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.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 1, Episode 3

The confused theatre veteran has been cast in a radio play. Or has he? As a traumatic rehearsal ensues, nothing gets clearer.

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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