British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 18th April 2008

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Inspector Steine. Copyright: Sweet Talk

Inspector Steine

The Casebook Of Inspector Steine, Episode 3 - The Smallest Show On Earth

Brunswick organises a police open day, featuring a range of criminal exhibits. What could possibly go wrong?

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
On Mardle Fen. Copyright: BBC

On Mardle Fen

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dark Horse

Samuel the odd-job-man lugs a collection of foul-smelling objects into the restaurant. One of them has a story attached to it, and the dark tale of the twisted eel seems about to repeat itself.

BBC Radio Scotland 6:05pm
25 min
BBC Radio Scotland

Grr...The Sketch Show

Episode 1

Savagely funny, fast-paced two-part sketch show starring Lewis Macleod, Carmen Pieraccini, Robert Wilfort, Kerry Godliman and Brian Limond.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 24, Episode 7

With Hugh Dennis and Marcus Brigstocke away, guest co-host Jon Culshaw and Andy Zaltzman join the regulars.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 35, Episode 1

Jack Dee acts as host. With Bob Marshall-Andrews on Ian's side and Peter Serafinowicz on Paul's.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes), Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 8, Episode 2 - Let's Not Be Heisty

Ben's attempt to pay money into his bank coincides unhappily with someone else's decision to take some out - with the aid of sawn-off shotguns. When Ben decides to act as the negotiator things look bleak for the hostages.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
30 min
Teenage Kicks. Image shows from L to R: Milly (Laura Aikman), Max (Ed Coleman), Vernon (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Teenage Kicks

Episode 4 - Health

Vernon goes to a rave... and ends up in hospital. He has a full medical check up and they tell him he's only got 17 years to live. Milly doesn't want an invalid dad staying in her cupboard - because she'd have to look after him, so she forces him into a health and fitness regime.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
30 min
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 2, Episode 4

Everyone, apart from The Oracle and Telle (who strike up an unlikely friendship), head off on a free trip to a bullfight. But they all soon discover that there's no such thing as a free trip in Benidorm!

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
The Sunday Night Project. Image shows from L to R: Alan Carr, Justin Lee Collins. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Sunday Night Project

Series 6 - The Friday Night Project, Episode 5

Justin Lee Collins and Alan Carr are joined by a celebrity guest host to present comedy sketches, hidden camera stunts and game show elements.

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