British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

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TV schedule Friday 5th January 2024

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 4, Episode 6 - The Departed

Tyler is preparing for his first gig with his band, but he is worried he is going to ruin his credibility by turning up with mummy and daddy in tow. Meanwhile the staff spot a way to make a quick buck.

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

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 5, Episode 8 - All Is Safety Gathered In

After a near-death experience, Hodges resolves to be kinder to everyone. This includes Captain Mainwaring, who has decided to have the platoon assist a farmer friend of Godfrey's to gather in the annual wheat harvest.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the Dawn French sitcom.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip, Episode 1

First up, Freddie and Jamie strike it out across the Channel in a sailing race before kicking out a rouge-faced can-can in front of a sell-out crowd in Paris. Look out for famous faces en route, including Alan Carr and Kevin Pietersen.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows left to right: Abby Cook, David Mitchell, Frankie Boyle, Rob Brydon, Mo Gilligan, Lee Mack, Lucy Beaumont

Would I Lie To You?

Series 17, Episode 2

Comedy actor and writer Lucy Beaumont, Blue Peter presenter Abby Cook and comedians Frankie Boyle and Mo Gilligan join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show.

BBC Three 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Johnny Vegas

QI

Series S, Episode 11 - Saints & Sinners

With Bridget Christie, Johnny Vegas and Mark Watson.

BBC Three 8:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 3

Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.

BBC Two 9pm
45 min
QI. Image shows left to right: Urzila Carlson, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Aisling Bea, Alan Davies

QI

Series U, Episode 2 - Upside-down

Sandi Toksvig is joined by Aisling Bea, Urzila Carlson, Romesh Ranganathan and Alan Davies for an upside-down episode.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 15 - Next

With Frankie Boyle, Ross Noble and Lucy Porter.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler

In Sarah Millican's stand-up special, you'll learn about the best way to eat a kiwi fruit, how your vagina candle should smell, trying to lose weight but only losing the tip of your finger and a surprisingly funny smear test.

BBC Two 9:45pm (repeat)
Mandy. Image shows from L to R: Deborah Meaden, Mandy (Diane Morgan)

Mandy

Series 2, Episode 2 - Who Are You, Do You Think?

Mandy accidentally finds herself on the programme Who Are You, Do You Think - a fictional genealogy programme that is in no way parodying the real-life genealogy programme Who Do You Think You Are?. Not at all. We've never even seen it.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
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 58, Episode 4

Jo Brand assumes the role of host as panellists poke fun at the week's events. Zoe Lyons and Irish columnist, literary editor and drama critic Fintan O'Toole join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:05pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

A selection of episodes from the first series of the E4 sitcom.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Alan Carr

Alan Carr: Regional Trinket

TV broadcast of Alan Carr's touring show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 3

Club president Terry is keen to help Lance and Andy search the bottom paddock at Bishop's Farm, but only because he's convinced that's where Larry Bishop has buried his missing wife. Meanwhile, Lance is determined to get his ex along to hear him play at the local pub's folk music night.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 31, Episode 12 - Dominic West, Michelle Keegan, Jacob Anderson, Alan Carr, Teddy Swims

Dominic West says he couldn't turn down the 'juicy' role of Prince Charles, Michelle Keegan reveals her embarrassment at swearing at Joanna Lumley, Jacob Anderson talks vampires, Alan Carr jokes about his tour being cursed, and Teddy Swims performs live in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 21, Episode 5

Team captain Rob Beckett and guest team Katherine Ryan are joined by Angela Barnes, Paisley Billings, Lloyd Griffith and Tom Read Wilson to discuss and dissect topics in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 3, Episode 5

Much to the annoyance of her friends, Amber is selected to do a trial for Chelsea Ladies football team. Her grand behaviour annoys everyone. Holli's romantic life becomes more complicated than ever - the girls need to help her choose which of her boyfriends she should keep. Saz discovers there's a boy at Greenshoots who really likes her - unfortunately she doesn't know who it is.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05pm (repeat)
Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Rachael Stirling), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 4

Terry announces that he is standing down as leader of the DMDC, unleashing a bitter, winner takes-all scramble for presidential power when Andy and Lance fall out over gold, and Becky and Sophie are forced to become allies in the Two Brewers pub quiz. Is this Andy's worst idea ever?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:05pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Amy Love, Georgia South, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Episode 1

Greg Davies returns with the comedy music quiz as guests Nova Twins, Alex Brooker and Danny Jones join team captains, Noel Fielding and Daisy May Cooper and regular panellist Jamali Maddix.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2023, New Year Special - New Year, New Mammy

Mrs Brown and the gang start the New Year by attempting a tough new health and fitness regime. New year, new Agnes! But while Maria and Cathy work hard to get the gang into shape, a mysterious visitor to Finglas raises some difficult questions from Agnes and Winne's past.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Amber (Alice Felgate), Viva (Adelayo Adedayo). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

Series 3, Episode 6

Amber is in charge of the girls' Prom night plans. Anna ropes Viva in to organise prom night decorations against her will. Holli has finally got enough money to buy back her Mum's jewellery before her Dad gets out of prison, but it proves more complicated than she thought.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the Dawn French sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 9

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back over the week's events with the help of guests James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Ivo Graham and Zoe Lyons.

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