British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 8th April 2016

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 7, Episode 5

Richard Fallon MP has been on a quest, trying to find some answers, answers the self-help section of the bookshop has proven painfully unable to provide.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Josie Long: Romance And Adventure. Josie (Josie Long). Copyright: BBC

Josie Long: Romance And Adventure

Episode 2

Things are looking up for Josie, but then she has her heart broken.

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

Breaking The News

Series 3, Episode 5

Host Des Clarke is joined by comedians Pippa Evans, Keir McAllister and Susan Morrison and journalist Hugo Rifkind for a satirical swipe at the week's big news.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 6

Five-year-old Karen decides she's had enough of mum's nagging and announces that she's leaving home to go to Spain, or possibly Greenland.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
The Unexplainers. Image shows from L to R: Mike Bubbins, John Rutledge. Copyright: Zipline Creative

The Unexplainers

Series 2, Episode 3 - Did Aliens Visit Pembrokeshire?

John and Mike head to Broadhaven to explore the site where 14 children saw a UFO land right next to their school playground in February 1977.

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 48, Episode 6

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Zoe Lyons, Vikki Stone, Jon Holmes and Freya Parker to present the week in news through stand-up and sketches.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast

The toaster breaks down, but the company refuses to pay for a new one; Bren fails to make it to the TV studio in time to play for the final £10,000 prize; and Petula's time on this earth does indeed finally come to an end. Unfortunately, there's still more upsetting news in store for the canteen staff.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 4 - Je Regret Nothing

Miranda has been caring for her ill mother for five very long days. Trapped in her flat and being barked at by Penny, she is forced to think about her life regrets.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 7, Episode 5

Richard Fallon MP has been on a quest, trying to find some answers, answers the self-help section of the bookshop has proven painfully unable to provide.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 5 - Sickness & Wealth

Del is reluctant to go to the doctor's with his "jippy" tummy. He's also suffering cash flow problems, and - unbeknownst to Rodney - the family face eviction from the flat. A chance comment from Albert could hold the solution; or it could make things far worse.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Stephen Mangan. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 1

Stephen Mangan hosts the show, with guest panellists Suzanne Evans and comedian Henning Wehn.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 1

The final whistle may have blown on the panel show's seventh series, but these unseen clips of James Corden and co are sure to keep the laughs coming.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 6 - Little Problems

Rodney's wedding is approaching and Del has promised him money for the deposit on his new flat. However, he's also unknowingly promised the same money to the Driscoll brothers, two local thugs who he inadvertently did business with. Will it be Rodney's hopes or Del's body to take a beating?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Boomers. Image shows from L to R: Sally (Julia Deakin), Vaughan (Simon Day). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Boomers

Series 2, Episode 3 - Naming Ceremony

Joyce steals her own granddaughter at her Naming Ceremony for essential Facebook updates, while Carol attempts to publish her own version of Fifty Shades of Grey (and Trevor frets because it might be based on personal experience).

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Beth (Arabella Weir), Eric (Alex Norton). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 2

A domestic disaster leads to Christine becoming Beth and Eric's houseguest.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Lookalikes. Image shows from L to R: Mr T (John Lashley), Harry Hill (Craig Wilcock), David Brent (Tim Oliver), David Beckham (Andy Harmer), Victoria Beckham (Camilla Shadbolt), Cheryl Fernandez-Versini (Natalie Vella), Sharon Stone (Hazel Englander), David Guetta (Antony D), Britney Spears (Michaela Weeks). Copyright: Knickerbockerglory

Lookalikes

Series 1, Episode 1

Andy holds open auditions to find the next generation of lookalikes, with the help of his trusted friend 'David Brent'. Lily Allen lookalike Hayley is also attempting to boost Andy's prospects by training up some of his young pop-star lookalikes to create a lookalike girl band. The only problem is that 'Taylor Swift' and 'Rita Ora' can't sing, and 'Cheryl' can't do a Geordie accent.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Brian Pern. Image shows from L to R: Young Pat Quid (Will Sharpe), Young Mike (Felix Taylor), Martin Freeman, Jack Whitehall, Young John (Justyn Thomas). Copyright: BBC

Brian Pern

The Life Of Rock With Brian Pern, Episode 2 - Part Two: Middle Age Of Rock

Brian takes a look at the 'middle age' of rock.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 19, Episode 3 - Helen Mirren, Kevin Costner, Ewan McGregor, Ricky Gervais, Eric Bana, Meghan Trainor

Helen Mirren reveals she would love to be in an action movie, Kevin Costner talks about Stephen Hawking, Ewan McGregor says Trainspotting 2 is intimidating, Ricky Gervais jokes about David Brent and Eric Bana says he's amazed Ricky knew who he was, while Meghan Trainor performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
The Mighty Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

The Mighty Boosh

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Legend Of Old Gregg

Following a somewhat poorly received gig, the boys decide to skip town for a bit.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm
40 min version (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 4 - Alexander Armstrong, Henry Blofeld, Dame Kelly Holmes

Alexander Armstrong, superstar athlete Dame Kelly Holmes and golden voice of cricket Henry Blofeld compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Nominations include restaurants that don't keep proper powdered English mustard, snoring in public places and unnecessary cocktail ingredients.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
Raised By Wolves. Della Garry (Rebekah Staton). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Raised By Wolves

Series 2, Episode 6 - Dead Man's Caravan

Della takes the kids to Wales. Meanwhile, Grampy finds that his financial problems have followed him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Nighty Night. Jill Tyrell (Julia Davis). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Nighty Night

Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.

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