British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 25th March 2022

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

Breaking The News

Series 21, Episode 6

Des Clarke is joined by Jay Lafferty, Jamie MacDonald, Eleanor Morton and Gareth Waugh.

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

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 6 - Vanity Merchants

Gloria and Louise have a great new idea - they are going to start a men's beauty business. Shirley is dubious, but Desmond agrees.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Joe Thomas. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 8, Episode 7 - This Is Trevor

Greg Davies hands down more brutally honest judgements as five comics fight among themselves to win his golden head. The pink, the powerful and the pirate.

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 60, Episode 3

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined this week by Angela Barnes, David Eagle, Katie Norris, Inel Tomlinson and Matty Hudson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 3 - A Matter Of Conscience

The local Council decides to build a hospital next to Maplin's Holiday Camp. Joe Maplin instructs his staff to thwart their plan by making as much noise as possible.

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 3, Episode 6 - The Final Curtain

Boycie uncovers shocking information about his family tree and, with Tyler unexpectedly returning home from university, he is convinced something serious is afoot.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner, Robert Rinder, Lucy Porter. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 5 - Lucy Porter, Romesh Ranganathan, Judge Rinder

Lucy Porter, Romesh Ranganathan and Judge Robert Rinder compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include lavish proposals, school reunions and New Year's Eve.

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 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.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Highlights Special - Best Of

Think it's all over? It's not yet. Tune in for this special look back at the biggest laughs and wackiest challenges of Series 13.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (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 4, Episode 2

With Jason Manford, Ruth Jones, Jack Dee and Peter Serafinowicz.

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 2 - A Man Of Action

Journalist Mr Cheeseman comes to make a report on the Home Guard. This is soon overshadowed when a landmine cuts off Walmington-on-Sea's gas, water and railway lines. Captain Mainwaring decides the best thing to do is to put the town under martial law - with himself in charge.

BBC Three 8:50pm (repeat)
Zen Motoring

Zen Motoring

Episode 6 - Words In The Woods

It's all out eco-spiritual warfare as Ogmios returns to battle rap. Will he stay zen or lose it all?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 2, Episode 1 - Ballet

The boys have been given exclusive behind the scenes access to the Birmingham Royal Ballet Company who put them through their paces as they find out the hard way just how tough ballet is. They meet one of the greatest dancers of his generation and the Birmingham Royal Ballet's creative director, Carlos Acosta, and they will even be given roles in a real performance of Swan Lake?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Holly Walsh, Sandi Toksvig, Josh Widdicombe, Cariad Lloyd. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series Q, Episode 2 - Quintessential

Enjoy some quintessential QI with Cariad Lloyd, Holly Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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 3, Episode 7 - The Last Posh Frock

After constantly being treated like one of the lads, the life of self sufficency upsets Barbara who admits to missing feeling like a woman. Tom eventually realises that Barbara gave up more than he did when they traded lives and performs a selfless act to try and help.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 12, Episode 1 - Painting

Unfortunately for Lee and Lucy, Wendy rediscovers her love of painting and gifts them a portrait of Frank.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Jane McDonald, Olly Murs, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Emily Atack, Kate Robbins

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 3, Episode 2

Brendan O'Carroll dons Agnes's famous cardigan and curlers once again as the chat show continues. This week's guests are Olly Murs, Jane McDonald, Emily Atack and Martin Kemp.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Tommo (Ryan Sampson), Vinnie (Joe Gilgun), Ash (Aaron Heffernan). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 3, Episode 7

The gang are in a buzz when Vinnie is tasked by Chinese Dan to steal some beehives, so the lads scope out a nearby village famous for making local honey.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Highlights Special - Access All Areas

A celebration of disabled stand-up comedians at the BBC, featuring Adam Hills, Rosie Jones, Lost Voice Guy, Francesca Martinez, Chris McCausland, Jack Carroll and Tanyalee Davis.

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

QI

Series G, Episode 6 - Genius

With David Mitchell, Dara O'Briain and Graham Norton.

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 9

Adam, Josh and Alex are joined by Zawe Ashton and James Acaster.

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

Mock The Week

Topical panel show taking a satirical look at the week's news. Hosted by Dara O Briain with regular player Hugh Dennis.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Bloods. George (Katherine Kelly)

Bloods

Series 2, Episode 2

George struggles to make a difference at the mental health crime scene that is South Hill, much to Jo's delight. Spencer gets a job at the depot. Darrell faces deportation back to Australia.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Harriet Kemsley, Sean Lock

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 20 (Channel 4: Series 21), Episode 3

Sean Lock and Harriet Kemsley take on Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett in the words-and-numbers game, while Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Sandylands. Image shows from L to R: Jeannie Swallows (Sophie Thompson), Derek Swallows (David Walliams). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sandylands

Series 2, Episode 3

Donna prepares for her big performance at the Swallows' B&B grand re-opening. Emily decides to go back to her life in London and Les receives some bad news about his life insurance application.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Jessica Knappett, Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 3, Episode 4

Lucy jets off to LA to launch her Hollywood career leaving Jon on his own with a plan to prank his best mate, Matt Forde, and a potentially career defining audition with a genuine TV legend. Jessica Knappett makes a guest appearance.

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

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 1 - Jeremy At JLB

An increasing air of desperation surrounds Mark and Jeremy as they determine to enjoy their final days of freedom in credit crunch Croydon before Sophie's baby arrives.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Hypothetical. Maisie Adam. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Hypothetical

Series 3, Episode 4

Victoria Coren Mitchell, Joe Sutherland, Maisie Adam and Ed Gamble must think fast as their answers will be ruthlessly interrogated by host Josh Widdicombe and his co-host and arbiter of the Hypotheticals, James Acaster.

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