British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 21st January 2022

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

No More Jockeys

Live Specials 2022 - Live Game 6

Another game recorded for a live virtual audience, just before Christmas, in which Tim Key wears a turkey hat, Mark Watson wears an outfit which is much longer than you think, and later on Alex Horne will be eating a snack. Also, more "Kitchen Conversions" and the return of Mert Aksac.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
The Train At Platform 4

The Train At Platform 4

Series 1, Episode 3 - Bag

Sam and the rest of the crew struggle to contain an anarchic party of seditious school children. But Dev sees a golden business opportunity in profiting from the kids' snack money. Meanwhile a bag falls from the luggage rack, injuring a passenger, who turns out to work for the rail regulator. Sam struggles to appease him, in order to avoid a damning report.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 10, Episode 3

This week there's a sporting theme to the panel. Mark Nelson is joined former men's Scotland Team Captain Colin Hendry, who looks back fondly on some of the biggest moments in his playing career, whilst legendary ski jumper from the 1988 Olympics Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards shares his unexpected successes outside of the sporting world. Completing the fantastic panel is comedian and TV host Zoe Lyons, who goes a long, long way for spicy noodles that she ultimately regrets whilst on the move.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Tom Stourton, Robert Rinder, James McNicholas

Horrible Histories

Series 9, Episode 9 - Banging Bling

From Henry VIII's wine fountain, to Empress Dowager's marble boat, Horrible Histories talks money, jewellery and untold treasures.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 10, Episode 7 - The Pop Star

Mr. Spooner's singing talents attract the ears of a record producer, who decides to give him his big break. Much to Spooner's chagrin, the rest of the staff want in on the action too.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Al Murray, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 3 - Little Polythene Grief Cave

As the series reaches its midway point, Greg Davies's onslaught of tasks don't get any easier. When Al Murray is confronted with an eggcup he goes to extreme lengths to maximise his point potential and Sara Pascoe takes a simple loaf of bread, a few balloons and swiftly becomes one of the greatest sporting minds of our time.

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

The News Quiz

Series 107, Episode 4

This week Andy Zaltzman is joined by Daliso Chaponda, Alice Fraser, Chris McCausland and Hugo Rifkind. They try to make sense of a week of big dogs, pork pies and red meat.

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

Series 3, Episode 6 - Room At The Bottom

Mainwaring is shocked to learn that he is not a captain but a lieutenant. Things get even worse when he learns later on that he has no rank at all, and ends up as a private.

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 3, Episode 7 - Big Guns

The platoon are given some extra fire power when they get a large naval gun. Now it is just a matter of learning how to fire it, and removing anything that can be used as cover by the Germans.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm
30 min
TV Flashback. Kiri Pritchard-McLean

TV Flashback

Series 6, Episode 3 - Individuals

Referencing a range of vintage TV clips, comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean takes at look at Wales' most unique individuals. She encounters a pensioner paperboy, a dogsled enthusiast and kiss-o-gram messengers amongst other unusual characters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Briony May Williams, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Loyiso Gola

Would I Lie To You?

Series 15, Episode 3

Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Bake Off star Briony May Williams and comedians Loyiso Gola and Jason Manford join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 4 - Je Regret Nothing

Miranda has been caring for her ill mother for five very long days. Trapped in her flat and being barked at by Penny, she is forced to think about her life regrets.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Mark Addy), Kieran (Nick Blood), Julie (Jane Horrocks), Linda (Faye McKeever), Katie (Chanel Cresswell), Gavin (Jason Watkins), Sue (Lorraine Cheshire), Margaret (Rita May), Leighton (Joel Fry), Lisa (Beverly Rudd), Colin (Carl Rice). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 1, Episode 5

Kieran isn't his usual cheeky chappy self after spotting Katie flirting with a shop fitter. Plus, Julie tries to help Gavin move on.

