British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 21st June 2024

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

Breaking The News

Series 28, Episode 1

This week, Des Clarke is joined by Ashley Storrie, Jamie MacDonald, Amy Matthews and Rosco McClelland.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 2, Episode 4 - Mother Earth

Beth's concern for animal welfare has far-reaching consequences for Winterdown Farm. Marlene's pursuit of a more holistic way of life proves to be crunch time for Boycie and something of an eye opener for Beth.

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

The News Quiz

Series 114, Episode 3

Alasdair Beckett-King, Simon Evans, Laura Smyth, and Cindy Yu join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 4 - Getting The Bird

Jones is running low on meat, but Walker claims that he can get some for him. But surely a massive drop in Trafalgar Square's pigeon population cannot go unnoticed? Meanwhile, Sergeat Wilson has gone AWOL.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Gabby Logan, David Mitchell, Steve Backshall, Rob Brydon, Bob Mortimer, Lee Mack, Katherine Parkinson. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 2

Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Gabby Logan, Katherine Parkinson and Steve Backshall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 5 - The Desperate Drive Of Corporal Jones

When the platoon go on an exercise, Jones and Godfrey make a mistake with the map reference and send half of the men to the wrong spot. The spot that Mainwaring goes to just happens to be the target for some 25-pounders.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Maisie Adam, Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp, Jill Scott, Mo Gilligan

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Mexico, Out-takes - Unseen Moments

A look behind the scenes of the gang's trip around the country, featuring bloopers, outtakes and hilarious things that viewers weren't meant to see.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 4 - Tea For Three

When a pretty niece of Trigger's arrives in the Nag's Head, Del and Rodney indulge in a little sibling rivalry in an effort to win her fair hand. One of them, however, ends up doing a spot of unscheduled hang-gliding.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present

It's the tenth anniversary of Inspector Fowler and Sergeant Dawkins's relationship. She thinks he has got her a present but actually he is preparing to celebrate the Queen's Official Birthday. CID, meanwhile, are investing in computers.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Special - Horrible

A Halloween special with Dara O'Briain, Sean Lock and Chris Addison.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Emma.. Emma Woodhouse (Anya Taylor-Joy)

Emma.

2020 adaptation of Jane Austen's romantic comedy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Series 1, Episode 6

Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Nile Rodgers

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 30, Episode 1

Daisy May Cooper is joined by Nile Rodgers and Russell Howard, whilst Noel Fielding and Jamali Maddix welcome singer-songwriter Mae Muller.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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 4

It's Jim's birthday and the family are preparing to head out to the pub to celebrate. Until then, there's plenty of TV to watch and Antony's newly acquired black eye is ripe for mocking.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Rosie Jones

QI

Series T, Episode 14 - Tea Time

Sandi Toksvig takes tea with Rosie Jones, Ahir Shah, Henning Wehn and Alan Davies.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Anna Maxwell Martin. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 7

Anna Maxwell Martin makes her HIGNFY debut as she takes to the host's chair. She's joined by comedian Chris McCausland and presenter Steph McGovern on the panels, alongside regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm
30 min
The Stand Up Sketch Show. Luke Kempner

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 6, Episode 3

Luke Kempner, Nabil Abdulrashid, Chris Hall, Sikisa, Finlay Christie, Glenn Moore, Ian Smith and Lindsey Santoro recreate stand-up routines as sketches.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?!. Leo Reich

Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?!

Autobiographical comedy about Generation Z.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mammy's Merchandise

Dermot wants to ask his childhood friend, Buster, to be best man at his wedding - now just weeks away - but Agnes has set her heart on Mark, her eldest son, filling the position.

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

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 1 - Join Our Cult

Greg Davies is the Taskmaster and he is back for a glorious ninth series of the show that bears his grand title. In one hand he brandishes his sparkling golden face-trophy, in the other sits Little Alex Horne, his ever-popular personal secretary. This season's brand new high-class hopefuls are: David Baddiel, Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix and Rose Matafeo.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners 2. Image shows from L to R: Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will MacKenzie (Simon Bird), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners 2

Comedy sequel to smash-hit 2011 film The Inbetweeners Movie. Will, Simon, Jay and Neil head off on an Australian road trip.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mammy Rides Again

Agnes and Winnie gatecrash Maria's hen party, but realise that they have the wrong venue. Later, having invited Maria's snooty mother Mrs Nicholson to dinner, a nervous Agnes shores up her confidence with alcohol, but chaos ensues as the evening proceeds.

BBC Three 11:35pm (repeat)
Ladhood. Image shows from L to R: Liam (Liam Williams), Penelope (Celeste Dring)

Ladhood

Series 1, Episode 5 - Schnecker

Liam finds himself doing cocaine with a stranger and wonders, was he always so reckless?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 4 - Tea For Three

When a pretty niece of Trigger's arrives in the Nag's Head, Del and Rodney indulge in a little sibling rivalry in an effort to win her fair hand. One of them, however, ends up doing a spot of unscheduled hang-gliding.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Tom Allen, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Kerry Godliman, Ed Byrne, Tez Ilyas. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis check out the week's news from around the globe in the company of guests James Acaster, Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman and Tez Ilyas.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
Ladhood. Image shows from L to R: Katie (Tilly Steele), Young Liam (Oscar Kennedy)

Ladhood

Series 1, Episode 6 - The First Time

After an argument with Jess, Liam is nostalgic for the simplicity of first love.

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 4 - What Happens When A Player Gets Injured?

Patrick and Joe chat about injuries and how clubs get their players fit.

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