British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 19th May 2017

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Grant Stott. Copyright: BBC

Stop The Press

Series 1, Episode 3

Team captains Jo Caulfield and Gary Robertson join chair Grant Stott for a new panel game in which a team of journalists go up against the people they are reporting on.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes), Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 8, Episode 6 - Can't Get No Satisfaction

Michael and Alfie's internet dating does not go quite according to plan. Kenzo's piano playing may leave a lot to be desired, but will Ben's attempt to get his old band back together prove a bigger hit?

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

The Leak

Series 6, Episode 3

Tom Price is joined by Rhys James and Jenny Collier to discuss the biggest and funniest stories of the week.

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

The News Quiz

Series 93, Episode 5

Miles captains an exciting formation of newshounds: Francis Wheen, John Robins, Angela Barnes and Kiri Pritchard-McLean. This week, manifold manifestos, a flying Dutchman and a close encounter with a wild boar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Big Sleep

Margaret tries to help her husband cope with early retirement by getting him a book from the library entitled Coping with Old Age.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Strangers On The Shore

With the family fortune squandered, Del and Rodney set off for France to attend a memorial service in memory of Uncle Albert's old shipmates from the war. On the way back the Trotters pick up some rather unexpected cargo!

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
The Good Old Days. Copyright: BBC

The Good Old Days

Traditional music-hall entertainment, with songs, sketches and stand-up comedy from the Leeds City Varieties.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Count Arthur Strong. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Retort

Count Arthur Strong

Series 3, Episode 1 - Count Arthur's House Of Horrors

Arthur and the gang spend an evening in a 'haunted house'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 2 - Mammy's Inflation

It's all change in the Brown household as two of Mrs Brown's boys finalise plans for their new homes.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Frankie Boyle

Have I Got News For You

Series 53, Episode 5

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Frankie Boyle and guest panellists Cariad Lloyd and Gyles Brandreth.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Hospital People. Image shows from L to R: Tyler Watt (Russell Brand), Susan Mitchell (Tom Binns)

Hospital People

Episode 4 - The Health Guru

Following the death of a staff member, manager Susan Mitchell wants to promote healthy living at Brimlington Hospital. She decides that the best way to do this is to hire celebrity nutritionist Tyler Watt to shake things up. The health drive hits Ivan hard, keeps Ian busy and allows Kenny to plan for the biggest gig of his career.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 5 - Holy

After Richie's chopped off his own finger and incinerated the Christmas dinner, a baby is left at the front door. Richie's convinced it's the Second Coming.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 3

Dara, Hugh and Andy are joined by James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney and Sara Pascoe.

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 11, Episode 1

Armando Iannucci, the satirist behind critically-acclaimed shows Veep, The Thick Of It and The Day Today, joins Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe live in the studio.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, Jamie Lopez. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 5 - Offence

As a comic, the subject of offence is close to Micky's heart. But what is out of bounds? Sex, size, race, Donald Trump? Micky goes in search of answers.

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 2, Episode 6 - 'S Out

Following a bet with 'Mad' Ken Stalin that they can survive in the wilderness, Richie and Eddie head out to the wilds of Wimbledon Common and pitch a tent.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 21, Episode 7 - Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Alan Cumming, Sheryl Crow

Nicole Kidman says she is excited to be 50, Keith Urban reveals he was scared to ask Nicole out, Alan Cumming talks about his rather unconventional preparation for sex scenes and Sheryl Crowe says performing with Michael Jackson was surreal.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50pm (repeat)
The Keith & Paddy Picture Show. Image shows from L to R: Egon (Robbie Williams), Venkman (Paddy McGuinness), Stantz (Leigh Francis). Copyright: Talkback

The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 1, Episode 2 - Ghostbusters

Keith and Paddy's version of Ghostbusters, featuring Robbie Williams, Sarah Parish, Emily Atack, Emma Willis, Will Mellor, Vicki Michelle and Chris Kamara.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, James DeGale, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Denise Lewis, Rob Beckett, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 5

Stand-up comedian Rob Beckett, former Olympic athlete Denise Lewis and boxer James DeGale are next in line to join James Corden and the ALOTO boys for more laughs, trivia and wacky challenges. This week, the guests don giant foam trainers to compete in a tricky heptathlon, while Freddie Flintoff faces off against Jack Whitehall in a heated fencing challenge.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
30 min
Britain Today Tonight. Peter P. Powers (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Objective Productions

Britain Today Tonight

Episode 5

Special correspondent Peter P Powers follows shelf stacker Clive Dwilis to his new job at a gym.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 3, Episode 2

On a trip to the waterfalls of Callosa, Mick upsets Janice and it looks like their relationship might not survive this fight.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Luisa Omielan's What Would Beyoncé Do?!. Luisa Omielan. Copyright: King Bert Productions

Luisa Omielan's What Would Beyoncé Do?!

BBC Three's version of Luisa Omielan's hit stand-up show.

U&Dave channel logo 11:25pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 3

More topical comedy with Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison. The guests are Marcus Brigstocke, Gary Delaney and Zoe Lyons.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
The Fake News Show. Image shows from L to R: Richard Osman, Stanley Johnson, Stephen Mangan, Katherine Ryan, Miles Jupp. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Fake News Show

Episode 1

With Stephen Mangan at the helm, team captains Katherine Ryan and Richard Osman are joined by Miles Jupp and Stanley Johnson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 2, Episode 2 - Change

After a dramatic outburst about Jar Jar Binks, Tim and Daisy find themselves visiting the Job Centre together. Brian is also struggling with work, which Marsha hints that it could be Twist's fault. Mike finds somewhere to live.

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