British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 22nd April 2016

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 2

When Mum finds an inappropriate image on the family computer, an investigation begins. Meanwhile Gran is still staying and Dad is horrified at the thought of having a heart-to-heart with her.

BBC Three 6pm
30 min
Witless. DC Wilton (T'Nia Miller). Copyright: Objective Productions

Witless

Series 1, Episode 1

Rhona and Leanne are forced into hiding after witnessing a cold-blooded gangland shooting. Wannabe star actress Leanne is far more excited by the prospect than Rhona, who had been planning an escape of her own.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 2 - Here's To You, Mrs Boyce

Boycie considers a move into local politics. Bryan's ex-fiancée finds a cure for lesbianism. Tyler fails to score at Rugby, but creates a good impression. Marlene provides momentary distraction during Tyler's maths coursework, until Boycie steps in with his first aid knowledge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 6 - A Brief Encounter

A fed-up Miranda makes a big life decision - she's going travelling. Stevie is devastated but Penny's too preoccupied to notice. Only Gary can stop her - but will he?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Raquel (Tessa Peake-Jones), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Cassandra (Gwyneth Strong). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Fatal Extraction

Del has tired of being the dutiful father and his relationship with Raquel is showing the strain. He ventures to see whether he can still pull the birds when he chances to meet a divorced woman at the dentists and soon wishes he'd kept his mouth firmly shut.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 3

Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by stand-up Romesh Ranganathan, and comedy icon Eddie Izzard, fresh from his latest record-breaking 27 marathon runs for Sport Relief.

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

QI

Series L, Episode 11 - Lumped Together

With Ronni Ancona, Jimmy Carr and David Mitchell.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Boomers. Image shows from L to R: Carol (Paula Wilcox), Maureen (Stephanie Beacham), Joyce (Alison Steadman). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Boomers

Series 2, Episode 5 - Murder Mystery

It's John's birthday and he's decided to do something different this year - a Murder Mystery Party.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Eric (Alex Norton), Christine (Elaine C. Smith). Copyright: BBC

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 4

It's Eric's birthday tomorrow and all he wants is a bit of peace and quiet. But as everyone descends on the Bairds' house the lack of calm is the least of his worries.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
35 min
Lookalikes. Image shows from L to R: Mr T (John Lashley), Harry Hill (Craig Wilcock), David Brent (Tim Oliver), David Beckham (Andy Harmer), Victoria Beckham (Camilla Shadbolt), Cheryl Fernandez-Versini (Natalie Vella), Sharon Stone (Hazel Englander), David Guetta (Antony D), Britney Spears (Michaela Weeks). Copyright: Knickerbockerglory

Lookalikes

Series 1, Episode 3

David Beckham lookalike and agency boss Andy has bagged a huge gig with a British ferry company. Due to an unfortunate error Andy can't board the boat, leaving 'Mr T' in charge. Meanwhile, 'Victoria Beckham' has decided to make a Lookalikes nude charity calendar.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 19, Episode 5 - Paul Hollywood, Dame Joan Collins, Lily James, Richard Madden, DNCE

Joan Collins says her sister Jackie was really brave, Paul Hollywood talks about Bake Off winner Nadia's royal cake, Lily James and Richard Madden reveal what it's like to work with Kenneth Branagh, and DNCE perform live in the studio.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm
30 min
Lookalikes. Image shows from L to R: Mr T (John Lashley), Harry Hill (Craig Wilcock), David Brent (Tim Oliver), David Beckham (Andy Harmer), Victoria Beckham (Camilla Shadbolt), Cheryl Fernandez-Versini (Natalie Vella), Sharon Stone (Hazel Englander), David Guetta (Antony D), Britney Spears (Michaela Weeks). Copyright: Knickerbockerglory

Lookalikes

Series 1, Episode 4

'David Brent' decides to create his own rival agency. He manages to poach 'Gordon Ramsay' with the promise of fulfilling his dream of a TV gig on a cookery show. Meanwhile, Ed Sheeran's fame has reached stratospheric proportions and lookalike Ty has let his new-found notoriety go to his head.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Mighty Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

The Mighty Boosh

Series 3, Episode 1 - Eels

Naboo and Bollo are off on the Head Shaman's stag do, leaving Howard and Vince in charge of Nabootique.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Out-takes - Unseen

Rejoin the A League of Their Own boys and their guests as the hit comedy and entertainment show runs into extra time with outtakes and unseen footage from Series 10.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle. Peter Kay. Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle

Series 1, Episode 1

A celebration of over twenty years of one of Britain's most popular comedians. This episode catches up with full-time diva Geraldine McQueen, visits the grand re-opening of the Phoenix Club and Peter plays some unforgettable misheard song lyrics.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Nighty Night. Jill Tyrell (Julia Davis). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Nighty Night

Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.

U&Dave channel logo 11:45pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 11 - Lumped Together

With Ronni Ancona, Jimmy Carr and David Mitchell.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:50pm (repeat)
Girl From Rio

Girl From Rio

Romantic comedy starring Hugh Laurie as a Samba-obsessed London clerk who robs a bank and flees to Rio de Janeiro.

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