British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 5th October 2018

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 5 - Misper Mervyn

How far should the police be able to intrude into someone's privacy if they go missing? What are the options open to the police and when should it be permissible for them to use them?

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

Stop The Press

Series 4, Episode 6

It's the penultimate show of the series and there's everything still to play for. Singing sensation Michelle McManus joins Jo team to help with some of the trickier music questions, but Gary hasn't missed a trick in getting Deacon Blue's drummer and BBC presenter Dougie Vipond on board.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift

With Tony too ill to come into work, and his cover so bad-mannered, ill-tempered, horrible and bossy that everyone save Brenda walks out, it's not the best time to have to be open for a rare night shift!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Jo Brand

The News Quiz

Series 97, Episode 6

Jo Brand takes the guest host chair for a satirical look at the week's news. Francis Wheen, Lloyd Langford, Lucy Porter and Sindhu Vee are on the panel. This week, all the moves from the Conservative Party Conference, a Fancy Bear and a box in the ocean.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 5 - Video Nasty

Rodney has been commissioned to make a film by the Local Community Arts Centre. Unfortunately, Del and Mickey Pearce take over, and the expensive equipment is soon covering weddings and all sorts - and then there's the cast and sponsor list for his production...

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 3, Episode 7 - Big Guns

The platoon are given some extra fire power when they get a large naval gun. Now it is just a matter of learning how to fire it, and removing anything that can be used as cover by the Germans.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 2, Episode 5 - Mutiny

Margo's performance of the Sound of Music coincides with the day 'Sir' wants the Leadbetters to entertain an important client.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Frank Skinner, Judy Murray, Anita Rani. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 2 - David Mitchell, Judy Murray, Anita Rani

Comic David Mitchell, mother to tennis superstardom Judy Murray and broadcaster Anita Rani attempt to cast away sniffing, walking and eating, and sugar lumps into Room 101.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45pm (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 4, Episode 4 - It's Only Rock And Roll

Rodney's joined a band (on drums), and really believes that they could be the next big thing. Del's not so convinced, but, spying an opportunity to make a few bob, offers to act as their manager. Their first gig doesn't go well at all, but which one of the brothers will be proved right?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 1

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines. Alexander Armstrong hosts, with guests Naga Munchetty and Josh Widdicombe.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Aniter (Helen George)

Red Dwarf

Series XII, Episode 5 - M-Corp

When the Dwarfers upload the latest software update they discover the Jupiter Mining Corporation, owners of Red Dwarf, have been bought by M Corp - a company that only allows products made by them to be visible to their employees.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It Off

Dermot and his new wife Maria have a baby on the way, and they are desperate for a place of their own. The newlyweds just can't afford to move out, but Mrs Brown has a plan to help her son...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mammy's Spell

The family celebrate the baptism of Dermot and Maria's triplets with a party, and the hypnotist puts Agnes and Winnie under his spell.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Rimmer (Chris Barrie)

Red Dwarf

Series XII, Episode 6 - Skipper

Rimmer gets hold of a Quantum skipper and skips his way across the multi-verse looking for a dimension where he's not such a giant loser.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
60 min
My Favourite Sketch. Image shows from L to R: Sally Phillips, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Potato

My Favourite Sketch

Episode 1 - Paul Whitehouse

Sally is joined by writer, actor and sketch show royalty, Paul Whitehouse.

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Roast Battle. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Jones, Alex Brooker, Brian Moses

Roast Battle

Series 2, Episode 5

Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Rose Matafeo battles Naz Osmanoglu, whilst disabled comics Alex Brooker and Rosie Jones also compete.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Geoff Norcott, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Zoe Lyons, Tom Allen, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis check out another week's events with the help of guests Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Zoe Lyons and Geoff Norcott.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 7 - Knowledge

With Jimmy Carr, Jo Brand and Graham Linehan.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 24, Episode 2 - Rowan Atkinson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Gary Barlow, Jeff Goldblum, Imelda May

Jamie Lee Curtis talks about being scared, Gary Barlow chats about the highs and lows of his career, Jeff Goldblum says music is now a big part of his life, Rowan Atkinson says never say never about Mr Bean and Imelda May performs with Jeff live in the studio.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Bad Move. Steve (Jack Dee). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Bad Move

Series 2, Episode 3 - Local Hero

For once, Nicky and Steve find themselves on the same side as the rest of the village. The locals are united in their opposition to a proposed fracking scheme.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 2, Episode 7

The world's crudest salesman visits a fashion show and competitive Dad plays Monoploy.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: John Oliver, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Christmas Special - Russell Howard Christmas Special

This week, Russell is joined by comedian John Oliver, in his first British TV appearance since 2006.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm
Pls Like. Image shows from L to R: Charlie South (Jon Pointing), Liam (Liam Williams)

Pls Like

Series 2, Episode 3 - Most Views

Liam considers whether the commercially-driven, algorithm led nature of clickbait culture might actually be in some way bad for us as he considers the new extremes vloggers will go to get attention.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and the team put the week's events under their comedy microscope and examine the results with guests Josh Widdicombe, Gary Delaney, Tiffany Stevenson and Romesh Ranganathan.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm
Pls Like. Algorithm Whisperer (Chris Hayward)

Pls Like

Series 2, Episode 4 - Kids

Liam catches up with Millipede who is trying to woo a new, younger demographic by writing a children's story.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 2 - Mammy's Coming!

Agnes is upset that her son Trevor has been called back to the missions in Africa, but is determined to give him a massive send-off to remind him what a loving family he has back home in Ireland.

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 46, Episode 4

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists John Prescott and Gyles Brandreth.

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