British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 9th July 2010

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am
45 min
Susan Calman

Funny Friends

Series 2, Episode 5 - Sandi Toksvig

Susan Calman buys sandwiches for writer, broadcaster, News Quiz presenter and owner of radio's most infectious laugh, Sandi Toksvig.

U&Dave channel logo 2pm (repeat)
Law And Disorder

Law And Disorder

Classic 1950s film starring Michael Redgrave as a con man who poses as a clergyman until his son begins to pursue a legal career.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:35pm (repeat)
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...

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5:10pm (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Sally Abbot (Sally Geeson), Sid Abbot (Sid James), Jean Abbot (Diana Coupland), Mike Abbot (Robin Askwith)

Bless This House

Popular sitcom spin-off film starring Sid James, Terry Scott, Diana Coupland and June Whitfield.

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 5 - Mu Pizza

Dr Mu's latest hair-brained plan is to invade the Earth using pizza. He's harvesting the resources of planet Pizzeria in this latest evil quest, and as ever, Rufus must stop him before it's too late...

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 4

Paul the Psychic Octopus: The animal-heavy silly season series continues with a football-result-predicting octopus finding international fame. Starring Steve Punt and John Finnemore, with Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin and Henning Wehn.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 9 - The Visit

Blakey's mother announces she's coming to Luxton to pay her son a visit, and the Butlers naturally offer to put her up for the couple of nights. But she soon proves to be even more dreadful than her son - demanding, mean and manipulative!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 10 - What The Stars Foretell

The Butler household is thrown into chaos when the stars foretell marital success for Mum and Olive - and they both set their eyes on Blakey! Meanwhile, the Luxton & District is being subsumed into a national company, so change is afoot at the depot.

Radio 7 8:30pm (repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 1, Episode 5

Simon loses the struggle to hang onto his job. Another, more intriguing, offer is forthcoming.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Panel game that contains lots of difficult questions and a large amount of quite interesting facts.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 10, Episode 1 - Wheelie Ben

When the local council insists that Ben is disabled, what can he do but play along with it until the wheels start coming off?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 31, Episode 7

Jeremy Clarkson acts as host. With Julia Hartley-Brewer on Ian's side and Mark Steel on Paul's.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 4, Episode 1 - Better The Devil

Since Martin and Louisa both got cold feet on their wedding day, Louisa has left, and Martin has been finding life in Portwenn infuriating.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Old Guys. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Roger Lloyd Pack), Sally (Jane Asher), Roy (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

The Old Guys

Series 2, Episode 1 - Quiz

Tom and Roy, anxious about getting old, become determined to win the pub quiz to prove that their minds are still agile.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 35, Episode 8

Jeremy Clarkson acts as host, with Kate Silverton on Ian's side and Ian McMillan on Paul's.

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

Chain Reaction

Series 2, Episode 5 - Lenny Henry interviews Bill Bailey

Lenny Henry interviews fellow comedian Bill Bailey about his journey from lounge pianist to comedy's answer to Jimi Hendrix.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Samantha (Laura Haddock), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Mrs Treacher (Leila Hoffman), Eddie (David Armand). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

How Not To Live Your Life

Series 2, Episode 1 - Don's New Flatmate

Having become close to winning the heart of his ideal woman, Abby, in the last series, Don suddenly finds himself bereft. Oblivious and newly single, Abby has opted for six months travelling to get over her ex-boyfriend - leaving Don with both a void in his life and a spare room to fill.

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 3 - Something Happened

Douglas becomes a Spaceologist, Roy's life is changed by a bad back, and Jen gets involved with a rock band.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm
30 min
John Bishop's World Cup Diary. John Bishop. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

John Bishop's World Cup Diary

Animated comedy in which John Bishop delivers his unique take on the World Cup.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 31, Episode 8

Jack Dee acts as host. With John O'Farrell on Ian's side and Liza Tarbuck on Paul's.

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

Vent

Series 1, Episode 3 - Wouldn't You Like To Get Away

Mary and Mum have a break when Ben's unconscious body gets driven to a medical conference in Birmingham.

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

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 18, Episode 24 - Jimmy Carr, Penn & Teller, Ellen Page, Sir Tom Jones

Comedy from Jonathan's tennis bitch Jimmy Carr; magic and silence from Penn & Teller (respectively) and Canadian actress Ellen Page, who appeared in Juno, Inception and Trailer Park Boys. If you're inclined to throw your knickers at the television when Sir Tom Jones appears, remember to remove yourself from them first.

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 3, Episode 1 - This Thing Called Love

When the Professor claims that love is what drives him, Satan becomes worried about his image on Earth.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Long-running topical panel game with a strong political slant, featuring team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:20pm (repeat)
Bernard Manning

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Living Legends: Bernard Manning

Profile of Bernard Manning. The stand-up was adored for his comic style and gags but others loathed him for being rude, outrageous, a racist and proudly politically incorrect.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:25pm
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 3

Micky Flanagan joins host Patrick Kielty along with the regular cast of stand ups: Rich Hall, Jack Whitehall, Andi Osho and Kevin Bridges who give their take on the week's stories. Topics include Paris Hilton, the World Cup and the strangest web stories hitting the headlines. Plus, outspoken horse racing pundit John McCririck takes his two minute turn in The Chair.

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

15 Minute Musical

Series 1, Episode 4 - Calamity Dave

The hoe-down low-down on the Posh and Becks story.

BBC Three 12:45am (repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Lee Nelson (Simon Brodkin)

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 1, Episode 5

Who will be victorious in the game of national stereotypes - 20 Second Foreign Challenge? Meanwhile Jason Bent meets Five Live's Chappers.

BBC Three 1:15am (repeat)
Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 1, Episode 3 - Marion The Young Lover

Springwatch comes to film on the Isle of Dogs and Nelson is horrified to discover all the animals are, in fact, actors. Destiny becomes a guide dog, Marion attempts to win love by staying alive for one more day, and Kali reveals she used to nest in Amy Winehouse's hair.

BBC Three 1:45am
5 min
Special 1 TV. Copyright: Blue Elf Productions / Caboom Entertainment

Special 1 TV

Series 1, Episode 6

A series of 6 episodes was broadcast around the 2010 World Cup.

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