British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 4th January 2019

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am
30 min
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again... Again

Episode 3

The classic radio comedy revived as a 'Best Of' with a new cast, new musicians but - pretty much - the same old gags.

BBC Three 10am
30 min
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Ken (Greg Davies), Ivy (Andie MacDowell). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 5, Episode 1 - Ivy Arrives

The Thompson clan are getting back to peace and quiet following Dale's departure, when Ken receives the unexpected news that he has a sister - Ivy.

BBC Three 10am
30 min
Cuckoo. Ivy (Andie MacDowell). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 5, Episode 2 - Ivy Nanny

Ken is keen for Sid to go to private school, but Lorna is vehemently opposed.

BBC Three 10am
30 min
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Rachel (Esther Smith), Tash (Lily Frazer). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 5, Episode 3 - Weed Farm

Ivy discovers that Dylan is running a weed farm in one of the properties he's supposedly selling.

BBC Three 10am
30 min
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Ken (Greg Davies), Steve (Kenneth Collard). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 5, Episode 4 - Macbeth

A strange old lady in a pub gives Ken a prediction - he will one day become a Lib Dem candidate! Could Ken's dream become a reality? Ivy decides to get involved.

BBC Three 10am
30 min
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Ken (Greg Davies), Ivy (Andie MacDowell). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 5, Episode 5 - Divorce Party

Ivy gets the news that her divorce has come through. Steve takes it upon himself to cheer her up by throwing her a divorce party!

BBC Three 10am
30 min
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Rachel (Esther Smith), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 5, Episode 6 - Two Engagements And A Funeral

A terrible misunderstanding occurs resulting in an untimely funeral. Meanwhile, a run in with an ex-boyfriend of Lorna's might be just what Ken needs to help his campaign.

BBC Three 10am
30 min
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Ken (Greg Davies), Rachel (Esther Smith), Dylan (Tyger Drew-Honey), Lorna (Helen Baxendale). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 5, Episode 7 - Election

Ken is getting ever closer to becoming an MP with Ivy directing his campaign. However, can a small boy calling him 'fatty' and an unwelcome stranger affect the final outcome.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Relativity. Ian (Richard Herring)

Relativity

Series 2, Episode 1

The funeral of beloved grandmother Doris brings the family together in sorrow. Chloe thinks this is the perfect time to share her and Ina's forthcoming baby news - until she is unexpectedly pipped at the post.

Radio 4 12:04pm
14 min
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years. Image shows from L to R: Harry McEntire, Sue Townsend. Copyright: Pier Productions

Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years

Episode 5

Homeless once again, Adrian moves back home to Wisteria Walk. Pauline Mole and Ivan Braithwaite make an announcement.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 2, Episode 1

Under question on the panel this week are terrifying Glasgow hard man and stand up comedian Gary Little, the failed gymnast turned presenter and comedian Julia Sutherland and writer, performer and not Garry from the double act Stu and Garry, Stu Murphy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 1, Episode 2 - Our Figures Are Slipping

Falling sales force Mr. Rumbold to hold the staff after hours for a training session in the fine art of salesmanship. The problem is, no one wants to be there.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 98, Episode 2

Miles Jupp returns. Hugo Rifkind, Andrew Maxwell, Simon Evans and Zoe Lyons are the guests hurtling and sashaying their way into a news-packed [y[2019[/y]. On this week's programme a lack of ferries and an abundance of sugar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Russians Are Coming

The threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of The Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One thing's guaranteed, the Trotters will be sitting pretty in their DIY shelter...

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 13

A musical comedy panel show on BBC Three Counties Radio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 2, Episode 7 - A Touch Of Glass

A chance meeting with a member of the aristocracy enables Del to impress with his, previously unknown, knowledge of chandelier repairing. He enlists the help of Rodney and Grandad to get them down...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 1 - Monday

It's Monday and aside from a missing delivery of granary torpedos, the team must also deal with a new, inexperienced and somewhat naive human resources manager.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Alexander Armstrong

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 1

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Roisin Conaty and James O'Brien.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 2 - Royals

A Royal visit is made to the factory; Stan hopes to be recognised by the Prince, whom he met in 1967, but the Prince is only interested in bumming a smoke and a bunk-up in a cupboard with Brenda.

