British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 19th March 2010

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
Dani's House. Image shows from L to R: Max (Sebastian Applewhite), Toby (Harry Culverhouse), Sam (Klariza Clayton), Dani (Dani Harmer), Ben (James Gandhi). Copyright: The Foundation / BBC

Dani's House

Series 2, Sport Relief Special - Sport Relief Special - Marathon Man

When ever-unfit Jack enters a fun run for Sport Relief, Dani and Sam are convinced he will never make it round the course and so offer to sponsor him for ridiculous amounts of money.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 30, Episode 3

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical review of the week's news, with help from Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and Marcus Brigstocke.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7pm
BBC One. Copyright: BBC

Sports Relief 2010

The charity fundraising entertainment show takes over the BBC from 7pm - 2:30am. Unlike Comic Relief, the comedy-related sketches are few and far between in these seven and a half hours... There are a couple of things to watch out for though, including a short Outnumbered special; 'Smithy' from Gavin & Stacey (James Corden) subjecting the cream of British sport (including David Beckham, Andy Murray and Jenson Button) to some unique coaching sesions; more from Eddie Izzard's marathon run; Joe Calzaghe versus Katy Brand; and a round of Mock the Week. To be honest you're probably best just watching the highlights on YouTube the next day (but do still donate - 03457 910 910)

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:30pm
Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

Dom Joly and the Black Island

As a boy Dom Joly dreamt of becoming Tintin. In this light-hearted First Cut film, he fulfils his fantasy to become the world-famous Belgian reporter, and attempts to retrace the steps of Tintin's British adventure: The Black Island. He sets out to track down the real-life places that inspired the story and find the Black Island Castle.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
45 min version
(repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 8 - Fashion

With Reginald D. Hunter, Rich Hall and Clive Anderson.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Comedy Exchange. Image shows from L to R: Eugene Mirman, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Comedy Exchange

In this culture clash show exclusive to Dave, Britain's own Phill Jupitus and US comedian Eugene Mirman each attempt to make their stand-up routines work in the other's home country.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
55 min
Chris Moyles Quiz Night. Chris Moyles. Copyright: Magnum Media

Chris Moyles Quiz Night

Series 2, Episode 4

Chris is joined by James Nesbitt, Fearne Cotton and Jimmy Carr.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 2

Something's occurring this week as Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones joins her mate James Corden for sports-related banter. Alastair Campbell also guests on the comedy panel show.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 3, Episode 7 - David Haye, Miranda Hart, Russell Howard, Justin Bieber

Alan is joined on the sofa by guests including the newly-crowned WBA World Heavyweight Boxing Champion David Haye and US teen sensation Justin Bieber chats about his new single Baby. With music from Florence and the Machine

BBC Four 11:30pm (repeat)
Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe

Series 2, Episode 2

It's the second episode of the second series of Newswipe and there's the usual mix of contributors, reviews and jokes as the news channels continue to provide enough rubbish to make a show out of.

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