British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 21st May 2010

BBC Two 8:30am
10 min
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 5 - Timmy Learns To Fly

When he sees Otus flutter up to get a kite down from a tree, Timmy becomes determined to fly himself.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
Human Nature

Human Nature

Episode 2

Human Nature reports on busybodies, the hidden meanings behind gifts, the brutal practices of Scottish banks and eating junk food.

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

When The Dog Dies

Series 1, Episode 4 - Portrait Of The Artist As An Old Man

Sandy's daughter Ellie is an artist but he's never liked her work. The trouble is that she never sells anything - until Sandy buys a canvas anonymously.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:45am (repeat)
Inverceleb. Copyright: Dabster Productions

Inverceleb

Episode 1

Features Fred MacAulay's tea shop, Alex Salmond's fiercely independent book store, The McManus Arms and Ramsay's Pizzas.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:55pm
7 min
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 25 - Chip Off The Old Block

The Farmer has taken up sculpting, but unintentionally drops a huge slab of stone on top of Timmy's teddy. Shaun and the flock must struggle and strain to lift the heavy block and retrieve the precious toy.

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

The News Quiz

Series 71, Episode 6

Leadership, Letters and Little Liars: Sandi Toksvig hosts in the week that brothers battled for power, a new government found an unwelcome note, and things looked up for fibbing toddlers. Phill Jupitus, Jeremy Hardy, Will Smith, and Danielle Ward make up the illustrious panel.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 4 - Fight Or Flight

With Johnny Vegas, Pam Ayres and Sean Lock.

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, Special - The Best Of

The very best bits of the episodes, starring Corden, Redknapp, Flintoff and co.

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

Star Stories

Series 2, Episode 1 - Gary Barlow Productions Presents: The Take That Story

The award-winning comedy show presents its take on the Take That Story.

Radio 7 10pm (repeat)
The Shuttleworths. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows). Copyright: BBC

The Shuttleworths

Radio Shuttleworth 2, Episode 5

John teaches 1997 Eurovision winner Katrina Leskanich to darn, and Robert Wyatt tries to impress an impresario.

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

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 1, Episode 6 - Glasgow

Comedian Frank Skinner is joined in Glasgow by Sarah Millican and Patrick Kielty.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Genius. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius

Radio panel show in which Dave Gorman and a celebrity guest take a range of ideas from the public, in the hope they will find something that is 'Genius'.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
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 6

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics including body parts, prostate exams, and the phrase "a stitch in time saves nine".

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

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 18, Episode 17 - Ross Noble, Gary Lineker, Mary Portas, Gorillaz

Despite not being associated with Addison Cresswell, comedian Ross Noble manages to find himself a space on the Ross sofa this week. There's room too for professional potato-based snack salesman Gary Lineker and Mary Portas, the Queen of Shops. Music from badly drawn boys Gorillaz.

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 4 - Apocalypse

A fairground fortune teller informs Richie he will die within 3 days. Having been hiding in a protective den in the living room, Eddie decides it's time to end his misery.

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 6 - Redemption

When Thomas calls God by his first name (Nigel), God comes down to Hell. Satan uses this visit as a chance to ask God to forgive him.

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 5 - The Party

As a last desperate hurrah before the baby arrives, Mark and Jeremy decide to throw a party.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
Mastering The Universe. Image shows from L to R: Sally Grace, Dan Tetsell, Professor Joy Klamp (Dawn French), Lucy Montgomery, Christopher Douglas. Copyright: BBC

Mastering The Universe

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Joy Of Sulks

This week Professor Joy Klamp looks at the role of the sulk in modern relationships.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (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 6 - Das Boot

Time is running out for Jeremy as Elena and Gail's marriage is imminent. Meanwhile Mark decides to learn how to drive.

Radio 7 11:45pm (repeat)
Elastic Planet. Oliver Postgate. Copyright: BBC

Elastic Planet

Episode 2 - The Train

You and five other passengers are sitting in a carriage on a train to Whittleble in 1947 - a child genius, a government minister, a man with the head of a fish, an opera singer and a chef.

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 1, Episode 1 - B... Low Job

DK fancies Sky, but will his unusual seduction techniques - a mix of chocolate, rap and breakdancing - succeed? Meanwhile, it's essay time, and Matt steals Chloe's essay to make sure he gets a good grade.

BBC Three 12:45am (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 1, Episode 2 - Dick And Fanny

Matt and Chloe are in the school play together and have to kiss. Chloe is excited, but Matt's nerves get the better of him.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1am (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, Special - The Best Of

The very best bits of the episodes, starring Corden, Redknapp, Flintoff and co.

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 4 - Week Four

Gary finally books an audition; Shirley attempts to set up a psychic hotline; and Brendan decides to become the first right-wing Michael Moore.

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