British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 24th May 2019

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Secret Diary Of David Porter

Whilst cleaning David's room, Bill stumbles upon his secret diary. She begins to read and reminisce about a particularly odd day when Rona's brother turned up, and her own aunt started causing trouble.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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

Series 4, Episode 5 - Sleeping Dogs Lie

When Boycie and Marlene fly off on holiday, Del and Rodney assume the mantle of dog-sitters. Rodney's convinced that Albert's brought his run of bad luck to the flat when 'little' Dukey appears comatose; what'll Marlene say if they've killed her beloved dog?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 8, Episode 1 - Ring Dem Bells

The platoon are to take part in a training film, but are horrified to learn that they are to play the Germans. There's also the issue of trying not to be seen in Nazi uniforms for fear of causing a panic.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 8, Episode 2 - When You've Got To Go

Mrs. Pike is shocked to learn that Pike has been successfully called up into the armed forces despite his health. Meanwhile, Mainwaring has set himself the near-impossible task of finding enough people to donate 100 pints of blood.

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 7 - Backs To The Wall

Whilst in the garden Tom feels a twinge in his back which later requires medical attention. Their harvest urgently needs gathering but it'll take Barbara alone a full week to collect - and there are storms brewing. Can anyone assist?

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 8

Writer and broadcaster Victoria Coren Mitchell will host the penultimate episode of the current series, joined by Jess Phillips MP and comedian Ahir Shah.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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

Series 4, Episode 7 - As One Door Closes

Del's skint again and his latest deal has fallen through, but Rodney discovers a rare butterfly which will solve all of their financial problems.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Alex Jones, David Mitchell, Rachel Parris, Henning Wehn, Rob Brydon, Stacey Dooley, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 8

This episode's guests are Stacey Dooley, Alex Jones, Rachel Parris and Henning Wehn.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Mammy

Agnes Brown has family troubles to contend with: her son Dermot has fallen out with Maria Nicholson, his long-term girlfriend, and Grandad is feeling poorly.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 17, Episode 2

Adam Hills and Josh Widdicombe take a look back at the week's news with the help of guests Joanna Lumley and Rob Beckett.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
There's Something About Movies. Katherine Ryan. Copyright: CPL Productions

There's Something About Movies

Series 1, Episode 4

Whose screen smarts are Oscar-worthy? And whose deserves a Razzie? Alan Carr quizzes Jason Isaacs, Rob Delaney, Mandeep Dhillon and Katherine Ryan.

BBC Two 10:15pm
15 min version
The Mash Report. Nish Kumar. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Mash Report

The Mini Mash Report, Episode 5: Nish Kumar and a cast of comedy correspondents present the satirical and surreal take on everything that has - and hasn't - happened in the news this 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 8 - X-Men special: Jessica Chastain, Michael Fassbender, Sophie Turner, James McAvoy, Taylor Swift

Sophie Turner says it's nice to be able to tell all about Game Of Thrones; Michael Fassbender feels lucky to have been part of X-Men; Jessica Chastain reveals she based her character on Tilda Swinton; James McAvoy talks about the pact the X-Men made; and Taylor Swift gives a spectacular performance of Me.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mammy's Secret

Mrs Brown is concerned that her family are keeping too many secrets. Her daughter, Cathy, won't tell anyone about her new boyfriend and son Mark won't tell anyone why wife Betty has thrown him out.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
The Keith & Paddy Picture Show. Image shows from L to R: Terminator (Leigh Francis), Sarah Connor (Paddy McGuinness), John Connor (Jaime Winstone). Copyright: Talkback

The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 2, Episode 4 - Terminator 2

Keith Lemon and Paddy McGuinness recreate the iconic movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day with the help of Jaime Winstone, Rick Astley and Hank Osasuna.

U&Dave channel logo 11:10pm (repeat)
Judge Romesh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 2, Episode 1

An eccentric extra who is costing his friend acting work. Plus, two famous rappers argue over copyright to some legendary lyrics.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Jorg (Steve Pemberton), Maxwell (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 1 - La Couchette

On board the sleeper from Paris to Bourg St. Maurice, a motley collection of passengers try to get a quiet night's sleep as the train makes its way across France. But as the sleeping compartment fills up, the chances of that begin to look highly unlikely. In Deuxième Classe, everyone can hear you scream...

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Judge Romesh. Image shows from L to R: Leesa Ranganathan, Shanthi Ranganathan. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Judge Romesh

Series 2, Episode 2

Judge Romesh is faced with mediating a dispute in his own family whilst two Yorkshire wrestlers fight it out in court.

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

A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom by and starring Caroline Aherne.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Magid Magid. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 6

This week, Russell engages in a spiritual healing session with Roisin Conaty and interviews Magid Magid.

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