British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 7th September 2018

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 10, Episode 5

Despite a photo of him carrying a drunk woman from a restaurant hitting the tabloids, Richard is delighted the accompanying headlines are more favourable than usual.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop. Alfie Moore. Copyright: BBC

Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Wrath Of Zeus

When there's a robber at large, Alfie has to bring in a very special colleague. Alfie uses a case from his time in the Dog Section, where he deployed his dog Zeus in a robbery chase.

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

Stop The Press

Series 4, Episode 2

Actor and writer Hal Cruttenden joins Jo's team - but will his athletic brain and sharp wit be enough to beat the return of Cat Shearer to Gary's team? This promises to be a tightly run contest, taken very, very seriously.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:25pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Granville (David Jason), Kath Agnew (Sally Lindsay). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 4

Granville's big ambitions to open his very own coffee shop cause quite a stir in the neighbourhood. Mrs Dawlish, a snobbish local, pays a visit and cannot believe such a corner shop still exists - can Granville find a clever way to make some money from her? Meanwhile Eric looks after his depressed brother-in-law all day.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Simon Evans

The News Quiz

Series 97, Episode 2

With Miles Jupp out of the office, comedian Simon Evans takes the guest host chair. Featuring all the week's stories big and small as told by Phill Jupitus, Ayesha Hazarika, Phil Wang and Rory Bremner. This week, the equally cryptic worlds of international espionage and doctors' handwriting.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Mrs Featherstone (Stephanie Cole). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 5

Granville has bought a job lot of bargain stock but needs a clever plan to sell it all. A visiting salesman gives him a marketing idea. Meanwhile Eric is not getting on with his wife and seeks emergency romantic help from young Leroy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Auctioneer (Seymour Matthews), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Time On Our Hands

This third 1996 special was at the time thought to be last that would be made. Rodney's doing a stock take in the garage and has found an artificial leg, some Showaddywaddy LPs and an old watch. They get the watch valued and get just a little shock when it sells at Sotherby's for £6.2 million pounds. After all these years their finally millionaires!

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 10, Episode 5

Despite a photo of him carrying a drunk woman from a restaurant hitting the tabloids, Richard is delighted the accompanying headlines are more favourable than usual.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
David Jason: My Life On Screen. David Jason. Copyright: Shiver Productions

David Jason: My Life On Screen

Episode 1

This first episode charts Sir David's journey from working class lad in North Finchley to TV star. It follows his transition from theatre actor to early TV roles, and how his partnership with Ronnie Barker helped establish him as a major comic talent by the mid-70s.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 3 - Aquatic Animals

With Clive Anderson, Meera Syal and Bill Bailey.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes)

Doc Martin

Series 8, Episode 6 - Accidental Hero

Louisa is questioning her decision to go back to studying - can she fit it all in? Meanwhile, Penhale holds a police open day, Martin injures himself tripping over Buddy, and James has started biting.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 7 - Who's A Pretty Boy?

Denzil is nervous about letting the Trotters decorate his flat because, if they do it wrong, he has to face the wrath of his wife, Corinne. She still hasn't forgiven Del for messing up the catering at her wedding but, as long as they heed her warning to stay out of the kitchen, nothing can go wrong...

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Nish Kumar, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Tiffany Stevenson, Rhys James, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another eventful week around the world with the help of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James, Nish Kumar and Tiff Stevenson.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Out-takes - Unseen

Rejoin the A League of Their Own boys and their guests as the hit comedy and entertainment show runs into extra time with outtakes and unseen footage from Series 10.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
40 min version
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Geri Halliwell, Frank Skinner, Katherine Ryan, Adam Buxton. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 7 - Katherine Ryan, Geri Horner, Adam Buxton

Frank Skinner hosts the comedy panel show. Katherine Ryan, Geri Horner and Adam Buxton competing to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include phone calls, pens that don't work and marathons.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Bob (Bob Mortimer). Copyright: BBC / Pett Productions

House Of Fools

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Erik Affair

Julie opens a bistro, and Vic and Beef help arrange a blind date for Erik.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 13, Episode 1 - Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, Mel Giedroyc, Rob Beckett, Dave Bautista, Jess Glynne

Joining Jonathan for a brand new series are two of Hollywood's funniest comedians and actors Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish, former Bake Off presenter Mel Giedroyc, the hilarious Rob Beckett, Drax The Destroyer from Guardians of the Galaxy Dave Bautista, and the chart-topping Jess Glynne will be performing in the studio.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:15pm
The Luke McQueen Pilots. Luke (Luke McQueen)

The Luke McQueen Pilots

Episode 1 - Britain's Hidden Vampire Crisis

Luke McQueen presents an investigative film on a subject close to his heart - the hugely pressing issue of Britain's hidden vampire crisis.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Bob (Bob Mortimer). Copyright: BBC / Pett Productions

House Of Fools

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Botox Affair

After stealing some unused botox equipment, Vic decides to test it out on Julie and Bosh with striking results.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Martin (Paul Ritter), Jackie (Tamsin Greig)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Tin Of Meat

When mum's best friend Val moves in after rowing with her husband, Dad can't take it anymore. Val keeps tidying up the house and chucking away all his old stuff. Tensions reach boiling point when Val finds a tin of meat with a best before 1996 date that Dad's been keeping in his shed.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:50pm (repeat)
A Few Best Men. Image shows from L to R: Graham (Kevin Bishop), Luke (Tim Draxl), Tom (Kris Marshall), David (Xavier Samuel)

A Few Best Men

UK-Australian film in which Kris Marshall, Kevin Bishop and Tim Draxl are the joint best men at a chaos-filled wedding.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:50pm (repeat)
Tonight At The London Palladium. Image shows from L to R: Brian Conley, Bradley Walsh. Copyright: ITV Studios

Tonight At The London Palladium

Series 4, Episode 6

Bradley Walsh hosts the variety show, featuring the very first TV performance from the hotly anticipated musical revival Annie. There is a surprise visit from Brian Conley, and much more.

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