British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 27th January 2023

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am
30 min
Noising Up. Image shows left to right: Lana Pheutan, Manjot Sumal, Zara Janjua, Stephen Buchanan, Karen Bartke

Noising Up

Series 1, Episode 4

All the week's news and culture spoofed, satirised and saluted. Whether it's questionable tax returns, dodgy Aberdeen defending or bleezing Burns nights, Noising Up has it covered.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 13, Episode 4

Mark Nelson is joined by Belle and Sebastian founding member Chris Geddes, who reveals when he and the band were unexpectedly booed in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, whilst stand-up comedian Harriet Dyer is in absolute chaos nearby on Malta. Superstar producer John Lloyd shares stories of his time at Spitting Image, working with Harry Enfield and armadillos and, of course, he's full of quite interesting facts from the vaults of QI.

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

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 40 - Dolichovsky For Dad

An animated series about a young fly with a lot to prove. As an anniversary treat, Gena has booked a private performance by Dolichovsky, Malcolm's favourite actor - Lloyd is entrusted with preparing the apple for the snail's arrival, but Dolichovsky proves to be far more demanding than expected.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 6, Episode 5 - A Bliss Girl

Mr. Humphries is nominated by everyone to hawk perfume on the Ladies' counter, but finds himself competing with Mrs. Slocombe instead.

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

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 7 - Roadkill Doused In Syrup

In this episode, Tim Vine encounters a wet bra, Alice Levine barely attempts cricket and Russell Howard makes a convincing liger.

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

The News Quiz

Series 110, Episode 4

Andy Zaltzman is joined by Geoff Norcott, Chris McCausland, Isabel Hardman and Maisie Adam. This week they discuss a taxing week for Nadhim Zahawi, a downer week for levelling up, and the small matter of the end of the world.

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!

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Nick Robinson, David Mitchell, Harry Shearer, Rob Brydon, Jason Manford, Lee Mack, Sara Cox. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 3

With Nick Robinson, Sara Cox, Harry Shearer and Jason Manford.

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.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm
30 min
TV Flashback. Kiri Pritchard-McLean

TV Flashback

Series 7, Episode 9 - Celebrations

Kiri Pritchard-McLean rewinds the most amusing snippets from half a century of Welsh television, this time crashing some parties and finding out how the Welsh celebrate the things that really matter in life. From weddings to Saint David's Day, Wales is a nation that likes to go that extra mile when it comes to marking special occasions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 3

Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Ellie Simmonds. Credit: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 16, Episode 4

Rapper MIST, comedian Jayde Adams, interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and former Paralympian swimmer Ellie Simmonds join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 6 - Genius

With David Mitchell, Dara O'Briain and Graham Norton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

BBC Two 9pm
45 min
QI. Jamie MacDonald

QI

Series T, Episode 11 - Trundling

Sandi Toksvig is joined by Tom Allen, Cariad Lloyd, Jamie MacDonald and series regular Alan Davies. Can they come up with some quite interesting answers regarding trundling without falling into those notorious traps?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 58, Episode 4

Jo Brand assumes the role of host as panellists poke fun at the week's events. Zoe Lyons and Irish columnist, literary editor and drama critic Fintan O'Toole join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Jon & Lucy's Odd Couples. Image shows left to right: Michael Whitehall, Hilary Whitehall, Jon Richardson, Charlene Douglas, Vicky Pattison, Lucy Beaumont, Ercan Ramadan

Jon & Lucy's Odd Couples

Episode 3

Vicky Pattison and fiancé Ercan Ramadan take on Michael and Hilary Whitehall as they take part in a tense battle teaching non-driver Lucy to reverse park and write each other 'romantic' poems. We'll also find out what Jack Whitehall makes of his parents' relationship.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 5 - 'S Up

When their landlord and local newsagent, Mr. Harrison, almost forgets to go to his own mother's funeral, he is forced to ask Richie and Eddie to mind the shop. Unsurprisingly, they quickly grow bored.

BBC Two 9:45pm
45 min
Live At The Apollo. Image shows left to right: Michelle De Swarte, Geoff Norcott, Sean McLoughlin

Live At The Apollo

Series 17, Episode 5 - Geoff Norcott, Michelle De Swarte, Sean McLoughlin

Geoff Norcott is the host for this episode of the award-winning stand-up show. He introduces comedians Michelle De Swarte and Sean McLoughlin to the stage at London's Hammersmith Apollo.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
It's All Happening. Billy Bowles (Tommy Steele)

The Entertainers: Tommy Steele

A personal and revealing portrait of Tommy Steele, one of the country's greatest entertainers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 6

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm
35 min
Fantasy Football League

Fantasy Football League

Series 1 - Part B, Episode 1

Guz Khan and Jennifer Saunders are this week's celebrity managers as they join Matt Lucas and Elis James to talk about the week in football.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Ross Noble, Sandi Toksvig, Cariad Lloyd, David Baddiel. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 10 - Nature/Nurture

With David Baddiel, Cariad Lloyd and Ross Noble.

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 27, Episode 1

Adam, Alex and Josh discuss all the latest news and events with guests Richard Ayoade, Lucy Beaumont and Labour MP Angela Rayner.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
Don't Hate The Playaz. Jordan Stephens. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 4, Episode 2

Jordan Stephens is joined by guests Munya Chawawa, Aston Merrygold, Kemah Bob and Bellah along with team captains Maya Jama and Lady Leshurr.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mammy's Spell

The family celebrate the baptism of Dermot and Maria's triplets with a party, and the hypnotist puts Agnes and Winnie under his spell.

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 15 - Claire Foy, Sarah Michelle Gellar, M Night Shyamalan, Rob Beckett, Sam Smith

Claire Foy says reprising her role as The Queen was lovely, Sarah Michelle Gellar talks about creating a safe working environment, M Night Shyamalan says his family hate watching films with him, Rob Beckett jokes that he will moan about parenthood until his kids go to university, and Sam Smith talks about wanting music to be more inclusive.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Rhod Gilbert, Kerry Godliman, Phil Wang, Greg Davies, Alex Horne, James Acaster, Jessica Knappett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 10 - I Can Hear It Gooping

The series reaches its majestic climax. Who will win Greg Davies's coveted golden head to become just the seventh Taskmaster Champion in history?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 6 - Birth

When Patsy accidentally burns down the kitchen, the sitting room becomes temporary heart of the household. Finding themselves locked in the room all evening, Patsy, Eddy and Saffy are forced to confront their relationships with their mothers.

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

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 1 - Door Handle

Eddy's become bogged down in the detail whilst renovating the kitchen after Patsy's fire, and is on the hunt for a very specific door handle. If only she could remember where she saw it - or which continent it may be on...

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Dara O Briain, Rosie Jones, Tom Allen, Hugh Dennis, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 11

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James and Rosie Jones and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

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