British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 7th May 2010

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
When The Dog Dies. Sandy Hopper (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: CPL Productions

When The Dog Dies

Series 1, Episode 2 - Spying Is Believing

Sandy, aided by Dolores, finds himself snooping on his daughter-in-law Victoria, hiding in a car boot and climbing a very tall tree. It's an adventure straight out of the Dangerous Grandad's Book For Boys.

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 71, Episode 4

Election, Election, Election: Sandi Toksvig hosts in the week that a decidedly undecisive result was returned, voters felt a little locked out and the markets suffered from election fever. Jack Dee, Jeremy Hardy, Sue Perkins and Francis Wheen make up the illustrious panel.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (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 9

It's the penultimate fix and there's still everything to play for. Gabby Logan joins Redknapp's Reds, while Father Ted's Ardal O'Hanlon is picked for Flintoff's Blues.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Special - Have I Got Election News For You

The 2010 General Election is finally over - which gives HIGNFY a chance to mock Brown, Cameron and Clegg without having to worry about being impartial. With host Jo Brand and guest panellists Jon Richardson and ex-MP Lembit Opik.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Star Stories. Copyright: Objective Productions

Star Stories

Series 1, Episode 5 - Sadie Frost: 'My Side Of The Story'

Sadie Frost explains her rise to fame and her on/off relationship with Jude Law.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Frank Skinner's Opinionated. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 1, Episode 4 - Norwich

Frank is in Norwich, with guests Sarah Millican and Al Murray joining in the debate again. Topics of discussion include beauty and lying.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Facejacker. Kayvan Novak. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Facejacker

Series 1, Episode 4

Budding entrepeneurs pitch their ideas to Terry Tibbs in his new TV show Lizard's Lair; The Fonejacker voices an audio tour guide; while Augustus Kwembe charms and confuses the tourists disguised as a Beefeater outside The Tower of London.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm
30 min
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including Papua New Guinea, sainthood, and a lonely monkey brought home by a zookeeper.

U&Dave channel logo 10:50pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 1 - Smells

Whilst looking in the newspaper for personals ad inspiration, Richie comes across an advert for pheromones. Could this be the answer to help him lose his virginity?

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Series 1, Episode 4 - Appearances

Satan tries to make Gary tell the time, turns Thomas into various vegetables, and tries to prove to the Professor that humans are all evil by nature.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11pm
60 min
Friday Night With Jonathan Ross. Jonathan Ross

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 18, Episode 15 - Jake Gyllenhaal, Adam Lambert, Alan Sugar, The Drums

This week Jonathan Ross talks to Hollywood actor Jake Gyllenhaal; Lord Alan Sugar; and American Idol's Adam Lambert. Plus music from The Drums.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 1 - Jeremy At JLB

An increasing air of desperation surrounds Mark and Jeremy as they determine to enjoy their final days of freedom in credit crunch Croydon before Sophie's baby arrives.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:15pm (repeat)
Ken Dodd: How Tickled I've Been. Ken Dodd. Copyright: BBC

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Living Legends: Ken Dodd

Ken Dodd discusses his comedy and method of working, while colleagues from the world of comedy and entertainment pay tribute to his delivery, timing and energy.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Test

Mark makes a final play for Dobby, the object of his desires.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (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 9

It's the penultimate fix and there's still everything to play for. Gabby Logan joins Redknapp's Reds, while Father Ted's Ardal O'Hanlon is picked for Flintoff's Blues.

BBC Three 12:15am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Episode 7

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines, as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked stories that have caught his eye as he sifts through the papers, news websites and TV news channels.

BBC Three 12:45am (repeat)
How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Samantha (Laura Haddock), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Mrs Treacher (Leila Hoffman), Eddie (David Armand). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

How Not To Live Your Life

Series 2, Episode 5 - Don Gets Healthy

Don's attempt to prove to Sam and Eddie that he's perfectly healthy has somewhat unexpected consequences.

BBC Three 1:15am (repeat)
La La Land. Image shows from L to R: Gary Garner (Marc Wootton), Brendan Allen (Marc Wootton), Shirley Ghostman (Marc Wootton). Copyright: Showtime / Fooling Nobody

La La Land

Episode 2 - Week Two

Gary shocks guests at an industry function with some outrageous anecdotes; Shirley uses his psychic powers to help a private investigator; and Brendan pitches an up-and-coming producer his latest idea in a seedy motel room.

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