British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 11th October 2024

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:35pm
11 min
Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 5 - Super Happy Bake-Off

An angry Swampclops follows the heroes back from their quest for a giant raspberry, so Hoofius must abandon his chances of winning the bake-off.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
11 min
Dodge's Pup School

Dodge's Pup School

Episode 10 - Squeak Day

The pups are excited because it's Squeaky Toy Day at Pup School - an annual event dedicated to games with squeaky toys.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 1 - The Path Of True Love

Marlene has become fed up with her husband's inattention, and fears that their relationship is nearing its end. She seeks the help of a local marriage guidance counsellor, which proves so successful that she ends up throwing Boycie out, but the parting gives them both time to consider their lives.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 7, Episode 2 - A Man Of Action

Journalist Mr Cheeseman comes to make a report on the Home Guard. This is soon overshadowed when a landmine cuts off Walmington-on-Sea's gas, water and railway lines. Captain Mainwaring decides the best thing to do is to put the town under martial law - with himself in charge.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 3 - Eating

With Phill Jupitus, Johnny Vegas and Jimmy Carr.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 7, Episode 3 - Gorilla Warfare

The platoon are out on an important trial of their tactics but Hodges is determined to make sure that they fail. The exercise takes a very strange turn when Hodges and the Verger come into contact with a gorilla.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Maisie Adam, Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp, Jill Scott, Mo Gilligan

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Mexico, Highlights Special - Best Of

Highlights of Jamie Redknapp, Mo Gilligan, Jill Scott and Micah Richards' adventure around Mexico, competing in sporting and cultural challenges along the way.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Vegas, Alex Jones, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Anna Maxwell Martin, Martin Lewis. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 9

Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Johnny Vegas, Alex Jones, Martin Lewis and Anna Maxwell-Martin to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 2, Episode 4 - The Day Peace Broke Out

Tom takes the law into his own hands when leeks start disappearing from his garden.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Cavalry Officer (Dan Nicholson), Thomas (Mathew Baynton). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Thomas Thorne Affair

Thomas goes down memory lane with Alison, however the truth is muddied when the other ghosts tell their version of events. Mike struggles with his own memories of Alison's past.

BBC Three 8:55pm (repeat)
Laugh Lessons. Amber (Amber Doig-Thorne)

Laugh Lessons

Episode 20 - First World Problems Of An Influencer

Amber Doig-Thorne takes us through the perils of internet fame from trolls and misconceptions to self-monetising and brand executives.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

The Last Shout, Special - The Last Shout - Part 1

With continued work and family upheaval, Eddy's showing the strain. Saffy's engaged to be married, and Patsy's being thrown out of her flat, but the irrepressible duo have a jet-set skiing holiday to look forward to...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 68, Episode 2

University Challenge presenter and BBC journalist Amol Rajan guest hosts for the first time. Joining Amol on the panel will be Miles Jupp, who makes his 17th appearance on the programme, as well as former Conservative MP Dame Andrea Jenkyns.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 11 - Film

With Emma Thompson, John Sessions and David Mitchell.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Cleaner. Image shows left to right: Caroline (Vicki Pepperdine), Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead (Greg Davies), Donald (Steve Pemberton), Lara (Gemma Whelan)

The Cleaner

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Baby

An unfortunate incident occurs in a shepherd's hut and Wicky is called in to clean it up as quickly as possible so it can go back to being rented out by its pregnant owner. He'd better get his act together, because the heavily expectant Lara expects ruthless efficiency from all her employees - and her gardener Donald and mother Caroline don't exactly make life any easier.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 7 - Magic

When Lucy's god-daughter is suddenly dumped on her twenty-four hours before the girl's birthday party, it is left up to Lee to decide on an appropriate entertainment for fourteen nine-year olds.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Richard Ayoade. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 6

Actor and comedian Richard Ayoade hosts the satirical quiz, inviting comedian Roisin Conaty and writer & director Armando Iannucci to join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they look at the US election.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: S/PC Varney (Reece Shearsmith), PC Thompson (Steve Pemberton)

Inside No. 9

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Stakeout

Two police officers have time to get to know each other on the night shift. But PC Thompson's previous partner died in a brutal attack less than a month ago, the forensics have gone missing and PC Varney is beginning to ask a lot of awkward questions.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 32, Episode 3 - Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Miranda Hart, Ncuti Gatwa, Kevin Kline, Rag'n'Bone Man

On Graham's sofa tonight: Hollywood stars Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez together in acclaimed musical comedy drama Emilia Pérez; comedy great Miranda Hart talking about her funny and revealing memoir I Haven't Been Entirely Honest With You; Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa about to swap the TARDIS for the National Theatre stage in [l]The Importance Of Being Earnest[/i]; and and Oscar winning Hollywood great Kevin Kline in psychological thriller series Disclaimer. Plus, music from Rag'n'Bone Man who performs a track from his new album What Do You Believe In?.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Everyone Else Burns. Image shows left to right: Harry Connor, Fiona Lewis (Kate O'Flynn), David Lewis (Simon Bird), Amy James-Kelly

Everyone Else Burns

A selection of episodes from the first series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: The Witchsmeller Pursuivant (Frank Finlay), Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

The Black Adder, Episode 5 - Witchsmeller Pursuivant

A witchfinder is in the district around the castle after a spate of plague infections. Edmund is identified as the head witch, and immediately placed on trial...

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC

Breaking The News

2024 Special, Episode 1

Join Des Clarke and his special guests, Jo Caulfield, Stuart Mitchell, Amy Matthews and Connor Burns as they break down the week's news and put it back together again. They'll be looking at everything from Labour's very-short-lived honeymoon period to the continuing bells and whistles of the American election.

U&Dave channel logo 11:55pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Geoff Norcott, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Zoe Lyons, Tom Allen, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis check out another week's events with the help of guests Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Zoe Lyons and Geoff Norcott.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 8 - Boat

Lee's father, Frank, buys himself a boat after a big win on the horses and invites Lee down for a long weekend with Lucy and Daisy. Despite the fact that Lucy is terrified of water, Lee persuades her to come along in the hope that he can manipulate her into sharing a double bed.

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