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.

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.

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.

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.

BBC Two 9pm
45 min
QI. Johnny Vegas

QI

Series S, Episode 11 - Saints & Sinners

With Bridget Christie, Johnny Vegas and Mark Watson.

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.

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.

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.

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