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British Comedy Guide

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TV schedule Friday 5th May 2017

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 5, Christmas Special - The Wisdom Of The Witch

The Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor. Patrick and Pippa sell their home, but a house clearance crew are mistaken for their removal men. Patrick and Victor get snowed in at an old house with a jealous boyfriend and a huge spider.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Mother Nature's Son

Rodney's talk of environmental pollution brings him a strange ally when Del becomes a friend of the Earth. Of course, he's got a scam going and it involves a joint venture with the Water Board - but they are a silent partner!

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
The Good Old Days. Copyright: BBC

The Good Old Days

Traditional music-hall entertainment, with songs, sketches and stand-up comedy from the Leeds City Varieties.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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 1, Episode 5

Dave and Denise arrive home late, arguing loudly and threatening to call off the wedding - now just a week away. Soon the whole family are up and smoothing over the cracks of the evening.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Alexander Armstrong

Have I Got News For You

Series 53, Episode 3

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Sara Pascoe and Andy Hamilton.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Hospital People. Image shows from L to R: Tony Jackson (Mark Williams), Father Kenny (Tom Binns). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Hospital People

Episode 3 - The Local Millionaire

Manager Susan Mitchell is delighted when benevolent local businessman Tony Jackson takes ill and is admitted to Brimlington Hospital. Kenny finds a kindred spirit, while porter Ian meets his nemesis. Ivan raises money to help a patient go to America for treatment, but does he have an ulterior motive?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 1 - Digger

Eddie and Richie try a video dating service, and for the latter a match comes up rather quickly! Naturally, he's lied and claimed to be aristocracy, but that's not going to stop him losing his virginity! Is it?

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Sheila Hancock, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Highlights Special - QI VG: Compilation Show 14

More of the best bits from Series M, with Stephen Fry, Alan Davies and guests.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
35 min
Britain Today Tonight. Douglas 'Digger' Daley (Kayvan Novak)

Britain Today Tonight

Episode 1

In this first episode, security correspondent Australian Jon Donovan lets his imagination run wild as he goes to an Essex shopping centre to get to grips with exactly how people are guarding against a terrorist attack.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 3 - Burglary

Having gone out for fish and chips, Eddie returns hours later, paralytic. Just as Richie's got him into bed, they hear a burglar downstairs.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Image shows from L to R: Eddie Edwards, Micky Flanagan. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 3 - The Underdog

Comedian Micky Flanagan delves into the difference between an underdog and a loser as he explores how he thinks the British people see themselves.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 21, Episode 5 - Diane Keaton, Jessica Chastain, Kevin Bacon, Michael Fassbender, Gorillaz

Diane Keaton puckers up for Graham, Jessica Chastain says her latest film was tough emotionally, Kevin Bacon talks about being recognised and Michael Fassbender demonstrates his breakdancing moves. Gorillaz perform live in the studio

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm
30 min
Britain Today Tonight. Mandi Manners (Kayvan Novak)

Britain Today Tonight

Episode 2

Lifestyle reporter Mandi Manners tries to quit smoking, and Mike Armenian follows the auditions for the lead role of gay England football captain Mark Curridge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 1, Episode 5 - Chaos

Tim and Daisy are still in disagreement about Colin, which is intensified when he mysteriously disappears. When they receive an anonymous note it is up to Tim to pull the troops together and save Colin.

My5 11pm
30 min
Comedy Bigmouths

Comedy Bigmouths

Episode 6 - Sara Pascoe

Topical stand-up comedy and sketches with a live studio audience, taking the pulse of the nation as they explore the world of current affairs and news from the last seven days featuring comedian and actor Sara Pascoe.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 12 (Channel 4: Series 13), Episode 2

Jon Richardson and Chris Addison go up against Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan, with David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner.

U&Dave channel logo 11:15pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Cat (Danny John-Jules)

Red Dwarf

Series XI, Episode 1 - Twentica

The Dwarfers find themselves in an alternative version of America where modern technology is prohibited, making Rimmer and Kryten illegal. The Dwarfers infiltrate the tech savvy underground and try to bring down the authoritarian regime.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Witless. Image shows from L to R: Leanne (Kerry Howard), Rhona (Zoe Boyle). Copyright: Objective Productions

Witless

Series 2, Episode 5

The nail-biting series finale. Can Leanne and Rhona pull off their plan and get out alive?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 1, Episode 6 - Epiphanies

After a visit from Tyres, the whole gang decide to go clubbing. Brian remembers yet another painful past incident and Mike forgets a bad day with some fancy dress and dancing.

U&Dave channel logo 11:50pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Cat (Danny John-Jules)

Red Dwarf

Series XI, Episode 2 - Samsara

When the Dwarfers investigate a crashed ship at the bottom of an ocean moon, Lister and Cat become trapped together and Lister's nightmare begins. Meantime Rimmer and Kryten discover the ship is controlled by a dark force.

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