British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 13th August 2010

BBC Radio Scotland 10am
90 min
MacAulay And Co. Image shows from L to R: Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2010, Episode 5 - Friday 13th

Fred MacAulay and Susan Calman present the very best comedy from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2010. Repeated in the evening on Radio 7 at 11pm.

Radio 4 11:30am (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 6, Episode 2 - Discoveries

Edith starts working on Satan's biography. She discovers that almost everyone in the Bible is in Hell and that Adam and Eve are neanderthals. Meanwhile, Scumspawn tries to use hypnosis to help Thomas. Satan also uses it on Edith and discovers she was murdered.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:45pm (repeat)
Hounded. Image shows from L to R: Dr Muhahahaha (Colin McFarlane), Rufus (Rufus Hound). Copyright: BBC

Hounded

Episode 6 - The Mu Show

Dr Mu aims to win over the last free planet in the universe by gaining the love and trust of its children through a new cartoon series...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 5, Episode 8 - Have You Ever Seen A Dream Walking

Phoebe's in the present, Yvonne is in the past, and when they meet in the middle, the sparks really begin to fly. Gary is convinced that he is losing his mind, and no one seems able to help him find it.

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 10 - The Land Of Nod

Rufus is transported to the Dream Station, a giant space station in orbit above The Land of Nod, the land where all the dreams in the universe take place.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 6, Episode 1 - Ronni Ancona interviews Lee Mack

Scottish actress and impressionist Ronni Ancona interviews comedian Lee Mack.

BBC Three 8:30pm
30 min
BBC Three

Wu-How: The Ninja How To Guide

Episode 1

Spoof self-improvement show, instructing on the completion of a range of day-to-day tasks 'the ninja way'.

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 6 - Slammertime

The Harpers face a robbery and a simple case of mistaken identity, and are amazed at how quickly Ben can make new friends.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 6 - Cockneys

With Phill Jupitus, Bill Bailey and Rory McGrath.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 1, Episode 8 - Nelson The Naughty Arsonist

It's the worst time of the year for the animals - Bonfire Night (aka 5/11). After failing in his job last year as a fire warden, Nelson faces an angry mob led by Marion demanding an end to the event for good. Kali has her wings clipped and discovers she is suddenly an easy meal for Vince. Destiny decides to pursue a modelling career.

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

Doc Martin

Series 4, Episode 6 - Midwife Crisis

Martin meets Portwenn's new midwife, Molly, who will be looking after Louisa. Martin is dismissive of her profession, and the two of them do not hit it off.

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 6 - Engagement

Tom and Sally get together to organise Amber's big day when Steve proposes, and Roy becomes agony aunt to Steve's pre-wedding nerves.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Documentary - Mongrels Uncovered

Documentary revealing the secrets and challenges behind the scenes of the adult puppet comedy Mongrels. Features packages on the origin of the idea, the characters' development, the show's evolution, its innovative production methods, the creative conflict among the team and some of the chaos that ensued. Featuring frank conversations and access to the cast, crew, puppeteers and celebrities, including Katy Brand, Lucy Montgomery, Dan Tetsell, Rufus Jones, Paul Kaye and Eamonn Holmes.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 6 - Fakes And Frauds

With Jimmy Carr, Marcus Brigstocke and Sean Lock.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Roger & Val Have Just Got In. Image shows from L to R: Roger Stevenson (Alfred Molina), Val Stevenson (Dawn French). Copyright: BBC

Roger & Val Have Just Got In

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Unglamorous Row

Val's commits a cardinal sin in the eyes of Roger... she has left their evening meal in the conservatory fridge usually dedicated to his seedlings.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Pete Versus Life. Image shows from L to R: Kurt (Chris Geere), Rob (Joseph Kloska), Chloe (Susannah Fielding), Jen (Catherine Russell), Pete (Rafe Spall), Anna (Pippa Duffy), Ollie (Reece Ritchie), Jake (Daniel Ings). Copyright: Objective Productions

Pete Versus Life

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fankoo

Pete goes to a party where Jake, a friend but also a rival, reveals an intimate detail about his sex life. Pete promises to keep it a secret and then tells everyone.

Radio 7 10:30pm (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 6 - The Final Reckoning

When God learns that all kinds of rules are being broken in Hell, he sends down some archangels to check out what is going on.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 2 - Wedding

The big day of Gary's wedding has arrived, complete with last-minute doubts.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
MacAulay And Co. Image shows from L to R: Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2010, Episode 5 - Friday 13th

Fred MacAulay and Susan Calman present the very best comedy from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2010. Repeated in the evening on Radio 7 at 11pm.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (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 11:05pm
65 min
Omid Djalili Live In London. Omid Djalili

Omid Djalili Live In London

The award-winning British-Iranian comedian performs live on stage at London's Hammersmith Apollo in 2009.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 3 - Jealousy

A cramped weekend away in a small caravan proves eventful.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto. Mark Thomas. Copyright: BBC

Mark Thomas - The Manifesto

Series 2, Episode 1

Comedian-activist Mark Thomas returns to Radio 4 for a new series of The Manifesto - the show where the audience suggest policies that will make the world a better place, and Mark finds out if they'd help or not.

BBC Two 11:50pm (repeat)
That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 4, Episode 5

A modern-day Cyrano de Bergerac gives some tips on how to get Debbie to switch off EastEnders long enough to read her a love poem. There's an in-depth documentary about documentaries, and a very angry discussion about christenings. Meanwhile, David and Rob look for a sensitve new way to end their sketch show, just to prove they have depth.

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