British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 24th May 2024

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 17, Episode 5

Joining Mark Nelson this week is one of Scotland's most accomplished musicians and the creator of Live Aid, Midge Ure, who shares his good and bad stories from earlier in his career. He's joined by Alison Clarkson, AKA Betty Boo, whose story of chasing around America has to be heard to be believed. Completing the line-up is Canadian stand-up comedian Kate Hammer, with one of the worst bad stories we've ever had.

Radio 4 2:15pm
30 min
Series Photographer: Simon Bray. Illustrator: Pete Hambling.. Credit: BBC

Money Gone

Episode 5 - Ok Computer

Grace gets some help from an unexpected source. The Prime Minister works with MI5 in a final race to solve the financial chaos, but there are unintended consequences.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Series 24, Episode 5

The return of the impressionist comedy, with an episode recorded at the Hay Festival.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Phil Wang

Have I Got News For You

Series 67, Episode 8

Phil Wang hosts for the first time, with Richard Osman and Baroness Ruth Davidson as the guests.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Young Offenders. Image shows left to right: Tony Senior (Pat Shortt), Sergeant Tony Healy (Dominic MacHale), Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy)

The Young Offenders

Series 4, Episode 3

Conor is becoming an increasing nuisance in Healy and Mairéad's house, and when Healy shares that he's going on a fishing trip to where he grew up, Mairead insists he bring Connor.

Channel 5 logo 10pm
90 min
Jim Davidson

Jim Davidson: The Rise & Fall Of Mr Saturday Night

A documentary about the career of comedian Jim Davidson.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
65 min
Joe & Katherine's Bargain Holidays. Image shows left to right: Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson

Joe & Katherine's Bargain Holidays

Episode 6 - Montenegro

After a tiring few weeks away, Joe Wilkinson treats his friend and fellow comedian Katherine Ryan to a budget wellness break in Montenegro.

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