Schedule for 9th March 2018 - British Comedy Guide

1:30pm
30 min

Breaking The News

Series 9, Episode 2

Susan Calman, Alistair Barrie, Jay Lafferty and Alex Bell join Des.

2:15pm
45 min

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 1, Episode 10 - Ill Met By Moonlight

Frank and Lu must recover a precious jewel and a rebellious teenager before midnight strikes at Lady Bede's end-of-summer ball.

5:20pm
10 min

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 10 - Waffle's Visit

The Brooklyn-Bells take Waffle round to Mrs Hobbs' house to show her what a good dog he's become. She's very impressed until she discovers Waffle has gone missing.

5:30pm
30 min

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 5, Episode 10

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Abdul and Sophie and special guests Ivo Graham, Dr Ranj Singh, Lauren Layfield and Funmbi Omotayo.

6pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 3, Episode 8 - A Trip To Los Angeles

Jean and Lionel are in LA to meet Cy Liebermann, but she's growing increasingly concerned at his crotchety manner and behaviour towards the locals. Then some 'small' changes are mooted...

6:30pm
30 min

The Now Show

Series 52, Episode 2

This week Steve and Hugh and guests examine the exciting subject of trade wars, doping allegations and Dr. Seuss.

6:40pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Greater Love

Rodney has fallen for an older woman whose husband is locked up in prison. With her old man's release imminent, Del fears for Rodney's safety, but he can see that the lad is smitten.

7:20pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

A chance encounter with old flame Juney, back on the estate after some 20-odd years, leaves Del suspicious of her daughter Debbie's parentage. Serious questions need to be asked - not least when Derek realises that Rodney could be getting comfortable with his own niece!

8pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.

8:30pm
30 min

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 7 - Katherine Ryan, Geri Horner, Adam Buxton

Frank Skinner hosts the comedy panel show. Katherine Ryan, Geri Horner and Adam Buxton competing to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include phone calls, pens that don't work and marathons.

9pm
30 min

Number 6

Episode 1

Kane Brown introduces comedy from Funmbi Omotayo and Toju.

9:20pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 6 - Watching The Girls Go By

Rodney has unwisely accepted a bet with Micky Pearce that he'll bring a bird along to the party at the Nag's Head. Now, with Del's help, he has to find one...!

10pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

Yet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?

10pm (repeat)

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.

10pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Corey Taylor. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 3 - Nosey Noisy

With Aisling Bea, Ross Noble, and Slipknot singer Corey Taylor.

10pm
65 min

The Last Leg

Series 13, Episode 7

This episode includes the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics in South Korea. Kathy Burke and US musician and coach from The Voice Will.i.am are both live in the studio.

10:30pm
60 min

French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders. Copyright: BBC

Funny Women: French & Saunders

A documentary looking at the comedy careers of double-act Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

10:40pm

The Young Offenders

Series 1, Episode 5

Conor and Jock have been instructed to take up unpaid part-time work experience at Mairead's side on the fish stall in the English Market.

11pm (repeat)

QI

Series C, Episode 6 - Cockneys

With Phill Jupitus, Bill Bailey and Rory McGrath.

11:05pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 20, Episode 9

This week Aisling is joined by Ant Middleton and Katherine Ryan, while Rob teams up with comedy actress Kerry Howard and new comic Ola, to uncover what tops the nation's bucket list.

11:10pm (repeat)

Smack The Pony

Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

11:40pm (repeat)

Waiting For God

Series 2, Episode 2

It's been 15 years since his wife died, and Tom's feeling the loneliness more than ever. Reluctant to leave his bed, Marion of all people suggests he could find love again. Meanwhile, a new arrival at Bayview takes an instant and particular dislike to Diana. Has she met her match?

11:40pm (repeat)