British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 31st March 2023

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Ability. Matt (Lee Ridley). Copyright: BBC

Ability

Series 4, Episode 1 - Girlfriends With Benefits

Matt has been with his girlfriend Anna for six months now, and is worried that she has all too easily slipped into the role of carer. He sets out to un-blur the lines.

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

Breaking The News

Series 24, Episode 8

Des Clarke is joined by guests Val McDermid, Jim Smith, Felicity Ward & Marc Jennings.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 5 - Trouble And Strife

Ted Bovis's ex-wife turns up at the camp demanding the arrears of her maintenance. She has in tow a bailiff who presents Ted with a writ. Failure to pay could result in prison, so Ted is forced to resort to all the fiddles he can remember in order to raise the money.

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

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 5 - Meat

This week Greg Davies and Alex Horne engage in some role-play to assess the success of a throwing task. Plus Noel Fielding has a sliding session, Swedishman Fred receives an intense video call and all hell breaks loose in The Battle of the Bath.

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 3

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. They're joined by Daliso Chaponda, Olga Koch, Beardyman, George Fouracres & Katie Norris.

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 6, Episode 6 - Things That Go Bump In The Night

The van runs out of petrol in the middle of a huge storm, so the platoon have to take shelter in a large, dark and gloomy house.

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 6, Episode 7 - The Recruit

While Captain Mainwaring is in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger decide to join the Home Guard. Mainwaring is not pleased about it, but there is nothing he can do, so he sends them out to patrol with Jones's men.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley: Inside Out. Dawn French. Copyright: UKTV

The Vicar Of Dibley: Inside Out

A reflective look at one of Britain's favourite sitcoms, The Vicar Of Dibley.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (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 1 - Ballet

The boys have been given exclusive behind the scenes access to the Birmingham Royal Ballet Company who put them through their paces as they find out the hard way just how tough ballet is. They meet one of the greatest dancers of his generation and the Birmingham Royal Ballet's creative director, Carlos Acosta, and they will even be given roles in a real performance of Swan Lake?

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI

QI

Series S, Christmas Special - Season's Greetings

Sandi Toksvig hosts a festive edition of the quite interesting quiz, with panellists Bonnie Langford, Joe Lycett, Sally Phillips and regular guest Alan Davies. The seasonal subjects starting with "S" include School Nativity Success Statistics and the secrets of Shiraz and Sprouts. Plus, a candlelit General Ignorance, unanswerable questions, questionable answers, and a scoring system even the Three Wise Men couldn't fathom.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Jade Thirlwall, Daisy May Cooper, Anne-Marie Nicholson

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 1

Daisy May Cooper is joined by Anne-Marie and Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall whilst Noel Fielding plays with series regular Jamali Maddix and comedian Nish Kumar.

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

Intelligence

Series 2, Episode 5

Christine informs Jerry that the Russians who are holding Mary's mum hostage are demanding him in exchange for releasing her...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows left to right: Ugo Monye, Morgana Robinson, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Sarah Greene, Tom Allen

Would I Lie To You?

Series 16, Episode 9

Comedian and writer Tom Allen, former Blue Peter presenter Sarah Greene, rugby star Ugo Monye and comedian Morgana Robinson join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Ellie Taylor

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 3, Episode 5

Mel and Lou are joined by Ellie Taylor, Josh Pugh and Stephen Mangan.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Eaten By Lions. Image shows from L to R: Omar (Antonio Aakeel), Pete (Jack Carroll)

Eaten By Lions

Film about half-brothers Omar and Pete, who embark on a search to find Omar's real father.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Joseph Harries (Nick Mohammed), Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer)

Intelligence

Series 2, Episode 6

Jerry is flying high and hailed a hero by GCHQ and the NSA and facing opportunities for promotion on both sides of the pond. Joseph, meanwhile, is dealing with the harsh reality of no longer being part of the team, having been fired by Christine for gross incompetence.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Cleaner. Strazzamo (John MacMillan)

The Cleaner

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Clown

Wicky is called to a theatre, where a male strip show has got out of hand, resulting in a 40-woman brawl.

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 1

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.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Cunk On.... Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan). Copyright: House Of Tomorrow

Cunk On...

Cunk On Britain, Episode 2 - The Empire Strikes Back

Philomena's odyssey takes her from King Henry the Eighth to Lord Horatio Nelson.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Gyles Brandreth, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 5 - Not Nearly

With Gyles Brandreth, Jimmy Carr and Victoria Coren Mitchell.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Late Night Lycett. Image shows left to right: Alan Carr, Joanna Lumley, Joe Lycett, Alison Hammond, Katherine Ryan

Late Night Lycett

Series 1, Episode 1

Joe Lycett is joined by celebrity guests Joanna Lumley, Alison Hammond and Katherine Ryan, Brummie local legends, friends and family & LGBTQ+ heroes for an hour of mischief and mayhem.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jo Brand

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 5

Jo Brand hosts - her 30th appearance on the programme, and 27th time in the host's chair. Joining her, Ian and Paul, are comedian Susie McCabe and journalist Camilla Long.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Sean Lock

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 6

In his final appearance the late Sean Lock is joined by Harry Hill as they take on Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones. Mr Swallow, aka Nick Mohammed, is in Dictionary Corner. Jimmy Carr hosts, while regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Mia (Gaby French), Trevor (Steve Pemberton), Patrick (Bobby Schofield), Julia (Debbie Rush), Connor (Olly Hudson-Croker), Alex (Reece Shearsmith)

Inside No. 9

Series 5, Episode 3 - Love's Great Adventure

Trevor and Julia always want to make Christmas really special for their family but this year, with money so tight, things aren't going to be easy. As each door of the advent calendar opens, everyone will have to do their bit to make Christmas happen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Newark, Newark. Image shows from L to R: Leslie (Jai Hollis), Amber (Jessie Mae Alonzo)

Newark, Newark

Episode 1

It's Maxine's 40th birthday but her 16 year old son Leslie has big plans to hog the spotlight. At a rainy English barbecue party, things go awry when some unwanted guests arrive.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Ronan Keating, David Mitchell, Georgia Toffolo, Rob Brydon, Rhod Gilbert, Ellie Taylor, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 7

With Ronan Keating, Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo, Rhod Gilbert and Ellie Taylor.

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