British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 19th November 2021

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

Breaking The News

Series 20, Episode 6

Des Clarke is joined by Susan Riddell, Fred MacAulay, Ayesha Hazarika & Alistair Barrie.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Greater Love

Rodney has fallen for an older woman whose husband is locked up in prison. With her old man's release imminent, Del fears for Rodney's safety, but he can see that the lad is smitten.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Bill Bailey

QI

Series R, Episode 15 - Rogue

Bill Bailey, Jack Carroll and Olga Koch join regular panellist Alan Davies as Sandi Toksvig hosts the quiz with a difference, asking questions on the theme of rogue.

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 4

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Ria Lina and Josh Pugh, with music supplied by Beardyman, and performances by Natasha Hodgson and Luke Kempner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (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 7, Episode 5 - The Hero

When a salesperson from another department makes fun of a boil on Captain Peacock's posterior, the rest of the staff push Captain Peacock into fighting to defend 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 7, Episode 1 - Everybody's Trucking

The platoon is ordered to plant signposts in order to direct a large convoy, but things are made difficult when the road is blocked, and by Mainwaring continuously damaging Jones's newly furnished van.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Mr Hamilton (Bruce Boa). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad

Basil gets himself in a fluster when a rather abrupt American guest arrives at the hotel. His English wife is rather more relaxed, but after confusion with the evening meal, temperaments soon change all-round.

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm (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 5

Lee Mack is joined by former England cricketer Phil Tufnell and comedian Marcus Brigstocke, while David Mitchell partners Konnie Huq and Inbetweeners actor Greg Davies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:45pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse

Every hotelier's worst nightmare: a stiff in one of the rooms. Basil's initially concerned as to whether the late Mr Leeman had started his breakfast, but his mind soon turns to clearing the room as soon as possible.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Jim Howick. Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Last Fahl

Debbie is called to Yonderland when the Elders hear news that a vicious monster is placing the life of the last Fahl at risk.

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig, Grayson Perry, Jan Ravens. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 4 - Over And Ova

Learn some tricks you can do with eggs, meet a flying pig and join in as the studio audience sings along with Western film themes. With Bill Bailey, Grayson Perry and Jan Ravens.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30pm (repeat)
Murder, They Hope. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson), Monica (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

Murder, They Hope

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Bunny Trap

Gemma and Terry are now private investigators. Bad ones. But, as luck would have it, they have in their possession a valuable collector's piece that the murderous Bunnyman will stop at nothing to acquire. Gemma lays a trap for The Bunnyman while Terry heads up his own very low-quality investigation.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Yonderland. Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Working Title Films

Yonderland

Series 2, Episode 8 - Careful What You Wish For

A terrible threat looms over the magical kingdom as Imperatrix finishes her secret weapon and issues an ultimatum - Debbie must surrender or Yonderland will be destroyed.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
The Deirdre O'Kane Show. Image shows from L to R: Neil Delamere, Deirdre O'Kane, Ardal O'Hanlon

The Deirdre O'Kane Show

Episode 5

This week see's two of Ireland's finest stand-up comedians, the gifted Neil Delamare and highly acclaimed Ardal O'Hanlon join Deirdre and her epic house band Abandoman for the final episode in the series.

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 8

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by guests Jon Richardson and Judi Love for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 4 - Stress

Lee feels stressed after agreeing to give Kate driving lessons, so she suggests he tries yoga to calm his nerves. However, his technique leaves a lot to be desired.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
Stephen Merchant: Hello Ladies. Stephen Merchant. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Stephen Merchant: Hello Ladies

A TV broadcast of Stephen Merchant's critically-acclaimed 2011 stand-up show.

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

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 3, Episode 6 - Team GB Part 2

Rob and Romesh's sporting journey continues as they continue their search to find a sport and join Team GB. The pair will attempt clay pigeon shooting with Aaron Heading, gymnastics with sporting hero Max Whitlock and athletics with gold medallist Denise Lewis. Will they find their sport?

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

The Big Narstie Show

Series 4, Episode 3

The grime MC and co-host Mo Gilligan host the latest series of their BAFTA-winning late-night chat, comedy and music show. Comedian Lenny Henry, athlete Mo Farah, model Leomie Anderson and musician Tion Wayne guest in the entertainment show that breaks every rule in the book.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 6 - Rich And Fat

Tony discovers that Gary has £33,000 in his current account, while Tony's ever-expanding waistline doesn't go unnoticed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 5 - Finger

After being knocked out by a psychotic Welshman, Richie wants revenge. It just so happens to be Taffy O'Jones's wedding day; having stolen his car, Richie and Eddie also take his honeymoon.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
Stath Lets Flats. Image shows from L to R: Al (Alastair Roberts), Dean (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Stath (Jamie Demetriou). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Stath Lets Flats

Series 3, Episode 4 - A Actually Good Person

Stath is shamed online after a flat viewer secretly films him. He tries to defend himself by performing a humiliating act for charity, which threatens to make things even worse for Michael & Eagle...

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