British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 29th April 2022

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?. Image shows from L to R: Florence Ransom (Dawn French), Selina Mountjoy (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: CPL Productions

Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?

Series 1, Episode 4

When Florence (Dawn French) is asked to appear on Celebrity Mastermind, she is delighted but terrified as she can't think of a specialist subject. Meanwhile Lucy finds a strange clue to Selina and Florence's secret but is told to leave well alone by Florence's PA Mrs Ragnarrok. And when Florence becomes too stressed to appear on Mastermind, Selina steps in to save - or ruin - the day.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 11, Episode 1

John Gordon Sinclair has a soft spot in the heart of Scotland for his role in Gregory's Girl, and his stories of getting tangled up with the biggest film star in the world don't disappoint. Style icon Toyah Willcox has also been rubbing shoulders with royalty, and tells some incredible stories about her current and past showbiz lifestyle. Punching above his weight is Scottish comedian Gareth Waugh, who at the ripe old age of 31 is beginning to feel the ravages of time. Mark Nelson hosts.

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

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Last Supper

In the last episode of the series the five comics are not only playing for homemade chowder but also for the inaugural Taskmaster series winner's trophy. Tasks include: playing golf with eggs and cooking a meal using ingredients starting with every letter of the alphabet.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:25pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 4 - Lollipop Man

Porkpie invites everyone to see him in action on the school crossing.

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

The News Quiz

Series 108, Episode 2

In the 1,000th episode of the satirical panel game, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Andy Hamilton, Isabel Hardman, Des Clarke and Celya AB.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin), Fred Quilly (Felix Bowness), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 6, Episode 2 - Who Killed Mr Partridge?

Following the discovery of Mr Partridge's dead body in the swimming pool, the Entertainments Staff are forced to ask themselves 'Whodunit?'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 3, Episode 4 - How To Go On Holiday Without Really Trying

Having made enquiries about expensive vacations, Hyacinth discovers that voluntary church cleaning is certainly no holiday.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (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 7, Episode 2

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Charles Dance, Stephen Mangan, Isy Suttie and Gok Wan.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 4, Episode 1 - Strongman

Rob and Romesh will be witnessing insane strength up close as they take on the world of Strongman. On their journey they head to Iceland to train with former champion Magnus Ver Magnusson. All with the aim of competing one on one at the Arnold Sports Festival to find out which of the two is the strongest.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 4, Episode 4 - Sgt - Save My Boy!

Pike gets caught in the barbed wire on Walmington's beach, so it is up to Mainwaring and Wilson to cross a minefield in order to save him before the tide comes in.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of three episodes from the intellectual panel show.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Here We Go. Image shows from L to R: Sue (Alison Steadman), Rachel (Katherine Parkinson), Amy (Freya Parks), Robin (Tom Basden)

Here We Go

Series 1, Episode 1 - Mum's Birthday Voucher

Paul gives Rachel a family voucher for a theme park which is valid for six months. Just before it reaches its expiry date - and with a neighbour's dog in tow - the Jessops finally attempt to use it.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 2 - Danger UXD

There is trouble in store for the Trotters when Del puts his 'high profile' business strategy into overdrive.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Jo Brand

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 5

Jo Brand hosts - her 30th appearance on the programme, and 27th time in the host's chair. Joining her, Ian and Paul, are comedian Susie McCabe and journalist Camilla Long.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Geoffrey (Geoffrey Whitehead), Wendy (Deborah Grant), Lee (Lee Mack), Toby (Hugh Dennis), Lucy (Sally Bretton), Anna (Abigail Cruttenden)

Not Going Out

Series 12, Episode 6 - Tent

Lee organises a family camping trip into the back of beyond where they soon discover that no one can hear them scream.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Comedy National Treasures: Stanley Baxter. Stanley Baxter. Copyright: Mirrorpix / Alamy

Comedy National Treasures: Stanley Baxter

A biographical documentary profiling comic entertainer Stanley Baxter.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Jade Thirlwall, Daisy May Cooper, Anne-Marie Nicholson

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 1

Daisy May Cooper is joined by Anne-Marie and Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall whilst Noel Fielding plays with series regular Jamali Maddix and comedian Nish Kumar.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Darren Harriott, Rob Beckett, Jen Brister. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Episode 3 - Rob Beckett, Jen Brister, Darren Harriott

In this episode, the hilarious Rob Beckett is your host as he introduces rising comedy stars Jen Brister and Darren Harriott to the stage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:05pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Mike (Kenneth MacDonald), Boycie (John Challis), Del (David Jason), Marlene (Sue Holderness), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Dates

Del attempts to meet his dream woman at a dating agency after seeing Trigger have some success. Meanwhile, Uncle Albert is dropping heavy hints about his impending birthday...

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Gary Delaney, Sarah Millican, Laura Lexx, Ahir Shah. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Christmas Special

The funny and fabulous Sarah Millican introduces king of the one-liner Gary Delaney, the effervescent Laura Lexx and the incredibly sharp Ahir Shah to the stage.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Tom Grennan

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 2

Daisy May Cooper welcomes singers Ellie Goulding and Tom Grennan to her team, whilst Noel Fielding is joined by series regular Jamali Maddix and music sensation Yungblud.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Da Gerry (Tommy Tiernan)

Derry Girls

Series 3, Episode 3 - Stranger On A Train

The Quinns excitedly prepare for the annual trip to Barry's amusement park in Portrush. Surely an unfeasible amount of sandwiches and a massive surfboard is all they could need? Well, that and everyone making the train.

Channel 5 logo 11:30pm (repeat)
Jo Brand

Jo Brand's Classic Comedy Sketches Of The...

Episode 2 - 1980s

The decade of the Rubik's Cube, shoulder pads and alternative comedy: Jo Brand takes us through some classic 80s sketches courtesy of Not The Nine O'Clock News, French & Saunders and the late, great Victoria Wood.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Dingle To Dover, Episode 4

Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp must act in one of the West End's most successful shows, Only Fools And Horses The Musical.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Jon (Jon Richardson), Johnny Vegas

Meet The Richardsons

Meet The Richardsons At Christmas, Episode 1

The families attempt to create the perfect Christmas for daughter Elsie. Jon is against the commercialisation of the season and wants to keep the season as pure, but Lucy just wants a big tree.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Hullraisers. Image shows from L to R: Toni (Leah Brotherhead), Rana (Taj Atwal), Ben (Tom Machell), Jayelle (Maddie Lamb)

Hullraisers

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mucky

Toni accidentally takes home Grace's classmate's Gucci coat from pre-school - and instantly manages to stain it. Rather than own up to it, she tries to find someone willing to clean a designer coat...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 3 - Home

Ever wondered what it would be like to have Billy Connolly as a next-door neighbour? Or where Marlon Brando liked to have an afternoon nap? Billy reveals all including why you should never buy a house with mattresses in the garden.

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