British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 30th September 2022

Apple TV+ 6am
60 min
Bad Sisters

Bad Sisters

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Cold Truth

Becka is determined to prove Eva wrong. Thomas and Matt wait for news of a breakthrough.

YouTube 9am
27 min
No More Jockeys. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Alex Horne, Tim Key

No More Jockeys

Set 5, Episode 5 - Set 5, Game 5

With Alex Horne winning his first game of the set last time, Mark Watson lead is now 2-1-1. This week we had chats about trees, Japan, drifting while scratching ears, the return of Jesus (the Captain of Industry).

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Relativity. Ian (Richard Herring)

Relativity

Series 4, Episode 4

A family Zoom call to support Ian pre-operations leads to lots of dodgy one ball jokes from Nick, Mark and Holly; Ken making an extraordinary offer to the family's hilarity; Jane coming to the rescue so Chloe can take a big filming job and Margaret overhears a very private conversation.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 12, Episode 5

This week Mark Nelson invites the utterly brilliant Timmy Mallett to tell his best stories from his epic cycle around the coastline of the UK, whilst comedian and presenter Ashley Storrie keeps things a bit more locally, and down to earth. Amy Irons completes the panel with a shocking secret family tale, and each of the guests get very competitive in some cracking unexpected games.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm
Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 19 - Pumpkin Peril

As Bitzer stands guard, the Farmer's prized pumpkins start disappearing from the garden.

CITV 5pm
15 min
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 10 - Berry Caring

Lloyd tries to compete with Berry and prove that he's 'more caring' by rescuing flies whether they want or need rescuing or not - however, his zealousness backfires when he attempts a daring rescue 'outside'!

CITV 5:30pm
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 19 - Bad Sport

Joe Connolly is on a losing streak. With Sports Day fast approaching, he needs to avoid losing again at all costs.

CITV 5:45pm
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 20 - Breaking Up

On the last day of school, Joe learns that Frisbo fancies Kayla Madani. Joe wants to help his best friend, but there is a problem. Kayla is Lily Scott's best friend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Yellow Peril

After a mysterious call from the health inspector, the local Chinese restaurant employ the Trotters to renovate their kitchens. Trigger supplies the paint but neglects to tell them exactly where he got it from.

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

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 3 - Five Miles Per Day

Why is David Baddiel steering heavy machinery towards a representation of his childhood sweetheart? Why is Jo Brand destroying a large slab of confectionery? And why is Rose Matafeo curling up into a foetal position? Well, it's because they're all trying to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies into awarding them valuable points in their quest to win his gilded noggin. Alex Horne stands by, armed with all kinds of accurate factual info.

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

The News Quiz

Series 109, Episode 3

Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. This week he's in Liverpool and is joined by Eleanor Tiernan, Adam Rowe, Stephen Bailey and Sonia Sodha. The panel discuss the Labour Party conference in the city and examine what Keir Starmer is bringing to the table. They also discuss the state of the UK economy and the recent Nord Stream gas leaks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 4 - The Enemy Within The Gates

A free Polish officer tells Mainwaring that an award of £10 will be given to the platoon for every German they find "alive and in good condition". Jones, Walker and Pike soon find a couple of Luftwaffe men, but not before they accidentally shoot a swan!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 1, Episode 5 - The Showing Up Of Corporal Jones

A Major from HQ believes that Jones is too old to serve in the Home Guard. However, following Mainwaring's pleas and Jones's clear enthusiasm, he agrees to allow the butcher to stay with the platoon - as long as he can complete an assault course in 15 minutes.

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)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Hustler

Gambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Joel Dommett, Micah Richards, Eve Muirhead, Romesh Ranganathan, Nish Kumar, Tom Davis, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Episode 7

Joining the boys this week will be guest captain and Gold medal Olympic curler Eve Muirhead, along with actor, comedian and giant Tom Davis, Mash Report host and mirth maker Nish Kumar, and comedian, broadcaster and Masked Singer presenter Joel Dommett.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Vicki Pepperdine. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 13, Episode 7

Tom Allen, Geoff Norcott, Vicki Pepperdine and Esme Young join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Ghosts. Thomas (Mathew Baynton)

Ghosts

Series 4, Episode 2 - Speak As Ye Choose

Mary tells Julian how she finally found her voice, while Thomas decides he must finally kick his Alison addiction. Old friends of Mike share the surprising secret to their success.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night In

Godber moves into the bottom bunk in Fletcher's cell. Unable to sleep, the two spend the night discussing their hopes, fears, and the lives they left outside.

