British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 20th October 2017

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Sarah Millican: How To Be Champion. Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican: How To Be Champion

Episode 5 - Recipe For My Very Favourite Cake

Sarah shares her recipe for her favourite cake - also known as a rescue plan for old, dead bananas.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Big Problems With Helen Keen. Helen Keen. Copyright: BBC

Big Problems With Helen Keen

Series 2, Episode 1 - Food

Natural resources are dwindling. How can we make sure everyone is fed? Can science help? Will the future be meals in a pill? Professional science amateur Helen Keen investigates.

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

Breaking The News

Series 8, Episode 1

Topical comedy with guests Geoff Norcott, Catriona Shearer, Raymond Mearns and Elaine Malcolmson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 4, Episode 3 - Our Speaker Today

Barbara offers to do Margo a favour by filling in for a speaker at one of her groups. Her talk on self-sufficiency quickly comes to the attention of Lady 'George' Truskett who asks her to do the same talk at a few other locations. This absense from home causes Tom some problems and Margo is jealous of Barbara and George's relationship.

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 2 - Vote For Me

When there's a vacancy on the village committee, Anni and Ifan become rivals in the election. Deiniol decides he's born to be a political spin doctor and proceeds to cause havoc for both campaigns.

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

The News Quiz

Series 94, Episode 7

Miles Jupp is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Desiree Burch, Jeremy Hardy and Suzi Ruffell to hash out the week's news. This week the panellists will be discussing the implications of a Brexit 'no deal' scenario, the FA's racism inquiry and Storm Ophelia.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 1 - Just Desserts

Fletch has acquired an illicit tin of pineapple chunks, but they are stolen before he has the chance to enjoy them. It soon emerges that the pineapple chunks have surfaced in a rather unexpected place, while Godber attempts to nick him a replacement from the prison kitchen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 15, Episode 5 - Stop That Bath

Compo, Clegg and Foggy find that, for once, Howard has a cast iron excuse for being out without permission.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 2

Mum has enough of the boys' attitude to housework so sets out on a campaign to civilise them. Karen battles with chuggers and buying shoes, while Dad goes to war with a domestic appliance.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, David Haye. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon presents this compilation of previously unseen material from Series 10.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 2, Episode 1

All the familiar comic faces feature alongside characters including competitive Dad and Chris the Crafty Cockney.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Martin Clunes

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 3

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Jon Richardson and Kirsty Wark.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Cold Feet. Image shows from L to R: Adam Williams (James Nesbitt), Pete Gifford (John Thomson)

Cold Feet

Series 7, Episode 7

When a threat is made towards David's daughters, he takes matters into his own hands. Although in no position to do so, Adam offers Pete some relationship advice - with disastrous consequences.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Joe Lotterby (Dave Hill), Fletch (Kevin Bishop), Scudds (Ricky Grover). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Episode 3 - The Minder

Fletch gets on the wrong side of a mysterious new inmate. And to make matters worse he gets a present he wasn't expecting - he's inherited Scudds as a minder.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig, Phill Jupitus, Claudia Winkleman. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 1 - Ologies

In the first episode of the 'O' series, Sandi Toksvig sets out in search of 'Ologies' and 'Odoxies' - and finds out how an amusement arcade helped to win the Cold War, meets a lizard with three eyes, and much else besides. The guests are Bill Bailey, Phill Jupitus and Claudia Winkleman.

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

The Last Leg

Series 12, Episode 4

In this show the team are joined by Jonnie Peacock, Oti Mabuse, James Acaster and Kasabian, who also perform live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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 2 - Winner

Lee is insufferably smug when he wins £1,000 in a writing competition with an essay entitled 'Disability in the Workplace'.

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 4 - Hillary Clinton, Jeff Goldblum, Gerard Butler, Jack Whitehall, Gregory Porter

Hillary Clinton talks about What Happened and reveals how she tried to get out of Trump's inauguration ceremony, Jeff Goldblum talks about his new movie, Gerard Butler says his motorbike accident was pretty hefty, Jack Whitehall jokes about being an action hero and Gregory Porter performs live in the studio.

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 3 - Bollo

Bollo, the oldest and most respected gorilla at the Zoo-niverse, is gravely ill.

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

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 5

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with newsreader and presenter Fiona Bruce. Anna Mann performs.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20pm (repeat)
Bad Move. Steve (Jack Dee). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Bad Move

Series 1, Episode 5 - Day Trip

Nicky and Steve are missing the hustle and bustle of the city. They fantasise about all the exciting things they could be getting up to if they still lived in Leeds.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Josh. Kate (Beattie Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Josh

Series 3, Episode 3 - Bicycles & Babies

Kate's friend makes her godmother to a bawling baby boy, only to exploit her for free childcare.

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 4 - Tundra

In an attempt to compete with daring adventurer Dixon Bainbridge, Howard and Vince set off in search of the Egg of Mantumbi.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
Tonight At The London Palladium. Paul Zerdin. Copyright: ITV Studios

Tonight At The London Palladium

Series 4, Episode 7

Bradley Walsh hosts the fun-packed variety show, with a duet from Olly Murs and Louisa Johnson, music from Imelda May and a performance from rock royalty Blondie. Also featuring the cast of Bat Out of Hell: The Musical and comedy from ventriloquist Paul Zerdin and stand-up Adam Hess.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Claudia Winkleman, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Jimmy Carr, Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 4

As the hit comedy and entertainment series continues, James Corden and co welcome comedian Jimmy Carr, Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman and Aston Villa star Micah Richards.

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