British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 3rd May 2019

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 3, Episode 1 - But Is It Art?

When Bryan and Elgin suffer a housing crisis Boycie and Marlene offer them sanctuary, but Boycie's benevolence towards his workers brings an unexpected reward of immortality.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Alia (Bhavna Limbachia), Dave (Kris Marshall), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Maya Sondhi), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 1, Episode 6

The Khans have a spare invite for the wedding. For Mr Khan, the fewer guests the better.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (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 5, Episode 7 - The King Was In His Counting House

While Mainwaring hosts a party in his house for some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Gastric (Tim Healy). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Episode 5

Granville surprises Kath when she pops in for her regular loaf of bread when he claims to have a special way of matching the right product with the customer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 1 - Plough Your Own Furrow

On his 40th birthday Tom Good decides to drop out of the rat-race in order to do something meaningful with his life. He, along with supportive wife Barbara, attempts to become self-sufficient in Surbiton.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8:30pm
30 min
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back. Joe Lycett. Copyright: Rumpus Media

Joe Lycett's Got Your Back

Series 1, Episode 5

With the help of his assistant Mark Silcox and this week's celebrity guest Stacey Dooley and featuring some daring hidden camera investigations, Joe takes a car rental company for a spin and sends a gold digging scammer around the houses.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 2 - Say Little Hen...

The journey of self-sufficiency continues with the introduction of Margo the goat, some shy hens and Lenin the cockerel. Margo and Jerry feel that an intervention is needed to bring the Goods back to normality. A light hearted confrontation between Tom and his old boss fails to change anything.

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 57, Episode 5

Katherine Ryan guest presents, and is joined by fellow comedians Andy Hamilton & Cariad Lloyd, who will join team captains Ian Hislop & Paul Merton as guest panellists.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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 9:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jonnie Peacock, Shaun Williamson, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Emma Bunton, Lee Mack, Jo Brand. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 5

This episode's guests are Jo Brand, Emma Bunton, Jonnie Peacock and Shaun Williamson.

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 1, Episode 6

Denise and Dave's wedding day has finally arrived, and the family are busy readying themselves for the ceremony - and drinking - ahead.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders. Copyright: BBC

Funny Women: French & Saunders

A documentary looking at the comedy careers of double-act Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
There's Something About Movies. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, Jessica Brown Findlay, Lolly Adefope, Alan Carr, Jimmy Carr, Roisin Conaty, Michael Sheen. Copyright: CPL Productions

There's Something About Movies

Series 1, Episode 1

In the first show of the series, Alan Carr is joined by team captains Micky Flanagan and Michael Sheen, with guests Lolly Adefope, Jimmy Carr, Roisin Conaty and Jessica Brown Findlay.

BBC Two 10:20pm
10 min version
The Mash Report. Nish Kumar. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Mash Report

The Mini Mash Report, Episode 2. Highlights from the satirical news show, presented by Nish Kumar, as a cast of comedy correspondents give their take on the week's events.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC

Breaking The News

Series 1, Episode 10

Des Clarke is in Ayr, where he's joined by comedians Matt Forde, Ayesha Hazarika, Raymond Mearns and Jay Lafferty to look back at the big stories of the week.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 25, Episode 5 - Keanu Reeves, Kylie Minogue, Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Suranne Jones, Michael Rice

Keanu Reeves says playing a toy stuntman was a lot of fun; Kylie Minogue reveals that Glastonbury is a huge deal; Suranne Jones jokes about her hirsute summer; Taron Egerton says he was terrified to let people see Rocketman; Jamie Bell talks about singing; and Eurovision hopeful Michael Rice performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Plague on Royston Vasey

Pauline tackles Ross about her job prospects. Butcher Hilary Briss has a spot of bother with one of his special customers.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Bridget Jones's Diary. Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones's Diary

Film based on Helen Fielding's novel about an unlucky-in-love Londoner who decides to take control of her life and start a diary.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Colin Hoult. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 5

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with newsreader and presenter Fiona Bruce. Anna Mann performs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 2, Episode 4 - Death in Royston Vasey

Geoff, Mike and Brian take a disastrous detour on the way to the plastics convention, and the mayor is forced to make an appearance to calm growing public concern.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Episode 5 - Charlie

Lee is worried that Charlie is getting a reputation at school for being the class clown.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (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 6

Denise and Dave's wedding day has finally arrived, and the family are busy readying themselves for the ceremony - and drinking - ahead.

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