British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 5th November 2015

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 2, Episode 13 - Last Day

It is the last day of the summer term and Hank is determined to make it through without a detention. An incident with an egg in assembly changes all of that and Hank finds himself in danger of being excluded from school permanently.

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

My Family

Series 10, Episode 2 - The Son'll Come Out

Michael's news comes as a bit of a shock to Ben, but Susan has more of a shock at Ben's reaction.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section. Image shows from L to R: Drums (Ben Reynolds), Saxophone (Mark Brown), Alex Horne, Bass (Will Collier), Trumpet (Joe Auckland), Ed Sheldrake. Copyright: BBC

Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section

Series 2, Episode 1

Music and comedy show with host Alex Horne and his five-piece band. This week, exploring the theme of 'Games'. Guest star Danny Baker sings with the band and champions an instrument that cannot fail to raise a smile.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country Wife

Boycie's 'bargain' purchase - Rocky the bull - arrives and much to Marlene's annoyance begins to make the place look untidy. Marlene sends Boycie out Blackberry picking - and while he's out he makes a new enemy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 4

Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Manuel (Andrew Sachs), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Polly (Connie Booth). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

A selection of three episodes of the hotel-based sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of three episodes from the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, John Bishop. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 1 - Sean Lock and John Bishop

Live At The Apollo returns to BBC One, showcasing the best of British comedy talent. 8 Out Of 10 Cats star Sean Lock introduces Liverpool's finest, John Bishop, from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
The Almost Impossible Gameshow. Copyright: Initial

The Almost Impossible Gameshow

Series 1, Highlights Special - Best Bits

A collection of 'best bits' from the series.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Bring The Noise. Image shows from L to R: Tinie, Nicole Scherzinger, Ricky Wilson, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Twenty Six 03

Bring The Noise

Episode 3

With Nicole away, Ricky Wilson and captains Joel Dommett and Tinie Tempah are joined by Melanie C, Laurence Fox and singer Foxes on the music and comedy show.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
30 min
Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke), Meg (Jessica Knappett). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Drifters

Series 3, Episode 3 - Vanilla

Meg meets an old school friend who's done very well for herself. Re-kindling that friendship brings Meg an exciting job opportunity. Gary reveals a surprising internet enthusiasm and Bunny is on the run from her dad having maxed-out her emergency credit card.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Mike Wilmot, Lenny Henry, Tommy Tiernan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 6 - Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot, Tommy Tiernan

With Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot and Tommy Tiernan.

BT Sport 10pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 3, Episode 4

Ian Stone returns for more football chat. This episode features special guest Omid Djalili.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 10, Episode 3

Russell looks at new scientific findings that link bacon to cancer, the proposed tax credit cuts and a campaign to explain consent using tea.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
60 min
BBC New Comedy Award. Yuriko Kotani. Copyright: BBC

BBC New Comedy Award

2015, Episode 9 - Semi Final 1

Patrick Kielty hosts the first semi-final of the 2015 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, recorded at the Glee Club in Cardiff.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Kate (Alexa Davies), Lance Stater (Toby Jones)

Detectorists

Series 2, Episode 2

Andy spots something suspicious and Sophie's cracking on with her new friend at the library. The club is visited by the local mayor on a matter of some delicacy, and some old enemies seem unusually interested in Peter's quest to find his grandfather.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton, Gino D'Acampo

Celebrity Juice

Series 14, Episode 9

Guests tonight are former The Wanted member Nathan Sykes, football legend and host of Ninja Warrior Chris Kamara, talk show host Jerry Springer, and Jessica Wright.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Jason Watkins), Cheryl (Sarah Parish). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 5, Episode 1

Gavin relays the shocking news that rival chain Lauda is due to open on Valco's patch. While the news worries the rest of the staff, Gavin remains unconcerned. That is until he learns that the store will be run by notorious manager Cheryl Fairweather.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 2

Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Susan Calman

Listomania

Episode 1

Susan Calman is joined by Dane Baptiste, Katherine Ryan, Aisling Bea and Elis James.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
Brian Pern. Image shows from L to R: Roy Wood, Brian Pern (Simon Day). Copyright: BBC

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: A Life In Rock, Episode 2

Brian plans to stage his entire debut solo album, Brian Pern's Musical Version Of The Day Of The Triffids, live from the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa with a host of special guests.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
After Hours. Willow Hannigan (James Tarpey). Copyright: Jellylegs

After Hours

Episode 1 - Young Jobless

Having just left school, things aren't going to plan for Willow. Can he convince his parents that volunteering on a pirate radio show is a good idea?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 3

Antony's got a new girlfriend from a comparitively posh part of town, and she's even got her own car. Meanwhile, Jim's in a mood at the thought of a week with Nana as she convalesces from a cataract operation.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50pm (repeat)
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show. Image shows from L to R: Hank Osasuna, Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback / Bang Tidy Productions

The Keith Lemon Sketch Show

Series 1, Episode 1

Featuring One Direction, Holly Willoughby and Kim Kardashian as you've never seen them before. Guests in the first show include Take Me Out's Paddy McGuinness, actor John Thomson and former Inbetweeners star Emily Atack.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Rob Newman

Robert Newman's Entirely Accurate Encyclopaedia Of Evolution

Episode 4

Comedian Rob Newman guides listeners through a unique A-Z of evolution.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (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 7, Highlights Special

At the halfway point in the series, Dara O'Briain presents a special show featuring unseen material and favourite bits from the series so far.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show. Image shows from L to R: Hank Osasuna, Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback / Bang Tidy Productions

The Keith Lemon Sketch Show

Series 1, Episode 2

Guests in the second show include Fearne Cotton, Take Me Out's Paddy McGuinness, actor John Thomson and former Inbetweeners star Emily Atack.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse

Every hotelier's worst nightmare: a stiff in one of the rooms. Basil's initially concerned as to whether the late Mr Leeman had started his breakfast, but his mind soon turns to clearing the room as soon as possible.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV Midnight (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 11, Episode 5 - Tracey's Choice

Dorien's Book Group is convening to discuss Crime and Punishment - which turns out to be rather applicable to the events that unfold in Tracey's household. Melanie Fishman returns.

Share this page

Subscribe to our newsletters