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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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