British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 1st September 2017

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:45am
15 min
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 15 - The Mascot

The hunt is on for a new mascot. A popular, photogenic animal to publicise the zoo.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)

Subterranean Homesick Blues

Series 2, Episode 5

John and Maggie have finally rekindled their relationship, and full of renewed vigour, John is now ready to take the next step towards commitment - a holiday.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
The Cold Swedish Winter. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Sissela Benn), Geoff (Adam Riches). Copyright: Unique Productions

The Cold Swedish Winter

Series 3, Episode 2 - Summer: New Swedes

Geoff's father-in-law Sten sponsors Ashkan, a young refugee from Afghanistan, who has applied for asylum.

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

Stop The Press

Series 2, Episode 1

Regular team captains Jo Caulfield and Gary Robertson go head to head under the watchful eye of Grant Stott in the panel game where the points actually matter. Featuring the award-winning star of I, Daniel Blake, Dave Johns, and one of Scotland's most prominent writers in the film industry, Hannah McGill.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Roger Graef, John Lloyd, Prue Leith, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 11, Episode 6 - Meeting Sixty-Seven

John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan are offered donations by comic and author Kathy Lette, literary adventurer Andy Miller, and ex-QI host Stephen Fry.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 6 - Killers

With Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig and Trevor Noah.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Episode 3

In this show, captain Jon Richardson and Jason Manford take on guest captain Alan Carr and Katherine Ryan. Ivan Brackenbury joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, Sarah Millican, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 14 - Numbers

With Noel Fielding, Colin Lane and Sarah Millican.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jo Brand

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 3

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Tim Farron MP and Chris Kamara.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:41pm
30 min
Tim Vine Travels Through Time. Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Tim Vine Travels Through Time

Episode 1 - Tim Vine Travels In Time

Master of the pun Tim Vine journeys back in time to the days of Robin Hood in a quest to mend a golden arrow and a broken heart.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: David Tennant, Aisling Bea, Frank Skinner, Trevor McDonald. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 1 - Aisling Bea, David Tennant, Trevor McDonald

Comedian Aisling Bea, Doctor Who star David Tennant and newsreader Sir Trevor McDonald attempt to cast David's South African accent, lateness, and pigeons on the front page into the Orwellian chamber.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 5 - I Get Along Without You Very Well

Yvonne decides to spend more time with Gary, now that he's given up his 1940s obsession.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 6

James Corden and co welcome Bring The Noise comedian Katherine Ryan, recordbreaking ex-jockey Tony 'AP' McCoy and the most decorated Olympic cyclist of all time, Chris Hoy.

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