British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 4th March 2022

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

Breaking The News

Series 21, Episode 3

Des Clarke is joined by Geoff Norcott, Amy Matthews, Stuart Mitchell & Rachel Jackson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 2, Episode 4 - Veronica

Sean manages to set himself up for a dinner date with a gorgeous older woman; they've not got quite the same view on the evening however, and Lee soon makes his influence unwillingly felt.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Jessica Knappett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 2 - My Eyes Are Circles

Phil Wang makes ogres poignant despite his eye-catching costume, Jessica Knappett beautifully mimics a funny noise and James Acaster finds various circles. Alex Horne carefully records it all for his beloved boss, Greg Davies.

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

The News Quiz

Series 107, Episode 10

Andy Zaltzman is joined by Mark Steel, Lucy Porter, Sindhu Vee and Danny Finkelstein to discuss war in Ukraine and the international reaction.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon Me

Blanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Departed

Tyler is preparing for his first gig with his band, but he is worried he is going to ruin his credibility by turning up with mummy and daddy in tow. Meanwhile the staff spot a way to make a quick buck.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 6 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Warwick Davis, Dr. Christian Jessen

Frank Skinner is joined by TV presenter and poker player Victoria Coren Mitchell, actor Warwick Davis and host of Embarrassing Bodies Dr. Christian Jessen. Nominations include James Bond and people who send emails.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 8, Episode 2 - When You've Got To Go

Mrs. Pike is shocked to learn that Pike has been successfully called up into the armed forces despite his health. Meanwhile, Mainwaring has set himself the near-impossible task of finding enough people to donate 100 pints of blood.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 1 - Danny Baker, Fern Britton, Robert Webb

Frank Skinner acts as host of the new revamped series. This week Danny Baker, Fern Britton and Robert Webb try to send the things they hate the most into the infamous Orwellian chamber. Nominations include Jeremy Kyle and panel shows.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 7, Episode 5 - The Captain's Car

There is good news for the platoon: they are to welcome a French General and Mainwaring is to get a staff car - a Rolls-Royce, no less. It is decided to have the car camouflage-painted.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (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 3 - Drag

For the final show of the series, Rob and Romesh will become Drag Queens. They'll be getting a full make from the stars of Drag Race - The Vivienne and Baga Chipz. They meet icon Michelle Visage to find their drag personas. Before each of them perform their very own drag routine in front of live audience.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Trollied. Gavin (Jason Watkins). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

A selection of episodes from the second series of the supermarket sitcom.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Joe Thomas, Sam Quek, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Bobby Seagull, Jo Brand

Would I Lie To You?

Series 15, Episode 9

Guest panellists Jo Brand, Sam Quek, Bobby Seagull and Joe Thomas join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

BBC Two 9pm
45 min version
QI. John Barrowman

QI

Series S, Episode 3 - Shady & Shaky

Sandi and Alan are joined with Eshaan Akbar, John Barrowman and Victoria Coren Mitchell to look at all things shaky and shady.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Richard Ayoade

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 2

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Andy Hamilton and Isabel Hardman.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Blinded By The Light

Blinded By The Light

Comedy drama film about a British Muslim boy growing up in 1980s Luton and the impact Bruce Springsteen's lyrics had upon him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night

A local restauranteur and friend to the Fawltys, André, helps them arrange a special gourmet night in the hotel restaurant in order to make the best use of new chef Kurt's considerable talents...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 5 - Mammy Of The Groom

With his wedding only days away and tensions running high, Dermot suffers some pre-wedding jitters and takes refuge in a cupboard. Will Agnes be able to coax her son out in time for his nuptials? Meanwhile, Cathy gives her mother a book on homosexuality, leading Agnes to wonder who in her family is gay.

BBC Two 9:45pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Guz Khan, Rhys James. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 15, Episode 3 - Guz Khan, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Rhys James

Man Like Mobeen star Guz Khan hosts the stand-up showcase recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo. On the bill are Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Rhys James.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Tina Allen, Aly Mahmoud, Noel Edmonds, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Fay Ripley

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 3, Episode 3

Agnes and the family are joined by Noel Edmonds, Fay Ripley, Scarlett Moffatt and Shaun Williamson, while James Morrison provides the music.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
Dating No Filter

Dating No Filter

Series 2, Episode 4

It's gin o'clock for Ellise and Elly as the young pair look for the perfect blend when they head out on a gin making date. Meanwhile, Josh and Zaina enter the dangerous world of Escape Rooms for their date - where the possibility of being trapped in a room with a 'definite no' becomes all too real. Observing from a safe distance will be the comic pairings of Josh Widdecombe and Rosie Jones, Chunkz and Yung Filly, Suzi Ruffell and Tom Allen and The Receipts.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 3 - Games

With Phill Jupitus, Sean Lock and Liza Tarbuck.

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

The Last Leg

Series 24, Episode 6

Tom Allen and Hannah Gadsby join the show this week.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Carol Dennings (Bronagh Gallagher), Cardi (Tom Hanson). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 2, Episode 6 - Stealing A Wedding

When a close friend gets engaged, Vinnie is determined to throw them the best wedding he can muster, and so decides to steal one.

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, Highlights Special

The first of two compilations of highlights from the recent series, featuring a host of stars including Will Smith, Dame Judi Dench, Lady Gaga and Daniel Craig.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 4

Dara O Briain hosts the topical comedy show. Featuring guests Rob Beckett, Miles Jupp, Romesh Ranganathan and Tiff Stevenson.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Susie Dent, Spencer Jones

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 18 (Channel 4: Series 19), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges take on Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell in the classic words-and-numbers quiz. Regular Countdown maths whizz Rachel Riley and words guru Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, with Susie joined in Dictionary Corner by Spencer Jones.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mark Makes A Friend

Mark attends a work conference and in the process makes a new friend, Alan Johnson, which upsets the 'El Dude' partnership.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: David Tennant, Georgia Tennant

Meet The Richardsons

Series 3, Episode 1

Jon and Lucy give viewers a glimpse at their new home, and while Lucy does her best to impress the new neighbours, Jon has his eye on an old, unloved pub. Meanwhile, David and Georgia Tennant invite Jon and Lucy round for dinner.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Ash (Aaron Heffernan), Vinnie (Joe Gilgun), Dylan (Damien Molony), JJ (Parth Thakerar), Tommo (Ryan Sampson), Cardi (Tom Hanson). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 3, Episode 1

Vinnie finally gets released from prison and with the newly promoted Detective Carl Slater watching his every move, he is doing his best to lie low.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream Job

Mark is up for promotion at work, but loses out to Sophie. Jez starts a new job at the music studio Super-Hands works at, although he's only allowed to work on reception.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Hypothetical. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Dara O Briain, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Suzi Ruffell, Josh Widdicombe, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Hypothetical

Series 1, Episode 5

Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster are joined by Dara O Briain, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Suzi Ruffell and Nish Kumar.

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