British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 6th May 2022

Comedy Blaps. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10am
14 min
Red Flag. Kiell Smith-Bynoe. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Red Flag

Sketch show starring Kiell Smith-Bynoe.

Comedy Blaps. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:15am
10 min
Billi. Billi (Harry Trevaldwyn). Copyright: Big Talk Productions, Popper Pictures

Billi

Comedy Blap from Harry Trevaldwyn.

Comedy Blaps. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30am
13 min
Unfair. Sorcha (Kat Ronney). Copyright: Chris Young Films

Unfair

Comedy Blaps pilot about a clueless student.

Comedy Blaps. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:45am
13 min
Disability Benefits. Rosie (Rosie Jones). Copyright: 2LE Media, Merman

Disability Benefits

Sitcom about a disabled woman who turns to drug dealing, starring Rosie Jones.

Comedy Blaps. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11am
13 min
William Of Orangedale. Image shows from L to R: William (William Thompson), Nathan (Louis McCartney), Matty (Parnell Scott). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

William Of Orangedale

Comedy Blaps pilot about a teenager and his friends growing up on a council estate in East Belfast.

Comedy Blaps. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:15am
15 min
Late Night Forever! With Jordan Brookes. Jordan (Jordan Brookes). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Late Night Forever! With Jordan Brookes

A Comedy Blaps pilot from Jordan Brookes.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Joe Wilkinson

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 5 - There's Strength In Arches

It's finally time for Greg Davies to present his trophy to the overall champion. But before that, there's still time for more ridiculous task attempts, including Richard Osman doing something appalling with a shopping trolley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 8 - Coughs And Sneezes

Tony takes control of the shop when Desmond is struck down with flu.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin), Fred Quilly (Felix Bowness), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 6, Episode 6 - Man Trap

While Gladys finds herself falling for Clive, Joe Maplin announces her engagement to Spike - which doesn't please April at all.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 4, Episode 1 - A Job For Richard

Richard is far from happy when Hyacinth concocts an elaborate plan to turn him into an executive.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 5 - Mel Giedroyc, Hugh Dennis, Cilla Black

One half of Mel & Sue, one half of Punt & Dennis, and all of Cilla Black try to cast parent and toddler fun groups, Las Vegas and knickers into Room 101.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 4, Episode 2 - West End Musicals

Rob and Romesh are on a mission to crack the world of musicals and land a role in a blockbuster show in London's West End. With the help of Samantha Barks - who stars as Elsa in Frozen The Musical - she guides the boys with some tips and pulls some strings to sort out an audition for one of the West End's biggest productions - Disney's The Lion King.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 4, Episode 9 - Mum's Army

Mainwaring decides to invite more women to help the Home Guard. One of these women, Mrs Gray, catches his eye. Could this be the path to love?

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Nish Kumar, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Sally Phillips. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 5 - Odorous And Odious

Sandi Toksvig considers all things Odorous And Odious. Why is the world's second-smelliest man so frustrated? Sandi has the answer. With Nish Kumar, Sally Phillips and Ross Noble.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Here We Go. Image shows from L to R: Robin (Tom Basden), Paul (Jim Howick)

Here We Go

Series 1, Episode 2 - Amy's Job Interview

Unwilling to give up his dream of making a living from his former Olympic Archery skills, Paul sets up a YouTube channel and sets about making fitness videos with Sam.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 5 - Just Act Normal

Miranda has some difficulty convincing people she's not actually having a breakdown.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Richard Ayoade

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 6

Richard Ayoade is guest host, with comedian Maisie Adam and journalist Justin Webb joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 8 - Keys

With Bill Bailey, Isy Suttie and Tim Minchin.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Other One. Callum (Christopher Jeffers)

The Other One

Series 2, Episode 1

As Cathy struggles with the ethics of fancying a sibling, Cat is determined to welcome Callum to the family, while Callum isn't sure what family means any more.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 3 - Job

Miranda heads to the gym and, after a fuchsia-face-inducing workout, decides it's perhaps not quite for her. She must therefore find a way of getting out of her water-tight contract with the gym.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre: In His Own Words

Documentary profiling stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: DJ Majestic, Noel Fielding, Richard Ayoade

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 3

Noel Fielding is joined by comedian Richard Ayoade and DJ Majestic whilst Daisy May Cooper and regular Jamali Maddix welcome singer, presenter and former Saturday Mollie King. From absurd first-time experiences for Snoop Dogg and Elton John to appearances from Blazin' Squad and Big Bruvaz, no area of music trivia is left undiscussed.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Lou Sanders, Sindhu Vee, Alex Edelman. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 15, Episode 2 - Sindhu Vee, Alex Edelman, Lou Sanders

Sindhu Vee hosts this episode of the comedy showcase recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo, featuring stand-up performances by New York-based Edinburgh comedy award winner Alex Edelman, and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Comedians' Choice Award winner Lou Sanders.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Auctioneer (Seymour Matthews), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Time On Our Hands

This third 1996 special was at the time thought to be last that would be made. Rodney's doing a stock take in the garage and has found an artificial leg, some Showaddywaddy LPs and an old watch. They get the watch valued and get just a little shock when it sells at Sotherby's for £6.2 million pounds. After all these years their finally millionaires!

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Mike Wozniak, Noel Fielding, Jax Jones

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 4

Noel Fielding is joined by DJ Jax Jones and actor Mike Wozniak as they face off against Daisy May Cooper, regular Jamali Maddix and singer Ella Henderson. The first round leaves the teams bemused by the bizarre excuses given by Morrissey and Nicki Minaj to cancel shows and a special rendition of a height-based ID parade keeps them all guessing.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Liza Tarbuck, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 6 - Odds And Ends

Sandi Toksvig considers various odds and ends. Ever wondered how to tell a schnauzerorgan from a paddywhack? With Matt Lucas, Romesh Ranganathan and Liza Tarbuck.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp, Andrew Flintoff

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Dingle To Dover, Out-takes - Unseen Moments

With their trip at an end, we take a look at some of the funniest moments from Jamie and Freddie's epic trip from Dingle to Dover that never made it to screen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Road

If there is one person who knows a thing or two about how to travel it's Billy Connolly. After 50 years of near constant touring, we find the Big Man resplendent in his back garden rummaging through trinkets and memories as he ruminates about dream locations, nightmare family holidays and offers up travel tips for your private bits!

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Jon (Jon Richardson), Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons

Meet The Richardsons At Christmas, Episode 2

The Richardsons' plans for a quiet family Christmas are thrown into further chaos when more celebrities turn up unexpectedly, but it's perfect for the panto that Lucy wants to put on for Elsie. Did Lucy really get so drunk at Jools Holland's Hootenanny that she invited Jason Donovan over for Christmas dinner? And are they about to get a new stepfather in law in the shape of Johnny Vegas for Christmas?

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