British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 22nd May 2015

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), D.C. Boyle (Mark Addy), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 2, Christmas Special - The Green Eyed Monster

Fowler is battling Grim for promotion, who tells him that he needs to be married to be promoted. Raymond proposes to Patricia but in such an unromantic way that she leaves him. Goody and Boyle take Fowler for a night on the town to cheer him up but they choose the same place that Habib has taken Patricia.

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

The News Quiz

Series 87, Episode 2

Hugo Rifkind, Mark Steel and Holly Walsh join regular panellist Jeremy Hardy for the satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 12 - Gravity

With Barry Humphries, Bill Bailey and Rich Hall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of episodes including the entire second series of the Dawn French sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring James Corden and Ruth Jones.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 2 - Songs Of Praise

Geraldine receives a letter from the BBC: they've heard of her incumbency, and want to film an episode of Songs Of Praise in the village. David is far from keen, but finds himself outvoted by the other councillors. When the crew turn up, the vicar is particularly enamoured by the dashing young producer, Tristan; unfortunately the recording does not go smoothly.

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 7

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Frank Skinner and panellists Cariad Lloyd and Jon Ronson.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Russell Kane, Steve Hughes. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 6 - Sarah Millican, Steve Hughes, Russell Kane

Host Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funny man Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.

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 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 3

Sean Lock and Rhod Gilbert are up against Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Johnny Vegas is in Dictionary Corner, while Joey Essex 'assists' Rachel Riley with the numbers and letters.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 2

James Corden and the gang are on good form as they're joined by Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, TV presenter Alex Brooker and Absolutely Fabulous favourite Jennifer Saunders.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Car Share. Image shows from L to R: Kayleigh Kitson (Sian Gibson), John Redmond (Peter Kay). Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Car Share

Series 1, Episode 6

Kayleigh has a lot on her mind, the last thing she needs is to be promoting national blackcurrant jam week. Luckily John is on hand to give her some unwanted encouragement and advice.

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

The Football's On

Series 2, Episode 42

Jo Caulfield and Terry Alderton join award-winning comedian and Arsenal fan Ian Stone.

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

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 7

After a break to accommodate the Edinburgh Festival, Mock The Week is back with more topical japery. Several of Pakistan's top bookmakers have ensured that this episode's guest line-up will be Andi Osho, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.

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 10 - Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Nick Grimshaw, Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, The Vaccines

Alan's guests are Britain's Got Talent judges Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden; Nick Grimshaw; Inside No. 9 actors Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton; with music by The Vaccines.

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 7 - George Clooney, The Rock, Britt Robertson, Hugh Laurie, Jessica Hynes, Snoop Dogg

George Clooney talks about how the pranks he loves to play might get him arrested; Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson talks about his early wrestling days; Hugh Laurie reveals he's forgotten everything about House; Jessica Hynes shows off her rapping skills; while Britt Robertson says she was taught the movie star run; and Snoop Dogg performs live in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 12 - Gravity

With Barry Humphries, Bill Bailey and Rich Hall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Pulling. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Rebekah Staton), Donna (Sharon Horgan), Karen (Tanya Franks). Copyright: Silver River

Pulling

Series 1, Episode 1

On her hen night, as she watches Louise stage dive into a crowded dancefloor and Karen recreate the Bacardi ad on the club bar, Donna realises with absolute drunken clarity that single girls have more fun. In this state of inebriation she declares the wedding off. Karl responds by running into the kitchen wall and begging Donna not to leave him. Donna moves in with Karen, and so life begins.

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 6

Seann Walsh and Chris Stark face questions and outrageous challenges alongside their celebrity guests Joey Essex and Hollyoaks actor James Sutton, plus comedians Katherine Ryan and Chris Ramsey.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm (repeat)
Car Share. Image shows from L to R: Kayleigh Kitson (Sian Gibson), John Redmond (Peter Kay). Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Car Share

Series 1, Episode 5

It's John's Nan's birthday but he's forgotten to post her card. Will he be able to put things right on the journey en route to work?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Bullshitters

The Bullshitters

Professionals spoof from the team behind The Comic Strip Presents series.

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