British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 2nd July 2010

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am
45 min
Susan Calman

Funny Friends

Series 2, Episode 4 - Lucy Porter

Susan Calman catches up with her pint-sized friend and stand-up, Lucy Porter, in a shop for tall people. They talk about pregnancy and posters.

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 4 - Look At The Stars

Can Rufus save the world from an icy fate? And how on Earth is a tin of cat food from his Future Self going to help?

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 3

It's been a comfortably nostalgic week in some ways; the Tories cutting back benefits, America arresting Russian spies and England losing to Germany at football. Still, The Now Show team have written a fresh clutch of 2010 jokes, Susan Calman tackles the EU ruling that would ban the sale of eggs by the dozen, Mitch Benn serenades us with songs about peace prizes and raging Libertarianism and poor Jon Holmes has been in a horrific paddling accident.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 3 - Private Hire

Stan is in an awkward position, somewhere between the dog track, his wages, and Mum's housekeeping money! After borrowing a small amount to tide him over from depot lout Basher, Stan's ready to do almost anything for money!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:25pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 4 - Stan's Worst Day

Damage to the bus causes Stan, Jack and Blakey to remember the week Blake was first promoted to inspector, and Arthur came to rent the Butlers' spare room.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 2

The celebration of parental incompetence continues, with the problems piling up for mum and dad.

U&Dave channel logo 9:30pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

Topical panel show taking a satirical look at the week's news. Hosted by Dara O Briain with regular player Hugh Dennis.

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 11 - Second Quarter Final

More football-based fun with James Corden.

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

Chain Reaction

Series 2, Episode 4 - Alexei Sayle interviews Lenny Henry

Alexei Sayle picks up the interview baton and tackles Lenny Henry with some probing questions.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Grumpy Old Men. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Men

Being John Grumpy. The grumpy old men reflect on their ever lengthening list of medical complaints, the joys of losing hair where they want it and finding it where they don't, and going out with food down their jumper and their flies undone.

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 2 - The Final Countdown

Moss becomes a celebrity by beating all records on a popular puzzle show...

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

QI

Series C, Episode 4 - Cheating

With Jeremy Clarkson, Alexander Armstrong and John Sessions.

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

Vent

Series 1, Episode 2 - Don't Bet On It

As Ben lies on a ventilator in hospital, Mary and Mum put the racing on to try to bring him out of his coma.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm
85 min
John Shuttleworth In Southern Softies. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows)

John Shuttleworth In Southern Softies

Versatile singer/organist John Shuttleworth travels to the Channel Islands to discover whether people are softer the further south you go.

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

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 18, Episode 23 - Robin Williams, Elle Macpherson, Tim Minchin, Mark Ronson

If you want an Australian to make you laugh, there are two options: the first is to watch Tim Minchin who joins Jonathan tonight. The other is to watch their cricket team trying to beat England - hours of hilarity! Elle Macpherson is also Australian and easier on the eye than Ricky Ponting. Robin Williams and Mark Ronson add a boomerang-free flavour to the proceedings.

BBC Three 10:35pm (repeat)
Russell Howard Live. Russell Howard

Russell Howard Live

Live stand-up from Mock The Week star Russell Howard, recorded at The Bloomsbury Theatre during his sell-out 2007 tour.

BBC Three 10:40pm
5 min
Special 1 TV. Copyright: Blue Elf Productions / Caboom Entertainment

Special 1 TV

Series 1, Episode 5

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

U&Dave channel logo 10:50pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Greg Davies, Daisy May Cooper, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Panel game based on the world of rock and pop music, featuring comedians and musicians.

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 6 - Too Far

Satan forces Scumspawn to eat himself, and he releases the grand unifying theory into the world under the Professor's name.

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 2

The 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, continues. With guest Mark Watson.

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

15 Minute Musical

Series 1, Episode 3 - Bollywindsor

Prince William comes of age in the old empire.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Lee Nelson (Simon Brodkin)

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Lee challenges one audience member to spot a pregnant woman in a weighty identity parade and there's more 24/7 partying with unhinged holiday rep Chris Young.

Share this page