British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 20th July 2018

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
The Steal. Copyright: BBC

The Steal

Episode 5

Matters have come to a head, and Max, Linsey and Fig wait to hear the outcome of his Claire's trial for embezzlement.

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

Things Can Only Get Worse

Episode 4 - 2013-2017

From the 'Ed Stone' to veteran left-winger Jeremy Corbyn, via Trump and Brexit.

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

Breaking The News

Series 10, Episode 5

Judith Ralston, Matt Winning, Susie McCabe and Ro Campbell are the guests.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm
5 min
Animal TV

Animal TV

Episode 11

Simon Trumper unveils his 'truth whiskers', fashion and beauty expert Zooella reports from Katarina Pussanova's birthday party, and the contestants in The Great Bunny Bake-Off tackle an upside-down deconstructed fruitbowl.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm
10 min
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Highlights Special - Waffle So Far

Simon and Waffle are home alone. Simon recalls the first time he met Waffle as a pup, and the pair share memories of the Wonder Dog becoming part of the Brooklyn-Bell family.

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

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 48 - Double Crust

When Crusty the robot pie spy is forced by Doctor Pfooflepfeffer to send her photos of Professor Screwtop's latest inventions, the gang get their own back by tricking Crusty into sending her the silliest inventions they can think of.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Jo Bunting

Where's The F In News?

Series 1, Episode 1

Jo Bunting is joined by Kiri Pritchard-McLean, London Hughes, Zoe Lyons and Doctor Janina Ramirez.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 6, Episode 1 - By Appointment

Freshly returned from their holidays, the staff find themselves in a twitter upon hearing that the Royal Family may visit the store.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 7 - Put That Light Out!

Jones, Frazer, Pike and Godfrey are stationed on an exercise in the local lighthouse, but soon cause trouble when they turn the light on and shine it over Walmington-on-Sea... during an air-raid.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
The Steal. Copyright: BBC

The Steal

Episode 5

Matters have come to a head, and Max, Linsey and Fig wait to hear the outcome of his Claire's trial for embezzlement.

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 10 - The Test

Hodges challenges the Home Guard to a game of cricket, but what Mainwaring does not know is that Hodges is getting a professional to play for the ARP. Of course, Hodges might not need his star ringer if Mainwaring's poor skills are anything to go by.

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 6

Granville has bought a job lot of turnips that will need clever selling with the promise of their amazing medicinal qualities.

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!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Nish Kumar, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Nikki Fox, Miles Jupp, Lee Mack, Joe Lycett. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 6

The guests on this episode are Nikki Fox, Miles Jupp, Nish Kumar and Joe Lycett.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
The Horne Section Television Programme. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Horne Section Television Programme

The Horne Section present a two-hour TV special.

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new episode with Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan who take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson in the classic words and number quiz. Dr John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

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 2 - Songs Of Praise

Geraldine receives a letter from the BBC: they've heard of her incumbency, and want to film an episode of Songs Of Praise in the village. David is far from keen, but finds himself outvoted by the other councillors. When the crew turn up, the vicar is particularly enamoured by the dashing young producer, Tristan; unfortunately the recording does not go smoothly.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Our Friend Victoria. Image shows from L to R: Victoria Wood, Michael Ball. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Our Friend Victoria

Episode 3 - Sex

Michael Ball presents the third installment, which looks at Victoria's refreshingly candid views on sex and relationships and her unique ability to say what we were all thinking when it came to romance, dating, getting it or not getting it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 5

It's Comic Relief Day, and the office is awash with wackiness. All 19 stone of Keith is squeezed into a bright yellow Ali G costume, Sheila has become Wonder Woman and Gareth is hopping on one leg.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Ed Gamble, Darren Harriott, Zoe Lyons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 1

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis return to examine the week's events in the topical comedy series, with guests James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Darren Harriott and Zoe Lyons.

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

The Last Leg

Series 14, Episode 5

Tonight, actor Tom Davis and Conservative MP Anna Soubry join the trio live in the studio.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Kate Abdo, James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Romesh Ranganathan, Aaron Ramsey, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 3

It's Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, comedian Romesh Ranganathan and Sky Sports presenter Kate Abdo's turn to get in on the laughs. This time, a crazy line-up of challenges sees the teams attempt to pull a victory bus.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Louis Walsh, Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 16, Episode 9

The guests on the panel this time are comedian Jimmy Carr, X Factor judge Louis Walsh, fiery TOWIE couple Megan McKenna and Pete Wicks and show regular Gino 'Sheffield' D'Acampo.

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

BBC New Comedy Award

2018, Episode 3 - Heat 3 - London

The third heat of the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, recorded at Up the Creek Comedy Club in London, hosted by Tez Ilyas. The acts are: Adam Beardsmore, Adele Cliff, Ali Woods, Birds, Darran Griffiths, David McIver, Jenan Younis, Lulu Popplewell, Maddie Campion and William Stone.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
40 min version
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Charlie Brooker, Frank Skinner, Pearl Mackie, Scarlett Moffatt. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 1 - Charlie Brooker, Scarlett Moffatt, Pearl Mackie

Charlie Brooker, Scarlett Moffatt and Pearl Mackie compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include Crocs, mosquitoes and having your hair cut!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Brian Pern. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Martin Freeman. Copyright: BBC

Brian Pern

Brian Pern: A Life In Rock, Episode 1

Brian and his band mates reunite to discuss the making of their first ever Jukebox Musical, Stowe Boys. This is not easy as they hate each other.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Image shows from L to R: Eddie Edwards, Micky Flanagan. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 3 - The Underdog

Comedian Micky Flanagan delves into the difference between an underdog and a loser as he explores how he thinks the British people see themselves.

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 4

In this edition, guests include David Schwimmer, Giggs and Mr Eazi.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 6

With Sean Lock, Christine Ohuruogu and Lennox Lewis.

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