British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 17th September 2010

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Stanley Baxter

The Stanley Baxter Playhouse

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Porter's Story

A comic retelling of events at Dunsinane Castle. Stanley Baxter plays Macbeth's porter.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Tiny. Boy (Joshua Jenkins). Copyright: BBC

Tiny

Afternoon play by Ben Lewis about a teenager who becomes an internet phenomenon.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 12

Ug and Grunt show us how to paint like a caveman, some silly WW2 codebreakers forget their own code, and Henry VIII challenges the King of France to a wrestlemania-style showdown!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
Dani's House. Image shows from L to R: Max (Sebastian Applewhite), Toby (Harry Culverhouse), Sam (Klariza Clayton), Dani (Dani Harmer), Ben (James Gandhi). Copyright: The Foundation / BBC

Dani's House

Series 3, Episode 2 - Chat Show

Dani is asked to go on a popular afternoon chat show, but worries that her life isn't interesting enough to talk about. Jack plans to create a 'behind the scenes' video of Dani to help the situation, but it proves to make it worse.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
Duty Free. Image shows from L to R: David Pearce (Keith Barron), Linda Cochran (Joanna Van Gyseghem), Carlos (Carlos Douglas), Robert Cochran (Neil Stacy), Amy Pearce (Gwen Taylor). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Duty Free

Series 2, Episode 5 - Pepe

After a day trip to Tangiers, Amy agrees to carry a parcel back to Spain. On reflection, she feels there may be illegal substances in the parcel but trying to get rid of it proves difficult.

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

Chain Reaction

Series 6, Episode 6 - Stephen Merchant interviews Jarvis Cocker

Comedian and co-creator of The Office, Stephen Merchant interviews former Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 1 - Hodge Podge

With Phill Jupitus, Ross Noble and Jack Dee.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 3

Jack Dee acts as host with guest panellists Clare Balding and Fred MacAulay.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Episode 3.3: Roman's facial gets out of hand when estranged wife Bubbles interferes, and Dudley is shocked by Ting Tong's latest revelations, but cannot resist her tight green outfit. Orville is harassed in a supermarket and Marjorie Dawes gets star-struck when a celebrity addition to Fat Fighters arrives.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
The King Is Dead. Simon Bird. Copyright: TalkbackThames

The King Is Dead

Episode 3 - The King

Simon Bird, Nick Mohammed and Katy Wix interview Louis Walsh, Jennie Bond and Chloe Madeley to see who is best suited to rule the nation.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 7

With guest host Ruth Jones and guest panellists Clive Anderson and Jo Caulfield.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Alien Autopsy. Image shows from L to R: Gary Shoefield (Ant McPartlin), Ray Santilli (Declan Donnelly)

Alien Autopsy

Ant and Dec's big screen debut. Ray and Gary film their own re-enactment of the 1947 Roswell alien autopsy and try to pass it off as the original.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Rob Brydon Show. Rob Brydon. Copyright: Arbie

The Rob Brydon Show

Series 1, Episode 1

Tonight, Rob chats to Little Britain star and old friend David Walliams. Rob also chats and jams with his hero, Sir Tom Jones, and champions rising star and stand-up comedian Tom Deacon.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
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 10, Episode 1

Jack Dee, Jack Whitehall, Jamelia and Dr Christian Jessen from Embarrassing Bodies join Jimmy, Sean and Jason.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Al Murray: Giving It Both Barrels. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: Giving It Both Barrels

Al Murray puts the world to rights with his lager fuelled philosophies in this 2005 live show.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 4, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

These are the funnies that just couldn't be squeezed in the first time around, and it's 100 per cent brand-new footage. As ever, Rob Brydon hosts proceedings and David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:55pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Fashion Show

It's the start of term and Carli is organising a charity fashion show.

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 4, Episode 3 - Health & Safety

A Health and Safety inspector arrives in Hell and begins to try and make the underworld a much safer place to work in. Meanwhile, Satan takes the Professor to see his wife, who is in a coma.

Comedy Central 12:15am
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 3

Micky Flanagan on cockney boys, Kai Humphries on adolescence, Tom Wrigglesworth on public transport and Neil Delamere on diving with sharks.

BBC Three 12:20am (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Matt Lucas and David Walliams take a comic look at British life in this character-based sketch series.

BBC Three 12:50am (repeat)
Ideal. Moz (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Ideal

Series 6, Episode 5 - The Lapse

With Jenny away, Moz finds himself falling for the charms of both his ex-girlfriend Nicki and his sophisticated American neighbour Tilly.

BBC Three 1:20am (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Birthday

It's Steve's birthday and everyone wants to go out and get plastered - except Steve who is ill. Or at least he tells his mum and everyone else he is...

BBC Three 1:50am (repeat)
The King Is Dead. Simon Bird. Copyright: TalkbackThames

The King Is Dead

Episode 3 - The King

Simon Bird, Nick Mohammed and Katy Wix interview Louis Walsh, Jennie Bond and Chloe Madeley to see who is best suited to rule the nation.

BBC Three 2:20am (repeat)
Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live

2010, Episode 2

Hosted by Shappi Khorsandi, acts include: Adam Hills, Danny Bhoy, Sean Lock, Tom Wrigglesworth, Jon Richardson, Jack Whitehall, Marlon Davis, Josh Widdicombe, Mick Ferry, Carey Marx, Emo Philips, Imran Yusuf and Jimeoin.

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