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 4 - Cricket: The Test

Part two of the South African tour for cricket newbies Rob and Romesh as they follow England's Test series as the match comes to a dramatic finale.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Alexander Armstrong

Have I Got News For You

Series 64, Episode 2

Alexander Armstrong hosts, with guests comedian Ria Lina and journalist Matt Chorley.

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
Ted the dog with his special Gone Fishing food and water bowls

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 5, Episode 4 - Perch (River Thames, Berkshire)

Paul and Bob take trusty terrier Ted to fish for perch on the River Thames. Comedian Richard Herring joins them for dinner, and discusses his recent battle with testicular cancer.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Holly Walsh, Sandi Toksvig, Aisling Bea, Cally Beaton

QI

Series R, Episode 3 - Road And Rail

Sandi Toksvig hosts the high-brow quiz, asking questions about road, rail and other things beginning with the letter R. Trying to come up with the answers are Alan Davies, Aisling Bea, Cally Beaton and Holly Walsh.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Dawn Tinsley (Lucy Davis), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Christmas Specials, Episode 2 - Part 2

Final special. David Brent secures the services of a dating agency and meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Am I Being Unreasonable?. Image shows left to right: Nic (Daisy May Cooper), Amber (Jessie Cave)

Am I Being Unreasonable?

Episode 2

Nic's paranoid about what she said to Jen and Ollie's birthday party isn't helping. Thankfully the cat's back but Ollie's not bothered, and Nic's shocked to see her wedding album out.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows left to right: Hugh Dennis, Angela Barnes, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Nish Kumar. Credit: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 21, Episode 2

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back at some of the news of the week, with guests James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Nish Kumar.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
I Literally Just Told You

I Literally Just Told You

Series 2, Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts this game show in which contestants are given every answer with the questions written, literally, as the show is happening. With each correct answer adding more cash to their prize pot, the competitors have to keep their focus and remember the things they've seen and heard just minutes before. In the dramatic finale, the remaining two contestants set each other questions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Christmas Special - Rodney Come Home

After thumping Cassandra's boss on the nose, Rodney is now estranged from his wife and living back at the Trotter's flat. Del tries all his devious tricks to get them back together.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
60 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 30, Episode 1 - Eric Idle, Jamie Lee Curtis, David Tennant, Lydia West, Robbie Williams

Together again on Graham's big red sofa (yes, it's back): Hollywood scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis, taking on Michael Myers for the final time in Halloween Ends; Monty Python star and comedy icon Eric Idle talking frankly about his recent battle with cancer; Scottish great David Tennant, on the West End stage in political classic Good; star of the acclaimed drama It's A Sin: Lydia West, talking about new BBC drama thriller Inside Man; and pop superstar Robbie Williams, who chats and performs his current single Lost.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, Joy Crookes, Tom Davis, Greg Davies, Jamali Maddix, Serge Pizzorno, Noel Fielding

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 30, Episode 3

Team captains Daisy May Cooper and Noel FIelding are joined by regular panellist Jamali Maddix and singer-songwriter Joy Crookes, Kasabian guitarist Serge Pizzorno, and comedy giant Tom Davis.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
30 min
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

Don't Hug Me I'm Scared

Episode 1 - Jobs

Red Guy, Yellow Guy and Duck have an important day of 'nothing at all' booked in. Red and Yellow are both very excited but Duck is outraged. He demands to have something to do! And that something turns out to be something called a job.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm
30 min
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

Don't Hug Me I'm Scared

Episode 2 - Death

What do you think happens when we die? Do we come back as our favourite animal or object? In today's lesson Duck learns that he is in fact dead because he forgot to drink water. The other two seem a little confused by this, there are usually three of them. Who's going to sit in Duck's chair?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 6, Episode 3

Russell digs into the mini-budget, chess cheaters and Putin. Plus, he chats to kids about Ukraine in Playground Politics, with stand-up from Paul Chowdhry.

U&Dave channel logo 11:55pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Highlights Special

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis bring the current series to a close with a special edition of the topical comedy show featuring best bits and unseen material.

BBC Two Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows left to right: Hugh Dennis, Angela Barnes, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Nish Kumar. Credit: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 21, Episode 2

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back at some of the news of the week, with guests James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Nish Kumar.

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