British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 28th October 2016

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

Breaking The News

Series 5, Episode 2

Des Clarke is joined by comedians Janey Godley, Dane Baptiste and Jay Lafferty plus journalist Hugo Rifkind for a satirical swipe at the week's big news.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
The Harri-Parris' Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Anni (Llinos Mai), Ben (Oliver Wood). Copyright: BBC

The Harri-Parris' Radio Show

Series 2, Episode 1 - Valentine's Day

Mami and Deiniol take over Anni's plan for a romantic meal, plus Ifan forces Ben to help him a seedy scheme.

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

The News Quiz

Series 91, Episode 8

Susan Calman, Francis Wheen, Mark Steel and Vicki Pepperdine are on the panel joining Miles Jupp for the last in the current series of the long-running satirical quiz of the week's news.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Christmas Special - Diamonds Are For Heather

Del is in love again after catching the eye of Heather during a rendition of 'Old Shep' at the Nag's Head. It's not long before he wants to get engaged, as usual, but this time there is a complication... her husband.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 3 - K-Folk

With Phill Jupitus, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's Tea Time. Image shows from L to R: Emilia Fox, Harry Hill. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Tea Time

Series 1, Episode 2 - Emilia Fox

Harry Hill is joined in his tea time kitchen by actress Emilia Fox as he takes a sideways look at the world of cookery.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Marley's Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Mia (Ella-Rae Smith), Marley Wise (Sarah Alexander)

Marley's Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fit

Marley's attempts to befriend her neighbours are disrupted by having to look after her wayward niece. Meanwhile, Adam, Michael and the Vicar have their own night out, which leads to courtroom drama.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, David Haye. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon presents this compilation of previously unseen material from Series 10.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 6 - Chains

Melchett and Blackadder are taken hostage by the dastardly German master of disguise Prince Ludwig, just hours after the Queen swore to only pay one more ransom ever. When she struggles to choose between the two, their captor decides to overthrow her and make himself King.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. David Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 4

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Chris Bryant MP and Rose Matafeo.

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

QI

Series L, Episode 3 - Literature

With Victoria Coren Mitchell, Lloyd Langford and Jack Whitehall.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead

Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Kayleigh (Louise Stewart), Fergie (Jamie Quinn)

Still Game

Series 7, Episode 4 - Small Change

Affairs of the heart stir up emotions as Jack and Victor offer unconventional marriage guidance to a Craiglang couple. Meanwhile, Navid and Boabby job-swap to prove who has the cushiest career.

BBC iPlayer 9:30pm
30 min
Asian Network Comedy. Image shows from L to R: Hardeep Singh Kohli, Dane Baptiste, Eshaan Akbar. Copyright: BBC

Asian Network Comedy

Episode 5 - Curve, Leicester 2016

Stand-up comedy from nearly-naked chef Hardeep Singh Kohli, panel show favourite Dane Baptiste, Paul 'Sinnerman' Sinha from TV quiz show The Chase and rising star Eshaan Akbar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Baldrick (Tony Robinson), Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 1 - Dish And Dishonesty

The House of Commons, now led by William Pitt the Younger, sets out to bankrupt the Prince Regent. Blackadder has a plan to stop them, but it'll involve a rigged by-election and new MP - there's only one man for the job...

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig, Lucy Beaumont, Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 2 - North Norse

With Lucy Beaumont, Rhod Gilbert and Jason Manford.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
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 48, Episode 3

With guest host Frank Skinner and panellists Sara Pascoe and Nick Robinson.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

The Last Leg

Series 9, Episode 3

Roisin Conaty joins the trio in the studio to help dissect the week's events, with Jeremy Paxman helping to explain the US election.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 4 - Basic Alan

Alan is the only guest at the Linton Travel Tavern when the manager decides to close it for refurbishment, leaving Alan at a loose end with some tungsten-tipped screws.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 20, Episode 5 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Eddie Redmayne, Bryan Cranston, LeAnn Rimes

Benedict Cumberbatch reveals he married Judge Rinder; Eddie Redmayne says he felt like a wannabe Justin Bieber at Comic Con; Bryan Cranston reveals he was once a murder suspect; and LeAnn Rimes performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Bob (Bob Mortimer). Copyright: BBC / Pett Productions

House Of Fools

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Ghost Affair

Much to Bob's frustration, when Ghost Hunter magazine offers a chimp as a prize to anyone who can provide a genuine photo of a ghost, Vic instantly begins ghost hunting around the flat with Beef and Bosh.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Cat (Danny John-Jules)

Red Dwarf

Series XI, Episode 6 - Can Of Worms

Cat takes time off from being in love with himself to fall head over heels in love with a lady Cat with a big secret.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 2, Highlights Special - Extra

Relive the most memorable moments from Series 2 of the riotous panel show.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Josh. Josh (Josh Widdicombe). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 2, Episode 6 - Close Up & Long Shot

At a university reunion party, Josh bumps into Abby, a therapist who has spent the last ten years convinced that Josh is infatuated with her. Can he prove to her that he is not? Kate meets an old lecturer who offers her a great opportunity to get her photography career off the ground.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (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 3 - Nanageddon

In an attempt to impress two goth girls, the boys stage a seance in their front room.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 2, Episode 2

Gina Yashere makes her first appearance on the show, joining Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team. Meanwhile John Oliver and Al Murray join Rory Bremner again.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
Friday Night Dinner. Tony Michaels (Jason Watkins). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Friday Night Dinner

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Two Tonys

Dad accidentally invites someone he used to hate round for dinner - an annoying man who talks with his eyes closed. How will Dad get rid of him?

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