British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 27th March 2009

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Stanley Baxter

The Stanley Baxter Playhouse

Series 3, Episode 1 - Astonishing Archie

When two brothers get together to plan the funeral of an old friend, the choice of music is a bone of contention; will it be Sinatra or Presley? A generation and a whole philosophy of popular music separate the brothers, and the choice they finally make is a heartwarming musical compromise.

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 13 - Dr Cheese

After months of searching for ingredients, the potion is finally complete - but will it work? The heroes return to the kingdom of Fyredor to try it out, and remember the many adventures they had along the way.

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 27, Episode 4

We've Got Our Eyes On You: This week, Steve Punt talks about snooping and inflation, Mitch Benn continues his crusade to be King of Twitter, Jon Holmes reads out some REAL letters for a change, and guest comic Holly Walsh turns her eye to that crown in the British sporting calendar - the Boat Race. Special guest Jon Culshaw takes the place of an absent Hugh Dennis this week.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Little Britain Abroad. Episode 1 of 2. Lou and Andy fly to Disney World.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
30 min
Moving Wallpaper. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Pope (Ben Miller), Kelly Brook, Alan Dale. Copyright: Kudos Productions / Red Planet Pictures

Moving Wallpaper

Series 2 - Renaissance, Episode 5

Jonathan is sent into a panic after he accidentally invites the press on set to see a teaser for the show that hasn't even been started.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Little Britain Abroad. Episode 2 of 2. Dawn French guest stars as Vicky Pollard's mum.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
30 min
Al Murray's Multiple Personality Disorder. Al Murray. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray's Multiple Personality Disorder

Episode 5

Airline pilot Roger Dennis accepts a wager, Gary Parsley has ordered a new piano, and Jason Bent is publicising a new charity.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Genius With Dave Gorman. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius With Dave Gorman

Series 1, Episode 2 - Frank Skinner

The stand-up comedian and one half of Baddiel and Skinner, Frank Skinner, looks at the public's ideas.

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

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 16, Episode 9 - Larry Lamb, Rhys Ifans, Barbara Windsor, Chris Moyles, Pete Doherty

Jonathan is joined by EastEnders lovebirds Barbara Windsor and Larry Lamb, BAFTA-winning Notting Hill star Rhys Ifans and Kilimanjaro conqueror Chris Moyles. There's music from Peter Doherty, who performs The Last of the English Roses, live in the studio.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 8, Episode 2 - Gazman

Donna visits from London because she's missing her Runcorn roots and tells Janet all about her new boyfriend, Wesley.

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