British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 7th June 2019

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Julia Sutherland

The Funny Life Of...

Series 2, Episode 5 - Fiona O'Carroll

Julia Sutherland gets up close and personal with one of the stars of Mrs Brown's Boys, Fiona O'Carroll.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Andrea Dunbar

Rita, Sue And Andrea Too

Tragi-comic drama based on accounts of the life and career of Andrea Dunbar, the schoolgirl playwright from Bradford whose Rita, Sue and Bob Too took 1980s Britain by storm.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 5

Hyacinth's social standing at a church function is jeopardised when Daisy takes a toyboy and tries to encourage Onslow to become more ardent.

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

Series 19, Episode 1

The topical satire show that will go on forever, much like the Brexit negotiations. Featuring the talents of Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 5 - Ways And Means

After offering advice to fellow fishing-net "knitter" McLaren on curbing his short temper, Fletch attempts to make amends with the governor when McLaren forgoes angry outbursts for a more peaceful rooftop protest.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (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 7:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (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 8:15pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 5 - Sleeping Dogs Lie

When Boycie and Marlene fly off on holiday, Del and Rodney assume the mantle of dog-sitters. Rodney's convinced that Albert's brought his run of bad luck to the flat when 'little' Dukey appears comatose; what'll Marlene say if they've killed her beloved dog?

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 4 - Exploration

With Rich Hall, Sean Lock and Bill Bailey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 7 - Anniversary

Nobody is having much of a good life as Tom and Barbara keep hitting problems in their garden and Jerry looks like he has been passed up for promotion. The series ends with great highs and devastating lows.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Kevin Bridges, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 3 - Kevin Bridges, Sara Pascoe, Phill Jupitus

Kevin Bridges introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Sara Pascoe and Phill Jupitus.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Sarah Millican: Control Enthusiast. Sarah Millican. Copyright: Chambers Productions

Sarah Millican: Control Enthusiast

Sarah Millican is a control enthusiast - not a control freak - as she explains in this TV edit of her DVD-released show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 6 - 'S Out

Following a bet with 'Mad' Ken Stalin that they can survive in the wilderness, Richie and Eddie head out to the wilds of Wimbledon Common and pitch a tent.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Hitler (Ryan Gage), Lister (Craig Charles)

Red Dwarf

Series XII, Episode 1 - Cured

In the opening episode the Dwarfers search for some tech to fix Starbug's faulty steering. They come across a Scientific Research Centre where several figures from history are recreated in the present and 'cured' of evil. Or are they?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 17, Episode 4

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker take a look back at the week's news with the help of guests Romesh Ranganathan and Ellie Taylor.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Chris Ramsey, Ed Sheeran, Chris Kamara

Celebrity Juice

Series 18, Episode 8

Fearne Cotton and special guest team captain Ed Sheeran go head to head in a series of hilarious games and challenges. Joining the panel this week are TV presenter Chris Kamara, Geordie comedian Chris Ramsey and X Factor judge Louis Walsh.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

BBC Two 10:20pm
The Mash Report. Nish Kumar. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Mash Report

The Mini Mash Report, Episode 7: Highlights from the satirical news show, presented by Nish Kumar, as a cast of comedy correspondents give their take on the week's events.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
30 min
The Comedy Underground

The Comedy Underground

Episode 2

Jay Lafferty introduces stand-up comedians Ria Lina, Marc Jennings, Robin Grainger, Paul McDaniel and Ross Leslie to Scotland's stand-up comedy show.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 25, Episode 10 - Stephen Fry, Andrew Scott, Paloma Faith, Lee Mack, Bastille

Stephen Fry talks about almost becoming a priest, Andrew Scott says Fleabag has changed things, Paloma Faith thanks Andrew for playing the 'hot priest', Lee Mack says he committed the ultimate sin and Bastille performs live in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Kryten (Robert Llewellyn)

Red Dwarf

Series XII, Episode 2 - Siliconia

The Dwarfers are arrested by the Mechanoid Intergalactic Liberation Front. Lister, Cat and Rimmer are uploaded into Mechanic bodies and forced into servitude while Kryten is given a new life of pampering and luxury.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:55pm
5 min
A Book At Bathtime. Image shows from L to R: Jon Holmes, Jake Yapp. Copyright: BBC

A Book At Bathtime

Episode 1

Jon Holmes is reading us a serialised bedtime story from the bath. So far so good. The only problem is that he happens to be sharing his bath with Jake Yapp.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 1, Episode 5 - Lard

Janet is on a mission to be funny while her boyfriend Jonny is trying to control his lust for Louise.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11pm
30 min
May Contain Nuts

May Contain Nuts

Series 1, Episode 2 - Animals

Stuart Condy, Russell Miller, Chris Miller and Craig-James Moncur tackle the subject of animals, covering everything from animal behaviours to Noah's Ark. The team ask each other 'Would You Rather' and Chris delves into his relationship with cats.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (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.

Channel 5 logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Jo Brand

Funny Women: Jo Brand

Channel 5 celebrates the life and career of one of the UK's funniest ladies, Jo Brand.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Judge Romesh. Paul Danan. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 2, Episode 5

Paul Danan finally gets his day in court with Shaun Williamson after a pantomime-based fallout. And a husband is sick and tired of his miserly wife ruining Christmas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 1, Episode 1

Temporary traffic lights and the build up of cigarette butts in the urinals cause problems in The Grapes.

U&Dave channel logo 11:50pm (repeat)
Judge Romesh. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Court Bailiff (Tom Davis). Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 2, Episode 6

A desperate father begs Judge Romesh not to let his son run off to the circus. Plus, a mother is sick and tired of her daughter bringing "bad juju" into the house.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
There's Something About Movies. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, Alice Eve, Guz Khan, Alan Carr, Rafe Spall, Tom Davis, Michael Sheen

There's Something About Movies

Series 1, Episode 6

Whose film knowledge is five-star and whose will end up on the cutting room floor? Alan Carr tests Alice Eve, Rafe Spall, Tom Davis and Guz Khan.

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