British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 12th August 2022

Apple TV+ 6am
29 min
Trying. Image shows from L to R: Nikki Newman (Esther Smith), Jason Ross (Rafe Spall)

Trying

Series 3, Episode 5 - Pick A Side

Jason makes a huge sacrifice for Tyler. Nikki attempts some tough love with Princess. Freddy tries a different sort of group therapy.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Mucking In. Image shows from L to R: Archie (Tony Gardner), Beatrix (Morwenna Banks), Cicely (Alison Steadman), Ben (Nigel Planer)

Mucking In

Episode 4 - Making Hay

The American landlady, Natalie Truss, wants to hold a posh garden party for her birthday on Ben's favourite heritage meadow, two weeks before he is due to mow it.

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

Breaking The News

Series 22, Episode 9

Recording at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Des Clarke is joined by Jim Smith, Sophie Duker, Val McDermid and Andrew Maxwell.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Party's Over. Image shows from L to R: Drew (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Christine Tobin (Ingrid Oliver), Jones (Justin Edwards), Henry Tobin (Miles Jupp), Natalie (Emma Sidi). Copyright: BBC

Party's Over

Series 2, Episode 3 - Changing of the Guard

A security breach leads to MI5 sending Henry a new personal protection officer.

Channel 5 logo 9pm
60 min
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

Secrets & Scandals Of The Good Life

Documentary exploring iconic 1970s' sitcom The Good Life and the story of its making.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Rachel Parris

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 22 (Channel 4: Series 23), Episode 3

Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Jo Brand take on Joe Wilkinson and Jamali Maddix. Rachel Parris is in Dictionary Corner.

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

The Last Leg

Series 25, Episode 5

More topical comedy from Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker, with Clara Amfo and Asim Chaudhry.

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