BBC Two 9pm
60 min
Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. Billy Connolly. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland

Episode 2

This final installment of two one hour specials, finds Billy back in the Scotland of his childhood, where he reveals that knitted woolly swimming trunks were not a figment of his imagination.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Gina Yashere. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 3 - Gina Yashere, Ellie Taylor, Sam Simmons

In this week's third episode, multi-award winning Gina Yashere hosts as she introduces surreal Australian comedian Sam Simmons and rising comedy star Ellie Taylor to the stage.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
120 min
The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. Image shows from L to R: Joe Lycett, Sandi Toksvig, Frank Skinner, Jimmy Carr, David Baddiel, Big Narstie, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Hot Sauce

The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

2019 Special - The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything 2019

Jimmy Carr is joined by Sandi Toksvig, Joe Lycett, Katherine Ryan, Big Narstie, David Baddiel and Frank Skinner as they battle it out to see who knows the most about music, science, film, TV and more.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood's Mid Life Christmas. Victoria Wood. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Victoria Wood's Mid Life Christmas

Victoria Wood returns with a 60-minute special for BBC One featuring sketches, personal injury commercials, unlikely sporting events and a dance number bringing together the killer combo of midriff bulge and Busby Berkeley.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Alice Levine. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 3 - One Warm Prawn

The five comedians take a nostalgic trip to childhood as they are compelled to taste-test some mystery baby food, among other odd tasks. As usual, they are judged harshly by Taskmaster Greg Davies, who is aided by resident stats geek, Alex Horne. Plus, Russell Howard presents a nightmarish fairy tale and Liza Tarbuck introduces a plastic lizard to a cordless drill.

Channel 5 logo 10:15pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood

Funny Women: Victoria Wood

Documentary charting the comedy career of Victoria Wood.

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, Highlights Special - Graham Norton's Good Story Guide

Graham Norton goes behind the scenes of his talk show to reveal the secrets of telling a good story. Features advice and insight from Rob Brydon and Miriam Margolyes. The show also features classic stories told by the likes of Robbie Williams, Dame Maggie Smith, Salma Hayek, Kate Beckinsale, Will.i.am and Tom Hanks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll), Grandad Brown (Dermot O'Neill), Dino Doyle (Gary Hollywood), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mark Brown (Pat Shields), Betty Brown (Amanda Woods), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Maria Nicholson / Brown (Fiona O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Brendan O'Carroll sitcom.

Radio 4 10:45pm (repeat)
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years. Image shows from L to R: Harry McEntire, Sue Townsend. Copyright: Pier Productions

Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years

Episode 5

Homeless once again, Adrian moves back home to Wisteria Walk. Pauline Mole and Ivan Braithwaite make an announcement.

BBC Two 10:50pm (repeat)
What We Did On Our Holiday. Image shows from L to R: Gordie McLeod (Billy Connolly), Mickey McLeod (Bobby Smalldridge), Lottie McLeod (Emilia Jones). Copyright: Origin Pictures / BBC Films

What We Did On Our Holiday

Comedy about holding together a family unit amidst the pressures of parenthood and a large extended family.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 5 - J-Places

With Sandi Toksvig, Susan Calman and Bill Bailey.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 2

The BAFTA-winning sports-based comedy show continues. With guests Micky Flanagan, Andros Townsend and Laura Whitmore.

Channel 5 logo 11:15pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood Live

Victoria Wood Live

This classic live show finds the comedienne in sparkling form, with her trademark witty wordplay.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Ken (Greg Davies), Ivy (Andie MacDowell). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 5, Episode 1 - Ivy Arrives

The Thompson clan are getting back to peace and quiet following Dale's departure, when Ken receives the unexpected news that he has a sister - Ivy.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 6 - Joints

With Jimmy Carr, Cal Wilson and Jack Whitehall.

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 3

The BAFTA-winning sports/comedy show continues. Featuring guests Josh Widdicombe, Kevin Pietersen and Joe Hart.

BBC Local Radio 1am
30 min
Jon Holmes

Jon Holmes' Answers Time

Jon Holmes hosts a spoof political chat show for BBC Radio Kent.

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