British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 24th February 2023

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

Breaking The News

Series 24, Episode 2

Des Clarke is joined by Thanyia Moore, Bruce Devlin, Eleanor Morton and Gareth Waugh.

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 9, Episode 5 - Monkey Business

The staff are first upset about not getting a pay raise, and news of a Japanese take-over bid for the store does not calm matters. They decide to take their case to the Prime Minister at No. 10.

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

Taskmaster

Series 8, Episode 7 - This Is Trevor

Greg Davies hands down more brutally honest judgements as five comics fight among themselves to win his golden head. The pink, the powerful and the pirate.

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

The News Quiz

Series 110, Episode 8

Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. Guest this week include Andy Parsons, Holly Walsh, Katie Andrews and Ian Smith. This week the panel discuss the war in Ukraine one year on, Keir Starmer's missions, and the editing of Dahl.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 2

Six-year-old Karen mourns the death of a mouse (killed in a trap by her mouse-murdering parents), eight-year-old Ben stands for election as class rep and older brother Jake triggers his Mum's she-tiger instincts by bringing a girl home for tea.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 2 - Before I Die

Miranda's recent experience in the graveyard gets her thinking. This week she starts to worry what her life is all about and what people would say at her funeral.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Frank Skinner, Judy Murray, Anita Rani. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 2 - David Mitchell, Judy Murray, Anita Rani

Comic David Mitchell, mother to tennis superstardom Judy Murray and broadcaster Anita Rani attempt to cast away sniffing, walking and eating, and sugar lumps into Room 101.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Big Narstie, David Mitchell, Prue Leith, Rob Brydon, Scarlett Moffatt, Lee Mack, Tomasz Schafernaker. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 4

With guests Prue Leith, Scarlett Moffatt, Big Narstie and Tomasz Schafernaker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 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.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
Pixie. Copyright: Fragile Films

Pixie

A bungled heist leads to an adventure in rural Ireland.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Christine Clark (Sylvestra Le Touzel), Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer)

Intelligence

Series 1, Episode 1

When Jerry - an American NSA agent - joins a team at GCHQ tackling cyber crime, junior analyst Joseph is particularly excited. But Director of Cyber Security Christine is less keen with the shakeup and wants to know the real reason Jerry is over here. Meanwhile, Jerry looks to make his mark by leading a series of team building exercises.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Credit: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: South East Asia, Episode 2

Jamie Redknapp and Micah Richards are joined by Patrice Evra, Maisie Adam and Mo Gilligan as they take on more sporting and cultural challenges.

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
QI. Image shows left to right: Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies

QI

Series T, Highlights Special - VG: Part I

A selection of the best moments from the recent series. Sandi Toksvig asks questions connected to the letter T, as Alan Davies and the guest panellists try to come up with interesting, point-worthy answers - all the while avoiding the most obvious ones.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Adrian Dunbar

Have I Got News For You

Series 61, Episode 2

Adrian Dunbar guest presents the second episode of the 61st series - his first appearance on the programme. Joining the Line Of Duty actor is comedian Katherine Ryan (now her eighth appearance on the show) and The Sunday Times's Political Editor Tim Shipman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 3 - Let's Do It

Things are looking up for Miranda's love life when as she finds herself with two dates and two men vying for her affections. As always with Miranda, these things are never simple and she risks losing out on her perfect man.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Christine Clark (Sylvestra Le Touzel), Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer)

Intelligence

Series 1, Episode 2

When Joseph accidentally deletes the department personnel files the whole team are forced to redo their aptitude tests. Afraid of having to take a polygraph, Jerry manoeuvres to take over and run the test procedure himself. But when Jerry suspects that Christine may be hiding feelings for him he reluctantly agrees to taking the polygraph providing Joseph can secretly twist the results.

BBC Two 9:30pm (repeat)
The Kemps: All True. Image shows left to right: Gary (Gary Kemp), Martin (Martin Kemp)

The Kemps

Two music documentary spoofs following former Spandau Ballet superstars, siblings Martin and Gary Kemp.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett), Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC

Secrets & Scandals Of Steptoe & Son

A documentary examining the making of Steptoe And Son.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 2

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

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

Fantasy Football League

Series 1 - Part B, Episode 5

Matt Lucas and Elis James are joined by AJ Tracey and Tom Grennan.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, Desiree Burch, Bill Bailey. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 16 - Overseas

Sandi Toksvig ventures Overseas to find out about Allotment Annies, who keeps their brothers in a cage, and much else besides. With Colin Lane, Desiree Burch and Bill Bailey.

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 4

Adam, Alex and Josh discuss all the latest news and events with guests Pete Doherty and Aisling Bea.

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 6

Host Jordan Stephens, team captains Maya Jama and Lady Leshurr and DJ Shortee Blitz are joined Axel Blake, Tiffany Calver, Harry Pinero and Yungen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 3, Episode 2

Johnny Gosling and Mister Kipling make their first appearances.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 30, Episode 19 - Helen Mirren, Ariana DeBose, Pedro Pascal, Freya Ridings

Dame Helen Mirren says she loves the idea of being a superhero, Pedro Pascal jokes about being upstaged by an animatronic, Ariana DeBose says performing at The London Palladium is scary, and Freya Ridings performs live in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Ed Gamble. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 8 - Shaqinahat

All the key areas of entertainment are covered in this episode: slapstick, singing, dancing, balloons and, of course, throwing one thing into another thing. Ed Gamble dons a baby's bonnet, Katy Wix makes Alex Horne wince and Rose Matafeo does a spot of screaming.

Channel 5 logo 11:05pm (repeat)
Steptoe & Son. Image shows from L to R: Zita (Carolyn Seymour), Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited

Steptoe & Son

Disaster looms when restless rag-and-bone man Harold Steptoe decides to get married - against his father's wishes.

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 11:20pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 3, Episode 4

Bob Fleming and his chums enjoy a traditional English drinking pursuit, and Jazz Club challenges the very notion of music itself.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 6, Episode 6

Michael presents another hour of entertainment, featuring Ellie Goulding singing Like A Saviour, Jermaine Jenas handing over his mobile in Send to All and a duet from the two Unexpected Stars of the Show. Plus, a contestant on The Wheel gets the surprise of her life when her edition keep getting more bizarre.

BBC Three 11:50pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Harrison (Bobby Johnson), Stephen (Layton Williams), Jinx (Laura Marcus)

Bad Education

Series 4, Episode 6 - School Play

Stephen wants to turn the school play into a showcase for his talents to impress an agent, but Hoburn has more sinister plans to use it as a way of closing the school down.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
This Time With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

This Time With Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 3

Keen to demonstrate the extent of his physical fitness, Alan embarks on a high-octane SAS training mission. Resident drinks expert Rosie Whitter joins the team in the This Time studio.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Alasdair Beckett-King. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are back for a run of more episodes as they jab their syringe of satire into the arm of the week's news, all with the support of guests Maisie Adam, Alasdair Beckett-King, Ivo Graham, Rhys James and Ria Lina.

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