British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 7th December 2018

Radio 4 9:45am
15 min
Jo Brand

Jo Brand: Born Lippy

Episode 5 - Being Different

Jo Brand turns advice giver in a typically irreverent guide to life.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
The Cold Swedish Winter. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Sissela Benn), Geoff (Adam Riches). Copyright: Unique Productions

The Cold Swedish Winter

Series 4, Episode 3 - Equality

Last week, Geoff launched himself onto the job market. This week he struggles to get his head round the differences between British and Swedish attitudes to gender issues. His son wants to be a witch, his family accuse him of being a male chauvinist and his brother-in-law the Death Metal fan, Anders, is too frightened to ask the love of his life for a date.

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

Breaking The News

Series 11, Episode 8

Des is joined by Andrew Maxwell, Kirsty Wark, Susan Riddell and Stuart Mitchell.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Holding Back The Tide. John Hector (Ronald Pickup). Copyright: BBC

Holding Back The Tide

Series 2, Episode 4 - Selling The Capstan

When the local tearoom is threatened with takeover by a major coffee chain The Breck Howe Preservation Society decide to take direct action to save it; John Hector has big ideas but unsurprisingly things don't go to plan.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by David O'Doherty and Katherine Parkinson, and Lee Mack is joined by Bill Turnbull and Louie Spence.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 7, Christmas Special - The Punch And Judy Affair

When the staff cross the picket lines, Mr. Grace orders them to put on a show for the strikers' children to smooth things over.

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

2018 Christmas Specials, Episode 1

Satire and impressions from Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey, Lewis Macleod and Debra Stephenson.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 4

David Mitchell is joined by Gregg Wallace and Nigel Havers, and Lee Mack is joined by Charlie Brooker and Nina Wadia.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - The Frog's Legacy

At Trigger's niece Lisa's wedding, down in Hampshire, Del bumps into his mum's old best mate, Trigger's auntie Irene. Over a few drinks, Reenie lets slip a tale of hidden treasure and 1960s intrigue. Just what's the truth in the rumours of Freddy the Frog?

Union Jack 7pm
30 min
Josh Berry

Josh Berry's Fake News

Series 1, Episode 4

Join impressionist Josh Berry as he says - forget the facts - it's fake news!

BBC Local Radio 7pm
60 min
Anything But Coldplay. Image shows from L to R: Toby Friedner, Sally Riceman, Mark Rann, Krysstal, Brian Damage

Anything But Coldplay

Series 1, Episode 9

A musical comedy panel show on BBC Three Counties Radio.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 4 - Bible

With Jeremy Hardy, Jeremy Clarkson and Barry Cryer.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
The Imitation Game. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, Jan Ravens, Alexander Armstrong, Anil Desai, Debra Stephenson

The Imitation Game

Episode 3

Rory Bremner and Debra Stephenson are joined by fellow impressionists Jan Ravens and Anil Desai. This edition features a dazzling array of voices, some show-stopping musical impersonations, a side to Prince Charles never seen before and The Terminator as reimagined by primary school kids.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: North One Television

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 2 - The Guest Stars

This second part looks at some of the duo's most memorable guests.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Fred (Ian Lindsay), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 9, Episode 6 - Lollipop Man

Lee and Lucy object to the school lollipop man handing out lollipops to the kids.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Danny Dyer

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 9

Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Danny Dyer and panellists Sara Pascoe and Judy Murray.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
3 min
Dave's Advent Calendar. Kerry Howard

Dave's Advent Calendar

Episode 7 - Battle Of The Buffet With Kerry Howard

Kerry Howard on how to keep family and friends away from the sacred Christmas buffet.

U&Dave channel logo 9:05pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Zoe Lyons, Dara O Briain, Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 2 - Dara O Briain, Zoe Lyons, Paul Chowdhry

The famously quick-witted Dara O Briain introduces two of comedy's biggest stars - razor-sharp comic Zoe Lyons and the talented Paul Chowdhry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 5, Christmas Special - A Khanderful Life

An encounter with a mysterious heavenly passer-by shows Mr Khan how things might have been different and convinces him that, despite all its frustrations, his is a "Khanderful Life" after all.

