British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 10th January 2025

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 19, Episode 2

This week Mark Nelson is joined by stand-up comedians Ed Byrne and Julia Sutherland, both who are very competitive, but will Ed's Good Story about parking win out over Julia's Good Story about being cool again? They are joined by folk-punk hero Tom Robinson, whose Bad Stories are the stuff of rock and roll legend, including battling his way into East Berlin and the Hammersmith Odeon.

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

The News Quiz

Series 116, Episode 1

This week on The News Quiz, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Geoff Norcott, Paul Sinha, Angela Barnes and Anushka Asthana to unpack the week's new stories. The panel look into Donald Trump's international ambitions, Keir Starmer looking ahead to the not-too-distant, yet not-too-close future, and the relentless interjections to British politics from Elon Musk.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows left to right: Kojey Radical, David Mitchell, Stacey Solomon, Rob Brydon, Jill Scott, Lee Mack, Harry Hill

Would I Lie To You?

Series 18, Episode 1

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair, with Lee Mack and David Mitchell returning as team captains. They are joined by guest panellists Harry Hill, Kojey Radical, Jill Scott and Stacey Solomon.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows left to right: Susie Dent, John Cooper Clarke

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 26 (C4: 27), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones take on Joe Wilkinson and Phil Wang. Susie Dent is joined in Dictionary Corner by Dr John Cooper Clarke. And maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Taskmaster: The Live Experience. Image shows left to right: Greg Davies, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

Taskmasterclass, Episode 2 - Education For All

Greg Davies and his servile assistant Little Alex Horne narrate the show that seeks to answer some of the most burning questions about Taskmaster. In this episode, Greg patiently explains to Alex how Taskmaster is in fact a vast educational curriculum designed to help comedians better themselves. Featuring Bob Mortimer's unforgettable beach graph, Sophie Duker's unusual impersonation of a dinosaur, and an avant-garde masterpiece from Sally Phillips. As usual, Alex provides some fairly interesting bonus facts and stats to help illustrate the discussion.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Image shows left to right: Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, Billy Porter, Graham Norton, Claudia Winkleman, Myles Smith

The Graham Norton Show

Series 32, Episode 14 - Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, Billy Porter, Claudia Winkleman, Myles Smith

Tom Hiddleston says Othello changed the course of his life, Brie Larson talks about being on stage for the very first time, Billy Porter tells of his fight to appear in Cabaret, Claudia Winkleman says her fashion style for The Traitors is Princess Anne meets Sarah Brightman, and Myles Smith performs live in the studio.

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