British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 4th May 2018

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Grant Stott. Copyright: BBC

Stop The Press

Series 3, Episode 1

Allan Stewart and Jo Caulfield take on Judith Ralston and Gary Robertson.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Greg James, Frank Skinner, Bridget Christie, Robert Peston. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 5, Episode 7 - Bridget Christie, Robert Peston, Greg James

Comedian Bridget Christie, business journalist Robert Peston and radio DJ Greg James attempt to get rid of peoples' sense of entitlement, Lycra and the Kardashians.

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 5, Episode 10 - Brain Versus Brawn

The Colonel is unamused by his superiors' plans to forge a commando-style unit of younger Home Guard. In order to prove his point, he invites Mainwaring's platoon to take part in a special exercise...

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

The News Quiz

Series 96, Episode 4

Miles Jupp is joined by Desiree Burch, Danny Finkelstein, Holly Walsh and Andy Zaltzman. This week the panel discuss Amber Rudd's resignation, the Local Elections and the Buddhist funeral of 800 defunct robot dogs.

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 3, Episode 7

Joining David this week are Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and impressionist Ronni Ancona. Teaming up with Lee are comedian and author Danny Wallace and sports presenter Gabby Logan.

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 3, Episode 7 - A Day In The Country

Lord Meldrum decides to treat the whole household to a picnic at Peabody Hall and the family sense Lady Agatha has a hand in it.

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 3, Episode 8

Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

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 5, Episode 11 - A Brush With The Law

After one of the wardens sees a light shining from the church hall, Hodges believes he has Mainwaring on an indefensible charge. Mainwaring is sure of his innocence, but Captain Square's presence as Chief Magistrate does not bode well!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the Dawn French sitcom.

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

Number 6

Episode 9

Kane Brown, Toju and Ben Sarpong provide tonight's laughs.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
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 55, Episode 5

The regular team captains are joined by guest host Rhod Gilbert and panellists Andy Hamilton and Baroness Warsi.

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 IV.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Home From Home. Image shows from L to R: Tyler (Jamel Dwyer), Neil Hackett (Johnny Vegas), Little Neil Hackett (Harvey Chaisty), Garth Hackett (Oscar Kennedy). Copyright: BBC

Home From Home

Episode 3 - The Party

Neil is feeling despondent about his lack of popularity and throws a party to try and make amends.

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

Wild Wild Web

Episode 7

Another internet inspired episode featuring the best that our broadband has to offer as our two teams clash for the crown. Join Humza Arshad and captains Archie and Rio for laughs.

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

Episodes

Series 5, Episode 6

Sean and Beverly find themselves in an ugly dispute with Matt when he demands a writing credit on their new show. Carol decides to sue Helen and the network for sexual harassment.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Other Jackie (Rosie Cavaliero), Jim (Mark Heap)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 5, Episode 1 - The Other Jackie

Mum and dad get a hot tub, and Jim brings a date round for a disastrous dinner.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
35 min
High & Dry. Brett (Marc Wootton)

High & Dry

Episode 1 - The Island

Having crash landed in a tropical paradise, narcissistic flight attendant Brett Sullivan puts himself in charge of the palm-fringed island.

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 5 - Stephen Mangan, Emilia Fox, Johnny Vegas, Jess Glynne

Stephen Mangan talks about celebrity spotting, Emilia Fox says her daughter will not be following in her footsteps, Johnny Vegas talks about posing naked and Jess Glynne performs her brand new single live in the studio.

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

The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 2, Episode 3 - Pretty Woman

This edition presents a version of Pretty Woman featuring Philip Glenister, Amanda Holden, Louise, Tracy-Ann Oberman, George Potts and Ainsley Harriott.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (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 47, Episode 8

Guest host Kirsty Young is joined by panellists Ross Noble and John Cooper Clarke.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 2, Episode 2

There's some not-so-sensual coffee drinking, and Kirsty is after a gay man who fancies women. One woman has a novel way of getting served first at the pub.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:10pm (repeat)
Through The Keyhole. Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 2, Episode 2

Keith Lemon is joined by Joe Swash, Gabby Logan and Paddy McGuinness.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm (repeat)
Wannabe. Image shows from L to R: Mel (Amy Booth-Steel), Maxine (Lily Brazier)

Wannabe

Episode 4 - Not Giving Up

With the new Variety line up in place it's time to show Sweet Gyal what a real girl band looks like, and it doesn't often look like this. Are the locals down The Plough ready for Mum Pop? As Maxine gets ready for the performance of a life time, Neil has a mid-life crisis and Mikey tries to save his relationship with Sarah the Brass.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 2, Episode 3

Following dogs in the park. A man who's got a very clingy ex-girlfriend - literally. And a vet who has trouble identifying animals doesn't fill pet owners with confidence.

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

QI

Series D, Episode 12 - Domesticity

With Jessica Stevenson, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

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