British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 17th March 2023

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:10am
10 min
Danny & Mick. Image shows from L to R: Danny (Danny Adams), Mick (Mick Potts). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Danny & Mick

Series 5, Episode 15 - Gold Diggers

Through an accident at the leisure centre, Danny and Mick discover what they think is a treasure map. The hunt is on to follow the golden route, but they end up digging their way into trouble!

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Lemn Sissay

Lemn Sissay Is The One And Only

Episode 3 - The Only Black Man In The Village

This week, he's the only Black man in the village, drawing upon his experience of growing up in an all-white town. Through a mixture of poetry and stand-up, he talks about how it felt to be stared at and treated differently, as well as how things changed when he moved to Manchester and wasn't the only Black man in town.

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

Breaking The News

Series 24, Episode 6

Des Clarke is joined by guests Mark Nelson, Diona Doherty, Ignacio Lopez and Hannah Fairweather.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 2, Episode 1 - If Wet - In The Ballroom

The staff are at their wits' end. Rain has been tumbling down for days and they have practically exhausted their repertoire of indoor amusements.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Joe Wilkinson

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 5 - There's Strength In Arches

It's finally time for Greg Davies to present his trophy to the overall champion. But before that, there's still time for more ridiculous task attempts, including Richard Osman doing something appalling with a shopping trolley.

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 62, Episode 1

Steve Punt presents the week via topical stand-up and sketches. With guests Rhys James, Laura Lexx, Jason Forbes, Gemma Arrowsmith & Ed MacArthur.

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 5, Episode 7 - The King Was In His Counting House

While Mainwaring hosts a party in his house for some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7pm
180 min
Comic Relief. Image shows left to right: Joel Dommett, AJ Odudu, Paddy McGuinness, David Tennant, Zoe Ball

Comic Relief

Episode 21 - Comic Relief 2023

David Tennant is joined in the studio by Paddy McGuinness, Zoe Ball, Joel Dommett and AJ Odudu.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:09pm
7 min
Ghosts. Image shows left to right: Julian (Simon Farnaby), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Kylie Minogue, Pat (Jim Howick)

Ghosts

Comic Relief Special

Alison welcomes corporate guests to the estate as she plans to stage a pop festival in the grounds.

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 5, Episode 8 - All Is Safety Gathered In

After a near-death experience, Hodges resolves to be kinder to everyone. This includes Captain Mainwaring, who has decided to have the platoon assist a farmer friend of Godfrey's to gather in the annual wheat harvest.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 7, Highlights Special - Bonus Bellyaches

Frank Skinner hosts a special edition of the comedy panel show featuring the best bits from the series and loads of unseen footage. Topics include dabbing, people who love the outdoors and The Archers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
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

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 3 - Our Speaker Today

Barbara offers to do Margo a favour by filling in for a speaker at one of her groups. Her talk on self-sufficiency quickly comes to the attention of Lady 'George' Truskett who asks her to do the same talk at a few other locations. This absense from home causes Tom some problems and Margo is jealous of Barbara and George's relationship.

BBC Local Radio 8pm
60 min
Anything But Coldplay. Image shows from L to R: Toby Friedner, Sally Riceman, Mark Rann, Krysstal, Brian Damage

Anything But Coldplay

Comic Relief Special, Episode 1

Mark Rann, Babs Michel, Andy Collins and comedian Shazia Mirza play the music panel game, with Marcel Lucont as our scorer.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Raj Bisram, Sophie Hermann, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Gemma Cairney, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 3

Comedian Josh Widdicombe, presenter Gemma Cairney, auctioneer Raj Bisram and fashion designer Sophie Hermann join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35pm (repeat)
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

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 5 - Suit Yourself

As the Goods' new cottage clothing industry swings into action, Jerry gets the news that Sir is going to step down from the company, and that he is one of the three candidates invited for dinner. Things are going so well until a problem arises. Thankfully the Goods are on hand to save the day!

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Tuva Olsen (Gana Bayarsaikhan), Joseph Harries (Nick Mohammed), Mary Needham (Jane Stanness), Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer)

Intelligence

Series 2, Episode 1

Jerry Bernstein finds himself the centre of attention once again when the Russians obtain a cyberweapon that Jerry himself helped develop.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: South East Asia, Out-takes - Unseen Moments

Out-takes from the series proper.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Phil Wang, Sandi Toksvig, Ellie Taylor, Joe Lycett. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 15 - Past Times

With Joe Lycett, Phil Wang and Ellie Taylor.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:03pm
7 min
Stath Lets Flats. Image shows left to right: Katia (Ellie White), Sophie (Natasia Demetriou), Stath (Jamie Demetriou), Al (Alastair Roberts), Dermot O'Leary

Stath Lets Flats

Comic Relief Special

Stath shows 'Durnit O'Really' round a perfect north London flat for Comic Relief.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 5 - Interesting

A party is arranged, but naturally Neil has no one to invite. Rick's keen to get things off just right, but is at risking of killing the mood. Then the pubs start to close.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer)

Intelligence

Series 2, Episode 2

A member of the team is exposed as a CySec mole, but unbeknownst to the others is actually working as a triple agent for Christine.

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 6

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 8

Matt Lucas and Elis James are joined by Russell Howard and Roman Kemp.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Susan Calman, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 16 - Post

With Susan Calman, Holly Walsh and Matt Lucas.

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 7

Adam, Alex and Josh discuss all the latest news and events with guests Nish Kumar and Fern Brady.

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

The Last Fast Show Ever, Episode 3 - Part Three

Fast-moving BBC Two sketch show featuring a host of hugely popular characters.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Jon Richardson

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 4 - Welcome To Rico Face

In the penultimate episode the five contestants set out to impress Greg Davies by concealing a pineapple about their person, plus one unsuspecting competitor discovers they've been used as a guinea pig in a unique task experiment.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 2

Will, Simon, Jay and Neil bunk off from school and attempt to buy alcohol with Will disguised as an adult. They head to Neil's house to get drunk, where Simon has a vodka-induced romantic revelation about his childhood sweetheart.

BBC Three 11:10pm (repeat)
Jerk. Image shows left to right: James Norton, Ruth (Sharon Rooney), Tim (Tim Renkow)

Jerk

Series 3, Episode 1

Tim lands himself a role as an extra in a period biopic about a famous disabled musician. When some campaigners kick up a fuss about the star lead - James Norton - not being disabled, Tim is recast as the lead in a knee-jerk reaction to avoid media backlash.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
The Fast Show: Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases. Copyright: Crook Productions

The Fast Show: Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases

Episode 1 - Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases

Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Simon Day and Mark Williams reunite to remember more than twenty-five years of a true icon of British comedy.

BBC Three 11:35pm (repeat)
Jerk. Image shows left to right: Mirza (Sarah Seggari), Tim (Tim Renkow), PC Williams (Tom Bennett)

Jerk

Series 3, Episode 2

Tim falls foul of the local drug dealer after accidentally walking off with a load of her weed.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 3

Simon sits his first driving test, and when he passes takes Will, Jay and Neil to visit Thorpe Park to ride roller coasters and chase girls. There is one problem though - Simon is a rubbish driver.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Zoe Lyons, Josh Widdicombe, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the last week with guests Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Nish Kumar, Josh Widdicombe and Zoe Lyons.

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