British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 27th September 2024

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am
30 min
Noising Up. Credit: BBC

Noising Up

Series 4, Episode 5

Satirical sketches, spoofs, skits, send-ups and songs. Covering everything that's hitting the headlines in Scotland and all over the planet.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 18, Episode 5

This week, Mark Nelson is joined by Brian 'Nasher' Nash, guitarist of the legendary and notorious 1980's band, Frankie Goes To Hollywood. He shares stories of embarrassment whilst meeting his rock heroes, and not getting recognised at the doors to a gig. He's joined by BBC Radio Scotland's own Nicola Meighan, who has her own stories of rock 'n' roll indulgence from her former career at the coolest record label on the planet. Completing the line-up is Edinburgh based, award-nominated stand-up comedian, Gareth Mutch, whose domestic skills are nowhere near as sharp as his romantic skills, plus he celebrates the worst sold out show anyone has ever had.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 5 - Schoolboy French

The circle of life comes knocking at the Boyces' door with Tyler's French exchange student and a past love from Peckham sheds new light on old memories.

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

The News Quiz

Series 115, Episode 4 - Conference & Confidence

Robin Morgan, Ian Smith, Alice Fraser and Ash Sarkar join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news. This week, the panel plough through Keir Starmer's first Labour conference as PM, analyse the effectiveness of the UN, and celebrate the coming of Earth's new moon... All hail Moon 2!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 10 - Brain Versus Brawn

The Colonel is unamused by his superiors' plans to forge a commando-style unit of younger Home Guard. In order to prove his point, he invites Mainwaring's platoon to take part in a special exercise...

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 6 - Joints

With Jimmy Carr, Cal Wilson and Jack Whitehall.

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!

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 17, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Material from the comedy panel show, not originally shown in the Series 17 episodes. Hosted by Rob Brydon, with team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack joined by celebrity guests including Alex Jones, Will Mellor, Naga Munchetty, Romesh Ranganathan, Gabby Logan, Jessica Hynes, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jack Carroll, Craig Charles, Frankie Boyle, Mo Gilligan, Su Pollard, Jeremy Vine, Bridget Christie, Charlene White, Wilfred Webster, Gina Yashere, Melvyn Hayes, Sam Campbell and Chris McCausland.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 1 - Plough Your Own Furrow

On his 40th birthday Tom Good decides to drop out of the rat-race in order to do something meaningful with his life. He, along with supportive wife Barbara, attempts to become self-sufficient in Surbiton.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 2 - About Last Night

After a particularly heavy night partying, Alison and Mike wake to find their house in disarray. With the clock ticking until a potentially crucial business partner comes to view the venue, and with very sore heads, the couple attempt a mass clean-up of the debris from the night before.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 7 - Who's A Pretty Boy?

Denzil is nervous about letting the Trotters decorate his flat because, if they do it wrong, he has to face the wrath of his wife, Corinne. She still hasn't forgiven Del for messing up the catering at her wedding but, as long as they heed her warning to stay out of the kitchen, nothing can go wrong...

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Funny Woman

Funny Woman

Series 2, Episode 4

Faced with an impending exposé, Sophie takes matters into her own hands and finds newfound confidence in herself.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Eshaan Akbar

QI

Series T, Episode 6 - Tricks & Treats

Go tricking and treating with Sandi Toksvig and her guests, Ria Lina, Eshaan Akbar, Jimmy Carr and regular panellist Alan Davies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows left to right: Tim (Tim Vine), Lucy (Sally Bretton), Daisy (Katy Wix), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 3 - Camping

In a desperate bid to prove his manliness, Lee joins Tim, Daisy and Lucy on a camping weekend in the middle of a dark spooky forest.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Kiell Smith-Bynoe

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Episode 9

Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Danny Goffey and Freya Ridings join regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix for the pop culture panel show, hosted by Greg Davies.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 9

Jon Richardson hosts for the first time, with Ian and Paul joined by Labour peer and journalist Joan Bakewell, and comedian Phil Wang.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Lance Stater (Toby Jones), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook). Copyright: BBC

Detectorists

Series 3, Episode 1

Lance's flat isn't his own any more and Andy's staying with the mother-in-law. But at least they have their old faithful permission to escape. Or do they? The dark cloud of a solar farm threatens the tranquillity.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Image shows left to right: Lady Gaga, Demi Moore, Graham Norton, Colin Farrell, Richard Ayoade, Jack Savoretti

The Graham Norton Show

Series 32, Episode 1 - Demi Moore, Lady Gaga, Colin Farrell, Richard Ayoade, Jack Savoretti & Miles Kane

Lady Gaga talks about singing live with Joaquin Phoenix; Demi Moore reminisces about appearing nude; Colin Farrell says he was miserable and angry in The Penguin make-up; Richard Ayoade jokes about his new book; and Jack Savoretti and Miles Kane perform live in the studio.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Mexico, Episode 4

Jamie Redknapp, Jill Scott, Micah Richards and Mo Gilligan explore the city of La Paz, where they have to photograph a sea lion colony while scuba diving before their final challenge sees the teams take on the national dance of Mexico.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Tommy Drake (Reece Shearsmith), Len Shelby (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 4, Episode 2 - Bernie Clifton's Dressing Room

It's been 30 years since Northern double-act Len and Tommy last appeared on stage together, that fateful night at the Glasgow Pavilion. Then Tommy walked out on Len, and that was curtains for Cheese & Crackers. Until now - and one last gig in front of an invited audience.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
I Literally Just Told You. Image shows left to right: Jonathan Ross, Josie Gibson, Jimmy Carr, Oti Mabuse

I Literally Just Told You

Series 4, Episode 1 - Celebrity I Literally Just Told You

Jimmy Carr test celebrity contestants on what has just happened, with Chico Slimani, Jonathan Ross, Josie Gibson, Oti Mabuse and Rylan Clark playing for charity.

BBC Three 11:10pm (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford), Steves (Steve Stamp), Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Beats (Hugo Chegwin). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

A selection of episodes from the third series of the pirate radio sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fatherhood

Has there ever been a happier father than Billy Connolly? Prepare for a treat as Billy chats in his Florida home, divulging why pierced nipples are a must have accessory for any parent.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply. Image shows from L to R: Sara Barron, Richard Osman, Dave Gorman, Phil Wang. Copyright: Avalon Television

Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply

Episode 1 - Buy, Chew, Swallow, Poo, Repeat

In the first episode of his new series, Dave Gorman is joined by Richard Osman, Phil Wang and Sara Barron, as they take a deep dive into the details we usually miss.

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 3, Episode 6 - Could Joe Wilkinson Become A Kit Man?

Patrick attempts to find Joe a role on the staff at Leeds United following his unsuccessful attempt at becoming a free-kick specialist at the age of 49. This was supposed to be an episode about a number of different jobs but Joe became slightly obsessed with the job of a kit man so ends up setting Pat some homework for the next episode to help him discover more roles appropriate for a stand-up comedian and actor.

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