British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 12th November 2021

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am
25 min
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 5, Episode 15 - The Jam Session

Robert, Little Monster and friends get a chgance to play with YolanDa and her house band.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
David Mumeni

Saucer

In space no one can hear you squabble. Saucer - a comedy about six people just trying to make it in the world... except they're not on the world.

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

Breaking The News

Series 20, Special

A COP26 Special with Jim Smith, Ashley Storrie, Jay Lafferty & Raymond Mearns.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
35 min
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Tom Stourton, Emily Lloyd Saini, Inel Tomlinson

Horrible Histories

Series 9, Episode 4 - Precious Planet

Charles Darwin hosts a look at how we've treated the planet throughout history.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 5 - Happy Birthday Arkwright

What does Arkwright want for his birthday? Certainly not a visit from the man from the Good Shop Guide.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Chris McCausland. Copyright: Talkback

QI

Series R, Christmas Special - Rejoice!

Sandi and Alan are joined by Chris McCausland, Justin Moorhouse and Holly Walsh for a festive special.

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 59, Episode 3

Joining Steve Punt and Gareth Gwynn from a safe distance is Michael Spicer and Priya Hall with music supplied by Ignacio Lopez, and performances from Luke Kempner and Karen Bartke.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 6, Christmas Special - Happy Returns

It's Young Mr. Grace's birthday and so the staff stage a ballet in his honour.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 6, Episode 3 - The Royal Train

The platoon go to the railway station in order to honour the King, who is travelling through. When another train blocks the line, Mainwaring decides to move the train himself, but then there is the small matter of stopping it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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

Series 4, Episode 6 - Sweet And Sour Charity

Jerry's bid to take over from Sir takes a slight knock, Margo regrettably declines the lead in the play through principle and Tom and Barbara's land becomes polluted with an oil spill from next door. Bad news all round until Jerry's day picks up at the end!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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

Series 4, Episode 7 - Anniversary

Nobody is having much of a good life as Tom and Barbara keep hitting problems in their garden and Jerry looks like he has been passed up for promotion. The series ends with great highs and devastating lows.

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

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

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Debbie Maddox (Martha Howe-Douglas). Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 2, Episode 5 - Nanny La Roo

Negatus revels in the glory of discovering the elusive second scroll and delivering its message to the evil Imperatrix.

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 3 - Amy

Over-excited by the appearance of a lesbian couple in their building, Lee and Tim ask them over for dinner, little realising that their adolescent attempt to get their jollies will backfire when Lucy discovers a side to herself that she never knew existed.

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Shakespeare Season Special - The Immortal Bard

Shakespeare-themed special with Bill Bailey, David Mitchell and Sue Perkins.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Image shows from L to R: Laurence Rickard, Mathew Baynton, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby. Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 2, Episode 6 - Game Of Crones

Peter has got over his fear that his house is haunted. However, when he discovers male shoes at the end of the bed, he is left with a whole new worry.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 62, Episode 6

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts. Joining her on the panel are Helen Lewis and Maisie Adam.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
The Deirdre O'Kane Show. Image shows from L to R: Reginald D Hunter, Deirdre O'Kane, Des Bishop

The Deirdre O'Kane Show

Episode 4

Deirdre O'Kane and her merry house-band Abandoman welcomes comic legend and chart-topping podcaster Des Bishop and hilarious Reginald D Hunter for some big laughs and the occasional funky beat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
40 min
The Cockfields. David (Ben Rufus Green)

The Cockfields

Series 2, Episode 6 - Monday

Simon and Esther decide to keep their news a secret from his parents. Simon and Sue get into an argument at dinner.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series VI.

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

The Last Leg

Series 23, Episode 7

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by guests Jodie Whittaker and Darren Harriott for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 29, Episode 8 - Lady Gaga, Josh Gad, Adam Driver, Nadiya Hussain, Rod Stewart

Lady Gaga reveals how she perfected her Italian accent, Adam Driver says Comicon was scary, Josh Gad talks about Olaf, Nadiya Hussain says she always cooks what she wants, and Sir Rod Stewart performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 6 - 'S Out

Following a bet with 'Mad' Ken Stalin that they can survive in the wilderness, Richie and Eddie head out to the wilds of Wimbledon Common and pitch a tent.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 3, Episode 5 - Team GB Part 1

Rob and Romesh are on a mission to see if they can join the ranks of Team GB! Sick of being useless at sport, the duo try to find the one that even they can master. The first discipline they will be attempting is the canoe slalom, where Mallory Franklin and Kimberley Woods will send them down some sub-zero rapids. Next, they will try their hands at weightlifting before seeing if they have what it takes to be hockey goalkeepers. Hockey gold medallist and hero of the Rio Olympics Maddie Hinch will step in as their coach.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
45 min
The Big Narstie Show. Image shows from L to R: Mo Gilligan, Big Narstie

The Big Narstie Show

Series 4, Episode 2

The grime MC and co-host Mo Gilligan are joined in this edition by celebrity guests Patrice Evra, Harry Redknapp, Raye and Big Zuu.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: S/PC Varney (Reece Shearsmith), PC Thompson (Steve Pemberton)

Inside No. 9

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Stakeout

Two police officers have time to get to know each other on the night shift. But PC Thompson's previous partner died in a brutal attack less than a month ago, the forensics have gone missing and PC Varney is beginning to ask a lot of awkward questions.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm
20 min
Age Of Outrage. Copyright: BBC

Age Of Outrage

Episode 1

In this episode we go behind the scenes at Countryfile Presenter College, plus the World Premiere of our brand new period drama - Bridgenderton.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
Stath Lets Flats. Sophie (Natasia Demetriou). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Stath Lets Flats

Series 3, Episode 3 - A Drink Because Of Friendship

Stath is thrilled to have a lads night out with Al and Dean, while Sophie and Katia take Carole for a night with the girls. But their blossoming friendships are threatened by Carole's poisonous sister Kris and a raucous open mic night at a popular lettings agents' pub.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Upstart Crow. Wolf Hall (Ben Miller). Copyright: BBC

Upstart Crow

Series 3, Episode 3 - If You Prick Us, Do We Not Bleed?

Will is writing The Merchant of Venice. And who better to play Shylock than Wolf Hall, a brilliant actor with some surprising views about who wrote Will's plays.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Ed Gamble, Darren Harriott, Zoe Lyons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 1

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis return to examine the week's events in the topical comedy series, with guests James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Darren Harriott and Zoe Lyons.

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