British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 9th January 2015

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
15 min
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 5

Arthur Sleep gets into trouble after building a tall tower in the newsroom, and Dobbin the horse causes mayhem at Nana Knickerbocker's panto farm shop.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 4 - Beware Of The Dog

A local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
The Greatest Welshman You've Never Heard Of. Copyright: BBC

The Greatest Welshman You've Never Heard Of

Episode 2

As the optimism surrounding the war begins to evaporate and feelings of paranoia start to set in, Aneurin and his new assistant Tomos continue to chronicle the war effort at home in Wales.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 45, Episode 1

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a comic take on the week's news. With Mitch Benn, Laura Shavin, Rich Hall and Vikki Stone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Farewell To Alarms

When Susan worries about the rising crime rate, she insists that the family get a new alarm system - much to Ben's annoyance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 1

We meet the three children. They are a regal five-year-old girl with a talent for interrogation and an interest in nits, a seven-year-old boy with a penchant for lying and an 11-year-old who is gearing up for his scary first day at secondary school.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 2

The celebration of parental incompetence continues, with the problems piling up for mum and dad.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 2 - Jack Dee, Gary Lineker, Fay Ripley

Frank Skinner is joined by comedian Jack Dee, footballer-turned-pundit Gary Lineker and actress Fay Ripley. Nominations include hand dryers, internet trolls and people who tell the truth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 1

A Northern Irish mum is delighted that her son is gay. Meanwhile, Nan visits an old friend in hospital and Lauren takes a job in a burger bar.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 1 - Pregnant

When Lucy announces that she is pregnant, Lee wonders if the father might accidentally be him.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Joyce Temple Savage (Sherrie Hewson), Les / Lesley (Tim Healy). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 7, Episode 2

The Garveys meet Buck A.Roo, who reveals a few shocks for the family. Meanwhile, Kenneth takes advantage of a psychic customer - Psychic Sue, and holds a séance to contact his mum - but the message he receives appears to be for someone else.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 5 (Channel 4: Series 6), Episode 1

Sean Lock and David Mitchell go up against Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'assists' Rachel Riley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 1

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winner

Lee is insufferably smug when he wins £1,000 in a writing competition with an essay entitled 'Disability in the Workplace'.

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

The Football's On

Series 2, Episode 22

Ian Stone is joined by Romesh Ranganathan, Ian Moore and Keith Dover.

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

QI

Series L, Episode 14 - Little And Large

With Phill Jupitus, Richard Osman and Lucy Porter.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 9, Episode 8

Russell looks at breast feeding, if immigrants cause traffic problems (as UKIP claim), and if The Queen should actually be The Queen.

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

The Last Leg

Series 5, Episode 1

Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker kick off the new year by providing some trademark offbeat commentary on the significant moments of the past seven days. Dara O Briain is the guest.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

Episode 1

A celebration of all things Python, as well known figures from the worlds of comedy and film pay tribute alongside classic clips. Expect The Spanish Inquisition.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 5, Episode 4

Adam Hills takes a seat on the left of the screen with Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Meanwhile Jo Caulfield is back on, she's on Russell Howard and Andy Parsons's team again.

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 14 - Meryl Streep, James McAvoy, Mark Ruffalo, Hozier

Meryl Streep reveals a Golden Globes wardrobe malfunction, Mark Ruffalo says his Foxcatcher look didn't go down well at home, James McAvoy apologies for a bad audition and Hozier performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 1, Episode 6

Ted and Peter perform the snooker version of "Lady in Red", and there is a look at Karl Dönitz, who became Führer of Nazi Germany after Hitler.

Comedy Central 11pm
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 3, Episode 10

Nathan Caton deals with rudeness, Jarred Christmas loves an English turn of phrase, Andy Askins has one-liners galore, and Andrew Lawrence calls in sick.

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

QI

Series A, Episode 7 - Arthropods

With Jimmy Carr, Jackie Clune and Jo Brand.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
65 min
Adam Hills: Happyism Live. Adam Hills

Adam Hills: Happyism Live

TV broadcast of Austrailian comedian Adam Hills's 2013 live UK DVD, Happyism.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Big Train. Image shows from L to R: Simon Pegg, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis, Mark Heap, Amelia Bullmore. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Big Train

Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 3 - Aquatic Animals

With Clive Anderson, Meera Syal and Bill Bailey.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Meg (Jessica Knappett), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Drifters

Series 1, Episode 1 - Home

Returning early to Leeds from a post-university gap-year tour of India, cousins Meg and Bunny - and friend Laura - do not get the smooth homecoming they had hoped for.

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