British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 13th July 2018

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
John O'Farrell. Copyright: BBC

Things Can Only Get Worse

Episode 3 - 2008-2013

Barack Obama's election, the financial crisis and Gordon's lack of prudence.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm
15 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 10 - Waffle's Wonderful Art

Waffle discovers he has a talent for painting Mrs Hobbs's cat, George, and decides to share his work with her as a way to get in her good books.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
10 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 43 - Goodbye Rubi Doomsday

Rubi gets a place in a Summer School for Super Smart Kids, which turns out to be one of Walter's tricks so he can learn the secrets of her new invention.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Series 18, Episode 6

As England crashes out of the World Cup, Theresa May fights a mass cabinet resignation and Trump visits London, the Dead Ringers team takes aim. Watch out for that blimp!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 1 - From Prussia With Love

Rodney takes pity on a heavily-pregnant and homeless au-pair girl he meets in the Nag's Head. When he invites her to stay at the flat, Del sees a nice little earner about to be born. But will Boycie be interested?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Wind-Break War

When Margo is to have a new wind-break erected in her garden that would cast a shadow over the Goods' new fruit patch, Tom and Barbara ask her to move it elsewhere.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 6 - Whose Fleas Are These?

When the Goods realise their house has been taken over by fleas, they a horrified to think that they have contaminated the Leadbetter household during a recent trip.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 5

Granville tries to tempt the locals with a big wheel of cheese which seems to be on the turn.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Miracle Of Peckham

In an effort to bolster the Church Roof Fund, Del "discovers" a miracle of his own and informs the world press.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Claudia Winkleman, David Mitchell, Craig Parkinson, Rob Brydon, Steve Davis, Lee Mack, Sara Pascoe. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 5

The guests on this episode are Steve Davis, Craig Parkinson, Sara Pascoe and Claudia Winkleman.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Katherine Ryan

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Special - All-Women Special

Katherine Ryan guest hosts a very special all female edition celebrating 100 years of women's suffrage. Roisin Conaty and Jessica Hynes take on Sara Pascoe and Lolly Adefope in the classic words and numbers quiz. Morgana Robinson appears in character as Natalie Cassidy alongside Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Our Friend Victoria. Maxine Peake. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Our Friend Victoria

Episode 4 - Appearance

Maxine Peake guides through a selection of classic comedy that sums up Vic's views on the diet and health industry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Longest Night

While out shopping at Top-Buys, the Trotters are taken to the supermarket manager's office believing that they have won a prize. Instead, they are held hostage when an armed robbery goes wrong.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:55pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Field Trip

It's a new term and the infamous sociology and geography field trip to Swanage is coming up; all the boys are on board.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Graham Norton. Copyright: David Venni

The Graham Norton Story

Documentary about the career of Graham Norton.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 14, Episode 4

Looking at the news headlines tonight are Richard Osman and Jo Brand.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 6

It's Antony's 18th, and Barbara's prepared a buffet on the back table, ready for a small get-together. It's also the Royles' first chance to meet new girlfriend Emma and make a good impression.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Gino D'Acampo, Kieron Richardson, John Barrowman, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton, Chris Ramsey, Vicky Pattison

Celebrity Juice

Series 16, Episode 7

Joining Fearne Cotton and guest captain Gino D'Acampo this time are I'm A Celebrity: Extra Camp presenters Vicky Pattison and Chris Ramsey, actor John Barrowman and Hollyoaks star Kieron Richardson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
60 min
Stephen Buchanan

BBC New Comedy Award

2018, Episode 2 - Heat 2 - London

The second heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, recorded at Up the Creek Comedy Club in London and hosted by Mae Martin. The acts are Ada Campe, Cansu Karabiyik, Esther Manito, Harry Carr, Isa Bonachera, Joe Hobbs, Kat Sadler, Matt Hutchinson, Riordan DJ and Rosie Holt.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 2 - Work Experience

It's work experience week at school. Jay and Simon work at a plant hire, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 4, Episode 6 - Menopause

A major e-mail mishap leads to an exodus of clients from Eddy's business. Whilst she struggles to salvage a morsel from her TV and PR enterprises, Patsy is diagnosed with osteoporosis, and Saffy forces the pair to attend a meeting of Menopause Anonymous.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 8 - Keys

With Bill Bailey, Isy Suttie and Tim Minchin.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 2 - Class

Comedian Micky Flanagan explores snobbery and the British obsession with class as he tries to understand where he fits into the social strata.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
65 min
The Big Narstie Show. Image shows from L to R: Big Narstie, Mo Gilligan

The Big Narstie Show

Series 1, Episode 3

This time the guests include Richard Ayoade, Victoria Coren-Mitchell, Iya Traore and performance from Not3s and Panjabi MC.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Bottom Live: The Big Number Two Tour

Bottom Live: The Big Number Two Tour

Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmundson reprise their roles as anarchic flatmates Richie and Eddie on stage. The duo invite the Queen to dinner.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
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 4

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Martin Clunes and guest panellists Johnny Vegas and journalist Jo Coburn.

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