British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 2nd October 2015

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 1 - The Mummy Returns

More problems for Ben - Janey comes back home, Susan lies to the police, Michael's become a born again Christian and Abi confuses nature with naturism.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
15 min
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 5 - Pink Dawn

The Professor's young visitor - competition winner Dawn Crumhorn - becomes a Barbie-like pink-obsessed child-villain after an accident in the lab.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 2 - You Don't Know Jack

Michael has a new friend in school and Susan has a new admirer. Unfortunately - or, for Ben, amusingly - they are one and the same.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 3, Episode 4 - How To Go On Holiday Without Really Trying

Having made enquiries about expensive vacations, Hyacinth discovers that voluntary church cleaning is certainly no holiday.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Smedley / The Scarlet Pimpernel (Nigel Planer). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 3 - Nob And Nobility

The Scarlet Pimpernel is at the height of his activities sneaking aristocrats out of revolutionary France, and Blackadder is not too pleased at the sudden overrunning of London with the objectionable garlic-munchers. He decides to prove the Pimpernel's actions as overrated by rescuing an aristo himself - or not...

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm (repeat)
Deal or No Deal. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Noel Edmonds

Jimmy Carr Does Deal or No Deal

The celebrity playing for charity in this episode is Jimmy Carr.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 2

Three members of One Direction and Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox are the guests joining James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason), Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 3

Romance is in the air as Granville continues to woo Mavis, Gastric needs more help with his love life and Leroy arouses jealousy. Meanwhile, Cyril is tempted by the latest workout craze, and Granville reveals his tip for preserving bacon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And Senility

As the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 50, Episode 1

The satirical news quiz returns for a landmark 50th series. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a guest host Jeremy Clarkson and panellists Richard Osman and Camilla Long.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Dan Johnson (Daniel Ryan), Barry Harris (Bobby Ball), Nana (Ellen Thomas), Lisa Johnson (Sally Lindsay), Jenna (Nicola Hughes), Cameron (Patrick Robinson). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 5, Episode 4

Lisa attempts to outdo Jenna when they both throw birthday parties for their daughters on the same day. Greg tries to adjust to life with new flatmate Bradley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 4

Nan is introduced to Jamie's girlfriend who is a little sensitive about her nose, a drunk bride reveals too much truth, Lauren gets a tattoo of her boyfriend and Irene is excited about meeting Mikhail Gorbachov in her burger van.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Kennedys. Image shows from L to R: Tony Kennedy (Dan Skinner), Emma Kennedy (Lucy Hutchinson), Brenda Kennedy (Katherine Parkinson), Jenny (Emma Pierson), Tim (Harry Peacock). Copyright: BBC

The Kennedys

Episode 1 - Secret Whisper

Brenda is determined to be the first person on Jessop Square to throw a dinner party, and intends that Tony will cook a lasagne. Meanwhile, Emma's searching for a secret whisper.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 3 - Stage Fright

Raquel makes a return visit to cabaret singing when Del gets her a chance booking. But her singing partner has a limited repertoire and Del is soon to find out why!...

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 3 - Ben Fogle, Janet Street Porter, Greg Davies

Presenter and adventurer Ben Fogle, journalist Janet Street Porter and comic Greg Davies try to dump in Room 101 multi-channel TV, Extreme Fishing With Robson Green and an old man in a village in Spain who appears to hate Greg.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 15, Episode 4 - Sarah Millican, Alesha Dixon, Gareth Thomas, Gareth Malone, Morrissey

Alan is joined by Sarah Millican, who talks about her new live stand-up tour Outsider. Also singer Alesha Dixon, who chats about her latest single Tallest Girl. Sportsman Gareth Thomas talks all things Rugby World Cup, and Gareth Malone chats about his new show The Naked Choir. Music this week is from UK music legend Morrissey performing Kiss Me A Lot live in the studio.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Murder In Successville. Louis Smith. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Murder In Successville

Series 1, Episode 6 - Orangefinger

DI Sleet is joined by Olympic gymnast Louis Smith to find out who killed pharmacist Lindsay Lohan.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 18, Episode 2 - Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hiddleston, The Shires

Robert De Niro explains the ending of Heat, Anne Hathaway says she is still intimidated by great actors, Kenneth Branagh reveals how nervous he was when he first worked with Judi Dench, while Tom Hiddleston talks about getting naked, and The Shires perform live in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 4 - Deborah Meaden, Paloma Faith, Jason Manford

Dragon's Den star Deborah Meaden, singer Paloma Faith and stand-up Jason Manford nominate people who use the phrase "all due respect", Fifty Shades of Grey and Lush into Room 101.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Bob (Bob Mortimer). Copyright: BBC / Pett Productions

House Of Fools

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Pork Pie Affair

Julie entrusts Vic and Bob with the safety of her prize pork pie. However, the boys can't resist the temptation to sample the delicious pie.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Dave Spikey, Sean Lock. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 2, Episode 4

With Sally Phillips, Alan Carr, Chris O'Dowd and Meera Syal.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 2

The guests this week are Ben Miller, David Gest, former popstar Kimberly Wyatt and gossip queen Trisha Goddard.

U&Dave channel logo 11:50pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.

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