British Comedy Guide
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Schedule Thursday 3rd July 2025

Talking Pictures TV 9:20am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

The Battleaxe

A repeat of this 1962 film.

Comedy Central 11am (repeat)
Blockbusters. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 2, Episode 5

16-year-old solo-player Evan plays against teenage sweethearts Manreet and Nyah. Can the couple keep their cool to bag the cash and get across the board victorious?

Comedy Central 11:30am (repeat)
Blockbusters. Copyright: Thames

Blockbusters

Series 2, Episode 6

The contestants this week are in their early twenties; team of two from Kent, Lynette and Ayo, take on Salford University student Joe.

Talking Pictures TV 11:50am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

The Happiness Of Three Women

Story of a Welsh postman's efforts to bring happiness into lives of assortment of people.

U&Alibi channel logo. Credit: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 4, Episode 3 - Too Much Of Water

Frank and Lu are hired to look into the drowning of a former Miss Stratford-upon-Avon, and soon uncover the tragic beauty queen's dark past.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:05pm (repeat)
Two Way Stretch. Image shows from L to R: Ethel (Liz Fraser), Dodger Lane (Peter Sellers), George 'Jelly' Knight (David Lodge). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Two Way Stretch

Prisoner Dodger Lane plans a heist that will involve slipping out of incarceration to steal some diamonds.

U&Drama channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Kingdom. Peter Kingdom (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Sprout Pictures / Parallel Film & Television Productions

Kingdom

Series 2, Episode 4

Simon is back and tells Peter that he's ready to start work. Peter has to sort out a sponsorship dispute between the local sex shop and the cricket team - then he knocks team captain Nigel Pearson down while riding Lyle's bike. Simon is having a passionate affair with a mystery blonde who turns out to be Nigel's wife. Lyle is called upon to represent a lady who refuses to pay her council tax. Sidney Snell buys Gloria a ski training machine - and proposes a cruise on the Norwegian fjords.

Comedy Central Extra 4pm (repeat)
Guessable?. Gyles Brandreth

Guessable?

Series 3, Episode 8 - Every Time You Say That We Lose

The show welcomes Gogglebox legend and former MP Gyles Brandreth, and comedians Nick Helm, Sarah Kendall and Katy Wix into the Comedy Central attic for more guessing games. Gyles reveals why his stage career was a bit eggy, and we have a warm round of applause for cystitis in 'Spells Like Team Spirit'. And Darren is feeling particularly tense with his team!

U&Drama channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Napoleonic Commode

Lovejoy loses everything after a dawn raid by the bailiffs and takes off on his own.

U&Drama channel logo 5:15pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 2, Episode 6 - Herr Flick's Revenge

Hans, René and the Colonel are imprisoned in Herr Flick's cellar in connection with the location of the various Fallen Madonna copies. Could their days be up? And will a cunning plan involving silk knickers finally get the airmen home?

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 6, Episode 12 - Still Waters Run Deep

Sharon and Tracey are making a fortune with their swimming pool business, then they are invited by a gangster to build a pool as a present for his girlfriend. However he wants the pool built within a week and their workforce is in Florida. Meanwhile Dorien is riddled with guilt after Marcus lands in hospital.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Beena And Amrit. Image shows from L to R: Amrit (Shobna Gulati), Beena (Priya Hall)

Beena And Amrit

Series 3, Episode 2

The sitcom returns.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Ashley Blaker's Hyperfixations. Ashley Blaker

Ashley Blaker's Hyperfixations

Episode 1 - 17th Century English History

When a comedian is diagnosed as autistic, suddenly everything makes sense. Each week, Ashley unpicks his complex web of 'hyperfixations' - one obsession at a time. Episode 1 is the (probably) surprising subject of 17th Century English history which Ashley studied at both Oxford and Cambridge where he sought to become the first Jewish expert in 17th century church history.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 15, Episode 5 - Stop That Bath

Compo, Clegg and Foggy find that, for once, Howard has a cast iron excuse for being out without permission.

U&Alibi channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 4, Episode 3 - Too Much Of Water

Frank and Lu are hired to look into the drowning of a former Miss Stratford-upon-Avon, and soon uncover the tragic beauty queen's dark past.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 15, Episode 6 - Springing Smiler

Foggy, Clegg and a rather enthusiastic Compo accept the challenge of springing Smiler, Nora Batty's ex-lodger.

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

Rob And Romesh Vs

F1, Episode 2 - Monaco Pt 2

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan continue their Formula 1 journey in Monaco, hanging out with driver George Russell, before Rob finally takes his manual driving test.

