British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 6th September 2019

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 11, Episode 5

A date with an immensely tall woman from Wiltshire has only succeed in making Richard feel even more insignificant. And then his son, Toby tells him a few unpalatable home-truths.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
The Placebo Effect. Image shows from L to R: Felicity Ward, Lauren Pattison, Kwame Asante, Tom Ward, Tracey Smith. Copyright: BBC

The Placebo Effect

Kwame Asante presents a panel show about our obsession with health and wellness.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 3, Episode 2

Lucy Porter, Leah McCrae and Paul Birchard are this week's guests.

CITV 4:30pm
15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 9 - Crush

Dave gets a girlfriend who turns out to be an alien. And she turns out to bear a striking similarity to a everyday household item.

CITV 4:45pm
15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 10 - Bike

Anna is practising for the school cycling test and is good at it. Dave isn't quite as skilled, but with a new bike from his parents he really hopes to pass.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm
10 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 10 - Go Jetter Heroes: Amelia Earhart

Inspired by her hero Amelia Earhart, Xuli attempts a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in a vintage plane. But when accidental stowaway Tala's plans to make the engine more eco-friendly put the plane in danger, they must rely on the Go Jetters to get them out of trouble.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Angela Barnes

The News Quiz

Series 100, Episode 2

Angela Barnes chairs the topical comedy panel game, featuring cryptic questions, acerbic satire and humorous newspaper cuttings sent in by listeners. Joining her to dissect the latest political machinations are Hugo Rifkind, Kerry Godliman, Simon Evans and Jessica Fostekew.

BBC Two 8pm
30 min
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Grayling (River Ure, Yorkshire Dales)

Paul and Bob take to the River Ure in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Hold The Sunset. Image shows from L to R: Phil (John Cleese), Edith (Alison Steadman)

Hold The Sunset

Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk

Removals men are busy at Phil's house as he and Edith make plans for their wedding. Roger announces he is in love with Georgie, and arranges to film a wedding video.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 17 (Channel 4: Series 18), Episode 7

Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson, while Adam Riches as Sean Bean joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Scarborough. Mike (Jason Manford). Copyright: BBC Studios

Scarborough

Episode 1 - The Unfavourable Death Of Mrs Bookham

A week has passed since a devastated Karen caught Mike drunkenly kissing another woman. It's only when they bump into each other that Mike finally has a chance to explain. Meanwhile at Geraldine's hair salon there's trouble brewing when one of the regular clients goes missing.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Bad Influencer. Image shows from L to R: Jim Smith, Mark Nelson, Susie McCabe. Copyright: Mentorn Films

Bad Influencer

Episode 1

Mark Nelson is joined by comedians Susie McCabe and Jim Smith to explore the social media world of dogs and sport.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig, Sarah Millican, Loyiso Gola. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 1 - Quirky

With Loyiso Gola, Jason Manford and Sarah Millican. Find out who has Type Q blood, where to find the world's most dangerous cup of tea, what's even quainter than a model village, and the best type of pants to wear if you're trying for a baby.

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