British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 19th July 2024

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

Breaking The News

Series 28, Episode 5

Jay Lafferty guest hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz, with Susan Riddell, Marc Jennings, Laura Davis and Don Biswas on the panel.

Radio 4 3:45pm
15 min
The Doghouse. Credit: BBC

The Doghouse

A comic story about a useless man who finally commits a heroic act, only to meet his wife's irritation, his son's indifference and the object of his rescue's bafflement.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 2

Hyacinth has asked the new vicar to tea and, in her usual meticulous way, she has organised the event down to the last sugar lump. But then suddenly, out of the blue...

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

The News Quiz

Series 114, Episode 7

Hugo Rifkind, Susie McCabe, Scott Bennett and Lucy Porter join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news with an episode recorded in Nottingham. They're discussing a bumper King's Speech, the goings on of the Republican National Congress, and Vaughan Gething's brief stint as Welsh First Minister.

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 8, Episode 3 - Is There Honey Still For Tea?

There is some sad news when it is revealed that Godfrey's cottage is to be knocked down in order to make way for a new aerodrome, and Mainwaring struggles to break the news. However, Frazer has a plan that may save the day.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Richard Osman, Sarah Kendall, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Pam Ayres, Kiell Smith-Bynoe

Would I Lie To You?

Series 15, Episode 5

Poet Pam Ayres, comedian Sarah Kendall, TV presenter and author Richard Osman and actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

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 8, Episode 4 - Come In, Your Time Is Up

The platoon are going away camping, but their trip is spoiled when the Vicar, the Verger and the Sea Scouts set up beside them. Things take a new turn at dawn when a group of bailed-out German airmen are found floating in the river.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast

The toaster breaks down, but the company refuses to pay for a new one; Bren fails to make it to the TV studio in time to play for the final £10,000 prize; and Petula's time on this earth does indeed finally come to an end. Unfortunately, there's still more upsetting news in store for the canteen staff.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm (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?

Series 14, Highlights Special - The Best Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return in an episode packed with some of the best bits from Series 14.

BBC Three 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 5, Episode 5

There are communication problems in the Brockman house as Mum struggles to maintain a work life balance and Dad's phone gets the better of him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 11 - Gifts

With Clive Anderson, Jimmy Carr and Jan Ravens.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows left to right: Katherine Ryan, Richard Ayoade

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 25 (Channel 4: Series 26), Episode 1

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Dan Tiernan take on Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan. John Kearns joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 2 - Gay

Tim is worried that he isn't manly enough. Lee is persuaded by Lucy to pretend to be gay.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Mr Bigstuff. Image shows left to right: Glen (Ryan Sampson), Lee (Danny Dyer)

Mr. Bigstuff

Episode 1

Glen faces chaos when his estranged brother Lee turns up and disrupts his perfect suburban life, on the run from his past and clutching onto a biscuit tin full of their father's ashes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 6

Brent is made redundant. The news of his departure is not having the devastating effect on the office that he would have liked, but brighter things are on the horizon as Inside Paper are writing a feature on him.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Kirsty Young

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 10

Writer and broadcaster Kirsty Young takes up the reins as host. Writer and director Armando Iannucci and comedian Phil Wang join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to poke fun at the week's headlines.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
I Literally Just Told You

I Literally Just Told You

Series 4, Episode 2

Jimmy Carr test contestants on what has just happened. This time, Mikie, Emma, Zawdie and Charlotte compete. Will they need to remember where Dundee is, or why Jet from Gladiators is dressed as a grizzly bear?

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

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 6, Episode 7

This episode stars Rhys James, Ali Woods, Gabby Bryan, Gbemi Oladipo, Freya Mallard, Paddy Young, Luke McQueen and Ed Kear.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Mr. Bigstuff. Image shows left to right: Lee (Danny Dyer), Steve (Geoff Bell)

Mr. Bigstuff

Episode 2

Kirsty pushes Glen to organise a Chinese meal to impress his boss Ian, while Lee remains determined to track down Steve.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Ladhood. Image shows from L to R: Addy (Aqib Khan), Ralph (Samuel Bottomley), Craggy (Shaun Thomas)

Ladhood

Series 3, Episode 1 - Rat

When Liam's landlord ups the rent, he is forced to look for a new place to live. During his search, he is thrust back into adolescent memories of the lads' first flat share.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 5 - Mammy's Going

When Spartacus the old family dog starts looking poorly, the Brown children reluctantly decide the time has come to put her in a home.

BBC Three 10:55pm (repeat)
Ladhood. Image shows from L to R: Young Liam (Oscar Kennedy), Lucy (Georgia Hughes)

Ladhood

Series 3, Episode 2 - Opportunity

Liam decides to try and win a promotion, but when he becomes disillusioned with the work, he thinks back to his first part-time job at a pizza restaurant.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, Ian Broudie, Hannah Waddingham, Greg Davies, Jamali Maddix, Melanie Blatt, Noel Fielding

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 30, Episode 8

It's a World Cup football special as Greg, Daisy, Noel and Jamali are joined by Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham, 3 Lions songwriter and Lightening Seeds front man Ian Broudie and 90's legend Mel Blatt from All Saints. They teams discuss how The Beach Boys and Led Zeppelin disgraced themselves in the past and have to identify the correct members of S Club Juniors and Ned's Atomic Dustbin in the iconic Identify Parade round before Hannah and Ian show everyone exactly how the Intros and Next Words rounds should be played.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Battle In The Box. Image shows left to right: Seann Walsh, Joe Swash

Battle In The Box

Episode 2 - Joe Swash & Seann Walsh v Harriet Kemsley & Lara Ricote - Part 2

In the concluding half of the battle, one team find the keys and escape while the losers are locked in The Box forever.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 6 - New Mammy

There's bickering aplenty in the Brown household. Betty is upset with Mark, Rory and Dino are squabbling and Agnes and Betty rub each other up the wrong way.

BBC Three 11:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years. Paul Whitehouse

Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years

Episode 4 - The 2000s

Paul Whitehouse's epic TV journey concludes with the new millennium - where the arrival of the internet and smartphones did nothing to halt TV comedy's quest to forge new horizons - or push the barriers of taste.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

Series 21, Highlights Special - The History Of... Part 2

The second of the two special episodes looking back at the 17-year history of the show as it comes to an end, featuring some of its funniest moments from recent years.

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