Schedule for 10th May 2019 - British Comedy Guide

11:30am
30 min

Hugo Rifkind's Search For Power

Episode 2

Hugo looks at the influence of journalists, speaking to Owen Jones, Sam Coates and James Ball as he attempts to determine what level of power they wield.

1:30pm
30 min

The Funny Life Of...

Series 2, Episode 1 - Iain Stirling

Julia Sutherland is joined in conversation by Iain Stirling, one of Scotland's most successful stand-up comedians, to find out what drives him to succeed.

6pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Path Of True Love

Marlene has become fed up with her husband's inattention, and fears that their relationship is nearing its end. She seeks the help of a local marriage guidance counsellor, which proves so successful that she ends up throwing Boycie out, but the parting gives them both time to consider their lives.

6:30pm
30 min

The News Quiz

Series 99, Episode 5

The EU Election, the birth of Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, and the fall in the number of GPs working in the UK. Miles Jupp is joined by Bugler Andy Zaltzman, stand-ups Desiree Burch and Andrew Maxwell, and star of The Mash Report, Rachel Parris.

6:40pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 2 - Home Brew

While searching through some ancient scrolls and paperwork left behind by the old squire, Boycie discovers a medieval recipe for a traditional local liquor. With the help of his staff, he goes into full-scale production, attracting customers from far and wide, including two whom he had hoped he had seen the last of.

7pm
30 min

Josh Berry's Fake News

Series 2, Episode 4

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

7:20pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 11 - A Brush With The Law

After one of the wardens sees a light shining from the church hall, Hodges believes he has Mainwaring on an indefensible charge. Mainwaring is sure of his innocence, but Captain Square's presence as Chief Magistrate does not bode well!

7:30pm (repeat)

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Episode 6

It's a day full of bad surprises for Granville when the till becomes unwell, Leroy buys an ice cream van and the Black Widow finds him overheating in a tight spot.

8pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 12 - Round And Round Went The Great Big Wheel

The platoon are called upon to help work on a camp which is testing a new weapon, a huge wheel. While at first their work is not so glamorous, they soon find themselves trying to stop the weapon when it goes haywire - by Pike's home-made portable radio.

8:30pm
30 min

Joe Lycett's Got Your Back

Series 1, Episode 6

Joe Lycett fights for the consumer rights of the Great British public. This time, Joe and celebrity guest Liza Tarbuck take on the housing market and send a letting agent packing.

8:40pm (repeat)

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Weaker Sex?

The stress of 'a 36 hour day' starts to take its toll on Barbara after she is left to restore an old range to its former glory. The Goods also celebrate the first signs of life in their vegetable patch and viciously defend it from the birds.

9pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 6

This episode's guests are Daisy May Cooper, Diane Morgan, Richard Osman and Rory Reid.

9:20pm (repeat)

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 4 - Pig's Lib

There are two new additions to the Good family: Pinky and Perky the pigs. Margo does not share Tom and Barbara's enthusiasm and the pigs are sent away. Having made Margo feel guilty, Tom is allowed to retrieve them from certain death...

9:30pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mammy's Merchandise

Dermot wants to ask his childhood friend, Buster, to be best man at his wedding - now just weeks away - but Agnes has set her heart on Mark, her eldest son, filling the position.

10pm (repeat)

Little Britain

Series 2, Episode 4

Dr Lawrence watches Anne take part in a theatre production.

10pm (repeat)

There's Something About Movies

Series 1, Episode 2

Alan Carr, Micky Flanagan and Michael Sheen are joined by Lily Collins, Rupert Everett, Jonathan Ross and Nish Kumar.

10:20pm
10 min version

The Mash Report

The Mini Mash Report, Episode 3. Highlights from the satirical news show, presented by Nish Kumar, as a cast of comedy correspondents give their take on the week's events.

10:35pm
50 min

The Graham Norton Show

Series 25, Episode 6 - Will Smith, Naomi Scott, Kevin Hart, Octavia Spencer, Shakespears Sister

Will Smith talks about his bucket list, Naomi Scott says it's surreal starring with Will, Octavia Spencer says being scary is fun, Kevin Hart jokes about playing a villain, if only an animated one, and Shakespears Sister performs live in the studio.

10:40pm (repeat)

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 2, Episode 5 - Anarchy in Royston Vasey

The nosebleed epidemic worsens. Geoff and Brian bury Mike alive. Tubbs and Edward leave the local shop to find a 'no-tail' for David. Pauline is pushed to the limit. Les McQueen is astonished that Creme Brulee have reformed without him.

11:20pm (repeat)