British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 13th April 2018

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am
15 min
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 2, Episode 5 - Otter Madness

The zoo's animals love learning new tricks - Clara the seal can jump, Cheryl the cheetah can touch a ball with her nose and Duchess the elephant can hold her legs in the air.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 9, Episode 5

Having been asked to appear on a TV reality show, Richard imagines the revival of his flagging career. However, he now suspects he may have become the butt of some ghastly joke.

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

Breaking The News

Series 9, Episode 7

This week's show features Tiffany Stevenson, Raymond Mearns, Aaron Gillies and Hannah McGill.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 5 - Don't Fence Me In

The platoon replace the resident guards at Walmington's local prison-of-war camp. The fact that the camp is full of Italians instead of Germans makes the job less appealing, but things become more interesting when it is suspected that Walker is helping the prisoners to escape.

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

The News Quiz

Series 96, Episode 1

Miles Jupp is joined by Angela Barnes, Andy Hamilton, Zoe Lyons and Hugo Rifkind for a satirical look at the week's news. This week the panel discuss Theresa May's response to the chemical attacks in Syria, Donald Trump's lawyer's uninvited guests and an overpriced bag of stones.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
You Rang, M'Lord?. Image shows from L to R: Ivy Teasdale (Su Pollard), Alfred 'Alf' Stokes (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

You Rang, M'Lord?

Series 1, Episode 4 - Fair Shares

Lady Lavender has decided where her shares are going and Ivy is in trouble for what she saw at the fancy dress party the night before.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Dermot O'Leary, Stephen Fry, Cariad Lloyd, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 10 - Making A Meal Of It

With Phill Jupitus, Cariad Lloyd and Dermot O'Leary.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 9, Episode 5

Having been asked to appear on a TV reality show, Richard imagines the revival of his flagging career. However, he now suspects he may have become the butt of some ghastly joke.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 6 - Absent Friends

Mainwaring is shocked to find that in his absence most of the platoon have not turned up for parade and are instead playing darts with the ARP Wardens. Things get worse when Mainwaring is called upon to help with the arrest of a member of the IRA.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 3 - Friday The 14th

Del's weekend fishing trip to Boycie's country cottage strangely coincides with a local restaurant owner's need for cheap fish. On the journey they are stopped by the police who inform them of an escaped killer who is believed to be in the vicinity. They arrive at the empty cottage with a sense of foreboding...

YANGA! channel logo. 9pm
30 min
Number 6. Mansour Bellow

Number 6

Episode 6

The comics tonight are Travis J and Shabba.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Manuel (Andrew Sachs), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Polly (Connie Booth). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

A selection of episodes from the second series of the hotel-based sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 5 - Election

The council elections are impending, and David's standing for re-election. When Geraldine unknowingly criticises his performance, the locals decide she'd be a far better candidate. For a woman with no political intent it's a daunting prospect, but David could be willing to strike a bargain...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Victoria Coren Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 55, Episode 2

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and panellists Richard Osman and Val McDermid.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 6 - Animals

Geraldine's idea of a special service to bless and celebrate animals - the focus of much of the rural village's life - is welcomed warmly by her flock, but soon finds Dibley ridiculed in the national tabloids. Could this lead to her departure from the community already?

Together channel logo. 10pm
30 min
Wild Wild Web. Humza Arshad. Copyright: Big Deal Films

Wild Wild Web

Episode 4

Join Humza Arshad, Archie Manners and Rio Fredrika for this week's internet clash. Watch and see who makes it to get a mention on Humza's Heroes.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Episodes. Image shows from L to R: Carol Rance (Kathleen Rose Perkins), Merc Lapidus (John Pankow)

Episodes

Series 5, Episode 3

Matt tries to convince Sean and Beverly to leave The Opposite of Us and create his next show. Carol hits rock bottom. But she finds solace in the most unlikely of places.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Lee And Dean. Dean (Mark O'Sullivan)

Lee And Dean

Series 1, Episode 3

Lee and Dean carry out their first ever job for a gay couple. Meanwhile, Mrs. Bryce-D'Souza and Nikki start to develop an unlikely friendship.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 23, Episode 2 - Dwayne Johnson, Naomie Harris, Martin Freeman, Roger Daltrey

Dwayne Johnson talks about fatherhood, Naomie Harris reveals she's cleared her diary for Bond, Martin Freeman says he loved being scared and Roger Daltrey talks about life, death and his wild days.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 20, Episode 10

In this show, Aisling is joined by Joel Dommett and James Acaster, while Rob teams up with Joe Swash and Roisin Conaty, to discuss their most memorable moments from school.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mammy's Spell

The family celebrate the baptism of Dermot and Maria's triplets with a party, and the hypnotist puts Agnes and Winnie under his spell.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Channel 5 logo 11:05pm (repeat)
Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!

Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!

Series 1, Episode 5

Ant & Dec send Dermot O'Leary on a supermarket shopping trip like no other. Justin Bieber pranks Taylor Swift and almost makes her cry, while Cheryl Baker recalls being stitched up by legendary prankster Jeremy Beadle.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:20pm
35 min
Rob Beckett's Playing For Time. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Rob Beckett's Playing For Time

Episode 3

Rob is joined on his time travel adventure by Josh Widdicombe, stopping off to play classics like California Games while taking in the news, TV, music and fashion of the time.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm
Wannabe. Maxine (Lily Brazier)

Wannabe

Episode 1 - Wannabe

Maxine is left with a dilemma when pop group Sweet Gyal threaten to ditch her. Should she accept that her glory days are over, or reclaim the spotlight for herself?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 1, Episode 4

The heights some go to for a smoke. A home viewing gives new meaning to chimney breast. A holidaymaker gets ahead on postcard writing. And Zara Vixen Bitch Warrior faces... Susan in Girlie Fighter 3.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 8 - Corby

With David Mitchell, Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 3

Cage-fighting, sheep testicles and an insight into Whitehall's sex life... it's Episode 3. The guests are David Walliams, football manager Sam Allardyce and Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey.

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