British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 29th November 2024

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

Breaking The News

Series 29, Episode 8

Des Clarke is joined by guests Sophie Duker, Daliso Chaponda, Val McDermid and Jamie MacDonald.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm
10 min
Big Lizard

Big Lizard

Episode 25 - Cosima In Charge

Dad has left Cosima in charge for the day. It seems like an excellent opportunity to have a massive party! What could possibly go wrong?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm
10 min
Supertato

Supertato

Series 3, Episode 11 - Walkie-Talkie

The veggies are playing walkie-talkie hide-and-seek, but Evil Pea steals Carrot's walkie-talkie and uses it to trick the Veggies into getting trapped by the Corn Cobs.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 4 - Beware Of The Dog

A local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Naked Week. Andrew Hunter Murray

The Naked Week

Episode 1

Host Andrew Hunter Murray, Chief Correspondent Amy Hoggart, and The Naked Week team deliver a (consensual) topical news-nude straight to your ears. This week - lobbying, art, soup, and farms.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 6:35pm (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 3, Episode 14 - Sons Of The Sea

Mainwaring gets his hand on a boat and plans to set up river patrols. A practice run ends disastrously when the platoon get lost in fog and end up at sea. They can't really have drifted all of the way to Nazi-occupied France, can they?

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Dan Walker, Sara Pascoe, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Nicola Coughlan, Derrick Evans. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 6

Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Sara Pascoe, Dan Walker, Nicola Coughlan and Mr Motivator to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: 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 4, Episode 1 - The Big Parade

Influenced by a trip to the cinema, Mainwaring decides that the platoon should adopt a mascot for an upcoming parade. They set about capturing a ram, but the task is easier said than done when Pike gets trapped in a bog.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In White

The date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip 2.0, Out-takes - Unseen

The boys' latest adventure has been an even bigger hit than their first and the laughs keep coming with this special episode of unseen footage from James, Jack, Freddie and Jamie's eventful US adventure. Featuring outtakes, unseen pranks and behind-the-scenes antics.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm
60 min
Junior Taskmaster

Junior Taskmaster

Episode 4 - Overthinking Overthinking

It's time for heat four, as the brand-new series continues. Mike Wozniak is in his element because he gets to build sandcastles. Rose Matafeo judges what would be of most use in a zombie apocalypse. And this week's fab five - Billy, Emilie, Jamie, Kaif and Kyra - who are all aged between nine and 11, become acquainted with Hollywood royalty.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Victoria Coren Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 68, Episode 8

Writer and presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell makes her 20th appearance in the guest host's chair. Presenter and journalist Stacey Dooley and comedian and writer Andy Hamilton complete the panel.

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

QI

Series M, Episode 4 - Miscellany

With Rhod Gilbert, Cariad Lloyd and Noel Fielding.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:15pm (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 7 - Gangster

Guy showers Lucy with expensive gifts and whisks her away for a weekend, arousing Lee's suspicions.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Only Child. Image shows left to right: Emily (Amy Lennox), Richard (Greg McHugh)

Only Child

Episode 2 - Raisins

Richard decides the time has come to clear Ken's house of all his junk - or as Ken calls it, 'his memories'. As Ken's suspicions over Richard's true motives grow, the arrival of Mr Oddjob, local handyman and Richard's former school nemesis, Craig - complicates matters further as chaos commences.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:55pm (repeat)
Avoidance. Image shows from L to R: Claire (Jessica Knappett), Jonathan (Romesh Ranganathan)

Avoidance

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Romesh Ranganathan sitcom.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 6

Richard Ayoade makes his 11th appearance as host, with Jamie MacDonald and Steph McGovern joining Paul and Ian on the panel.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: John Kearns, Sophie Willan, Charlie Simpson, Greg Davies, Pixie Lott, Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 32, Episode 7

Pixie Lott, Charlie Simpson and John Kearns join regulars Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix and guest captain Sophie Willan, with Greg Davies hosting.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Lou Sanders. Credit: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 18, Episode 3 - Lou Sanders, Celya AB, Neil Delamere

Comedian Lou Sanders introduces Celya AB and Neil Delamere to the Apollo stage.

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 6

Adam, Josh and Alex are joined by Lorraine Kelly, Nabil Abdulrashid and Susan Wokoma.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Image shows left to right: Cher, Michael Fassbender, Graham Norton, Keira Knightley, Josh Brolin, Jalen Ngonda

The Graham Norton Show

Series 32, Episode 9 - Cher, Michael Fassbender, Keira Knightley, Josh Brolin, Jalen Ngonda

Cher reveals the advice given to her by Lucille Ball, Michael Fassbender talks about the real-life spies he met, Keira Knightley says Love Actually still follows her, Josh Brolin talks about his chaotic childhood, and Jalen Ngonda performs live in the studio.

BBC Three 11:25pm (repeat)
Fleabag. Belinda (Kristin Scott Thomas). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 2, Episode 3

Fleabag helps with an event at Claire's work, which inevitably ends in disaster, but an introduction to Claire's colleague proves intriguing, and a chance meeting with a stranger opens Fleabag's eyes.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Smoggie Queens. Image shows left to right: Dickie (Phil Dunning), Stewart (Elijah Young)

Smoggie Queens

Episode 1 - A Smoggie Break-Up

Comedy about a gang of friends who are fiercely proud of their north-eastern town of Middlesbrough and their small pocket of the LGBTQ+ community. Dickie's friends rally around him when his boyfriend dumps him on the doorstep. He vows to fight for his love and win back his man.

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

Breaking The News

Series 3, Episode 8

Join Des Clarke and guests Sophie Duker, Daliso Chaponda, Val McDermid and Jamie MacDonald as they take a wry look back at the last week of news at home and abroad.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
The Real McCoy. Image shows from L to R: Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas. Copyright: BBC

The Real McCoy

Series 2, Episode 4

Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.

BBC Three 11:50pm (repeat)
Fleabag. The Priest (Andrew Scott). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 2, Episode 4

The Priest takes Fleabag for some quiet reflection leading to an unexpected revelation. After a day spent looking back on painful memories, Fleabag searches for solace, only to find more trouble.

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 14 - My Mate's A Comedian

Patrick Bamford turns the tables on Joe Wilkinson to ask him about life as a comedian, with Ricky Gervais and Katherine Ryan adding their views on the world of comedy and stand-up.

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