British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 6th November 2020

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

No More Jockeys

Set 2, Episode 7 - Set 2, Game 7

Last week, Alex won. This week, he celebrates his birthday. Can he make it the perfect day with another victory in order to tie his score with Mark, or will Tim mix things up.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Montserrat Lombard

Cry Babies

Series 2, Episode 5 - Cancelled

As lockdown bites, Sally and Bea contemplate the future.

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

Breaking The News

Series 17, Episode 4

This week host Des Clarke is joined by comedians Miles Jupp, Janey Godley, Olga Koch and Stuart Mitchell.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Joanna Lumley

Meltdown

A famous actress reaches the end of her tether in this comedy about the tension between fame and privacy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Julian Dalrymple-Sykes (Ben Aris), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 8, Episode 1 - Marry Go Round

Spike seems to have lost his ability to make people laugh, and Ted offers no consolation when woken at 2:00am. Spike turns to Gladys for advice, which only makes him even more confused about his future.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Lou Sanders, Big Zuu. Copyright: Boomerang

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 1, Episode 10 - Lou Sanders

Big Zuu and his sidekicks Tubsey and Hyder travel to the spa town of Bath to sample the waters and cook for comedian and vegan Lou Sanders.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 57, Episode 2

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical look through the week's news, with help from Geoff Norcott and Sophie Duker, plus music from Jess Robinson.

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

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the self-sufficient 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 13, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Host Rob Brydon and team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the hit comedy panel show.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Montserrat Lombard

Cry Babies

Series 2, Episode 5 - Cancelled

As lockdown bites, Sally and Bea contemplate the future.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Paul Chowdhry. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 4 - A Very Nuanced Character

In the penultimate episode of the series, the five comedians try to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies by giving an item of clothing to a passing cyclist, whispering at an old man called Hugh and creating some very special effects. Meanwhile, Paul Chowdhry continues to interpret tasks in his unique way.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 13 - Jobs

With Sarah Millican, David Mitchell and the Rev. Richard Coles.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Richard Ayoade. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 6

Actor and comedian Richard Ayoade hosts the satirical quiz, inviting comedian Roisin Conaty and writer & director Armando Iannucci to join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they look at the US election.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 1 - Knees & Knockers

With David Mitchell, Sara Pascoe and Jack Whitehall.

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

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 7 - Marriage

Lee is horrified when he hears that Lucy is considering marriage to Pavlov, a mechanic from the old Eastern bloc, just so that he can stay in the country.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 2

It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Rachel Parris, Dara O Briain, Kerry Godliman, Ed Gamble, Glenn Moore. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 4

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Glenn Moore, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Milton Jones and Rachel Parris and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

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

The Last Leg

Series 20, Special - US Elegtion Special

Adam, Josh and Alex return to examine the result of the American election, with Jimmy Carr, Richard Osman and Ayesha Hazarika.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Larry Dean, Tiffany Stevenson, Dara O Briain, Maisie Adam, Ed Gamble, Ed Byrne. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 5

Dara O Briain is joined by Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne, Larry Dean, Ed Gamble, Tiff Stevenson and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

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 6 - Nicole Kidman, Kylie Minogue, Nicola Adams, Jason Manford, Josh O'Connor, Emma Corrin

Nicole Kidman talks about working with Hugh Grant, Kylie Minogue believes disco is part of her, Nicola Adams says she didn't think dancing with another girl would be such a big deal, Josh O'Connor and Emma Corrin talk about Charles and Diana, and Jason Manford jokes about panto.

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

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 4, Episode 9 - US Election Special

Russell Howard is here to guide you through the fallout of the 2020 US Presidential Election, and talks to Brian Blessed.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Sally Phillips. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 3 - Phoenix

Sometimes with humour, more often with viciousness, Taskmaster Greg Davies continues to rank five comics in order of competency as they attempt complex assignments such as jelly-balancing and coconut costumery. Alex Horne, Greg's obedient private secretary in charge of data, is on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly. Also, Mark Watson tries to open an unlocked briefcase.

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 9, Episode 1 - The William Morris Years

Jez has some rather constrictive new living quarters, and Mark has a new flatmate and has landed a bank job, but it seems that the wounds of mutual love for Dobby have not yet healed.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 14, Episode 1

James Corden returns with the comedy quiz, with Fearne Cotton, Jimmy Anderson and Joe Cole joining regulars Jamie Redknapp, Andrew Flintoff and Romesh Ranganathan.

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