British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 2nd April 2010

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 1, Episode 1

American humorist David Sedaris reads from his extensive collection of comedy essays, including some as yet unpublished material, giving his unique perspective on life in London, Paris and New York. David compares European Christmas traditions and the very latest in 'gentlemen's accessories'.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:25pm (repeat)
Carry On Dick. Richard 'Big Dick' Turpin / Reverend Flasher (Sid James). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Dick

Sid James and Barbara Windsor go out in style in their last Carry On film, based on the legend of Dick Turpin.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:10pm (repeat)
Hattie Jacques

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 6, Episode 4 - Hattie Jacques

A tribute to Carry On star Hattie Jacques, famous for her matronly roles and her partnership with Eric Sykes. With contributions from Miriam Margolyes and Mo Mowlam.

Radio 4 2:15pm (repeat)
I Love Stephen Fry

I Love Stephen Fry

Radio 4 Afternoon Play about Jackie, a woman with a midlife crisis who, in her dreams, is in love with Stephen Fry.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:15pm (repeat)
Carry On Doctor. Image shows from L to R: Matron (Hattie Jacques), Francis Bigger (Frankie Howerd), Dr. Tinkle (Kenneth Williams). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Doctor

Frankie Howerd joins the Carry On regulars in a hospital-based adventure. With Sid James, Jim Dale and Kenneth Williams.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5:05pm (repeat)
Bless This House. Sid Abbott (Sid James). Copyright: Thames Television

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 6, Episode 2 - Sid James

With his dirty laugh and nicotine-ravaged voice, Sid James was the definitive working man's comic star over three post-war decades.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:45pm
15 min
Big Babies. Image shows from L to R: Rocco (Martin Collins), Brooks (Spencer Jones). Copyright: BBC

Big Babies

Episode 13 - Baby Got Talent

The babies go on a playdate to their friend Calais Savoy's house, where they play their own version of their favourite tv show, Britain's Quite Talented.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 6:10pm (repeat)
Carry On Abroad. Image shows from L to R: Stuart Farquhar (Kenneth Williams), Sadie Tomkins (Barbara Windsor), Vic Flange (Sid James), Cora Flange (Joan Sims), Stanley Blunt (Kenneth Connor). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Abroad

The Carry On regulars embark on a package holiday to a Spanish resort. The revellers find that the Palace Hotel hardly lives up to its name.

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 5

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

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm (repeat)
Born Brilliant: The Life Of Kenneth Williams. Kenneth Williams. Copyright: Pier Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 5, Episode 1 - Kenneth Williams

Portrait of popular comic actor Kenneth Williams, star of TV, radio and film, whose outrageous antics masked loneliness and a life of paradoxes.

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 16 - Geometry

With Rob Brydon, Johnny Vegas and David Mitchell.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 7, Episode 1

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Frankie Boyle, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons and special guests Frank Skinner and Gina Yashere.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 7, Episode 2

With Rhod Gilbert and Tom Stade.

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 6

Joining Chris for show six are Rob Brydon, Dominic Cooper and Katie Price. And if Katie beats her fellow contestants there's a chance she could be in the grand final to battle it out with her ex-husband Peter Andre, who won the first show!

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:05pm (repeat)
Bill Bailey: Part Troll

Bill Bailey: Part Troll

The funniest bearded, babbling, bug-eyed druid the world has ever seen, captured in his natural habitat at the Hammersmith Apollo.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:20pm
60 min
Friday Night With Jonathan Ross. Jonathan Ross

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 18, Episode 11 - Heston Blumenthal, Tina Fey, Aaron Johnson, Groove Armada ft. Will Young

American comedienne and star of 30 Rock, Tina Fey joins Jonathan this week; along with chef Heston Blumenthal, who's menu includes snail porridge and penguin soufflé (only one of those was made up) and Araron Johnson, who isn't on the menu at The Fat Duck - yet.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 7, Episode 3

With Greg Davies and Lucy Porter.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 7, Episode 4

With guest stand-ups Adam Hills and Alun Cochrane.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (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 4

It's round four and, while Flintoff's best mate and two-time Ashes winner Steve Harmison joins the Reds, Mock The Week's Dara O'Briain is picked for the Blues. Corden referees.

Comedy Central 11:30pm (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 1, Episode 4

Lady Gatecrasher talks some bull at a cattle auction, and Terrible Therapist turns out to be a bit of a sucker.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
4 At The Fringe. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

4 At The Fringe

Series 4, Episode 2

Micky Flanagan introduces comedy and music from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, recorded at the Pleasance Theatre and featuring John Gordillo, Lucy Porter, Alistair McGowan and Tom Basden.

BBC Three 3:05am (repeat)
The Gemma Factor. Gemma (Anna Gilthorpe). Copyright: Freeform Productions

The Gemma Factor

Episode 4

Kenny lands Gemma a cameo role as a "tavern wench". This role demands additional duties, like serving chicken in a basket to a pub audience of pensioners.

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