British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 31st May 2024

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 17, Episode 6

Joining Mark Nelson this week is the lead singer of the legendary Madchester band James, Tim Booth, who tells his good story about serenading his fiance's grandmother to win her over, as well as stealing the limelight from Status Quo in Norway. Trying to beat those stories is Terry Christian who remembers his days hosting the notorious TV show, The Word. Completing the line-up is actor and Scot Squad star Karen Bartke, with news of her change of career and newfound taste for the finer things in life.

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 6

As always, the team treat all the political parties with equal contempt.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 67, Episode 9

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts, with news presenter Sophy Ridge and comedian Chris McCausland on the panel.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Young Offenders. Image shows left to right: Guard (John Morgan), Billy Murphy (Shane Casey), Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy)

The Young Offenders

Series 4, Episode 4

There's a new Fake Billy Murphy in town, and he steals Conor's most prized possession - the engraved lighter given to him by his best friend Jock.

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 2, Episode 1 - How Do Footballers And Managers Deal With Pressure?

After a brief hiatus, Joe and Pat are reunited to discuss pressure and the birth of Pat's second child. The work/life balance of a football manager is assessed as Jurgen Klopp looks to take time away from the game and Pat discusses Kalvin Phillips' time at West Ham.

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