British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 20th May 2022

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 6, Episode 2 - Stuff

Richard Wilson decides it's time to declutter his life. One can only have so many gravy boats or Sibelius Symphonies.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 11, Episode 4

This week Nark Nelson's panel is a group of unlikely newcomers. Sanjeev Kohli describes how he was nominated for an unexpected award aged 51, as well as rising to the challenge of the Wheel of Puns. Dominic Holland has no illusions that he's been eclipsed by his web-slinging son in recent years, and manages to upset one of the country's eldest stateswoman of comedy. Completing the line up is stand-up, actor and writer Susan Riddell, whose exercise regime re-awakens something inside her, and warns against getting a last minute hair appointment on a Saturday morning.

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

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 5 - A Wind-Dried Puffin

The series passes the halfway stage and the tantalising prospect of owning the Taskmaster trophy is getting closer for all five comic competitors who are not named Nish Kumar. Alex Horne risks the wrath of his fierce employer Greg Davies with an unsanctioned task; Sally Phillips locks herself in the caravan with an amorous watercooler and Aisling Bea crams an Italian entrée dish into a balloon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Julian Dalrymple-Sykes (Ben Aris), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 8, Episode 4 - Wedding Bells

Gladys eventually agrees to tie the knot and marry Sqn Ldr
The Hon Clive Dempster, DFC. But down at Dempster Hall the family have other ideas.

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

The News Quiz

Series 108, Episode 5

It's a special UK vs Rest of the World edition of the show recorded with a virtual online audience. Anuvab Pal (India) and Alice Fraser (Australia) take on Scott Bennett (Nottingham) and Susie McCabe (Glasgow), all under the watchful eye of news referee, Andy Zaltzman. On the menu is UK inflation, this weekend's Australian elections and the "de-arching" of Russia's McDonalds.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 2, Episode 3 - Mr. Fix-It

When a journalist asks to interview the Goods, Margo spies an opportunity for self-promotion. Jerry's attempts to act for the Goods' interest are very successful - but it all looks set to backfire.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 1, Episode 6 - Shooting Pains

Mainwaring's delighted when the platoon is chosen to provide a Guard of Honour for the Prime Minister at a local event. However, Major Regan is still on their backs, and sets up a showdown between Walmington-on-Sea and the nearby Eastgate platoon.

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

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 4, Episode 4 - Restaurants: Second Course

Rob and Romesh's journey into the restaurant business continues... and this week it's opening night! Having to do everything from find a location to shopping for their ingredients, this two parter culminates with the boys opening London's very first Hip Hop Curry House - Robandroms.

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 5, Episode 3 - A Soldier's Farewell

Captain Mainwaring becomes disillusioned due to the platoon's refusal to respect the national anthem and problems with his wife Elizabeth. Maybe 'Napoleon' can find escape in his dreams?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Here We Go. Image shows from L to R: Paul (Jim Howick), Sue (Alison Steadman), Rachel (Katherine Parkinson), Maya (Mica Ricketts), Amy (Freya Parks), Sam (Jude Collie)

Here We Go

Series 1, Episode 4 - Dad's Bronze Medal

Amy, Sam and Maya start watching some of Paul's old archery videos to learn more about him, and encourage him to confront an old teammate, Ray.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 6 - Schmoozin'

Eddy's first ever boyfriend, Pete, is back on the scene, and he's in possession of a set of lost Beatles recordings. As he, Patsy and Eddy celebrate the find and prepare to unveil the tapes to the world, it seems that nothing can go wrong.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Miles Jupp

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 8

Miles Jupp presents the show. Whilst the actor and comedian has appeared 13 times before as a panellist on the show, this is his first time in the guest host's chair. Presenter James May and Labour MP Jess Phillips are the guest panellists.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 9 - Kinetic

With Danny Baker, Jo Brand and Marcus Brigstocke.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Other One. Image shows from L to R: Cathy (Ellie White), Cat (Lauren Socha), Deggs (Kaine Zajaz), Angela (Michele Austin), Marilyn (Siobhan Finneran)

The Other One

Series 2, Episode 3

As Valentine's Day approaches, Cathy accompanies Cat to her maths GCSE evening class and is delighted to find the teacher, Eamon Hammond, is a hotty. Fellow student Deggs struggles to heed Cat's warning not to fall in love with her.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 4 - Iso Tank

With Bubble now surprisingly efficient at the office, Edina feels surplus to her own life. Forbidden by Safron from attending her sixth form's open day, she decides that adopting a Romanian baby would be a good idea...

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jessica Fostekew, Darren Harriott, Stephen Bailey. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 15, Episode 4 - Darren Harriott, Jessica Fostekew, Stephen Bailey

Darren Harriott hosts the show recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo, warming up the audience and then introducing stand-up performances by Jessica Fostekew and Stephen Bailey.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Richard Ayoade

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

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

Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe take on Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade. Nick Helm joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 7 - Home-Made Sauna

Deborah and Dorothy are away for the weekend, and Tony concentrates his energies on converting the shed into a sauna.

Radio 4 10:45pm
15 min
Mrs Sidhu Investigates. Mrs Sidhu (Meera Syal). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Love Marriage By Monica Ali

Episode 5 - New Horizons

Yasmin barely recognises her mother after her move to Harriet's house - not only new ideas, a new business but also a new 'special friend'...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Gordon (Kieran Hodgson). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 3, Episode 5 - Party Pieces

Losing the pub quiz is the starting point for an evening of revelations, from past career aspirations, to surprising party pieces.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Shaun Ryder, Daisy May Cooper, Mark Berry

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 7

You're twisting my melon, man! Greg, Daisy, Noel and Jamali have their hands full this week as former Happy Mondays members Shaun Ryder and Bez join the musical fun, along with comedian Desiree Burch.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Stephen Fry, Ross Noble, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 1 - A Medley Of Maladies

With Lucy Porter, Ross Noble and Matt Lucas.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Sarah Millican: Control Enthusiast. Sarah Millican. Copyright: Chambers Productions

Sarah Millican: Control Enthusiast

Sarah Millican is a control enthusiast - not a control freak - as she explains in this TV edit of her DVD-released show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Dobby (Isy Suttie), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 8, Episode 1 - Jeremy Therapised

Channel 4's longest-running, award-winning sitcom returns for a new series.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. James Acaster

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 2, Episode 2 - James Acaster

Comedian and committed foodie James Acaster asks Zuu to cook for him while he records his hit podcast, Off Menu. When James grew up, puddings were a rare treat so Zuu prepares a dessert that has them both fearing they may have bitten off more than they can chew.

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