British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 8th May 2009

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Irene (Prunella Scales), Vera (Patricia Routledge). Copyright: BBC

Ladies Of Letters

Series 10 - Ladies of Letters Crunch Credit, Episode 5

Irene is horrified that her whole family are now living in Vera's compound.

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

The News Quiz

Series 68, Episode 2

The Wrath of Lumley. Sandi Toksvig and team dissect a week of news in which Gordon Brown faced a cabinet revolt (and Joanna Lumley's wrath), Jacqui Smith listed banned extremists and Prince Charles sent out a message to the people on MySpace. The panel are Jeremy Hardy, Francis Wheen, Andy Hamilton and Sue Perkins.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Irene (Prunella Scales), Vera (Patricia Routledge). Copyright: BBC

Ladies Of Letters

Series 10 - Ladies of Letters Crunch Credit, Episode 5

Irene is horrified that her whole family are now living in Vera's compound.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Copyright: BBC / Tiger Aspect Productions

Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

Documentary celebrating the marvellously mirthful saga of Edmund Blackadder. Featuring interviews with key cast and crew, and rare rehearsal footage.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 3

Jack Dee acts as host with guest panellists Clare Balding and Fred MacAulay.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Back-to-back episodes until 2am. Marcus Brigstocke, Dara O'Briain and Joan Rivers are the comedians joining Jack Dee.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
30 min
Boy Meets Girl. Image shows from L to R: Danny Reed (Martin Freeman), Veronica Burton (Rachael Stirling). Copyright: Granada Productions

Boy Meets Girl

Episode 2

Danny is finding Veronica's world frustratingly tedious and is struggling to cope.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Reggie Perrin. Reggie Perrin (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Objective Productions

Reggie Perrin

Series 1, Episode 3

Reggie ponders his life and considers teaching as a possible new career.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better. Image shows from L to R: Poet (Tim Key), Mark Watson. Copyright: BBC

Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better

Series 1, Episode 2 - Lust

Mark Watson sets out on his quest to free us from The Seven Deadly Sins with stand-up comedy. This week: Lust.

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

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 16, Episode 14 - Tom Hanks, Coleen Nolan, Carol McGiffin, Jane McDonald, Dizzee Rascal

This week's guests are one of Hollywood's most enduring superstars, double Oscar-winner Tom Hanks; Loose Women Coleen Nolan, Carol McGiffin and Jane McDonald; and there's music and chat with Brit rapper Dizzee Rascal, performing Bonkers 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 2, Episode 3 - After Dinner

Arthur's progress on the writing of his new play is halted when he receives an offer, from old showbiz pal Barry, of an after dinner speaking engagement. We follow Arthur and Barry on the circuitous route to said engagement. Stopping off only to debate the in's and out's of pest control in Jerry's Cafe and have a few quick drinks, in the 'Shoulder of Mutton'. Oh and debating the vagaries of 'Donor Kebab' meat with the Duke of Edinburgh, should the opportunity present itself.

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