BBC Two 9pm
45 min
QI. Johnny Vegas

QI

Series S, Episode 11 - Saints & Sinners

With Bridget Christie, Johnny Vegas and Mark Watson.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Asim Chaudhry

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 3

Jimmy Carr hosts, as Roisin Conaty and Asim Chaudhry take on Jon Richardson and Josh Widdicombe. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 3 - Mammy's Break

It's Agnes Brown's anniversary and she's in a great mood. However, she would be in an even better mood if she could just find someone to look after Grandad for a couple of weeks while she treats herself to a holiday.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Mark Addy), Kieran (Nick Blood), Julie (Jane Horrocks), Linda (Faye McKeever), Katie (Chanel Cresswell), Gavin (Jason Watkins), Sue (Lorraine Cheshire), Margaret (Rita May), Leighton (Joel Fry), Lisa (Beverly Rudd), Colin (Carl Rice). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 1, Episode 6

Julie is in a right pickle when the new area manager and an old friend calls in a favour. Elsewhere, Kieran gets some stick for his 'beard'.

BBC Two 9:45pm
45 min version
Live At The Apollo

Live At The Apollo

Series 16, Episode 3 - Zoe Lyons, Ria Lina, Tom Ward

The magnificent Zoe Lyons introduces comedians Ria Lina and Tom Ward to the stage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Diana Lobatto, Matt Lucas, Aly Mahmoud, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Melanie Brown

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 4, Episode 3

Agnes and the family are joined on the show by Spice Girl and girl power icon Mel B, and comedy actor and Little Britain star Matt Lucas, with his mother Diana Lobatto. Plus, a special musical performance from Jax Jones and Raye.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Joe Wilkinson, Daisy May Cooper

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 5

Team captains Noel Fielding and Daisy May Cooper invite comedian Joe Wilkinson, rapper Aitch and experimental pop-project Self Esteem to join series regular Jamali Maddix for another round of cacophonic comedy.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. Image shows from L to R: Nish Kumar, Katherine Ryan

The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

2021 Special - The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything 2021

Quizmaster extraordinaire Jimmy Carr is joined by a panel of celebrity quizzers including Rob Beckett & Roisin Conaty, Nish Kumar & Katherine Ryan and Oti Mabuse & Rob Brydon as they go head to head to see who knows the most about, well, everything.

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 16 - Kenneth Branagh, Vicky McClure, Rachel Zegler, Rose Matafeo, Emeli Sandé

Kenneth Branagh recalls being naked on stage, Vicky McClure says viewers of her new series are in for a tense ride, Rachel Zegler talks about her rise from student to star, Rose Matafeo reveals her love of romcom, and Emeli Sandé performs live in the studio.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Ms Banks

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 6

Comedy music quiz hosted by Greg Davies, with Maisie Adam, Rag'n'Bone Man and Ms Banks joining captains Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and regular panellist Jamali Maddix.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (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 5 - Fireworks

An old lady wanders into Lucy's flat and joins Lee on the sofa. When it becomes clear that she doesn't know who she is, Lee throws her out only to discover that she has a rich son who always pays a handsome reward to the person who brings her home.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Al Murray, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 3 - Little Polythene Grief Cave

As the series reaches its midway point, Greg Davies's onslaught of tasks don't get any easier. When Al Murray is confronted with an eggcup he goes to extreme lengths to maximise his point potential and Sara Pascoe takes a simple loaf of bread, a few balloons and swiftly becomes one of the greatest sporting minds of our time.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Vinnie (Joe Gilgun), Vortex (Tim Key), Dylan (Damien Molony). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 1, Episode 2

In the second chapter of this Lancashire odyssey the boys plan a heist at a strip club, but when things go awry they find their escape route is blocked by a colossal fatberg. Better get digging.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (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 3 - Threeism

Jeremy's love life takes a surprising turn, as Mark is dealing with his own matters of the heart.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Tom Allen, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Ellie Taylor, Ari Eldjárn, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 3

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis examine another week's news from around the globe in the company of guests James Acaster, Tom Allen, Ari Eldjarn, Ed Gamble and Ellie Taylor.

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