British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 31st July 2009

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am
30 min
Susan Calman

Funny Friends

Series 1, Episode 4 - Sarah Millican

Susan Calman talks to Geordie comedian Sarah Millican, who started doing comedy after her divorce and won Best Newcomer at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival.

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 3 - Ipswich

A refresher Safety and Emergency Procedures course spells trouble for Douglas's inner dog and Martin's inner ear.

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 6

We Hate It When A Plan Comes Together: Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis take a look at the events marking three years to go until the Olympics; Mitch Benn has written a musical; Marcus Brigstocke says 'Sausages'; and special guest David Quantick talks about the most boring music prize going.

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 6

Babylon has secured an exclusive deal with an Italian glossy magazine to host a Royal wedding. When the wedding is called off, Sam makes plans to forge ahead regardless, using the hotel's staff as the wedding party.

Radio 2 logo 9:15pm
15 min
The Adventures Of Sexton Blake. Sexton Blake (Simon Jones). Copyright: Perfectly Normal Productions

The Adventures Of Sexton Blake

Episode 1 - The Mystery Train of Death

Britain's iconic and most prolifically chronicled sleuth explodes back into action in a new series, 40 years after his last public incarnation. In their first adventure, Sexton Blake comes across a murder on a train.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 4 - Fight Or Flight

With Johnny Vegas, Pam Ayres and Sean Lock.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
The Kevin Bishop Show. Kevin Bishop. Copyright: Objective Productions

The Kevin Bishop Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Sketches include Horne & Corden's On The Buses; Jason Statham in The Puncher; Gok's Fashion Fix; The Secret Tramp; Hugh Laurie in House; Mr Marple; and a footballer at a funeral.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Listen Against. Image shows from L to R: Alice Arnold, Jon Holmes. Copyright: BBC

Listen Against

Series 1, Episode 1

Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes report on the new jingles for Radio 4's Today; the BBC Symphony Orchestra's rendition of Whigfield's Saturday Night; the end of the shipping forecast; and more.

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 2, Episode 1 - Pets

Russell delves into the world of pets and uncovers a human obsession fraught with confusion. Meet the lady abused by her religious horse, and is it really possible to learn Kung Fu from a lion?

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