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

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2015, Christmas Special - Mammy's Christmas Punch

Agnes Brown is determined to have a safe and peaceful Christmas at home this year. But with Mark and Betty rowing over the reappearance of his first love, Bubbles, with carol singers haunting Agnes's every waking hour, and with Buster installing a new Christmas tree with a very unusual safety feature, how will Agnes survive?!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas Special - Mammy's Ass

It's Christmas and all across Ireland Mothers are looking forward to their loved ones returning home. With son Trevor coming back from the missions abroad for the first time in four years, Agnes Brown is determined to make this Christmas a truly special celebration, with her whole family present at last.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Ken Dodd: In His Own Words. Ken Dodd. Copyright: Alamy

Ken Dodd: In His Own Words

Definitive documentary about the career of Ken Dodd, featuring an interview with the comedian.

BBC Two Scotland 10pm
30 min
The State Of It. Robert Florence. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

The State Of It

Episode 1 - Pilot

Robert Florence hosts a comedy show taking a look at the state of Scotland and the world right now, with explosive sketches, satirical animation and new Scottish comic talent.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Mash Report. Image shows from L to R: Newsreader Tom (Steve N Allen), Nish Kumar, Rachel / Emma (Rachel Parris), Newsreader Susan (Ellie Taylor). Copyright: Princess Productions

The Mash Report

Series 2, Episode 6

In the last episode of the series, Nish and Catherine Bohart address the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and Northern Irish border; Rachel looks at MPs' PR disasters and public funding shortfalls; and Geoff Norcott investigates businesses aligning themselves with the latest popular causes and politically correct issues.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Nicola Adams, Frank Skinner, Diane Morgan, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 8 - Nicola Adams, Frankie Boyle, Diane Morgan

Nicola Adams, Frankie Boyle and Diane Morgan compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, including magicians, losing your keys, and life itself.

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 15, Episode 8

Joe Lycett and Rosie Jones join the regulars to help dissect the week's events and talking points.

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 10 - Matthew McConaughey, John Cena, Hailee Steinfeld, Jamie Oliver, Mark Ronson, Miley Cyrus

Matthew McConaughey talks about his mum's film idea, John Cena dead lifts Graham, Hailee Steinfeld says she dived into the 80s, Jamie Oliver talks Italian, and Mark Ronson and Miley Cyrus perform together live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Christmas Special 1998

Comedy sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, with guests including Joanna Lumley, the Spice Girls, Adrian Edmondson and Helen Mirren. Featuring the duo's irreverent tribute to Irish family group, The Corrs, and a spoof on the making of the film Titanic.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 9

James Acaster, Gary Delaney, Zoe Lyons and Josh Widdicombe are the guests on this week's show.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
65 min
Ministry Of Justice. Image shows from L to R: Heydon Prowse, Jolyon Rubinstein. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Ministry Of Justice

Episode 2

The Ministry tackles Britain's problem with weapons and sells some overpriced tickets to see a ticket tout.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:10pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, Jamie Lopez. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 5 - Offence

As a comic, the subject of offence is close to Micky's heart. But what is out of bounds? Sex, size, race, Donald Trump? Micky goes in search of answers.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 1 - Len Goodman, Ronni Ancona, Tim Vine

Joining Frank Skinner for the first show are Strictly's generous Head Judge Len Goodman, actress and impressionist Ronni Ancona and pun-master Tim Vine. Choices up for possible disposal include all foreign food.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Enterprice. Image shows from L to R: Kazim (Kayode Ewumi), Becky (Natasha Kamanga). Copyright: Fudge Park

Enterprice

Series 1, Episode 2 - The People Vs OJ

Kazim is excited for his school reunion tonight, where he hopes to rekindle an old flame.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Catherine Tate's Nan. Nan (Catherine Tate). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Catherine Tate's Nan

2015 Specials - Knees Up Wilmott-Brown

When the freehold on Nan's block of flats is bought up by property developers, all the residents join together to fight for their survival. All except Nan, who bought her flat in the 1980s and finds herself holding a unique position of power.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:50pm
In My Skin. Image shows from L to R: Bethan (Gabrielle Creevy), Katrina (Jo Hartley)

In My Skin

Series 1, Episode 1 - Pilot

Bethan Gwyndaf is leading a double life. To her friends at school she's your average, fun loving, cocky teen with a normal family but the reality is vastly different. At home she tries to juggle her Father's sociopathic tendencies with her mother's bipolar a particularly severe episode seeing her sectioned in a psychiatric hospital.

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 48, Episode 6

Guest host Jo Brand is joined by guest panellists Caroline Lucas and Richard Osman.

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