British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 15th January 2010

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 5, Episode 5 - Cookery Book

Arthur's latest scheme to secure an advance for his celebrity cookery book idea goes somewhat askew when he stands in for old pal Billy to demonstrate a kitchen appliance in the local shopping centre.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:05pm (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 1, Episode 2 - Growing Pains

Roy faces a dilemma when he becomes a little too attached to his new frog friends.

Radio 7 5:30pm (repeat)
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 1, Episode 3 - Cremona

The airline is commissioned to fly a film star out to a location shoot in Italy - a film star who quickly inspires dog-like devotion in Arthur, and cat-like hatred in Carolyn.

Radio 7 5:30pm (repeat)
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 1, Episode 4 - Douz

Collecting the Scottish national cricket team from a tiny Tunisian air-strip on the edge of the Sahara was never a great job, and it's made far, far worse by a conniving French airport manager.

Radio 7 6pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!

Episode 2

Is it possible that a long-extinct beast could be behind recent crimes? Captain Vimes investigates.

Radio 7 6pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Small Gods. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Small Gods

Episode 1

There are gods everywhere on the Discworld but only a few people can see them. Each small god lies in wait, desperately wanting to make someone believe in him. On the Discworld, gods need people more than people need gods.

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

The News Quiz

Series 70, Episode 2

Anchors, Astrology and Alastair: Sandi Toksvig hosts in the week that the Chilcot Inquiry got in a spin, expenses were written in the stars, and Sarah Palin became a Fox-y lady. Andy Hamilton, Fred Macaulay, Miles Jupp and John Gordillo make up the illustrious panel.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 8 - Germany

With Jo Brand, Rob Brydon and Sean Lock.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 2, Episode 2 - In Loco

Louisa is nervously awaiting an interview for promotion to head teacher of Portwenn Primary School, and she's anxious to make a good impression. The breakout of a highly contagious skin infection amongst the children isn't going to help any.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 33, Episode 3

Fern Britton acts as host. With Reginald D. Hunter on Ian's side and Adam Boulton on Paul's.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 9, Episode 2

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Jason Manford and guests look at the news stories of the week. This week's guests are Josie Long, Fay Ripley, Peter Jones from Dragons' Den and Jack Whitehall.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Rufus Hound, John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 2, Episode 6

Frankie Boyle and Lucy Porter are this week's guests. Arguments include whether musical theatre is rubbish or great.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
60 min
Friday Night With Jonathan Ross. Jonathan Ross

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 18, Episode 1 - Ray Winstone, Arlene Phillips, Catherine Tate, Pixie Lott

Arlene Phillips, Ray Winstone and Catherine Tate join Jonathan Ross as he embarks on the final series of his chat show.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Rufus Hound, John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 2, Episode 11

With guests Sean Hughes and Rory McGrath.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 1, Episode 2 - An Adolescence Utterly Trashed

Pip meets a mysterious aged crone who can help him escape from Britain's most terrifying school and the clutches of his evil guardian.

BBC Three 12:15am (repeat)
Coming Of Age. Image shows from L to R: Chloe (Anabel Barnston), Matt (Tony Bignell), DK (Joe Tracini), Ollie (Ceri Phillips), Jas (Hannah Job). Copyright: BBC

Coming Of Age

Series 2, Episode 1 - Rudies

Chloe finally loses her virginity to Matt, who spreads the good news ... via Facebook, Myspace, Bebo and the school newsletter. Though he may have earned the admiration of the guys on campus, Chloe is horrified and demands that her virginity be restored.

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