British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 12th June 2010

BBC Radio Scotland 12pm (repeat)
Swots. Image shows from L to R: Miles Jupp, Susan Morrison. Copyright: BBC

Swots

Series 1, Episode 4

Trying to avoid detention this time are Tam Cowan, Michelle McManus, Janice Forsyth and Stuart Cosgrove.

BBC Radio Scotland 12:30pm (repeat)
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.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
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.

U&Dave channel logo 9:30pm (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 10

With David Mitchell and Sarah Millican.

BBC Two 9:45pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 1

With guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Charlie Brooker and Arlene Phillips.

BBC Three 9:45pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Series highlights and previously unseen material of the comedy show hosted by Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on those sometimes overlooked things that make him smile.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:45pm
30 min
James Corden's World Cup Live. James Corden. Copyright: Amigo Television / Fulwell 73 Productions

James Corden's World Cup Live

Episode 1 - England .v. USA

James Corden deals with the England .v. USA result with the help of Simon Cowell, Katy Perry and England 1966 veteran Gordon Banks.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
Never Write Off The Germans. Copyright: Above The Title Productions

Never Write Off The Germans

Episode 1

Christian O'Connell hosts a comedy panel show devoted to the Fifa World Cup. In this opening episode, the home team of Jon Richardson and Andy Parsons challenge Henning Wehn and Jason Byrne.

U&Dave channel logo 10:10pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 12 - Domesticity

With Jessica Stevenson, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
On The Blog. Andrew J Glasgow (Andy Taylor). Copyright: Above The Title Productions

On The Blog

Series 2, Episode 1 - Virgins And Philistines

A chance online encounter leads Andrew to the bright lights of London in search of true love and cagoules.

U&Dave channel logo 10:50pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 2

Damian Lewis acts as host with guest panellists Chris Addison and Janet Street-Porter.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm (repeat)
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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:20pm (repeat)
Dylan Moran: What It Is. Dylan Moran

Dylan Moran: What It Is

Stand-up show starring Black Books star Dylan Moran. Recorded in Australia.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:10am (repeat)
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.

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