British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 28th October 2022

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

No More Jockeys

Set 5, Episode 9 - Set 5, Game 9

Another victory for Mark Watson last time sees him leading the set with four games, with Alex Horne on three and Tim Key just one. This week, Tim has a shave, we learn where Fats Domino lived, and we witness multiple In-Game Relocations.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Beta Female. Copyright: Somethin' Else

Beta Female

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychic

A visit to a psychic goes predictably well for Amna, Nora and Sunnah.

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

Breaking The News

Series 23, Episode 3

Des Clarke is joined by Glenn Moore, Krystal Evans, Stuart Mitchell and Njambi McGrath. On this week's show - recorded in Edinburgh - the panel discuss the latest new PM, the cost of living crisis, annoying office habits and why cats prefer 'baby talk' from their owners.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm
5 min
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 10 - Banana's Star Appeal

Supertato and Carrot help a superstar banana get his peel back from Evil Pea.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
Nova Jones. Nova (Molly Rainford)

Nova Jones

Series 2, Episode 1 - Stop Listening To Nova

When her songs become a bad influence on fans, Nova must do the unthinkable: apologise.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Rob Delaney

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 2, Episode 9 - Rob Delaney

A keen runner, Rob Delaney has been out jogging but Zuu is the perfect chef for someone who has worked up a big appetite.

U&Dave channel logo 6:30pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Big Zuu, Natasia Demetriou

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 2, Episode 10 - Natasia Demetriou

Big Zuu meets comic actor Natasia Demetriou at an allotment in West London where the comedy star discusses all her favourite foods and asks Zuu to come up with her perfect meal. Natasia loves pasta so after some local research, Zuu comes up with a unique twist on the Italian classic.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 61, Episode 1

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Cally Beaton who takes inspiration from primates, Emmanuel Sonubi as fights his news addiction, and Christy Coysh who delivers a ballad to a national icon. Gemma Arrowsmith and Ed Jones also star.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (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 2 - Don't Forget The Diver

Captain Mainwaring tackles a difficult training exercise in competition against Captain Square, using a bird warbler, Jones floating downstream disguised as a log, and Frazer in a diving suit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (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 3 - Boots, Boots, Boots

Mainwaring becomes obsessed with the state of the platoon's feet and begins a series of courses designed to harden the soles. His demanding marches soon force the members of the platoon to try and stop him.

U&Dave channel logo 7:50pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Corey Taylor. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 3 - Nosey Noisy

With Aisling Bea, Ross Noble, and Slipknot singer Corey Taylor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (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, Episode 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A Baby

The time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Ghosts. Robin (Laurence Rickard)

Ghosts

Series 4, Episode 6 - Not Again

Mike and Alison reach boiling point over the B&B. Julian aims to prove he is more selfless than people think. A new addition triggers frightening flashbacks for Robin.

U&Dave channel logo 8:30pm (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 14, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Previously unseen material from the comedy panel show, hosted by Rob Brydon, in which team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by celebrity guests to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Lee Mack

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 4, Episode 2

Tonight Agnes and the family are joined in studio by the hilarious Lee Mack; actress and star of Silent Witness Emilia Fox and her mammy Joanna David; plus music from the legendary Billy Ocean.

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 1, Episode 5 - Country Music

Rob and Romesh hang out with the biggest selling female country star of all time, Shania Twain.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Steph McGovern

Have I Got News For You

Series 64, Episode 6

Television presenter Steph McGovern hosts, with mathematician and author Professor Hannah Fry and comedian Jamie MacDonald.

U&Dave channel logo 9:10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Sandi Toksvig, Paul Sinha, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 13 - Phenomena

With Cariad Lloyd, Paul Sinha and Josh Widdicombe.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Tuckers. Image shows left to right: Natalie Tucker (Alexandria Riley), Shakira Tucker (Hope Reynolds), Bobby Tucker (Ben McGregor)

The Tuckers

Series 3, Episode 4 - Birthday Boy

Glyn feels neglected on his birthday and takes drastic action. Billy gets devastating news, and Murphy has a gamble.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Am I Being Unreasonable?. Alex (David Fynn)

Am I Being Unreasonable?

