British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 25th October 2024

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

Breaking The News

Series 29, Episode 3

Des Clarke is joined by Jay Lafferty, Chris Forbes, Kemah Bob and Stuart McPherson.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:20pm
11 min
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 15 - Trapped In The Frolic

The heroes are made to clean the Cave of Mirrors as punishment for frolicking before a quest is complete, and they accidentally release the Party Harpy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 3

Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Ian Smith

The News Quiz

Series 115, Episode 8 - Interference, Incentives and Interruptions

This week on The News Quiz, join guest host Ian Smith, along with Geoff Norcott, Amy Hoggart, Alasdair Beckett-King and Susie McCabe, as they break down accusations of Labour door-knocking across international lines, Musk's superpac and Trump's Big Mac, and the wild adventures of King Charles in the South Pacific.

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 9, Episode 2 - The Making Of Private Pike

Hodges's niece, Sylvia is visiting Walmington and takes a shine to Pike. Arranging to go to the cinema in Eastbourne, she co-erces him into liberating Mainwaring's brand new staff car.

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 7:40pm (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 9, Episode 3 - Knights Of Madness

It is "Wings for Victory" week in Walmington and the final event is to be shared by the Home Guard and the ARP. Mainwaring has decided to act out the fight between St. George and the Dragon - with him as St. George, of course.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Ellie Simmonds. Credit: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 16, Episode 4

Rapper MIST, comedian Jayde Adams, interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and former Paralympian swimmer Ellie Simmonds join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

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 3, Episode 7 - The Last Posh Frock

After constantly being treated like one of the lads, the life of self sufficency upsets Barbara who admits to missing feeling like a woman. Tom eventually realises that Barbara gave up more than he did when they traded lives and performs a selfless act to try and help.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Rev. Gerald Hatch (Neil Edmond). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 6 - Perfect Day

The big day at Button House has arrived, but some freak weather disrupts everyone's plans.

BBC Three 8:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 3

Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 7 - Exploitin'

Saffy's feeling the stress of motherhood, and taunted by Patsy as to her tired emotional and physical state, agrees to allow Eddy to look after Jane for the day. Unfortunately, the wayward grandmother doesn't have entirely honest intentions for the young one.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Charlie Brooker

Have I Got News For You

Series 68, Episode 4

Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker makes a return to the host's chair. Grayson Perry and Angela Barnes, who makes her first appearance on the show, are the guests.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Rich Hall, Sandi Toksvig, Susan Calman, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 10 - Origins And Openings

Tune in to hear what Mr First thought of Mr Second - and much more. With Susan Calman, Rich Hall and Josh Widdicombe.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Cleaner. Image shows left to right: Brennan (Conleth Hill), Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead (Greg Davies)

The Cleaner

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Lighthouse

Wicky's called to a remote lighthouse, where all is not what it seems. Will he survive seagulls, jellyfish, sea monsters and folk music?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Christmas Special - Cold Turkey

It's Jane's first Christmas, and Edina plans to spend the festive period at home rather than on holiday. Trouble is, she's not told Patsy yet. What'll be her reaction to the news?

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows left to right: Alfie Brown, Suzi Ruffell, Sikisa

Live At The Apollo

Series 17, Episode 6 - Suzi Ruffell, Alfie Brown, Sikisa

Suzi Ruffell is the host for this episode of the award-winning stand-up show. She introduces comedians Alfie Brown and Sikisa to the stage at London's Hammersmith Apollo.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 7

Regular captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and panellists Steph McGovern and Jo Caulfield.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 31, Episode 1

Adam, Josh and Alex are joined by the legendary actor and TV presenter Miriam Margolyes, comedian Phil Wang and Blur's Graham Coxon.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:05pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Sophie Willan, Susan Wokoma, Greg Davies, Nelly Furtado, Ché Grant, Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 32, Episode 2

Susan Wokoma, AJ Tracey and Nelly Furtado join host Greg Davies and regulars Noel Fielding and Jamali Maddix, with guest team captain Sophie Willan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 2 - Culture

After their TV is repossessed by Rumbelows, Eddie and Richie are left bored at home for the evening. Perhaps a game of chess could pass the time.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show

Series 32, Episode 5 - Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Saoirse Ronan, Eddie Redmayne, Blossoms

Paul Mescal reveals he was cast in Gladiator II after just a 30-minute Zoom call, Denzel Washington talks about returning to Broadway, Saoirse Ronan admits she found some aspects of being a child actor to be hell on earth, Eddie Redmayne says getting fit to play the Jackal was horrendous, and Blossoms perform live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Shane (Daniel Mays), DI Ellis (Steve Pemberton), Dominic (Reece Shearsmith), Lara (Daisy Haggard)

Inside No. 9

Series 7, Episode 4 - Kid/Nap

Shane and Clifford have a plan to abduct the wife of a wealthy hedge fund manager. If he won't pay them the money, they'll snip her ears off to prove they mean business. Everything in the plan depends on everyone playing their part right to the end. It's totally foolproof - isn't it?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert: A Pain In The Neck For SU2C

Documentary about Rhod Gilbert's battle with cancer.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:10pm (repeat)
Lucy Beaumont: Live From The Royal Court Theatre. Lucy Beaumont

Lucy Beaumont: Live From The Royal Court Theatre

Stand-up show from Lucy Beaumont.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC

Breaking The News

Series 3, Episode 3

Des Clarke and special guests Kemah Bob, Stuart McPherson, Jay Lafferty and Chris Forbes break down the week's news and put it back together again.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Dr. Samuel Johnson (Robbie Coltrane). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 2 - Ink And Incapability

When Baldrick appears to have used the sole copy of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary as fuel in the Prince's fireplace, Blackadder fears for his life at the hands of Samuel and his enraged, opium-fiend friends. He immediately sets about trying to write a new one...

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 9 - Footballers' Food Bills and German Bread

Joe decides what role he would most like to take on after hearing all about the club chef as Pat reveals all the details about the club canteen.

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