British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 20th April 2018

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

The Zoo

Series 2, Episode 10 - The Search of the Inner Tiger

It's time for the zoo's new tiger cub to meet his massive, meat-munching, food-obsessed dad.

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

Breaking The News

Series 9, Episode 8

Janey Godley, Danielle Ward, Stuart Mitchell and Hugo Rifkind guest.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner, Robert Rinder, Lucy Porter. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 5 - Lucy Porter, Romesh Ranganathan, Judge Rinder

Lucy Porter, Romesh Ranganathan and Judge Robert Rinder compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include lavish proposals, school reunions and New Year's Eve.

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 11 - A. Wilson (Manager)?

Captain Mainwaring is horrified to learn that Wilson has not just been made the manager of his own branch of the bank, but that he has been promoted to Second Lieutenant of the Eastgate platoon.

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

The News Quiz

Series 96, Episode 2

Miles Jupp is joined by Michael Deacon, Kerry Godliman, Jeremy Hardy and Felicity Ward. The panel discuss the parliamentary debate over military action in Syria, the treatment of the Windrush Generation and the best way to get out of a binding gym contract in Belgium.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 4, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

These are the funnies that just couldn't be squeezed in the first time around, and it's 100 per cent brand-new footage. As ever, Rob Brydon hosts proceedings and David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains.

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 2, Episode 4 - The Meldrum Vases

Lady Lavender's money goes astray and she calls in the police. Will her money turn up at the bishop's auction inside one of the Meldrum vases?

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 4, Episode 5

Rob Brydon welcomes legendary comedian Ronnie Corbett, TV darling Julian Clary, Geordie comic Sarah Millican and TV presenter Holly Walsh to the comedy panel show.

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 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Christmas Special - Engagement

Alice is concerned. She and Hugo mightn't have been romantically linked for long, but she's known him for 26 years and they've still never kissed - is she so unattractive? When the inevitable eventually happens, David is far from pleased, and Hugo has an important decision to make.

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

Number 6

Episode 7

Tonight's performers are Annette Fagon and Daliso Chaponda.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Lee Mack. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC

Have I Got News For You

Series 55, Episode 3

Ian and Paul return with further topical comedy games.Regular captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Lee Mack and panellists Janet Street-Porter and Sara Pascoe.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series XII.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dibley Live

To celebrate the 650th year since Dibley's founding, Geraldine arranges a special licence to run their own local radio station. All of the villagers lend a hand in the week-long event, and Frank has a particular secret to impart. Meanwhile, the Vicar finds the perfect opportunity to bring David down a peg or two.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Home From Home. Neil Hackett (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: BBC

Home From Home

Episode 1 - The BLT

When Neil believes he's been fired he goes off the deep end, meaning plans for a new WiFi mast on the site are put in serious jeopardy.

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

Wild Wild Web

Episode 5

Humza Arshad challenges our teams to fuse flamenco and grime in a timed tutorial amongst other odd online tasks. Join Archie Manners and Rios Fredrika as the fight begins on the internet quiz.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Episodes. Image shows from L to R: Matt LeBlanc (Matt LeBlanc), Beverly Lincoln (Tamsin Greig), Sean Lincoln (Stephen Mangan). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Episodes

Series 5, Episode 4

Sean and Beverly spend a weekend with Matt at his ranch trying to come up with an idea for a new show. Gunplay ensues.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Lee And Dean. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Mark O'Sullivan), Lee (Miles Chapman)

Lee And Dean

Series 1, Episode 4

Lee loses emotionally and financially on a night out at the races, Dean meets someone that could change his life forever, and booze and frayed emotions finish a tumultuous day.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:05pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings

Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings

Victoria Wood serves up a large helping of Christmas comedy, with an impressive list of celebrities appearing in a series of pastiches. From Dec 2000.

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 3 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Matt LeBlanc, Maxine Peake, Mary Berry, Claudia Winkeman, Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa

Benedict Cumberbatch hints at the last outing of Doctor Strange, Maxine Peake talks about stand-up, Matt LeBlanc says the theatre is not for him, Mary Berry reveals a darker side, Claudia Winkleman says appearing with Mary is all that mattered, and Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa perform live in the studio.

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 3

This week, Rob's team is Richard Osman and Ellie Taylor, while Aisling is joined by Drifters star, Jessica Knappett, and David O'Doherty to discuss the nation's most popular Brits.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
The Keith & Paddy Picture Show. Image shows from L to R: Sandy (Leigh Francis), Danny (Paddy McGuinness). Copyright: Talkback

The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 2, Episode 1 - Grease

This edition presents Keith and Paddy's version of Grease, featuring Stacey Solomon, Nicole Scherzinger, Fearne Cotton, Marvin Humes, Emily Atack, Pat Oliver, James Crossley, Emma Willis, Adam C Booth, Hank Osasuna and George Potts.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 49, Episode 4

Guest host Alexander Armstrong is joined by regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Michael Grade and Katherine Ryan.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (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.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead

Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:15pm
35 min
Rob Beckett's Playing For Time. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Rachel Riley. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Rob Beckett's Playing For Time

Episode 4

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 1, Episode 5

What happens when a surgeon pushes boundaries of medical science? Having something on one's face at a party can really escalate. Nobody likes a partner who has the audacity to sleep when you can't.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm
Wannabe. Mel (Amy Booth-Steel)

Wannabe

Episode 2 - Giving It All Away

With Sweet Gyal in the recording studio, Maxine's on a mission to find her former bandmates and get Variety back to the big time. But reuniting with Mel isn't the dream scenario she'd imagined. Meanwhile, her husband Neil tries to spice up their love life with advice from his best mate Mikey and a prostitute.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 1, Episode 6

Flouting the dress code on the production line. Nurses - they're fun, right? Is pulling on a cow's big old long udders any job for a woman? And does anyone enjoy working on a quacking spreadsheet?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:50pm (repeat)
Sliding Doors. Helen (Gwyneth Paltrow)

Sliding Doors

Romantic comedy in which a woman's love life and career both hinge on whether or not she catches a train. We see the result both ways, in parallel.

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

QI

Series E, Episode 8 - Eyes And Ears

With David Mitchell, Phill Jupitus and Jimmy Carr.

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