British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 8th September 2023

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am
30 min
Noising Up

Noising Up

Series 2, Episode 2

Blasting into politics, news and showbiz. Covering major headlines and sending up big names. Mixing sketch, spoof, song and regular comic characters.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
What's Funny About.... Image shows from L to R: Jon Plowman, Peter Fincham

What's Funny About...

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Fast Show

Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse join hosts Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman as they look at how they made their hit sketch show The Fast Show.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 15, Episode 2

In this show Mark Nelson is joined by two Scottish legends and a cracker of a comedian from the South. First, Gail Porter tells her stories about being mistaken for an Irish singing legend and getting away with more than she bargained for on a flight home. Newshound Martin Geissler proves that he belongs in current affairs, rather than sport, and tells Mark about the time he saved a couple's lives from the newsroom. Completing the line-up is avid football fan and stand-up comedian, Chloe Petts, who celebrates the anniversary of coming out to her parents, and celebrates too early before an exam.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
75 min
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

Special - 'Orrible Opera

Highlights from the Horrible Histories Prom at London's Royal Albert Hall, featuring classic stories and music from operas by Mozart, Verdi, Rossini and Handel.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift

Working the night shift has everyone on edge, particularly a moody Grim. Sergeant Dawkins is particularly overcome with frustration, whilst both Fowler and Grim have teenage problems to deal with.

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

The News Quiz

Series 112, Episode 1

Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. Providing the answers, hopefully, are, Ian Smith, Lucy Porter, Hugo Rifkind, and Zoe Lyons. In this episode, Andy and the panel test the state of schools, the resilience of a reshuffle, and value of vets.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today

Fowler plans a camping trip for some young offenders, whereas Grim is keener for them to have a short sharp shock. Patricia has to take care of an abandoned infant and becomes broody. Habib is harrassed by some fascists and unfortunately Goody steps in to help her...

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 4, Episode 9 - Mum's Army

Mainwaring decides to invite more women to help the Home Guard. One of these women, Mrs Gray, catches his eye. Could this be the path to love?

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 4, Episode 10 - The Test

Hodges challenges the Home Guard to a game of cricket, but what Mainwaring does not know is that Hodges is getting a professional to play for the ARP. Of course, Hodges might not need his star ringer if Mainwaring's poor skills are anything to go by.

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

QI

Series L, Episode 5 - Lenses

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Josh Widdicombe.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Briony May Williams, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Loyiso Gola

Would I Lie To You?

Series 15, Episode 3

Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Bake Off star Briony May Williams and comedians Loyiso Gola and Jason Manford join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 5

Dave and Denise arrive home late, arguing loudly and threatening to call off the wedding - now just a week away. Soon the whole family are up and smoothing over the cracks of the evening.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 3, Episode 1 - Art

Rob and Romesh are delving into the world of art. Romesh will be taking Rob to his first ever art gallery, before they head to a top art school to learn different disciplines. The show culminates with each of them having to present an exhibition, in front of a crowd of art fans, at the world famous Saatchi Gallery.

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of three episodes of the lie-based panel game.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows left to right: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Credit: BocPix, BBC Studios

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 4, Episode 1 - Miserable Mammy

Agnes is feeling down in the dumps. The house is a mess, she can't seem to get any sleep and - to make things worse - Maria's home remedies end in disaster. Will the family show her some much-needed and long overdue appreciation?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip. Image shows from L to R: Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little. Copyright: North One Television

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 2

The duo explore the beauty of Cumbria's Lakes, taking in some of the most famously breath-taking scenery in the British Isles.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Image shows from L to R: Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford), Betty Spencer (Michele Dotrice)

Secrets & Scandals Of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

A documentary looking behind-the-scenes of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Kochanski (Clare Grogan), Lister (Craig Charles). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series I, Episode 3 - Balance Of Power

Sickened to the last by Rimmer's toe-curlingly officious, petty nature - particularly galling considering he's the only actual human alive - Lister resolves to improve his standing on the ship and become the superior crew member.

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 2, Episode 2

Snooker player Steve Davis guests on the rapid-fire sketch series.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
Starstruck. Martin (John Simm)

Starstruck

Series 3, Episode 3

Jessie and Tom's connection sparks up again. Jessie has to decide if pursuing an old flame is a good idea, while Cath the agent gives her a harsh grilling.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11pm (repeat)
Starstruck. Image shows left to right: Jessie (Rose Matafeo), Liam (Lorne MacFadyen)

Starstruck

Series 3, Episode 4

Jessie and her friends enjoy a weekend away in the countryside, but tension rises in the group when Ian blurts out a secret that Jessie would rather not have heard.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Greg Davies Live: Firing Cheeseballs At A Dog. Greg Davies. Copyright: Avalon Television

Greg Davies Live: Firing Cheeseballs At A Dog

TV broadcast of Greg Davies Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated debut 2010 solo stand-up show.

U&Dave channel logo 11:15pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, New Year Special - End Of Year Special

A compilation of highlights from the previous twelve months.

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 2, Episode 3

Soccer pundit Ron Manager offers more words of wisdom.

BBC Three 11:45pm (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 3, Episode 5

Much to the annoyance of her friends, Amber is selected to do a trial for Chelsea Ladies football team. Her grand behaviour annoys everyone. Holli's romantic life becomes more complicated than ever - the girls need to help her choose which of her boyfriends she should keep. Saz discovers there's a boy at Greenshoots who really likes her - unfortunately she doesn't know who it is.

U&Dave channel logo 11:55pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Alasdair Beckett-King, Dara O Briain, Rhys James, Maisie Adam, Eshaan Akbar. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 1

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are back to taking satirical swipes at the nation's news on a weekly basis. The new series kicks off with regular guests Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Eshaan Akbar and Rhys James. Alasdair Beckett-King makes his Mock The Week debut.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 5

Dave and Denise arrive home late, arguing loudly and threatening to call off the wedding - now just a week away. Soon the whole family are up and smoothing over the cracks of the evening.

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