Schedule Friday 16th October 2009
11:30am30 min
Inspector Steine
The Adventures Of Inspector Steine, Episode 4 - Variation On A ThemeBrunswick is back with his dear friends from the station, just in time for the annual cricket match between the villains and the police. But Steine's life continues to be under threat. So if it's not Brunswick, who is reponsible?
5:15pm30 min
Sorry, I've Got No Head
Series 2, Episode 2In North Barrasay, Ross reveals his latest science project about climate change; Jasmine and Prudith take a ride on public transport and decide a bus journey will cost £1,000; Timmy's mum tries to find another enterprising way to beat the school run; and the noisy knights invigilate an exam.
6:10pm30 min
Watson's Wind-Up
Series 14, Episode 2Topical comedy sketch series that takes an alternative look at the stories that have been making the news headlines.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 69, Episode 4Twitter, Telepathy and Translation. Sandi Toksvig hosts in the week that Parliamentary expenses proved pricey, twitterers shook down super injunctions, and barbie's ankles were exposed. Sue Perkins, Jeremy Hardy, Fred Macaulay and Simon Evans make up the illustrious panel.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 1With guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Charlie Brooker and Arlene Phillips.
9pm60 min
Benidorm
Series 3, Episode 3The Oracle is given the run around by a blind date with a very big secret. Brandy seduces Mateo when Martin isn't looking. Mel decides he is going to buy a local tourist spot Peacock Island and tries to find the mysterious Spanish owner.
9:30pm30 min
The Armstrong & Miller Show
Series 2, Episode 1We learn about the origins of hairdressing from Neanderthals; Brabbins and Fyffe, the filthy alter-egos of Flanders and Swann, sing a jolly little song about women.
10pm30 min
Peep Show
Series 6, Episode 5 - The PartyAs a last desperate hurrah before the baby arrives, Mark and Jeremy decide to throw a party.
10:20pm
(repeat)
Argumental
Series 2, Episode 7The confrontational comedy panel show is back for more debate. John Sergeant presides over team captains Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound and guest panellists Frankie Boyle and Andrew Maxwell.
10:35pm60 min
Friday Night With Jonathan Ross
Series 17, Episode 7 - Jack Dee, Vince Vaughn, Alesha Dixon, Paloma FaithJonathan Ross is joined by Alesha Dixon in her first TV interview since joining the Strictly Come Dancing judges; Hollywood A-lister Vince Vaughn; the magnificently dour Jack Dee; and there's music from Paloma Faith.
10:35pm
(repeat)
The IT Crowd
Series 2, Episode 5 - Smoke And MirrorsWhen Jen loses concentration during a board meeting due to a faulty bra, Moss overcomes his fear of ladies' underwear and plots a way out of Reynholm Industries by inventing a flawless bra.
10:45pm15 min
And Another Thing...
Episode 5Part five of the sixth book in The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy 'trilogy', in which an immortal challenge must be faced.
11:40pm
(repeat)
Banzai
Spoof Japanese-style comedy game show, in which viewers place bets on a series of outrageous contests. How long will it take for Bill Murray to pull away from Mr Shake Hands Man?