British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 24th October 2014

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 2, Episode 5 - Pride Of Scarborough

Everyone thinks Charlie has foiled a burglary - and so he is nominated to be the Pride of Scarborough, but has the whole truth been told? Meanwhile Kevin has invested in a hot tub, but not even his wife is sure that it will elevate the B&B to spa status.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:35pm
10 min
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 35 - Sports G'Day

It's sports day in Giggly Park, and Boj mistakenly wins all the medals. With only one race left, can Boj think of a boj-a-boom idea that will help his buddies all win a medal?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders

Basil's drive to save money gets the better of him when he hires the lowest quoting builder, a cowboy by the name of O'Reilly, to refurbish the lobby, rather than Sybil's choice, the respected and trustworthy Mr Stubbs.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 85, Episode 1

Satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. With panellists Sarah Millican, Sara Pascoe, Jeremy Hardy and Hugo Rifkind.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - The Frog's Legacy

At Trigger's niece Lisa's wedding, down in Hampshire, Del bumps into his mum's old best mate, Trigger's auntie Irene. Over a few drinks, Reenie lets slip a tale of hidden treasure and 1960s intrigue. Just what's the truth in the rumours of Freddy the Frog?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Episode 2

The comedy duo reunite to share backstage stories from some of their classic moments.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 7

Another game of trying to fool the opposition into mistaking fact for fiction and fiction for fact. Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Jo Brand, Roisin Conaty, Paul Foot and Ray Mears.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 48, Episode 4

With guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and panellists Katherine Ryan and Janet Street-Porter.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Hot Fuzz. Image shows from L to R: Sgt Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost). Copyright: Working Title Films

Hot Fuzz

Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Highlights Special - Unseen Vol 2

The smash-hit sports panel show continues in extra time with more never-before-seen footage.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Daisy (Katy Wix), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 7, Episode 2 - Christening

Lee's big mouth has got him and Lucy invited to a Christening Party thrown by new neighbours Toby and Anna, and now they have no time to find the perfect present for the baby who has everything.

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

The Football's On

Series 2, Episode 11

Ian Stone returns with more football chat. Featuring Micky Flanagan and Jo Caulfield.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 4 - Levity

With Sue Perkins, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 4, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by Keeley Hawes and Stephen Mangan, while Lee Mack is joined by Kevin Bridges and Professor Brian Cox OBE.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Amber (Alice Felgate). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 1, Episode 1

After hearing some upsetting news from her dad, Viva decides to leave home and live with her friends. Elsewhere on the estate, Amber is finding it very hard to dump her boyfriend, despite plenty of varied advice from Viva, Saz and Holli.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 13, Episode 6 - Taylor Swift, James Nesbitt, Kevin Bridges

Alan is joined by Grammy award-winning star Taylor Swift who chats to Alan and performs Shake It Off from her forthcoming album 1989; James Nesbitt talks about his upcoming Channel 4 show Babylon, plus, Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges talks about his debut autobiography: We Need To Talk About... Kevin Bridges.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Paul meets Sam's parents who are still laughing about their fancy dress party, Bernie meets a new member of staff and Nan comes home from a funeral and discovers that Lena owed her money.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
60 min
BBC New Comedy Award. Lee Ridley. Copyright: BBC

BBC New Comedy Award

2014, Episode 7 - London Heat 1

The seventh heat of the 2014 BBC Radio New Comedy Award. Recorded in London and hosted by Ed Gamble.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 16, Episode 5 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Timothy Spall, Miranda Hart, Maroon 5

Benedict Cumberbatch declines to comment on Star Wars, Miranda Hart reveals it's the end for her sitcom, Timothy Spall talks about his near death experience, and Maroon 5 perform live in the studio.

Comedy Central 10:40pm
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 3, Episode 1

Chris Ramsey talks public transport; Nathan Caton is paranoid; Jen Brister's Spanish mum has some quirks; and Henry Paker's girlfriend is 'complex'.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:40pm (repeat)
The Job Lot. Image shows from L to R: Janette (Angela Curran), George (Adeel Akhtar), Natalie (Laura Aikman), Karl (Russell Tovey), Trish (Sarah Hadland), Graham (Tony Maudsley), Angela (Jo Enright), Bryony (Sophie McShera), Paul (Martin Marquez). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

The Job Lot

Series 2, Episode 5

Security guards Janette and Paul make unlikely heroes when Trish loses her mobile phone and Natalie gets in big trouble with a jobseeker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

BBC Three 11pm
15 min
Jenny Bede: AAA. Jenny Bede. Copyright: BBC

Jenny Bede: AAA

Impressions based sketch show from YouTube star Jenny Bede.

BBC Two 11:05pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Rhod Gilbert, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 28, Episode 4

Rhod Gilbert and regular team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by actress Kerry Godliman, comedian James Acaster, musician Har Mar Superstar and singer Nicole Scherzinger.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
100 min
The Feeling Nuts Comedy Night. Copyright: Fulwell 73 Productions / Attention Seekers

The Feeling Nuts Comedy Night

Jack Whitehall hosts a comedy show to raise awareness for the Check One Two testicular cancer campaign.

U&Dave channel logo 11:35pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 27, Episode 5

Kristen Schaal takes on Buzzcocks hosting duties. Joining team captain's Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding on the panel are Alice Levine, Rylan Clark, David O'Doherty and James Arthur.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Mighty Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

The Mighty Boosh

Series 1, Episode 8 - Hitcher

Bob Fossil has a big problem at Zoo-niverse. Ivan, the bear has developed some very anti-social habits and attacks Fossil.

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