British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 19th June 2015

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Gloomsbury. Image shows from L to R: Henry Mickleton (Jonathan Coy), Vera Sackcloth-Vest (Miriam Margolyes), DH Lollipop (John Sessions), Lionel Fox (Nigel Planer), Venus Traduces (Morwenna Banks), Ginny Fox (Alison Steadman). Copyright: Little Brother Productions

Gloomsbury

Series 3, Episode 4 - Women in Love and Men in Disgrace

Ginny Fox has planned a trip with Vera Sackcloth-Vest to see her sister, Nesta Bell, at Charlatan House in Sussex, so that Nesta can paint Vera's portrait.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 1, Episode 3

Des Clarke is joined by legendary journalist and broadcaster Kirsty Wark plus comedians Jarred Christmas, Sanjeev Kohli and Keir McAllister.

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

The News Quiz

Series 87, Episode 6

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig, with regular panellist Jeremy Hardy and guests Miles Jupp, Susan Calman and Helen Zaltzman.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm (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 1

Rob Brydon presents a new series of the panel game. Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Fiona Bruce, Micky Flanagan, Steve Jones and Claudia Winkleman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

A selection of three episodes of the sketch show from Lucas and Walliams.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 1 - I-Spy

With Jimmy Carr, Lee Mack and Sandi Toksvig.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Milton Jones, Andy Parsons, Andrew Lawrence. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 4 - Andy Parsons, Andrew Lawrence, Milton Jones

Mock The Week star Andy Parsons hosts stand-up comedy from the Apollo, with Andrew Lawrence, and one-liner king Milton Jones.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 6, Episode 3 - The Tameness Of A Wolf

One of Louisa's pupils blames an upset stomach on a meal she ate at Bert's restaurant and writes about it in the school magazine.

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 6

Jimmy Carr hosts, while Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on special guest captain Lee Mack with Sara Pascoe. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley takes care of 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 6

Presenter Amanda Holden joins Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall on the blue team, while Jamie Redknapp lines up alongside award-winning comic and Trollied star Aisling Bea, and his former Liverpool midfield partner John Barnes.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Hoff The Record. Image shows from L to R: Hoff (David Hasselhoff), Marcus Fuster (John MacMillan). Copyright: Me & You Productions

Hoff The Record

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Movie

Hoff has arrived in the UK to star in an avant-garde biopic about his own life.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Sarah Millican: Home Bird Live. Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican: Home Bird Live

Third live show from Sarah Millican, edited from the 2014 DVD release of the same name.

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 11 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, Jake Gyllenhaal, Cara Delevingne, Tinie Tempah

Arnold Schwarzenegger says "I'm old but I'm not obsolete," Emilia Clarke talks about Game Of Thrones, Jake Gyllenhaal says boxing for real hurts, Cara Delevingne says acting is all she's ever wanted to do, and Tinie Tempah performs live in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 1 - Danger

With Sean Lock, Jo Brand and Jimmy Carr.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:40pm (repeat)
Vicious. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Frances de la Tour), Freddie (Ian McKellen), Mason (Philip Voss), Stuart (Derek Jacobi), Penelope (Marcia Warren), Ash (Iwan Rheon). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy / Kudos Productions

Vicious

Series 2, Episode 3 - Ballroom

The gang decides to join Ash and Jess at a ballroom dancing class. Nimble on his feet, Stuart quickly becomes teacher's pet, leaving Freddie in a huff, while Violet becomes a hit with the amorous teacher in other ways. After seeking Freddie's advice, Ash decides to take his relationship with Jess to the next level.

BBC Three 10:45pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 4

Russell Howard looks at topics including security for the Olympics, the terrible May weather and a lost ET doll. Pali, the world's quickest pizza maker, is the Mystery Guest. The Good News Extra comic is Daniel Simonsen.

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 5

Richard, Louise's boss at the restaurant, is assumed to be gay, but appearances are not what they seem when he shares a bed with Donna. Louise decides that it's time to take the bull by the horns and have sexual relations with a man and asks out Oleg from the restaurant. Karen gets run over and decides to give up drinking, which turns her into a demented, sweaty, man-repellent.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Man Down. Image shows from L to R: Brian (Mike Wozniak), Emma (Jeany Spark), Dan (Greg Davies), Mum (Gwyneth Powell), Jo (Roisin Conaty), Nesta (Stephanie Cole). Copyright: Avalon Television

Man Down

Series 2, Episode 3 - Diversity

Dan is sent on a diversity course after alarming headmistress Miss Lipsey, the ongoing target of his clumsy advances, with his complete lack of political correctness. After dragging an injured Brian into his idiotic plans, Dan's 'diversity buddy' proves more helpful than he could have possibly imagined.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 2 - Discoveries

With Vic Reeves, Arthur Smith and Clive Anderson.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
SunTrap. Image shows from L to R: Brutus (Bradley Walsh), Woody (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Happy Tramp Productions

SunTrap

Episode 4 - Casino

Woody goes undercover to find a thief at the island's gangster-owned casino.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:35pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 7, Episode 4 - Hunks Special

Keith, Holly, Fearne and Rufus are joined by 'hunks' Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd from McFly, cricketer Andrew Flintoff, and David Hasselhoff.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Comic Strip presents The Hunt For Tony Blair. Image shows from L to R: Alastair Campbell (Harry Enfield), Margaret Thatcher (Jennifer Saunders), Tony Blair (Stephen Mangan). Copyright: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Episode 1 - The Hunt For Tony Blair

The Comic Strip team return for a special 50s-style 'fugitive' film noir spoof. Prime Minister Tony Blair is wanted for murder and is on the run.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (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 10 - Made In Chelsea Takeover

Kevin McHale is joined by Made In Chelsea's Spencer and Binky as part of the special takeover night. Seann and Chris are also joined by Russell Kane and David Morgan, plus a special appearance from internet sensation and eccentric inventor Colin Furze.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:55pm (repeat)
It's A Wonderful Afterlife. Copyright: Bend It Films

It's A Wonderful Afterlife

Romantic comedy set in the Indian community with a spooky, supernatural twist.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 12

More comedy with Russell Howard.

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