British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 25th June 2010

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am
45 min
Susan Calman

Funny Friends

Series 2, Episode 3 - Ed Byrne

Susan Calman meets stand-up Ed Byrne in an outdoor shop, looking for a new hat. Ed's famous as a hard drinking, fun loving kind of guy. Not any more folks, he's a Munro bagger.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Cricket Ball

Bell In The Ball

A blinded man tries to come to terms with his disability by reluctantly joining a blind cricket team.

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 3 - Eggy Breath

Everyone on Earth has suddenly developed really bad breath and the evil Dr Muhahahaha is, of course, to blame.

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 31, Episode 2

John Finnemore co-hosts alongside Steve Punt, with the show inevitably focusing around the emergency budget and the World Cup, but also squeezing in a good deal about bees, a plan to abolish all taxation, a handy guide to recycling and a lullaby for Andy Murray. With Laura Shavin and special guests Isy Suttie and Andy Zaltzman.

BBC Two 9pm
60 min
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: Matt Lucas, David Walliams

Are You Having A Laugh? - TV And Disability

David Walliams narrates an irreverent, funny and often cringe-making look at how television portrays disability.

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, Highlights Special

At the halfway point in the series, Dara O'Briain presents a special show featuring unseen material and favourite bits from the series so far.

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

James Corden's World Cup Live

Episode 8 - Group H Deciders

Today's guests are Manchester City's Joleon Lescott, comedian Jack Whitehall and Holly Willoughby.

Continues on ITV4 at 22:00 for a further 30 minutes.

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

Chain Reaction

Series 2, Episode 3 - Mark Thomas interviews Alexei Sayle

Mark Thomas talks to Alexei Sayle about his 'car-crash career'.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 4, Episode 1 - Jen The Fredo

Jen wants to stretch herself in the workplace so applies for the post of Entertainment Manager.

U&Dave channel logo 10:10pm
45 min version (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 6 - Fakes And Frauds

With Jimmy Carr, Marcus Brigstocke and Sean Lock.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Vent. Ben (Neil Pearson). Copyright: BBC

Vent

Series 1, Episode 1 - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

Ben doesn't get out much, but he's got a loving and attentive family, an active imagination and a comfortable bed... because he's in a coma.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 1, Episode 1 - Nelson The Online Predator

Nelson discovers the harsh reality of interspecies dating, Marion gets himself adopted after his previous owner dies, Destiny bites her owner so she can attend dog obedience classes and Kali implicates DJ Toby Anstis in one of her evil schemes.

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

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 18, Episode 22 - Sean Lock, Seasick Steve, Kylie Minogue

If you had a plank of wood and a piece of string, you'd probably make a swing for a sturdy tree in the garden. Seasick Steve would make a musical instrument to play in front of thousands at Glastonbury. Jonathan's other guests are comedian Sean Lock and Aussie popstrel Kylie Minogue.

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 5 - G.U.T.

The Professor tells Satan that humans have failed for years in trying to come up with a grand unifying theory behind the universe. Satan, however, knows the answer.

BBC Three 11pm
5 min
Special 1 TV. Copyright: Blue Elf Productions / Caboom Entertainment

Special 1 TV

Series 1, Episode 4

An update from S1TV HQ in Cape Town with Jose, Wayne, Fabio and Sven.

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 5

It may be half-time, but the quiz continues to provide a high quotient of belly laughs. Boxer Amir Khan joins the Reds, while comedian Jack Whitehall is picked for the Blues.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
50 min
Stand Up For The Week. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Patrick Kielty, Andi Osho, Rich Hall, Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Stand Up For The Week

Series 1, Episode 1

Stand Up For The Week is a new late-night series offering an edgy satirical take on the big stories and themes of the week, as seen through the eyes of some of the country's best comedians.

U&Dave channel logo 11:10pm
3 min
Phil's Ill. Image shows from L to R: Helen (Claire Dargo), Phil (Tom Craine). Copyright: Eyeworks UK

Phil's Ill

Episode 3

Three minute mockumentary about a man whose love of TV has taken over his life.

U&Dave channel logo 11:15pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 23, Episode 7

The show is hosted by Mark Watson, with team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding. Guests include comedian Tim Minchin, investigative journalist Donal Macintyre, musician Daniel Merriweather and lead singer of The Noisettes Shingai Shoniwa.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:20pm (repeat)
Benny Hill: The Untold Story. Benny Hill. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 3, Episode 1 - Benny Hill

Benny Hill is the subject of this tribute. Hill touched the funny bone of the whole world, but behind the comedy there was a very private person: the loner, a shy and humble clown.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
15 Minute Musical. Copyright: BBC

15 Minute Musical

Series 1, Episode 2 - Jeffrey!

The Jeffrey Archer story, Gilbert & Sullivan style

BBC Three 11:50pm (repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Lee Nelson (Simon Brodkin)

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 1, Episode 3

More cheeky banter, tales of mischief-making and daft games. Preening premiership footballer Jason Bent shrugs of allegations of assault at a court appearance, and Lee stitches up Omelette in a Peer Pressure Challenge.

BBC Three 12:20am (repeat)
Special 1 TV. Copyright: Blue Elf Productions / Caboom Entertainment

Special 1 TV

Series 1, Episode 4

An update from S1TV HQ in Cape Town with Jose, Wayne, Fabio and Sven.

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