British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 27th March 2015

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 5, Episode 5

Richard Fallon MP explains to his therapist how he has been held hostage for eight hours by a constituent calling for his resignation.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Julia Sutherland

A Funny Kind Of...

Funny Kind Of Family, Episode 2

Julia Sutherland explores the family lives of comedians Deborah Frances White, Ashley Storrie and Nat Luurtsema to discover incredible situations and unbelievable stories and uncover the funny side of modern-day taboos.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Frankie Howerd

Frankie Takes A Trip

Radio 4 comedy drama looking at the showbiz career of Frankie Howerd and the iconic comic's use of LSD.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm
30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 2, Episode 9

The team captains are joined by actor and comedian Jack Carroll, Wolfblood's top wolf Bobby Lockwood and comedians Lloyd Langford and Pippa Evans.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 9, Episode 1 - Bully For Ben

Ben joins the young Harpers for a pub quiz, which leads to some awkward questions being asked.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
The Leak. Tom Price

The Leak

Series 2, Episode 1

Tom Price is joined by Carl Donnelly and Di Botcher in the week that Zayn left One Direction and Jeremy Clarkson was in trouble on Top Gear.

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

The News Quiz

Series 86, Episode 6

Sandi Toksvig is joined by regular panellist Jeremy Hardy and guests Fred Macaulay, star of The Office USA BJ Novak and Hugo Rifkind.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 9, Special - The Guru

100th Episode. Ben is stunned to discover that successful celebrity dentist, Jeremy Livingston, has dedicated his new book to him, especially because he hasn't got a clue who Jeremy is. Guest stars David Haig and John Barrowman.

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

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 2

Mum has enough of the boys' attitude to housework so sets out on a campaign to civilise them. Karen battles with chuggers and buying shoes, while Dad goes to war with a domestic appliance.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 5, Episode 5

Richard Fallon MP explains to his therapist how he has been held hostage for eight hours by a constituent calling for his resignation.

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

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 3

Karen is on a sleep-over and Ben is away at adventure camp. Mum and Dad are left with a Labrador to look after and a glimpse of what life will be like once the children have left home.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Porridge: Inside Out. Image shows from L to R: Tony Osoba, Sam Kelly, Christopher Biggins. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Porridge: Inside Out

Episode 3 - Good Behaviour

The final part of this tribute series to the classic sitcom looks at life after Porridge, the spin-off series Going Straight and the death of Richard Beckinsale.

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

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 3 - Therapy

When Lucy enrols at Night School on a training course in counselling, Lee takes advantage of her new-found skill to help patch things up with his father. But the joint therapy sessions throw up more questions than answers.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Stella. Image shows from L to R: Stella (Ruth Jones), Michael Jackson (Patrick Baladi). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 4, Episode 8

Election day has arrived and Aunty Brenda can almost taste victory - until, that is, a new rival enters the race.

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

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 4 - Conference

Determined to put a stop to Lucy flirting at an Annual Trade Conference in order to get work, Lee takes evasive action.

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

The Football's On

Series 2, Episode 33

Josh Widdicombe and Ian Moore join Ian Stone for more football chat.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 6 - Duel And Duality

The Prince has seduced and 'soiled' the Duke of Wellington's two nieces. When the triumphant war hero hears of George's indiscretion, he swears to have his revenge - can Blackadder get him out of this one, or will the Royal meet his maker?

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 14, Episode 2 - Michelle Keegan, Elijah Wood, Troy, Warwick Davis, Hudson Taylor

Alan is joined byformer soap star Michelle Keegan, actor Elijah Wood, South London magician Troy, actor and presenter Warwick Davis; and folk duo Hudson Taylor.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Steve Coogan), Rob (Rob Brydon). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Arbie

The Trip

The Trip, Episode 5 - The Yorke Arms

Steve and Rob visit the world famous Malham limestone pavement, before eating at The Yorke Arms.

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

QI

Series A, Episode 11 - Arts

With Richard E. Grant, Bill Bailey and Linda Smith.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Human Remains. Image shows left to right: Flick (Julia Davis), Peter (Rob Brydon)

Human Remains

Black comedy series in which Rob Brydon and Julia Davis play various characters.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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 5, Episode 8

David Mitchell is joined by Lorraine Kelly and Dara O'Briain, while Lee Mack is teamed with Barry Cryer and Sue Perkins.

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