British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 29th August 2014

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Passing On. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Powell (Felicity Montagu), Matthew (Keiron Self), Gareth Gwynn, Rhys (Richard Elis), Mel (Melangell Dolma), Benjamin Partridge. Copyright: Zipline Creative

Passing On

Episode 6

Matthew goes to his first music festival.

BFBS 6:30pm
30 min
Damn The Torpedoes. Copyright: Kirrin Productions

Damn The Torpedoes!

Episode 1

This episode features Peter Allis bringing us the inter-services golf championships from Kabul; three very surprising guest interrogators; the children's programme specially for military families, Thomas the Tank; and a French bomb disposal expert with a difference. Barry from Watford is at the Imperial War Museum and the Blue Arrows return to ruin another display.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Brig Society. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Brig Society

Series 2, Episode 5 - Religion

Marcus has decided to form his own religion, based on peace, loving-kindness and probably war.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Victoria Wood sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

A selection of three episodes from the sketch show from Matt Lucas and David Walliams.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Boomers. Image shows from L to R: John (Russ Abbot), Thomas Parlour (Dudley Sutton), Alan (Philip Jackson). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Boomers

Series 1, Episode 3

Thurnemouth Day is on the horizon, but for chairman Trevor he also has to consider his strained marriage. Meanwhile, Joyce has an equally lofty office to hold in the local Choral Society.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Dale (Taylor Lautner), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 2, Episode 4 - Funeral

Ken and Dale take a trip into town and bump into Ken's former history professor Dr Rafferty in the local bookstore. Dr Rafferty knows that time is running out for him, and when his dying wish goes wrong, both Dale and Ken turn up at the funeral with issues to settle.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 6, Episode 8 - Departure

Louisa is leaving for Spain, Bert struggles with party plans, and Al is hailed a hero for saving Caroline's life.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game

East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 1

Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall join forces with Chelsea's all-time leading goal scorer and New York City FC's latest signing, Frank Lampard; funnyman Kevin Bridges and Judy Murray, the mother of tennis ace Andy.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Big School. Image shows from L to R: Ms Baron (Frances de la Tour), Miss Postern (Catherine Tate), Mr Church (David Walliams), Mr Gunn (Philip Glenister). Copyright: BBC / King Bert Productions

Big School

Series 2, Episode 1

A new year is starting at Greybridge, and Miss Postern intends to kick it off with an inspiring careers workshop with guest speaker Fenella Forbes, a best-selling childrens' author.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Siblings. Image shows from L to R: Hannah (Charlotte Ritchie), Marion (Stella Gonet). Copyright: Bwark Productions

Siblings

Series 1, Episode 4 - Laser Eye Party

Dan has finally booked himself in for an appointment at the STI clinic. There, under examination, he meets funny and free-spirited doctor Izzy.

TNT Sports 1 logo 10pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 2, Episode 3

Ian Stone takes a humorous look at the week's big football stories with Charlie Baker and Kevin Day.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Perfect Morecambe & Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Perfect Morecambe & Wise

Episode 6

Eric and Ernie conduct a scientific lecture with a paper bag, keep an appointment with psychiatrist Sir Alec Guinness, encounter trouble on the stairs with Penelope Keith and clean up with Sir Elton John, who performs Shine on Through.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Alex Brooker, Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills

The Last Leg

Series 4, Episode 5

John Bishop is the guest booked this week to join Adam, Alex and Josh.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 5, Episode 3

The arrival of Dad's goddaughter from Australia has an unfortunate effect on the Brockman household. Mum and Jake also have visitors to stay and Ben's role in Spartacus - The Musical is under threat.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm (repeat)
Virtually Famous. Image shows from L to R: Chris Stark, Kevin McHale, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Talkback / Hungry Bear Media

Virtually Famous

Series 1, Episode 6

Pixie Lott, James Acaster, magician Troy, and Aisling Bea face questions and challenges all about clips, virals and YouTube celebrities.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Monty Python Live (Mostly). Image shows from L to R: John Cleese, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment / Hipgnosis

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Special - Monty Python Live: One Down, Five To Go

The comedy event of the year: see the final Monty Python reunion show live from London's O2 Arena. Expect classic sketches, some surprises and lots of silliness.

BBC Three 11pm
15 min
Josh. Image shows from L to R: Geoff (Jack Dee), Kate (Beattie Edmondson), Owen (Elis James), Josh (Josh Widdicombe). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Episode 0 - Pilot

Sometimes life just isn't fair. For Josh, sometimes feels like always.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (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 5

In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Susan Calman and Richard Osman, and Lee Mack is joined by Carol Kirkwood and David O'Doherty.

U&Dave channel logo 11:05pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 5 - France

With Hugh Dennis, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

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