British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 12th February 2010

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 8 - Roy And Me

Sibling rivalry comes to the fore in this week's episode of Roy.

Radio 7 6pm (repeat)
The Brightonomicon. Copyright: Ladbroke Productions / Hocus Bloke Productions

The Brightonomicon

Episode 12 - The Wondrous One-Off Wiseman Of Withdean

Rizla is disguised as a woman. Hugo cannot escape his destiny.

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

The News Quiz

Series 70, Episode 6

With chairman Sandi Toksvig are panellists Will Smith, Jeremy Hardy, Andy Hamilton and Milton Jones.

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 12 - Gravity

With Barry Humphries, Bill Bailey and Rich Hall.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 4

With guests Milton Jones, Jack Whitehall and Holly Walsh.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 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 6

This week's guests are Carol Vorderman, David O'Doherty, John Bishop and Peter Serafinowicz.

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

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 18, Episode 5 - Jeff Bridges, John Bishop, Courtney Love, Westlife, Hole

Jonathan Ross has an exclusive interview with Oscar favourite Jeff Bridges; Scouse stand-up star John Bishop; the mighty Westlife; and music from grunge goddess Countney Love and her band Hole.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 3, Episode 2 - Daryl Hannah, Nicholas Hoult, Sid Owen, Patsy Palmer, Mika

Alan is joined on the sofa by US actress Daryl Hannah to talk about her new film A Closed Book and ex-star of Skins Nicholas Hoult, who is also about to appear on the big screen in A Single Man. EastEnders stars Sid Owen and Patsy Palmer talk about 25 years of the series and Ricky and Bianca's wedding plans. Plus, pop star Mika performs his single Blame It on the Girls.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Katy Brand, Jack Whitehall, Marcus Brigstocke, John Sergeant, Johnny Vegas, Rufus Hound. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 3, Episode 2

John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound are joined by Jimmy Carr and Sarah Millican. Arguments include whether a threesome is better in the imagination than in real life.

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 6 - A Life Sadly Smashed...Then Happily Restored A Bit

Things look grim for Pip as he faces a lengthy and highly prejudicial court case. Is he to be hanged, or will there be a last-minute escape followed by a thrilling chase, several duels, a jar of exotic jam and at least two weddings?

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper - Just Like This!. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 1, Episode 2 - Tommy Cooper

A celebration of the career of legendary comic Tommy Cooper. Classic footage shows that Cooper's lumbering bulk, manic laugh and anxious features belied his aplomb and perfect timing. Among those paying tribute are his widow, Gwen Cooper, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Bob Monkhouse and Eric Sykes.

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