British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 17th April 2015

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 1, Episode 3

Julia Sutherland is joined by comedians Jo Caulfield, Keiron Nicholson, Stephen Grant and Mick Ferry to find out who is good, who is bad and what might be unexpected.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:55pm
30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 2, Highlights Special - Compilation Show

In this special episode, Iain Stirling takes on the role of Stirling Holmes. As the world's greatest detective, he is trying to solve the strange case of the missing homework... which has been stolen by evil genius Professor Dogiarty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
You, Me & Them. Image shows from L to R: Ed Walker (Anthony Head), Lauren Grey (Eve Myles). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

You, Me & Them

Series 2, Episode 2 - The One Before The One

Ed's and Lauren's future looks threatened by his past when an ex shows up. Roles are reversed when a bandaged Emma has to place her trust (and home) in Clive's hands and Debs and Keith find themselves having to deal with their son's tricky new 'discovery'.

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

The Leak

Series 2, Episode 4

Tom Price and guests from the world of comedy and entertainment review the week's biggest stories from around Wales and the world. Recorded in front of a live studio audience.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Series 14, Episode 2

Satire meets silliness in the flagship comedy for hard-working families up and down the country.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

A repeat run of the entire third series of the comic historical saga.

Absolute Radio 7pm
30 min
The Alternative Vote. Matt Forde. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Alternative Vote

Episode 1

Comedy show for Absolute Radio in which Matt Forde asks comedians what they'd do if they were elected to government.

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 49, Episode 2

Victoria Coren Mitchell joins Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Lord Prescott and Alun Cochrane are the guests.

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

Not Going Out

Series 6, Christmas Special - The House

Attempting to give Lucy the perfect Christmas, Lee takes her, her parents - and Daisy - away to a cosy country cottage, formerly home to his own aunt.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Fraser (Mathew Horne), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 2, Episode 1 - Swimming Gala

It's the school's annual swimming gala and Alfie - riding high on love for Miss Gulliver - finds himself engaging in a bet over his class's performance against Pickwell.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Faye McKeever), Sue (Lorraine Cheshire), Neville (Dominic Coleman), Harry (Jack Carroll), Daniel (Samuel Anderson), Gavin (Jason Watkins), Charlie (Aisling Bea), Margaret (Rita May), Lisa (Beverly Rudd), Colin (Carl Rice), Ian (Victor McGuire), Rose (Miriam Margolyes), Brian (Stephen Tompkinson). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 4, Episode 1

A raft of newbies join Valco and Colin is horrified when he recognises one of the fresh faces strolling down the aisle - it's his nan, Rose!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mammy's Merchandise

Dermot wants to ask his childhood friend, Buster, to be best man at his wedding - now just weeks away - but Agnes has set her heart on Mark, her eldest son, filling the position.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Miss Gulliver (Sarah Solemani), Fraser (Mathew Horne), Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 2, Episode 2 - The American

Alfie is shocked by the arrival of a new teacher at Abbey Grove, Mr Schwimer, and even more shocked to learn that he will be taking over Alfie's own class.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Faye McKeever), Sue (Lorraine Cheshire), Neville (Dominic Coleman), Harry (Jack Carroll), Daniel (Samuel Anderson), Gavin (Jason Watkins), Charlie (Aisling Bea), Margaret (Rita May), Lisa (Beverly Rudd), Colin (Carl Rice), Ian (Victor McGuire), Rose (Miriam Margolyes), Brian (Stephen Tompkinson). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 4, Episode 2

While salvation arrives for Gavin in the form of new assistant manager Daniel, sparks fly when VIP till girl Charlie also hits Valco. Charlie isn't the brightest spark in the cereal box, but she'll probably keep her job because her dad happens to own the supermarket empire. Somebody should mention that to Daniel before he makes a drastic decision he'll regret...

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

The Football's On

Series 2, Episode 36

Ian Stone returns with more football chat. Featuring guests Richard Osman and Dave Johns.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of three episodes from the world's most intellectual panel game.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 9

Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.

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 5 - John Torode, Gregg Wallace, Ben Miller, Sarah Hadland, Taraji P. Henson, Paddy McGuinness

Alan Carr is joined by Masterchef presenters John Torode and Gregg Wallace; Ballot Monkeys stars Ben Miller and Sarah Hadland; Empire actress Taraji P. Henson; and comedian Paddy McGuinness. With music from The Maccabees.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Stella. Image shows from L to R: Stella (Ruth Jones), Michael Jackson (Patrick Baladi). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 4, Documentary - Behind The Scenes

Head back to Pontyberry for this insightful glimpse into the making of Series 4.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 17, Episode 2 - Carey Mulligan, Noomi Rapace, Amanda Holden, Jessie Ware

Carey Mulligan talks about working with animals; Noomi Rapace says she learnt English from watching Graham's show; Amanda Holden talks about Simon Cowell; and Jessie Ware says Prince William named her dog.

BBC Radio 3 10:45pm
15 min
Simon Heffer

The Essay: British Film Comedians

Episode 5 - Sid James

Simon Heffer explores the life and work of Sid James, who was at the heart of the very successful Carry On films.

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

The Trip

The Trip To Italy, Episode 2 - Da Giovanni, San Fruttuoso

Rob and Steve go on a boat trip, taking in a local restaurant and Percy Shelley's house for a picture before continuing their journey and arriving at another restaurant. Rob wonders aloud about what they will be remembered for in 200 years' time.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

The Vote Now Show 2015, Episode 1

A series of election specials from the Now Show gang kicks off this evening. Their critique of the second of the leader's debates will feature in the first programme.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Virtually Famous. Image shows from L to R: Chris Stark, Kevin McHale, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Talkback / Hungry Bear Media

Virtually Famous

Series 2, Episode 1

Kevin McHale, Seann Walsh and Chris Stark are joined by Made In Chelsea's Mark-Francis Vandelli, pop star Dappy, The Last Leg's Alex Brooker and comedian Ellie Taylor.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
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 6

David Mitchell and guest team captain Greg Davies are joined by Gareth Malone OBE, Amanda Abbington, Richard Osman, and Phill Jupitus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Special - Five Go Mad In Dorset

Keith Allen, Peter Richardson, Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders from the Comic Strip have a ripping time on their summer hols.

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