British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 25th September 2009

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Inspector Steine. Copyright: Sweet Talk

Inspector Steine

The Adventures Of Inspector Steine, Episode 1 - While The Sun Shines

Brunswick is more depressed than ever about villainy in Brighton. To cheer him up, Twitten persuades Brunswick's favourite writer Harry Jupiter, crime reporter for the Daily Clarion, to interview Brunswick for a feature on the ordinary heroic policeman.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Passport

Wednesdays With Strangers

A gentle comedy of manners by Nick Leather about a migrant worker who spends his one day off each week getting to know the people of Britain.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:35pm
15 min
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 1, Episode 15

Today's feast of frivolity features DIY Dan in a stand-off with some wallpaper; tired tin soldier Major Boogie enjoying a tap dance with a toy knight; and Packed Lunch Pete taking his ill-fated food to the golf course.

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

Swots

Series 1, Episode 4

Trying to avoid detention this time are Tam Cowan, Michelle McManus, Janice Forsyth and Stuart Cosgrove.

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

The News Quiz

Series 69, Episode 1

Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz. The panellists are Andy Hamilton, Mark Steel, Jeremy Hardy and Francis Wheen.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Test

Mark makes a final play for Dobby, the object of his desires.

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 4 - Mike The Poacher

Colin is mystified when Mike takes a sudden interest in Joyce. Meanwhile Debbi gets the performing bug on a night out. Dean develops showbiz ambitions of his own, and the site gets the chance to host a unique event.

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

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 17, Episode 4 - Graham Norton, Verne Troyer, Armstrong & Miller, Shakira

Jonathan Ross is joined by broadcaster Graham Norton, actor Verne Troyer and comedy double act Armstrong and Miller. There is also chat and a performance from Latin American singer Shakira.

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