British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 1st May 2020

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
The Machynlleth Comedy Festival. Copyright: BBC

The Machynlleth Comedy Festival

2020, Episode 1 - 10 Years Of Mach Fest

A look back at a decade of the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. Exploring the stories and legends that have made MachFest such an important fixture in the comedy calendar as artists and performers recall their favourite memories of the Festival from its humble beginnings to its tenth anniversary in 2019. The programme includes contributions from Stewart Lee, Bridget Christie, Rhod Gilbert, Josh Widdicombe, James Acaster and more.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Angela Barnes

The News Quiz

Series 102, Episode 3

Joining Angela this week is Michael Deacon, Andy Zaltzman, Suzi Ruffell and Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm
60 min
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Laing, Joe Lycett

Joe Lycett's Got Your Back

Series 2, Episode 4

Celebrity guest Jamie Laing helps Joe launch the UK's first ever consumer rights rave while fearless assistant Mark Silcox tests the slogan of a high street bank. Joe also infiltrates hackable smart tech, launches a musical raid on the offices of the world's largest online retailer and comedian Lucy Beaumont spies on CCTV.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 59, Episode 5

Romesh Ranganathan hosts the satirical current affairs quiz, with actor-comedian Maisie Adam and journalist James O'Brien joining regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

TNT Sports 1 logo 9pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

The Football's Not On, Episode 4

Ben Bailey Smith and Ivo Graham join Ian Stone.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 27, Episode 4 - Jeff Goldblum, Imelda Staunton, Louis Theroux, Lior Suchard, Mabel

Jeff Goldblum reveals a set of golden teeth; Imelda Staunton says she never gets waited on at home; Louis Theroux talks about Joe Exotic; master mentalist Lior Suchard performs; and Mabel performs live from her parent's house.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle. Peter Kay. Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle

Series 4, Episode 6

A bonus episode of the series featuring a package of musical highlights. Plus a special appearance from chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty.

BBC Two 10pm
35 min
The Mash Report. Nish Kumar

The Mash Report

Series 4, Episode 5

In the week Boris Johnson became a father once more, Fin Taylor reports on conspiracy theories surrounding coronavirus, and Nish looks at PPE.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Jonny (Tom Rosenthal), Lucy One (Pearl Mackie)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 6, Episode 6 - The Females

Adam and Jonny finally bring their "females" home to meet their parents, and just to add to the potential confusion both girls are called Lucy. Before the objects of their affection can make it out of the car, the boys rush into the house to give Mum and Dad a last-minute rundown of the "rules". Though Mum seems delighted, Dad fails to make the best first impression. Nevertheless, the evening is saved from complete disaster thanks to some exciting revelations.

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