British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 26th May 2023

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 14, Episode 5

This week Scottish international rockstar Fish shares some of his favourite stories of Marillion's heydays, as well as some very exciting news that's about to happen in his home life. Stand-up comedian Jo Caulfield spices up her own home life and manages a great, unexpected night out in Edinburgh with her gal pals. Completing this week's panel is comedian Eshaan Akbar, fresh from playing the O2 Arena in-front of a very confused crowd of 20,000 people, at a gig he'll never forget.

Radio 4 2:45pm
15 min
Jayde Adams in Welcome To The Neighbourhood. Jayde Adams. Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

Welcome To The Neighbourhood

Series 2, Episode 1 - Nick Grimshaw

Jayde Adams and her guest, DJ Nick Grimshaw, dive into the world of community apps and messageboards. This week - a found treasure of the Templar is not all it's cracked up to be.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine

After the events of New Year's Eve, Anita's left the canteen. Her replacement, Christine, has chronic flatulence and manages to upset, annoy, and/or anger everyone within a couple of hours. On top of that, the social services want Petula to live with Bren!

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 6:30pm (repeat)
Sick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Lillie (Jo Hartley), Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

Series 2, Episode 3 - Useless Lump

A health scare triggers an existential crisis in Karl. After being prescribed anti-depressants, he decides to travel to his home town to right a wrong from the past that's been holding him back, encountering an old mate and crush from his schooldays.

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

The News Quiz

Series 111, Episode 5

Andy Zaltzman takes on the week's news with help from Lucy Porter, Simon Evans, Kate Andrews, and Robin Morgan in an episode recorded at the Hay Festival.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip, Out-takes - Un-Seen

There's extra laughs, pranks and wind-ups in these unseen clips from Freddie and Jamie's raucous road trip.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 7pm (repeat)
Sick Of It. Karl (Karl Pilkington)

Sick Of It

Series 2, Episode 4 - Love & Laughter

A recurring dream that makes Karl laugh in his sleep creates havoc by repeatedly waking Norma up. Karl searches in vain for a laugh during the day to stop him laughing through the night but to no avail, until a trip to a comedy club provides an unexpected revelation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 5 - "The Man From Down Under"

When one of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's admirers returns from Australia, Arkwright proffers a real Yorkshire welcome...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 3, Episode 12 - Man Hunt

After a memo warns the platoon to look out for parachutes, Walker admits to discovering one in the woods some weeks ago. Mainwaring's keen to identify whether the material was British or German, but that's not so easy as it was turned into several dozen pairs of ladies' knickers!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 3, Episode 13 - No Spring For Frazer

When Frazer discovers that the butterfly spring for his Lewis gun has vanished, the platoon must face up to the reality of defending the coast without a machine gun. Unless they can find the piece, that is. Unfortunately, it could very well be inside a coffin - and not unaccompanied!

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 1, Episode 5 - Sea Trout (Hampshire Avon, Dorset)

Paul fishes at Christchurch's quintessential Bridge Pool in Dorset, hoping to catch sea trout.

Channel 5 logo 9pm (repeat)
Ken Dodd: In His Own Words. Ken Dodd. Copyright: Alamy

Ken Dodd: In His Own Words

Definitive documentary about the career of Ken Dodd, featuring an interview with the comedian.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy

Petula makes a surprise announcement, and Bren is excited to have been picked to appear on TV quiz show Totally Trivial. Tony's hoping she'll come away with him to a new life in Scotland.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 65, Episode 7

Guest host Steph McGovern is joined by TV personality Carol Vorderman and comedian Nabil Abdulrashid.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Pike (River Test, Hampshire)

Paul and Bob decide to try and catch a legendary pike, which is perhaps not the best idea for two men of a certain age with heart problems.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Black Ops. Image shows left to right: Kieran Price (Colin Hoult), Kayode 'Kay' Ogundare (Hammed Animashaun), Dominique 'Dom' Archibald (Gbemisola Ikumelo)

Black Ops

Episode 4

Dom and Kay track down a new, potential undercover contact called Kirsty. Can she get them out of the Brightmarsh Gang?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast

The toaster breaks down, but the company refuses to pay for a new one; Bren fails to make it to the TV studio in time to play for the final £10,000 prize; and Petula's time on this earth does indeed finally come to an end. Unfortunately, there's still more upsetting news in store for the canteen staff.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Jon (Jon Richardson), Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 1, Episode 5

Chris Kamara invites Jon to take part in a Leeds United fundraiser for deprived children. Jon's against celebrity endorsement, but the Leeds connection makes him agree to do it. While he's away, Lucy tries to enrol Elsie in a private school - against Jon's wishes.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Lance Stater (Toby Jones), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)

Detectorists

Series 3, Episode 6

"There's something about karma going on" is Lance's wise observation, and there certainly seems to be something in the air. They have one last day on the farm, one last chance to pull out all the stops and find that gold. Terry's got a new gazebo. Perfect time for a rally.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan. Mo Gilligan

The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan

Series 4, Episode 4

The BAFTA-nominated comedian and actor chews the fat with guests including actor Adrian Lester and Eurovision superstar Sam Ryder.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:05pm (repeat)
Rovers. Image shows from L to R: Tel (Steve Speirs), Mel (Seb Cardinal). Copyright: Jellylegs

Rovers

Episode 5 - Bonzo The Redbridge Rover

Pete's son Stanley experiences his first ever game and there's a surprise in store for him. Mel cooks Tel a summer roast and Doreen has a twitchy eye.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Dawn Tinsley (Lucy Davis), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Christmas Specials, Episode 1 - Part 1

We catch up with David Brent, as he still visits his old place of work regularly, despite successfully suing them for unfair dismissal.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Jon (Jon Richardson), Johnny Vegas, Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 1, Episode 6

Lucy remembers the time she was in an episode of Doctors acting alongside Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Jon's never seen the footage. Until now.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
30 min
DMs Are Open

DMs Are Open

Series 2, Episode 2 - Love

This week Ali Official and Athena Kugblenu present sketches about love. Expect a pixie dream girl who's done being romanticised, a new take on Paul's Letter To The Corinthians, and an excitable Oedipus on Mother's Day.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm (repeat)
Rovers. Image shows from L to R: Roger Small (David Schofield), Doreen Bent (Sue Johnston). Copyright: Jellylegs

Rovers

Episode 6 - The Anniversary

It's Doreen's 25th anniversary at the club, but no one seems that bothered. Pete reveals to Tel that he is worried he is losing him to Mel.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
45 min
The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show. Image shows left to right: Chris Ramsey, Rosie Ramsey, Storm Keating, Ronan Keating

The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show

Series 2, Episode 3

Husband and wife Chris and Rosie are joined by guests including Ronan and Storm Keating to poke fun at life. And, of course, they are asking... what's your beef?

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig, Lucy Beaumont, Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 2 - North Norse

With Lucy Beaumont, Rhod Gilbert and Jason Manford.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Sean Lock: Keep It Light. Sean Lock

Sean Lock: Keep It Light

TV broadcast of Sean Lock's 2017 DVD-released stand-up show, Keep It Light.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Dawn Tinsley (Lucy Davis), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Christmas Specials, Episode 2 - Part 2

Final special. David Brent secures the services of a dating agency and meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Kae Kurd, Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 4

Dara O Briain and series regular Hugh Dennis excavate the treasures of the week past with the help of guests Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Kae Kurd.

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