British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 1st March 2019

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

Breaking The News

Series 12, Episode 1

Des is joined by Rory Bremner, Susan Calman, Tiffany Stevenson and Stuart Mitchell.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15pm
45 min
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Judge Brimble (David Killick)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 2, Episode 5 - No More Cakes And Ale

In a race against the clock, Frank and Lu must track down a vital witness in a crown court trial.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
15 min
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 5, Episode 21 - Wizard Tripwick's Mending Spell

Wizard Tripwick's pupils help fix a broken mending spell.

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, Episode 5 - The Hero

When a salesperson from another department makes fun of a boil on Captain Peacock's posterior, the rest of the staff push Captain Peacock into fighting to defend his honour.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 54, Episode 2

This week we look to kick the news can down the road whilst enjoying some unseasonably warm weather. We hear Heidi Regan's take on climate change, Ian Moore takes his French Citizenship test and Jess Robinson pays tribute to our new queen...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses. Image shows from L to R: David Jason, Tessa Peake-Jones. Copyright: North One Television

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses

Episode 5 - Behind The Scenes

This episode examines the process writer John Sullivan and cast and crew went through - from the script to the live recording - to create each episode of Only Fools....

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 6 - Little Problems

Rodney's wedding is approaching and Del has promised him money for the deposit on his new flat. However, he's also unknowingly promised the same money to the Driscoll brothers, two local thugs who he inadvertently did business with. Will it be Rodney's hopes or Del's body to take a beating?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 5 - Kings

With Bill Bailey, Jeremy Clarkson and Jimmy Carr.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 6 - Accident

It's Richie's birthday and he's determined to have fun. Unfortunately, no one has turned up for his party, nor sent him any cards, and Eddie's hardly going to make things better ... especially when he breaks a leg.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 5 - Mammy Of The Groom

With his wedding only days away and tensions running high, Dermot suffers some pre-wedding jitters and takes refuge in a cupboard. Will Agnes be able to coax her son out in time for his nuptials? Meanwhile, Cathy gives her mother a book on homosexuality, leading Agnes to wonder who in her family is gay.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Jorg (Steve Pemberton), Maxwell (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 1 - La Couchette

On board the sleeper from Paris to Bourg St. Maurice, a motley collection of passengers try to get a quiet night's sleep as the train makes its way across France. But as the sleeping compartment fills up, the chances of that begin to look highly unlikely. In Deuxième Classe, everyone can hear you scream...

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC

Breaking The News

Series 1, Episode 1

Des Clarke hosts the first TV - and 12th radio - series of Breaking The News. Susan Calman, Rory Bremner, Tiffany Stevenson and Stuart Mitchell are the panellists for the first show.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Highlights Special

A compilation of some of the best bits from Series P, with Sandi Toksvig and Alan Davies.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows left to right: Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Nirvanah Crane (Jane Horrocks). Credit: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series V, Episode 1 - Holoship

Rimmer is sent from Red Dwarf to Holoship "Enlightenment" which has the highest of the high working there. Everything he ever wanted seems to be on board this ship, but unfortunately the path of success never did run smooth for Rimmer!

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 16, Episode 6

In this week's show, Stephen Merchant joins the regulars to help dissect the week's events and talking points.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Anthony Joshua, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 6 - Anthony Joshua: Revisited

Rob Becket and Romesh Ranganathan are off to catch up with the Heavyweight Champion of The World, Anthony Joshua.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Christine (Sheridan Smith), Adam (Tom Riley). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 2 - The 12 Days Of Christine

Christine Clarke brings a new man back to her flat from a New Year's Eve party, and immediately her life starts to unravel. Who is the terrifying stranger that keeps appearing in the flat at night?

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
Tudur's TV Flashback. Tudur Owen

TV Flashback

Episode 1 - Country Life

Tudur delves into the archive for a guide to the countryside.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Inquisitor (Jack Docherty). Credit: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series V, Episode 2 - The Inquisitor

When The Inquisitor beams down into Red Dwarf, the crew have to justify their existence to him and prove that they are worthy of life.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 7

In the penultimate episode, James Corden and Co are joined by Olympic diver Tom Daley, athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson and stand-up comic Romesh Ranganathan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05pm (repeat)
Green Wing. Image shows from L to R: Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan), Martin Dear (Karl Theobald), Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 1, Episode 8 - Slave Auction

East Hampton is holding a slave auction to raise some money, with Caroline, Guy, Lyndon and Alan putting their names down as auction lots. Mac reveals that his has got a new job, but it is in Sheffield and has to move. Sue learns of Caroline's love for Mac and decides to stop her - by killing her.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
65 min
The Big Narstie Show. Image shows from L to R: Mo Gilligan, Big Narstie

The Big Narstie Show

Series 2, Episode 2

This week's guests include John Bishop, Adil Ray, Judi Love, Anthony Yarde and IAMDDB.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Through The Keyhole. Image shows from L to R: Janet Street-Porter, Leigh Francis, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Rob Beckett. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 6, Episode 7

For the last episode in the series, Keith is joined by Janet Street-Porter, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Rob Beckett.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 13 - Lucky Losers

With Danny Baker, Sandi Toksvig and Jeremy Clarkson.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Stephen Merchant. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 14

Join Russell as he finds the funny in the news, chats with comedy giant Stephen Merchant and has a kickabout with Iain Stirling and David Seaman.

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