British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 11th December 2015

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am
15 min
The Roy Files. Copyright: JAM Media

The Roy Files

Episode 5 - Being Yourself

Roy is making a scrapbook for history homework about the person he knows best - himself. With excerpts from some of the funniest, most embarrassing and most surprising events in his life so far.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Episode 3

Short entertainments based on Frayn's acclaimed book of comic dialogues and monologues. Including a controlling theatre director, who thinks he can direct anything, and two people talk to each other on their mobiles, yards apart.

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

Breaking The News

Series 2, Episode 9

Des Clarke breaks the week's news with help from comedians Andrew Maxwell, Mark Nelson and Stuart Mitchell, plus author Val McDermid.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper

The Best Of Tommy Cooper

A special series featuring classic moments from Tommy Cooper's greatest shows.

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

The Leak

Series 3, Episode 5

Tom Price and guests from the world of comedy and entertainment review the week's biggest stories from around Wales and the world.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 47, Episode 5

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Mitch Benn, Andy Zaltzman, Tez Ilyas, Dr. Gabrielle Walker and Pippa Evans for a comic romp through the week's news.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A Teacup

Harris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Christmas Special - 25th Anniversary Special

Audrey and Richard's 25th wedding anniversary is coming up, so there is a party to plan at Grantleigh Manor. The scene is set for a great night until an extraordinary confession gets in the way.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 10 - Lying

With Adam Hills, Sara Pascoe and Jack Whitehall.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Krupa Pattani), Naani (Adlyn Ross), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 4, Episode 6 - Alia's Boyfriend

In line with the great tradition of British Muslim baking, Mr Khan enters the Great Sparkhill Bake Off.

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 50, Episode 10

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Mitchell plus guest panellists Kirsty Wark and Andy Hamilton.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 6

Jonathan Ross, Doctor Who actor Matt Smith, and British hurdling champion Perri Shakes-Drayton join the teams. Plus Kriss Akabusi pops up too.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10pm (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

Christmas Special - The New Sofa

Inspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (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 3

Kayleigh is running late but John is determined to get to work on time as the last thing he needs on the journey are any further delays.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Danny Bhoy, Stephen Fry, Aisling Bea, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 7 - Middle Muddle

With Aisling Bea, Danny Bhoy and Jimmy Carr.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
30 min
Crackanory. Morgana Robinson. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Crackanory

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Truth About Suz & The Vexed Message

In the penultimate episode's opening story, after lying about having a wife, Alan finds an unlikely date for the office awards ceremony. The second of tonight's stories sees a man mistakenly send a text message intended for his wife to his boss and so does everything he can to get his hands on the phone. Read by Morgana Robinson and Greg Davies.

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 15, Episode 14 - Lady Colin Campbell, One Direction, Karl Pilkington

Lady Colin Campbell joins Alan to discuss her experience on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!; One Direction join Alan for a chat, and perform History; and The Moaning of Life star Karl Pilkington talks to Alan too.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Episode 4

With Miranda Hart, Richard Ayoade and Stephen Graham.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Bring The Noise. Image shows from L to R: Tinie, Nicole Scherzinger, Ricky Wilson, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Twenty Six 03

Bring The Noise

Episode 8

David Walliams and Melanie C join the fun as the debut series of the lively music and comedy show concludes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Little Britain Abroad, Episode 2 - Part Two

In the second of two festive specials, Dawn French guest stars as Vicky Pollard's mum, who arrives in Thailand as star witness at her daughter's drug-smuggling trial.

Russia Today 10:30pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Sam Delaney

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 6 - Outrage

Sam asks if moral outrage is out of control, MP Mike Freer speculates on Donald Trump's sexuality and Bobby Mair takes on Tyson Fury.

BBC Three 10:30pm
45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 6

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 18, Episode 11 - Tina Fey, Kurt Russell, Josh Widdicombe, Sia

Kurt Russell talks about Elvis, Tina Fey says she almost made Robert De Niro laugh, Josh Widdicombe talks about his Hobbit ambitions and Sia says she wants to reveal more of herself.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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 5

Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Kelly Hoppen MBE, Carol Vorderman and Hal Cruttenden.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Mark Lamarr, Vic Reeves, George Dawes (Matt Lucas), Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 2, Christmas Special

With Jarvis Cocker, Emma Forbes, Ewen Bremner and Ian Kelsey.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (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 3, Episode 5

This week, comedian Jack Whitehall and former Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie join David to do battle with Lee's team mates, TV presenter Christine Bleakley and stand-up comedian Frankie Boyle.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Josh. Image shows from L to R: Kate (Beattie Edmondson), Josh (Josh Widdicombe), Owen (Elis James). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 1, Episode 5 - Homme & Away

Geoff watches Josh perform an unsuccessful stand-up gig and decides to take it upon himself to help Josh's career.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

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

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 5 - Examination

Lucy finds herself working on a Government initiative encouraging men to regularly check themselves for lumps. Eager to please Lucy, Lee follows the campaign's advice and discovers something he wasn't expecting.

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