British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 16th October 2020

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

No More Jockeys

Set 2, Episode 4 - Set 2, Game 4

Last week witnessed Tim get onto the score board, but Mark is still leading the second set. Can Alex, the winner of the first set, get off the mark?

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Rebecca Front

Incredible Women

Series 8, Episode 5

Jeremy finishes his interview with Dr Fay Sullivan, suspicious that she has been hoaxing him all along.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 5, Episode 4 - Meal

Richard decides to invite his friends to the meal of a lifetime. But who will he choose? And will it be worth it?

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 17, Episode 1

This week host Des Clarke is joined by comedians Jay Lafferty, Alistair Barrie, Catherine Bohart and Scott Agnew.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 5, Episode 5 - Hey Diddle Diddle, Who's On The Fiddle

Peggy finds a personal letter from Joe Maplin to Clive Dempster which causes everyone to believe that the Squadron Leader has been sent to the camp as a 'mole'.

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

The News Quiz

Series 103, Episode 7

A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman and guests Andrew Maxwell, Anuvab Pal, Olga Koch and Alice Fraser.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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

A selection of episodes from fifth series of the Home Guard sitcom.

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 1

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for the fifth series of this comedy panel show. David Mitchell is joined by Rebecca Front and Jack Whitehall, and Lee Mack is joined by Nick Hewer and Miranda Hart.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
Summer Holiday. Image shows from L to R: Mimsie (Jacqueline Daryl), Cyril (Melvyn Hayes), Angie (Pamela Hart), Edwin (Jeremy Bulloch), Sandy (Una Stubbs), Don (Cliff Richard), Barbara (Lauri Peters)

Summer Holiday

1963 musical comedy starring Cliff Richard on a road trip in a London bus.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:05pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Tom Davis, David Mitchell, Shaun Ryder, Rob Brydon, Clara Amfo, Lee Mack, Henning Wehn. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 7

With Shaun Ryder, Tom Davis, Henning Wehn and Clara Amfo.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (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 2

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for another edition. David is joined by Robert Webb and Terry Wogan, and Lee is joined by Katy Wix and Kevin Bridges.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Stephen Mangan

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 3

Actor Stephen Mangan hosts the satirical quiz, inviting Helen Lewis and Janey Godley to join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they poke fun at the week's events.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 12 - Justice

With Prof. Brian Cox, Jason Manford and Rhys Darby.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 5 - Examination

Lucy finds herself working on a Government initiative encouraging men to regularly check themselves for lumps. Eager to please Lucy, Lee follows the campaign's advice and discovers something he wasn't expecting.

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 4 - Mammy's Valentine

As Valentine's Day approaches, love is in the air for all the Brown family - even Grandad. In fact, the only Brown without a date is Agnes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 4 - Basic Alan

Alan is the only guest at the Linton Travel Tavern when the manager decides to close it for refurbishment, leaving Alan at a loose end with some tungsten-tipped screws.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 15, Highlights Special

The traditional look back at the episodes just gone, and some of best moments that Rom, Jamie, Freddie and their guests have endured.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Gordon (Kieran Hodgson). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 5 - Party Pieces

Losing the pub quiz is the starting point for an evening of revelations, from past career aspirations, to surprising party pieces.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 28, Episode 3 - Arsène Wenger, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Dawn French, Freddie Flintoff, Michael Kiwanuka

Arsène Wenger says football made him a monster; Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson talk about their new documentary; Dawn French reveals her husband is not allowed to read her books; Freddie Flintoff says he would like to coach cricket; and Michael Kiwanuka performs live in the studio.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. James Bay. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 4, Episode 6

Russell takes a look at local coronavirus rules, asks Taskmaster's Greg Davies and Alex Horne Your Questions, and chats to James Bay.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Michelle (Joy McAvoy), Alan (Graeme Stevely). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 6 - Alan & Michelle

New neighbours have moved in across the road from Beth and Eric.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 5 - The Party

As a last desperate hurrah before the baby arrives, Mark and Jeremy decide to throw a party.

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