Episode 6

Nic's worried she's a bad mum and at Alex's memorial, the pressure mounts and truths will out.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 4 - Running

To impress Lucy, Lee starts training for a 10 kilometre Fun Run only to injure himself immediately. In an effort to hide the injury from Lucy, he gets himself a secret sports massage, but this just leads to more trouble.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

Series 21, Highlights Special - The History Of... Part 1

In the first of two special episodes commemorating the end of the long-running topical comedy series, a chance to see again some of the finest moments from the first half of its 17-year history.

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

I Literally Just Told You

Series 2, Episode 5 - Celebrity I Literally Just Told You For Stand Up To Cancer

Jimmy Carr presents a brand new Stand Up To Cancer special of the game show with a unique twist. To win up to £25,000 for SU2C, Clare Balding, Joel Dommett, Roisin Conaty and Big Narstie must answer questions that have been written live as the show is being filmed.

U&Dave channel logo 10:10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, David Mitchell, Sandi Toksvig, Richard Osman, Deirdre O'Kane. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 15 - Occupations And Offices

If you've ever wondered what an Ornamental Hermit does, this is the show for you. With David Mitchell, Deirdre O'Kane and Richard Osman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Kevin Bridges, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 3 - Kevin Bridges, Sara Pascoe, Phill Jupitus

Kevin Bridges introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Sara Pascoe and Phill Jupitus.

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 5 - Bono, Taylor Swift, Eddie Redmayne, Alex Scott, Lady Blackbird

Taylor Swift talks about re-recording her early albums, Bono shares the song he wrote for Sinatra, Eddie Redmayne says he is a terrible nurse, Alex Scott talks about her memoir, and
Lady Blackbird performs live in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 10:50pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Claudia Winkleman, David Mitchell, Rhod Gilbert, Rob Brydon, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Jamie Laing, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 6

With Claudia Winkleman, Jamie Laing, Rhod Gilbert and Tracy-Ann Oberman.

BBC Three 10:50pm (repeat)
Wreck. Jamie (Oscar Kennedy)

Wreck

A repeat-run of the entire series.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
80 min
Mo Gilligan & Friends: The Black British Takeover. Mo Gilligan

Mo Gilligan & Friends: The Black British Takeover

Mo Gilligan presents the best of black British stand-up from the O2 Arena in this part-stand-up-showcase, part-documentary special.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:10pm (repeat)
Fantasy Football League

Fantasy Football League

Series 1, Episode 5

Matt Lucas and Elis James are back on the Fantasy Football League sofa with comedian and football fanatic Andrew Mensah and celebrity guest managers Chris McCausland and Rachel Riley for more chat about the week in football and to share their fantasy teams from the digital dugout.

U&Dave channel logo 11:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, David Haye. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon presents this compilation of previously unseen material from Series 10.

BBC Two 11:35pm (repeat)
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Image shows left to right: Sophie Duker, Josie Long, Frankie Boyle, Richard Osman, Susie McCabe

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Series 6, Episode 1

Frankie Boyle is joined by Sophie Duker, Josie Long, Richard Osman and Susie McCabe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Rev. Neil (Reece Shearsmith), Arthur Flitwick (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Inside No. 9 Live, Special - Dead Line

When Arthur finds an old mobile phone in his local graveyard, he makes the mistake of trying to contact the owner. But some mysteries are best left unsolved, and as Halloween draws near Arthur is plunged into a nightmare of his own making. It seems that no good deed can go unpunished, in this world or the next.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, Casyo Johnson, Karl Wilson, Michelle De Swarte, Greg Davies, Jamali Maddix, Johnny Borrell, Noel Fielding

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 30, Episode 7

Greg Davies, Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix shine the spotlight on more rock 'n' roll ridiculousness in the latest edition of the classic panel show. Joining them this week are Razorlight guitarist Johnny Borrell, actress Michelle de Swarte and hip hop duo Krept & Konan.

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