British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 4th September 2009

BBC Two 10am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 12

A Victorian teacher is confused by her pupils' bizarre names, the Romans run out of animals to execute, and Queen Victoria advertises her exercise DVD.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
The Pickerskill Reports. Image shows from L to R: Harry Hindle-Rand (Thomas Sangster), Dr Henry Pickerskill (Ian McDiarmid). Copyright: Curtains For Radio

The Pickerskill Reports

Series 1, Episode 2 - Kaws And Effect

Francis Kaws great engineering talents aren't being harnessed in school, and so he is encouraged by Dr Pickerskill to adapt an old tractor to run on Haunchurst's defunct railway line.

BBC Radio Scotland 6:10pm
30 min
Swots. Image shows from L to R: Miles Jupp, Susan Morrison. Copyright: BBC

Swots

Series 1, Episode 1

With Barbara Rafferty, John Mackay, Raymond Mearns and Elaine Mackenzie Ellis.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I Guess That's Why They Call It The News. Fred MacAulay. Copyright: BBC

I Guess That's Why They Call It The News

Episode 3

Fred MacAulay chairs a topical panel show in which two teams play games inspired by the week's headlines. With Justin Edwards, Russell Kane, Susan Calman and Will Smith.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Whose Line Is It Anyway?. Image shows from L to R: Tony Slattery, Clive Anderson, Colin Mochrie, Caroline Quentin, Ryan Stiles. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

A double bill of the improvisational comedy.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 5 - An Embarrassment Of Susans

Ben buys the house next door, thinking it will be a great investment, but when he discovers squatters at the property, he quickly offloads it onto Roger. However, all is not as it seems and he soon regrets the decision. Meanwhile, Susan attempts to find a girlfriend for luckless Michael.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Blackadder Rides Again. Rowan Atkinson

Blackadder Rides Again

Rowan Atkinson and the cast of the legendary comedy series Blackadder are back for a one-off documentary special.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
30 min
The Kevin Bishop Show. Kevin Bishop. Copyright: Objective Productions

The Kevin Bishop Show

Series 2, Episode 6

Michael McIntyre goes undercover to investigate hooligans; trailers from some unnecessary film sequels; Stephen Hawking dates a married woman; Britney Spears sings Appertizer; and an offer to board Sleazy Jet.

Radio 7 10pm (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 1, Episode 5

Just as he is starting to make the most of his new life, Robin is whisked back to his old universe, where his doppelganger has been wreaking havoc.

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

QI

Series F, Episode 6 - Fakes And Frauds

With Jimmy Carr, Marcus Brigstocke and Sean Lock.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
The Jason Byrne Show. Jason Byrne. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 1, Episode 2 - Law

Jason Byrne explores the theme of law with stand-up, sketches and the help of special guest Ivan Brackenbury.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
Happy Hollidays. Image shows from L to R: Mike Bryan (Gavin Mitchell), Debbi (Kathleen McDermott), Dean Bullock (Anthony Bowers), Colin Holliday (Ford Kiernan), Joyce Mullen (Karen Dunbar). Copyright: Effingee Productions

Happy Hollidays

Episode 1 - The Visit

Caravan site owner Colin Holliday is thrown into a panic when he receives news of an unwelcome spot inspection from long-standing rival Mike Bryan. Meanwhile, resident entertainer Joyce Mullen takes offence at suggestions that she pull her act together, and Debbi tries to track down an escapee from Pets' Corner.

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

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 17, Episode 1 - Stuart Broad, Jamie Oliver, Ricky Gervais, Mika

Jonathan Ross kick-starts a new series of his chat show with cooking crusader Jamie Oliver; Britain's biggest comedian, Ricky Gervais; cricketer Stuart Broad, and music from technicolour pop prince, Mika.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:15pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 1

It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.

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

Listen Against

Series 2, Episode 2

Jon Holmes reports from six miles under broadcasting house as Radio 4 prepares to turn on its own version of the Hadron Collider. Meanwhile Alice Arnold reports on the strange goings on in radio land.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 2

Will, Simon, Jay and Neil bunk off from school and attempt to buy alcohol with Will disguised as an adult. They head to Neil's house to get drunk, where Simon has a vodka-induced romantic revelation about his childhood sweetheart.

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