U&Drama channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Alfred D'Angelo (Patrick Baladi)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 2, Episode 8 - In My Memory Lock'd

When an amnesiac wanders into their lives, Frank and Lu must work out what happened to him.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Rosie Ramsey, Jason Mantzoukas, Greg Davies, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Mathew Baynton, Stevie Martin, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

Series 19, Episode 10 - The Clever Side?

It's the Grand Final, and each contestant has chosen to celebrate in their own unique way: Rosie Ramsey puts a wooden box on her head, Fatiha El-Ghorri kicks in a door, Mathew Baynton threatens a puppy, and the team known as J. V. Martzoukas (aka Jason Mantzoukas and Stevie Martin) establish a thriving local business. At the end of it all, Greg Davies will crown one of them the Taskmaster champion, and Little Alex Horne will watch on, knowing that his job is done for another series.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Pushers

Pushers

Episode 5 - Where's My Bacon?

The gang's dealings finally catch up with them as Ewen realises that his mum is missing and he's being watched - he needs to leave town as soon as possible. Meanwhile, Emily goes to meet her new girlfriend's dad for lunch, but she's in for a shock when she comes face-to-face with the rival drugs lord who's out to destroy her.

BBC Three 10:05pm
25 min
Such Brave Girls. Image shows left to right: Josie (Kat Sadler), Deb (Louise Brealey), Billie (Lizzie Davidson)

Such Brave Girls

Series 2, Episode 1 - Such Kept Girls

Josie is finally at art school and in love, though sadly, Deb and Billie have other plans. Forced to attend an unmissable family event, Josie struggles to juggle the new romance alongside her relationship with Seb. Deb's hoping for the next step with Dev, but her sister lets out a secret that threatens their entire relationship. Billie explores a risky romance with an older man who won't stop talking about his stupid wife.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Upright. Image shows from L to R: Esme (Kate Box), Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin), Big Man (Michael McCall)

Upright

Series 1, Episode 7

Lucky gets a phone call from Meg's father, worried sick about his daughter's whereabouts.

BBC Three 10:30pm
Such Brave Girls. Image shows left to right: Josie (Kat Sadler), Deb (Louise Brealey), Billie (Lizzie Davidson)

Such Brave Girls

Series 2, Episode 2 - Such Faithful Girls

As Deb questions where she stands with Dev, she finds some hope in the generosity and bulging cryptocurrency wallet of an old flame - a self-proclaimed James Bond with a high-risk, high-reward lifestyle. Seb starts to suspect Josie might not actually be going to a late-night book club at all. Billie's daddy issues take a new turn as she decides that she might not be getting the princess treatment after all.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
30 min
Pushers

Pushers

Episode 6 - Will We Die?

Emily and Ewen realise that the net is closing in, and everyone is onto them - the police, dangerous rival dealer Lennie, and Emily's dad Craig. It's time for the gang to find a way out of the drugs game for good... but first they need to escape a busy hospital with a furious Lennie on their tail.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:50pm (repeat)
Upright. Image shows left to right: Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin), Meg Adams (Milly Alcock)

Upright

Series 1, Episode 8

Lucky has a touching reunion with his mother, but his homecoming gets a much frostier reception from his brother Toby.

Comedy Central Midnight (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

A selection of episodes from the 12th series of statistics-based panel game.

U&Alibi channel logo. Credit: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 4, Episode 3 - Too Much Of Water

Frank and Lu are hired to look into the drowning of a former Miss Stratford-upon-Avon, and soon uncover the tragic beauty queen's dark past.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:05am (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Rosie Ramsey, Jason Mantzoukas, Greg Davies, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Mathew Baynton, Stevie Martin, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

Series 19, Episode 10 - The Clever Side?

It's the Grand Final, and each contestant has chosen to celebrate in their own unique way: Rosie Ramsey puts a wooden box on her head, Fatiha El-Ghorri kicks in a door, Mathew Baynton threatens a puppy, and the team known as J. V. Martzoukas (aka Jason Mantzoukas and Stevie Martin) establish a thriving local business. At the end of it all, Greg Davies will crown one of them the Taskmaster champion, and Little Alex Horne will watch on, knowing that his job is done for another series.

U&Drama channel logo 2:45am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 6, Episode 12 - Still Waters Run Deep

Sharon and Tracey are making a fortune with their swimming pool business, then they are invited by a gangster to build a pool as a present for his girlfriend. However he wants the pool built within a week and their workforce is in Florida. Meanwhile Dorien is riddled with guilt after Marcus lands in hospital.

Comedy Central 3:30am (repeat)
Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

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