British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 20th February 2009

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
HR. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Nicholas Le Prevost), Peter (Jonathan Pryce). Copyright: BBC

HR

Series 1, Episode 2 - An Away-Day

Peter and Sam both hate team away-days, but equally fear performing badly and putting their jobs at risk. But is it a good idea to practice bonding skills while inebriated?

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 8 - Mists Of Time

The heroes need the Mists of Time to add to their potion. Who would have thought this quest would take them to modern-day Slough?

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

The News Quiz

Series 67, Episode 7

Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz, with panellists Jeremy Hardy, Fred MacAulay, Shappi Khorsandi and Mark Steel.

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

QI

Series F, Episode 9 - The Future

With Sean Lock, Rob Brydon and Ben Miller.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 4 - Party

When Tim and Lee try to organise a surprise party for Lucy's 30th birthday their ideas of what makes a good party differ widely.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Rab C. Nesbitt. Rab C. Nesbitt (Gregor Fisher). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Rab C. Nesbitt

Series 8, Episode 4 - Fruit

As Rab queues for his vasectomy, son Gash's live-in girlfriend Bridie gives birth to the first Nesbitt grandchild.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Free Agents. Image shows from L to R: Helen Ryan (Sharon Horgan), Alex Taylor (Stephen Mangan)

Free Agents

Episode 2

Alex meets an old flame when Helen posts his details on a dating website.

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

Grownups

Series 3, Episode 6 - No Win, No Fee

Michelle and Jenny's girlie night out ends in disaster. Grant maims pensioners in his bid to drum up business for his law firm. Alex comes face to face with his fear of little people and runs through a sheet glass window, yet again. Chris discovers he's a daddy and has been for the past sixteen years.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Fame. Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais: Fame

Ricky Gervais's third stand-up show tackles the weird world of fame, blurring the line between the acceptable and the outrageous, with a balancing act that had audiences across the country laughing in what was the fastest selling live comedy tour in UK history.

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

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 16, Episode 5 - Mickey Rourke, Jason Manford, Will Young, The Cure

Guests are Hollywood comeback king and Oscar-nominated actor, Mickey Rourke; the comedian Jason Manford; and the original Pop Idol, Will Young. With music from the Cure, performing the Only One live in the studio.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
TV Heaven, Telly Hell. Sean Lock

TV Heaven, Telly Hell

Episode 2.2, Alan Carr: The camp comedian talks to Sean Lock about his love of Gordon Ramsay and loathing of 10 Years Younger.

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