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.

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.

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.

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.

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