British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 18th May 2018

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood: From Soup To Nuts

Episode 1

A look back at Victoria Wood's stand-up and songs via her own archives and tapes, including never-heard-before material.

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

Stop The Press

Series 3, Episode 3

This week Jo Caulfield is joined by award winning Glaswegian comedian and football fanatic Ray Bradshaw, whilst Gary Robertson is joined by his BBC Scotland colleague and Reporting Scotland presenter Catriona Shearer.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Rob Beckett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 5 - The F.I.P.

It's the series finale and Greg Davies needs several questions answered before awarding the winner with the Taskmaster trophy... Who has the most handsome relative? How much money is Al Murray willing to spend to win? And why is Rob Beckett in such a strop with a melon, some frozen peas and a bag of flour?

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

The News Quiz

Series 96, Episode 6

Miles Jupp is joined by Jeremy Hardy, Zoe Lyons, Simon Evans and journalist Francis Wheen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 7, Episode 3 - Gorilla Warfare

The platoon are out on an important trial of their tactics but Hodges is determined to make sure that they fail. The exercise takes a very strange turn when Hodges and the Verger come into contact with a gorilla.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 10 - Inland Revenue

With Al Murray, Dara O'Briain and Sandi Toksvig

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 3 - Lift Up Your Minds

Ex-professor Fairbrother gives campers a recital of classical music.

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 7, Episode 4 - The Godiva Affair

Jones is worried that Mrs. Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr. Gordon, so he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help. Meanwhile, Hodges and Gordon are casting for the role of Lady Godiva in the town parade.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 1 - The Arrival

Following the death of the ancient Reverend Pottle, the inhabitants of rural backwater Dibley are looking forward to a younger, more mentally capable ecclesiastical figure. However, they'd be less surprised to see Mr Blobby popping up in their pulpit than the buxom Geraldine Granger - a female vicar!

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

Number 6

Episode 11

Grandmother Glenda Jaxson takes to the stage, plus the return of Toju.

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 7

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Roisin Conaty and Robert Peston.

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 XI.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In White

The date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!

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

Home From Home

Episode 5 - The Chrysler Building

Little Neil reveals he has a huge homework project to do and Neil is even more put out when Robert lends a hand.

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

Wild Wild Web

Episode 9

Team Alpha and Beta face off in this quiz based on the Internet! Join host comedian Humza Arshad as guest captains Melanie and Holly bring their comical talent to the table.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Katherine Ryan, Mona Chalabi, Joe Lycett. Copyright: Zeppotron

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Series 2, Episode 1

Joining the regular guests - Sara Pascoe, Katherine Ryan - this week are David Baddiel, Joe Lycett and Mona Chalabi.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Friday Night Dinner. Jackie (Tamsin Greig)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Surprise

It's Mum's birthday and she's having a surprise party for 44 guests. Only snag is - she's secretly organised it herself!

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
35 min
High & Dry. Arnab (Asim Chaudhry)

High & Dry

Episode 3 - The Case

Brett and Arnab team up as 'Branab' to stalk Harriet and finally find out what she's hiding in her precious case. Meanwhile, Susan attempts to seduce Douglas, armed with an inhaler and her knowledge of the Fifty Shades of Grey trailer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Series 2, Episode 6

Fishing for compliments on a date. A pub with a unique attraction. And one woman proves you never need to carry a bag when you've got a perfectly good bra.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 23, Episode 7 - Emilia Clarke, David Tennant, Gloria Estefan, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Leon Bridges

Emilia Clarke reveals how she missed out on a date with Brad Pitt; Phoebe Waller-Bridge says she has no idea what she was auditioning for in Star Wars; Gloria Estefan jokes about not going to the royal wedding; David Tennant talks about Doctor Who; and Leon Bridges performs live in the studio.

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

The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 2, Episode 4 - Terminator 2

Keith Lemon and Paddy McGuinness recreate the iconic movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day with the help of Jaime Winstone, Rick Astley and Hank Osasuna.

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 46, Episode 1

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton return with guest host David Mitchell. The guests are Danny Baker and Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman.

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 7

There's an unusual, slightly alarming find on an archaeological dig. Meanwhile, a postal worker gets more than a little upset when she struggles to read road names.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Through The Keyhole. Leigh Francis

Through The Keyhole

Keith Lemon presents an updated comic version of classic panel game Through The Keyhole, in which a panel must guess a home's owner.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Claudia Winkleman, David Mitchell, Rhod Gilbert, Rob Brydon, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Jamie Laing, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 6

With Claudia Winkleman, Jamie Laing, Rhod Gilbert and Tracy-Ann Oberman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Nathan Barley. Nathan Barley (Nicholas Burns). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Nathan Barley

Comedy series which mercilessly parodies the lifestyles of young London media types.

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

QI

Series A, Episode 8 - Albania

With Linda Smith, Sean Lock and Clive Anderson.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
The Windsors. Image shows from L to R: Meghan Markle (Kathryn Drysdale), Harry (Richard Goulding). Copyright: Noho Film and TV

The Windsors

Royal Wedding Special

The outrageous satirical comedy returns to celebrate the royal event of the year. Harry and Meghan are excited about their impending marriage, but before their big day, they must take take Charles to America to meet Meghan's mum. Back in London, Wills and Kate are struggling to cope with the arrival of their latest child.

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