radio performances from Tommy Handley and his gang, gloriously baffling to us now, but they paved the way for short-form comedy's growth in years to come - and clearly influenced Paul's own Arthur Atkinson character.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
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&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:55pm (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 2 - Songs Of Praise

Geraldine receives a letter from the BBC: they've heard of her incumbency, and want to film an episode of Songs Of Praise in the village. David is far from keen, but finds himself outvoted by the other councillors. When the crew turn up, the vicar is particularly enamoured by the dashing young producer, Tristan; unfortunately the recording does not go smoothly.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (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.

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