British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 5th April 2024

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

Breaking The News

Series 27, Episode 8

Jay Lafferty guest hosts, and is joined by Glenn Moore, Krystal Evans, Gareth Waugh & Kathleen Hughes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 4, Episode 3 - Forward Mr. Grainger

Mr. Grainger is appointed temporary manager while Mr. Rumbold attends a conference, and proves to be quite the dictator. However, Mr. Rumbold's early return puts Mr. Grainger in hot water with his co-workers.

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 64, Episode 4

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Starring Jon Holmes on animals making headlines, Angela Barnes on theft and an original song from Jonny & the Baptists. With voices from Ed Jones and Roisin O'Mahony.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 3 - Calendar Boys

Bored with life on the farm, Marlene throws herself into charity work. As a by-product of her efforts, Boycie senses an opportunity to become Sir Aubrey. Marlene, with the help of their staff, tries to use her charity contacts to help her husband achieve his dream. Unfortunately, life is very rarely that simple, particularly where Boycie and Marlene are concerned.

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 5, Episode 11 - A Brush With The Law

After one of the wardens sees a light shining from the church hall, Hodges believes he has Mainwaring on an indefensible charge. Mainwaring is sure of his innocence, but Captain Square's presence as Chief Magistrate does not bode well!

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Alex Horne, Carol Vorderman. Credit: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Taskmaster's New Year Treat 2023, New Year Special - That's A Swizz

The third New Year's Treat sees Amelia Dimoldenberg, Carol Vorderman, Greg James, Sir Mo Farah and Rebecca Lucy Taylor (aka Self Esteem) trying to win Greg's golden eyebrows.

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 5, Episode 12 - Round And Round Went The Great Big Wheel

The platoon are called upon to help work on a camp which is testing a new weapon, a huge wheel. While at first their work is not so glamorous, they soon find themselves trying to stop the weapon when it goes haywire - by Pike's home-made portable radio.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Bill Bailey, David Mitchell, Ruth Jones, Rob Brydon, Kelly Holmes, Lee Mack, Jo Brand. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Festive edition of the comedy panel show in which teams must sort the truth from the fiction. Rob Brydon presents, David Mitchell is joined by Bill Bailey and Ruth Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Jo Brand and Dame Kelly Holmes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 1 - Digger

Eddie and Richie try a video dating service, and for the latter a match comes up rather quickly! Naturally, he's lied and claimed to be aristocracy, but that's not going to stop him losing his virginity! Is it?

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 67, Episode 1

The guest presenter for this opening episode is newsreader and Mastermind host Clive Myrie. Jon Richardson returns as a panellist while journalist Marianna Spring makes her debut.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Blinded By The Light

Blinded By The Light

Comedy drama film about a British Muslim boy growing up in 1980s Luton and the impact Bruce Springsteen's lyrics had upon him.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Avoidance. Image shows left to right: Jonathan (Romesh Ranganathan), Claire (Jessica Knappett), Spencer (Kieran Logendra). Credit: Ranga Bee

Avoidance

Series 2, Episode 1

Jonathan's attempt to win back Claire backfires when he discovers her big secret. Dan and Courtney get a surprise at their baby scan - it's a boy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 2 - Culture

After their TV is repossessed by Rumbelows, Eddie and Richie are left bored at home for the evening. Perhaps a game of chess could pass the time.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:45pm (repeat)
Late Night Mash. Nish Kumar

Nish Kumar: Your Power, Your Control

Stand-up comedy show from Nish Kumar.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
It's All Happening. Billy Bowles (Tommy Steele)

The Entertainers: Tommy Steele

A personal and revealing portrait of Tommy Steele, one of the country's greatest entertainers.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Alan Davies, Jack Dee, Sandi Toksvig, Daliso Chaponda, Maisie Adam

QI

Series U, Episode 11 - Underthings

Sandi Toksvig is joined by Maisie Adam, Daliso Chaponda, Jack Dee and Alan Davies for a look at some underthings.

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 30, Episode 8

Adam, Josh and Alex are joined by Sara Pascoe, Munya Chawawa and Josh Pugh.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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.

BBC Three 10:50pm (repeat)
Fleabag. Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 1, Episode 1

Angry, pervy, outrageous and hilarious, Fleabag arrives with a bang, as she spins through the city grasping at anyone and anything that might keep her head above water.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alice Levine, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 8 - What Kind Of Pictures?

Alex Horne, subservient servant to glorious Taskmaster, Greg Davies, gets a treat as he's allowed to crack open five unusual chocolate eggs. Meanwhile, Russell Howard uses ear wax to charm a nice lady called Carol, Asim Chaudhry goes digging for invertebrates and Liza Tarbuck makes a puzzle for children... that should not be seen by children.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 3 - Burglary

Having gone out for fish and chips, Eddie returns hours later, paralytic. Just as Richie's got him into bed, they hear a burglar downstairs.

BBC Three 11:20pm (repeat)
Fleabag. Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 1, Episode 2

Haunted by memories of her dead best friend, dumped by her emotionally-fragile boyfriend, and now desperately trying to sell her stolen goods, Fleabag attempts to rekindle romantic fires to distract her from the mayhem of her life.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 4 - Parade

Richie and Eddie make £8 each for taking part in a police line-up, and intend to drink it away. When they arrive at the pub, bookmaker Larry is already drunk and soon talking of dead certs.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Rob Beckett's Smart TV. Image shows left to right: Joe Thomas, Alison Hammond, Alan Davies, Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe, Gregg Wallace, Ruth Madeley

Rob Beckett's Smart TV

Episode 6

Joe Thomas, Gregg Wallace, Alan Davies and Ruth Madeley join captains Josh Widdicombe and Alison Hammond on the panel show celebrating the small screen.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
QI. Chris McCausland. Copyright: Talkback

QI

Series R, Christmas Special - Rejoice!

Sandi and Alan are joined by Chris McCausland, Justin Moorhouse and Holly Walsh for a festive special.

BBC Radio 5 Live 5:30am
30 min
My Mate's A Footballer. Image shows left to right: Patrick Bamford, Joe Wilkinson. Credit: BBC

My Mate's A Footballer

Series 1, Episode 20 - Is Joe Wilkinson actually good at taking free kicks?

Joe has regretted mentioning this ever since the first episode of the podcast, but now let's all find out whether Joe Wilkinson could actually become a set-piece specialist.

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