British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 23rd January 2009

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
The Castle. Image shows from L to R: Sir William De Warenne (Neil Dudgeon), Lady Anne Woodstock (Martha Howe-Douglas), Lady Charlotte (Ingrid Oliver), Sir John Woodstock (James Fleet). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Castle

Series 2, Episode 4 - Pool Party Of Doom

A heatwave and an archaeological excavation leads to an unexpected swimming pool.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:35pm
30 min
The Legend Of Dick And Dom. Copyright: BBC

The Legend Of Dick And Dom

Series 1, Episode 4 - Neehi Tribe

The heroic pair seek the fruit of the lost Neehi tribe, but could this adventure see them on the road to war?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 67, Episode 3

Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz, with panellists Andy Hamilton, Jeremy Hardy, Danielle Ward and Fred MacAulay.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 5 - France

With Hugh Dennis, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Geraldine becomes a celebrity after doing 'Pause for Thought' on the Terry Wogan show, but fame carries a price.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
30 min
Plus One. Image shows from L to R: Duncan from Blue (Duncan James), Linsey (Miranda Raison), Rob Black (Daniel Mays). Copyright: Kudos Productions

Plus One

Episode 3 - See It In A Boy's Lies

Rich persuades Rob that he needs a model to accompany him to the wedding: Rob works in the music industry so he must meet them every day, right?

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Grownups. Image shows from L to R: Chris (Richard Mylan), Michelle (Sheridan Smith). Copyright: BBC

Grownups

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winks

In a bid to help Alex pick up trade at Bar Salade, Grant reluctantly agrees to take part in an illegal underground tiddlywink betting ring. Jenny decides to date sexy older man Chris, while Michelle tries to change her promiscuous ways.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
60 min
Friday Night With Jonathan Ross. Jonathan Ross

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 16, Episode 1 - Stephen Fry, Tom Cruise, Lee Evans, Franz Ferdinand

Jonathan Ross returns to screen after his suspension for that phone call. His guests are national treasure Stephen Fry, top stand-up comic Lee Evans and Hollywood's Tom Cruise. With music from Franz Ferdinand, performing Ulysses live in the studio.

BBC Three 11pm
30 min
LifeSpam: My Child Is French. Image shows from L to R: Alice Lowe, Man With 1000 Wives (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Arbie

LifeSpam: My Child Is French

A comedy pilot by Alice Lowe spoofing shocking true life documentaries.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
The Sunday Night Project. Image shows from L to R: Alan Carr, Justin Lee Collins. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Sunday Night Project

Another chance to see Catherine Tate join Justin Lee Collins and Alan Carr to host the entertainment show.

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