British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 30th October 2009

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

Inspector Steine

The Adventures Of Inspector Steine, Episode 6 - The Deep Blue Sea

It is Twitten's birthday but no one's in the mood to celebrate; Mrs Groynes has a problem with contraband and lovesick Brunswick is threatening to resign, so Twitten suggests that a boat trip might solve things all round.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
Sorry, I've Got No Head. Copyright: So Television

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 2, Episode 4

A 40-year-old French Exchange student has outstayed his welcome, and there's also a failed attempt to break yet another World Record, with members of the elusive and secretive Deer Club taking on a rival gang.

BBC Radio Scotland 6:10pm
30 min
Watson's Wind-Up. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Watson's Wind-Up

Series 14, Episode 4

Topical comedy sketch series that takes an alternative look at the stories that have been making the news headlines.

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

The News Quiz

Series 69, Episode 6

Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz, recorded at the University of Bedfordshire. The panel is made up of Hugo Rifkind, Jeremy Hardy, Paul Sinha and Miles Jupp.

Channel 5 logo 7:30pm
30 min
The What In The World? Quiz. Image shows from L to R: Lee Hurst, Marcus Brigstocke, Dominic Holland

The What In The World? Quiz

Episode 4

Two teams go head to head over four rounds of scientific questions and challenges. Topics include sleepy sloths, the speed of mud and a man who smashes melons with his head. And in a studio experiment, Dr Chris Smith constructs a vacuum-cleaner bazooka.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 3

With guest host Miranda Hart and panellists Mark Steel and Andrew Neil.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 3, Episode 5

Gavin discovers that Troy is apparently cheating on him. The Oracle's tall tales get him in trouble with the police. Diana comes to help her recently conned son Martin but only succeeds in making him feel much, much worse. Mel and Madge end up taking to the stage at The Benidorm Palace.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Armstrong & Miller Show. Image shows from L to R: Ben Miller, Alexander Armstrong. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / Toff Media

The Armstrong & Miller Show

Series 2, Episode 3

The Second World War pilots are vexed that people have been talking about them behind their backs; Dennis Lincoln-Park examines the only surviving panel of a rare tapestry; and the divorced dad offers his teenage son tips on avoiding STDs.

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

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 17, Episode 9 - Christopher Walken, Dominic Cooper, The Stylistics, Dara O'Briain, Green Day, The Stylistics

Jonathan Ross continues the season of music and chat with a line-up including Oscar-winning Hollywood anti-hero Christopher Walken, Ireland's biggest funny-man Dara O'Briain, Mamma Mia star Dominic Cooper, the fearsome Green Day and, for one week only, a very special house band, 70s soul legends The Stylistics.

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