British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 31st March 2017

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:25am
15 min
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 25 - More About Soft

The Twirlywoos are stroking a lady's soft, fluffy hat. Toodloo runs off underneath the hat and Great BigHoo, Chickedy and Chick chase after it. A lady walking her dog strokes the hat, a man eating his sandwiches accidentally tries to eat it and a bald man enjoys wearing it.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics. Copyright: BBC

A Trespasser's Guide To The Classics

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Auction

In early 20th-century Russia, the future of a large family estate hangs in the balance. It risks being turned into a golf course.

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

Breaking The News

Series 6, Episode 6

Janey Godley, Neil Delamere, Chitra Ramaswamy and Keiron Nicholson talk about a new pound coin; Brexit or Legs-it?; and The Avengers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 3 - Dentally Unstable

Janey starts an affair with a dentist whose charm rapidly captivates the rest of the females in the Harper household, while Michael's latest scam eventually puts everyone at risk.

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 50, Episode 5

Kiri Pritchard-McLean airs her grievance with the Daily Mail's 'Legs-it' headline, Tudur Owen considers the future for Wales, should Scotland gain independence and broadcaster Peter Curran discusses the early days of the internet with Punt and Dennis.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm
30 min
Carters Get Rich. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Carter (Rhianna Merralls), Liz Carter (Kerry Godliman), Tony Carter (Rhashan Stone), Harry Carter (Rio Chambers). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Carters Get Rich

Episode 1

The family get news of their windfall and Tony tries to retain some sense of normalcy by continuing plans for family bonfire night.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon Me

Blanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist

Basil's delighted when a married couple - both doctors - check in. However, Sybil's busy flirting with a young male guest, and when he discovers that one of the doctors is a psychiatrist, he grows increasingly paranoid...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
Decline And Fall. Image shows from L to R: Captain Grimes (Douglas Hodge), Paul Pennyfeather (Jack Whitehall), Predergast (Vincent Franklin)

Decline And Fall

Episode 1

Expelled from Oxford, Paul Pennyfeather takes a position as a teacher at a substandard boarding school in rural Wales.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 16 - History

With Rob Brydon, Sandi Toksvig and David Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans

Sybil's in hospital, receiving treatment for an ingrowing toenail. Basil's left at the hotel to carry out a fire alarm test and oversee a group of German guests. What could possibly go wrong?

My5 10pm
30 min
Comedy Bigmouths. Ross Noble

Comedy Bigmouths

Episode 1 - Ross Noble

Topical stand-up comedy and sketches with a live studio audience, taking the pulse of the nation as they explore the world of current affairs and news from the last seven days. Award-winning comedy star and current affairs expert Ian Stone is the host and MC, alongside fellow comedians Zoe Lyons, Geoff Norcott and Ian Moore. Comedian Ross Noble is the special guest.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Stephen Fry, Sara Pascoe, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 13 - Monster Mash

With Phill Jupitus, Sara Pascoe and Josh Widdicombe.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 4, Episode 2 - If You Put A Sausage In It, It's Not A Viennetta

Dave explores the perils of stock photography modelling and recruits his favourite celeb for an experiment.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
The Nightly Show. Gordon Ramsay

The Nightly Show

Episode 25

Gordon Ramsay is joined by John Legend and next week's host, Bradley Walsh.

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

The Last Leg

Series 10, Episode 10

In this week's show stars of the new West End play The Philanthropist, Charlotte Ritchie, Simon Bird and Tom Rosenthal are live in the studio to help the team to dissect the week's events.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 6 - Carnival

When the local carnival ends in a riot, the boys go out looting. Richie grabs a video camera from the back of a BBC van, and they decide to find fame through filming their own movies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (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 1, Episode 5 - Jungle

Dixon Bainbridge, owner of the Zoo-niverse, is intent on selling to the highest bidder.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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 6, Highlights Special

A special compilation show packed full of out-takes and best bits from the sixth series.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 5

Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, presenter Gabby Logan and comedian Jon Richardson are the guests on the show this week.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Play To The Whistle. Image shows from L to R: Michail Antonio, Frank Lampard, Romesh Ranganathan, Holly Willoughby, Seann Walsh, Bradley Walsh, Joel Dommett, Judy Murray. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Play To The Whistle

Series 3, Episode 5

Footballer Michail Antonio, tennis matriarch Judy Murray and comedian Joel Dommett join the teams, with comedian Romesh Ranganathan returning as Frank's regular wingman and fellow funnyman Seann Walsh keeping an eye on the scores.

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 1, Episode 6 - Charlie

Howard is hell bent on a career as a serious writer in the hope that he'll improve his chances with Mrs Gideon.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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 4, Episode 4

With guests Craig Revel-Horwood, Ben Fogle, Kate Silverton and Hugh Dennis.

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

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 2, Episode 3

Lee Mack and Johnny Vegas, Mel Giedroyc and Freddie Flintoff test some facts.

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