British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 7th July 2017

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am
15 min
Little Roy. Copyright: JAM Media

Little Roy

Series 2, Episode 10 - You Are What You Eat

Roy eats too much pizza and drinks too much soda and turns into a floating pizza slice. Friends and family gather around to help bring Roy back down to earth, but will they be able to help him see that it is best to have everything in moderation?

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Phil Hammond

Polyoaks

Series 5, Episode 4 - Easy GPeasy

The most dysfunctional General Practice in the West Country is threatened with investigation for not being average. Dr Jeremy is seeing private patients, and Dr Roy gives up drugs.

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

Breaking The News

Series 7, Episode 3

This week Des is joined by Neil Delamere, Clare Johnston, Ashley Storrie and Ro Campbell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Mystical Boudoir Of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel

Arkwright will do anything to get himself into Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's bedroom, including the use of a ladder and a box of chocolates. Meanwhile Granville takes to wearing tights on his head.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Series 17, Episode 4

Topical comedy with Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Deborah Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 2, Episode 1 - Just My Bill

Tom and Barbara are left in financial trouble as they struggle to sell their surplus fruit and vegetables just as the rates need to be paid. A last-gasp search down the back of a sofa means the payment is met on time - leaving the Goods with a single penny to their name.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Guru Of Surbiton

Two students spend a week at the Good household, helping Tom and Barbara with the chores and observing their way of life. Guy and Ruth soon decide to establish a self-sufficiency commune, of which Tom will be patriarch. He is less keen, but they're insistent. At least at first...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party

A group of guests arriving at the hotel in preparation for a nearby wedding raise Basil's anger levels when he mistakes them for swingers and sex addicts.

BBC Two 8:30pm
30 min
Count Arthur Strong. Image shows from L to R: Bulent (Chris Ryman), Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney)

Count Arthur Strong

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Lucky Streak

Arthur makes some unlikely new friends while in search of biscuits, and sees his life and luck change overnight.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mammy's Merchandise

Dermot wants to ask his childhood friend, Buster, to be best man at his wedding - now just weeks away - but Agnes has set her heart on Mark, her eldest son, filling the position.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle. Peter Kay. Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle

Series 2, Episode 3

Peter embarks on an ambitious nationwide challenge for Comic Relief and discusses his involvement in an armed raid with Sir Michael Parkinson. There is also a special appearance from Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.

BBC Two 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 16 - Landmarks

With Jo Brand, David Mitchell and Colin Lane.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 4 - Mammy's Valentine

As Valentine's Day approaches, love is in the air for all the Brown family - even Grandad. In fact, the only Brown without a date is Agnes.

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

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the sitcom by and starring Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson.

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 8

Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe talk about what's going on in the world, with the help of American actor Kumail Nanjiani and comedian Rob Beckett.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Gino D'Acampo, Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 13, Episode 3 - Easter Special

Team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton and regular panellist Gino D'Acampo welcome actor Will Mellor, TV presenter Rylan Clark and Glee star Kevin McHale to their teams for an Easter-themed special.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
60 min
Heidi Regan. Copyright: BBC

BBC New Comedy Award

2017, Episode 2 - Heat 2 - London

Kerry Godliman hosts the second heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2017 from Up The Creek in London.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Episode 1 - Romance

Viewers last saw Lee and Lucy as a newlywed couple just having their first baby. Fast-forward seven years and baby Charlie now has five year-old twin siblings, Benji and Molly.

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.

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