British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 13th October 2017

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of Character

Godber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
The Harri-Parris' Radio Show. Ifan (Dan Rochford)

The Harri-Parris' Radio Show

Series 3, Episode 1 - Llanllai Agricultural Show

Mami is Vice President of the Llanllai Agricultural Show and everyone is meant to be on their best behaviour. But the distractions of the Young Farmers Club tent lead Ifan astray and Deiniol takes the best decorated egg competition a little too seriously.

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

The News Quiz

Series 94, Episode 6

Host Miles Jupp is joined by Rich Hall, Helen Lewis, Mark Steel and Kiri Pritchard-McLean to hash out the week's biggest news stories. The panel discuss the Harvey Weinstein accusations, the SNP Party Conference and Yorkshire's many bids for devolution.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 3, Episode 5 - The Wind-Break War

When Margo is to have a new wind-break erected in her garden that would cast a shadow over the Goods' new fruit patch, Tom and Barbara ask her to move it elsewhere.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 4 - The Class Of 62

A school reunion has unexpected repercussions for the Trotter family, as events threaten to disrupt Del's glorious path to fatherhood.

BBC Four 8:10pm (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 (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: John Simpson, David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, Rob Brydon, Warwick Davis, Hugh Dennis, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 4

With John Simpson, Hugh Dennis, Katherine Ryan and Warwick Davis.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50pm (repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 5 - Behind The Scenes

This episode examines the process writer John Sullivan and cast and crew went through - from the script to the live recording - to create each episode of Only Fools....

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Richard Ayoade

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 2

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Andy Hamilton and Isabel Hardman.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Cold Feet

Cold Feet

Series 7, Episode 6

Life-long pals, Adam and Pete are cornered into holding a joint 50th birthday dinner but celebrations quickly unravel as Pete hears some home truths. A surprise visitor with an unexpected revelation threatens to cut the evening short!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Officer Braithwaite (Dominic Coleman), Fletch (Kevin Bishop), Shel (Jason Barnett), Joe Lotterby (Dave Hill). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Episode 2 - The Cake

Prison bad boy Dougie Parfitt wants a favour and there is a new prison officer on the block, which spells double trouble for Fletch and his crew.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Hal Cruttenden, Greg Davies, Simon Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 6 - Greg Davies, Hal Cruttenden, Simon Evans

Greg Davies hosts the stand-up comedy show, with sets from Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans too.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Highlights Special

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis bring the current series to a close with a special edition of the topical comedy show featuring best bits and unseen material.

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

The Last Leg

Series 12, Episode 3

In this edition, Armando Iannucci and Sue Perkins join hosts Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe to examine the biggest stories of the week.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 22, Episode 3 - Jane Fonda, Nicole Kidman, Colin Farrell, Bryan Cranston, Matt Lucas, Niall Horan

Jane Fonda believes Nixon was responsible for her arrest in 1970, Nicole Kidman and Colin Farrell talk about their "very dark" new movie, Bryan Cranston reveals how he gets even with rude audience members, Matt Lucas talks about his new book, and Niall Horan performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 1 - Pregnant

When Lucy announces that she is pregnant, Lee wonders if the father might accidentally be him.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Hitler (Ryan Gage), Lister (Craig Charles)

Red Dwarf

Series XII, Episode 1 - Cured

In the opening episode the Dwarfers search for some tech to fix Starbug's faulty steering. They come across a Scientific Research Centre where several figures from history are recreated in the present and 'cured' of evil. Or are they?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Richard Branson. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 4

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with Richard Branson. Stand-up from Phil Ellis.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Bad Move. Image shows from L to R: Grizzo (Seann Walsh), Steve (Jack Dee). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Bad Move

Series 1, Episode 4 - Get Lost

Nicky and Steve are alarmed to discover that an ancient public right of way runs straight through their garden.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:29pm (repeat)
Josh. Diana Vickers. Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 3, Episode 2 - Fame & Fortune

Owen starts dating former X Factor star Diana Vickers. All is going well until Diana gets lined up to appear in the next series of Strictly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (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 1 - Killeroo

Bob Fossil sets up a highly illegal and shady kangaroo boxing match between the Killeroo and Howard, who thinks that by winning the fight he will impress the Head of Reptiles, Mrs Gideon. Vince enlists his uncle, a bare-knuckle fighter with a very strange accent, to help with Howard's training.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Zapped. Image shows from L to R: Steg (Kenneth Collard), Judge (Nina Wadia)

Zapped

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Trial

Trapped in a parallel universe, office temp Brian Weaver has been locked up and charged with triggering the Snail Wars.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
Tonight At The London Palladium. Image shows from L to R: Brian Conley, Bradley Walsh. Copyright: ITV Studios

Tonight At The London Palladium

Series 4, Episode 6

Bradley Walsh hosts the variety show, featuring the very first TV performance from the hotly anticipated musical revival Annie. There is a surprise visit from Brian Conley, and much more.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 7

In the penultimate episode, James Corden and Co are joined by Olympic diver Tom Daley, athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson and stand-up comic Romesh Ranganathan.

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