British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 17th July 2009

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am
30 min
Susan Calman

Funny Friends

Series 1, Episode 2 - Des Clarke

Des Clarke is often described as the nicest guy in comedy who has done it all, from hosting breakfast radio to presenting children's TV. Susan Calman chats to Des about his life, career and asks whether he really is that nice.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 2, Episode 1 - Helsinki

Carolyn and her sister haven't spoken for 15 years. Which is why Arthur has invited her to a party on board, together with 500 Euros-worth of smuggled orchids.

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 28, Episode 4

I Want My Jetboots: With the 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landings dominating the news, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis take a look at the disparity between the future of the past and the present of the present. Also, Mitch Benn has a song that Ricky Ponting has described as "pretty ordinary", Marcus Brigstocke wants everyone to learn about the Bible, and Jon Holmes has more seagull news from Whitstable. Recorded at the Latitude Festival.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
As Seen On TV. Image shows from L to R: Fern Britton, Steve Jones, Jason Manford. Copyright: Shine

As Seen On TV

Episode 1

Television aficionados Tina Hobley, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Pauline Quirke and Lauren Laverne join Steve Jones, Fern Britton and Jason Manford to battle it out in five TV trivia rounds.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
Hotel Babylon. Image shows from L to R: Juliet Miller (Anna Wilson Jones), Sam Franklin (Nigel Harman). Copyright: Carnival Films

Hotel Babylon

Series 4, Episode 4

When Emily's estranged father turns up at Babylon, she wants him to leave. But he has something he needs to tell her first... Meanwhile, Sam gambles Hotel Babylon and loses, and Tony meets his doppelganger and they put their uncanny resemblance to good use.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead

Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 8, Episode 7 - Best Of British Special

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Jason Manford, Patrick Kielty, Rhod Gilbert, Shappi Khorsandi and Kevin Bridges talk about all things British.

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

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 16, Episode 24 - Bono, The Edge, Anjelica Huston, Dame Edna Everage, Noisettes

The penultimate show of the current series includes an exclusive TV interview with global rock gods Bono and The Edge; Oscar-winning Hollywood royalty, Anjelica Huston; and the original Australian superstar, Dame Edna Everage.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
Russell Brand's Ponderland. Russell Brand. Copyright: Vanity Projects Limited

Russell Brand's Ponderland

Series 1, Episode 6 - Holidays

Russell ponders the many amusing aspects of Holidays in this final episode of the series. He discusses his holidays as a child and the very strange language difficulties people experience abroad.

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