British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 2nd October 2020

YouTube 9am
28 min
No More Jockeys. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Alex Horne, Tim Key

No More Jockeys

Set 2, Episode 2 - Set 2, Game 2

With Watto taking the early lead in the second set, can Horne and Key secure their first wins of the set?

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 5, Episode 2 - Autobiography

Richard decides it's time to write his celebrity autobiography. He enlists help from Sir Ian McKellen, David Tennant and Peter Capaldi in order to complete his masterwork.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 6, Episode 5

Mark Nelson is joined this week by Ashley Storrie, Larry Dean and Phil Nichol.

YouTube 4pm
3 min
Storytime With Silcox. Mark Silcox. Copyright: Turtle Canyon Comedy

Storytime With Silcox

Episode 10 - The Cock And The Fox

Mark Silcox tells the story of the cock and the fox.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: David Baddiel, Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix, Rose Matafeo. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 10 - Think About The Spirit

Five comedians had one dream: to become the Series 9 Taskmaster Champion. Now it's the Grand Final and after nine gruelling episodes that precious dream is still alive for all of them - bar one. Alex Horne has the stats handy as they ponder peas, teas and absent keys.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 13 - Fallen Idol

The platoon go on a course about the use of explosives. However, Mainwaring is lead astray by his fellow officers, in particular Captain Square.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 103, Episode 5

Andy Zaltzman hosts the satirical quiz in front of a virtual audience, with guests Zoe Lyons, Jena Friedman, Mark Nelson and Simon Evans.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, David Mitchell, Richard Osman, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Robert Rinder, Denise Lewis. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 8

Joining the teams are Denise Lewis, Richard Osman, Robert Rinder and Katherine Ryan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In England

Del and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Nick Robinson, David Mitchell, Harry Shearer, Rob Brydon, Jason Manford, Lee Mack, Sara Cox. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 3

With Nick Robinson, Sara Cox, Harry Shearer and Jason Manford.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Josh Widdicombe, Alice Roberts. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions / Black Dog Television

Insert Name Here

Series 1, Episode 2 - William

Hugh Dennis, Lucy Porter, Omid Djalili and Alice Roberts are the guests in this second episode.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Damian Lewis

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 1

Actor and producer Damian Lewis hosts as the satirical quiz returns for its 60th series. Journalist Katy Balls and comedian Chris McCausland join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 2 - Mammy's Inflation

It's all change in the Brown household as two of Mrs Brown's boys finalise plans for their new homes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 2 - Debbie

When a twenty-year old girl turns up on Lee's doorstep and announces that he might be her father, Lee goes into immediate denial. Until, that is, he remembers a one-night stand he had at a party that Tim threw to celebrate the end of his accountancy exams back in the 1980s. Is Lee mature - or rich enough - to be a father?

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Limmy's Other Stuff. Brian Limond

Limmy's Other Stuff

A final TV special from Brian Limond.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:05pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 15, Episode 7

Romesh is on hosting duties for the last time this series, keeping a lazy on guests Mo Gilligan, hockey player and Olympic gold medal winner Sam Quek, Man United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard, and boxing promoter Eddie Hearn. Meanwhile, Freddie and Jamie take the time to slip off for a quick round of golf.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Morecambe & Wise In America. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe

Morecambe & Wise In America

A repeat-run of the entire series exploring Eric and Ernie's adventures in the USA.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 28, Episode 1 - Dolly Parton, Rupert Everett, Lolly Adefope, Riz Ahmed, Sara Pascoe, Roisin Murphy

Dolly Parton says she was overwhelmed by Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You; Rupert Everett talks about Oscar Wilde; Riz Ahmed says rapping is a big part of him; Lolly Adefope jokes about sharing a scene with Tom Cruise; Sara Pascoe reveals she's got married; and Roisin Murphy performs live in the studio.

BBC Three 10:45pm
30 min
Stand Up For Live Comedy. Paddy Raff. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Stand Up For Live Comedy

Episode 2 - Belfast

Paddy Raff hosts the showcase for emerging comic talent from Belfast. Rachel Fairburn, Mary O'Connell and Shane Todd are the guests.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:10pm (repeat)
Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club. Tom Allen. Copyright: Hot Sauce

Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club

Episode 3

This episode features sets from Lloyd Griffith, Joanne McNally and Kemah Bob, while Tom Allen will be trying out some new material.

U&Dave channel logo 11:30pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Rhod Gilbert, Kerry Godliman, Phil Wang, Greg Davies, Alex Horne, James Acaster, Jessica Knappett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 10 - I Can Hear It Gooping

The series reaches its majestic climax. Who will win Greg Davies's coveted golden head to become just the seventh Taskmaster Champion in history?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:40pm (repeat)
Play To The Whistle. Image shows from L to R: Jonnie Peacock, John Terry, Romesh Ranganathan, Holly Willoughby, Seann Walsh, Rachel Riley, Bradley Walsh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Play To The Whistle

Series 3, Episode 1

On Frank's team this week will be Paralympic Gold Medallist Jonnie Peacock and Frank's regular wingman comedian Romesh Ranganathan. Joining Bradley are footballer John Terry and Countdown's Rachel Riley.

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