British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 11th June 2010

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am
45 min
Susan Calman

Funny Friends

Series 2, Episode 1 - Jo Caulfield

Susan Calman hangs out with stand-up comedian and comedy writer Jo Caulfield in this first programme of a brand new series of Funny Friends and, with her lawyer hat on, she gives Jo some suggestions for buying her dream home in Edinburgh.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:40pm
10 min
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 20 - Timmy's Pet Problem

Timmy finds an old mop head and is convinced that it is a little animal, which he adopts as his pet.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
Hounded. Image shows from L to R: Dr Muhahahaha (Colin McFarlane), Rufus (Rufus Hound). Copyright: BBC

Hounded

Episode 1 - The Back Of The Sofa

Rufus Hound is transported into a parallel universe and has to save every person on Earth from being sucked down the back of their sofas...

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

The News Quiz

Series 71, Episode 9

Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz. With Mark Steel, Miles Jupp, Jeremy Hardy, and Susan Calman.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 5 - Christmas Duty

Stan and Jack are lumbered with last-minute Christmas Day duty after the rostered clippie falls ill, which spoils the whole family's plans for dinner.

BBC Two 7pm (repeat)
Grow Your Own

Grow Your Own

Down-to-earth comedy drama, inspired by true stories. Given ground in some Liverpool allotments, troubled refugees meet with mixed reactions.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 6 - The 'L' Bus

Stan and Jack are placed in charge of the L., or 'learner' bus. At home, following a bit of fixing by Stan, Arthur and Olive's bed collapses.

Radio 7 10pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 2, Episode 1 - Jo Brand interviews Barry Cryer

Comedian Jo Brand in conversation with the ever-popular writer and comedian Barry Cryer.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Lee Nelson (Simon Brodkin)

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 1, Episode 1

Lee Nelson introduces himself and unleashes his anarchic brand of good-natured ribbing, dubious life-lessons and general scallywaggery on the audience.

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, Special - World Cup Special

Jimmy Carr referees 45 minutes of end-to-end comedy featuring team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford. Guests making up the final teams are Peter Shilton, Helen Chamberlain, Jack Whitehall and Paddy McGuinness.

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

Genius

Series 1, Episode 5 - Stewart Lee

With Stewart Lee. Ideas include the CD playing microwave oven, guns that fire puppies, and synchronised car indicators.

BBC Three 10:30pm
5 min
Special 1 TV. Copyright: Blue Elf Productions / Caboom Entertainment

Special 1 TV

Series 1, Episode 1

After a hugely successful season in Europe, Jose comes to BBC Three for World Cup 2010 with his interactive phone-in chat show.

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

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 18, Episode 20 - Frankie Boyle, Katherine Heigl, Diddy

If you are of the Mail persuasion, the sight of Frankie Boyle and Jonathan Ross together may well convince you that decent society has collapsed. It hasn't and Katherine Heigl should provide reassurance. Music from (not David) Diddy.

U&Dave channel logo 10:50pm
3 min
Phil's Ill. Image shows from L to R: Helen (Claire Dargo), Phil (Tom Craine). Copyright: Eyeworks UK

Phil's Ill

Episode 1 - Ray Mears

Three minute mockumentary about a man whose love of TV has taken over his life. In this episode Phil thinks he is survival expert Ray Mears.

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

Storylines from this episode include: Karl's views on the National Curriculum; dishwashers on Mars; the human appendix; and a chimp doctor in Monkey News.

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 2, Episode 3 - Nero

Satan selects the Roman Emperor Nero as his new assistant and takes Thomas on a tour of his life.

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 1

James Corden hosts an all-new comedy sports quiz. Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff line up as team captains, and this week's guests are heavyweight champion David Haye and comedy actor Neil Morrissey.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:25pm
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 11

Storylines from this episode include: Valentine's Day; Karl's pulling techniques; fish vs. humans; and the final Monkey News.

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 5 - Food And Drink

For the dedicated passive-aggressive wanting to create tension, induce guilt and exercise control, there's nowhere quite like the dinner table.

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

Elastic Planet

Episode 5 - The Objects

A chest washes ashore on an island in the Indian Ocean. What connects the objects within and what is the history of the man who owned them? And how does a piece of flamenco guitar music fit in?

BBC Two 11:45pm (repeat)
It's All Gone Pete Tong

It's All Gone Pete Tong

Comedy drama starring Paul Kaye as a superstar DJ living a decadent life in his villa in Ibiza. Disaster srikes when he starts to go deaf.

BBC Three 12:50am (repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Lee Nelson (Simon Brodkin)

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 1, Episode 1

Lee Nelson introduces himself and unleashes his anarchic brand of good-natured ribbing, dubious life-lessons and general scallywaggery on the audience.

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