British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 24th September 2010

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Stanley Baxter

The Stanley Baxter Playhouse

Series 4, Episode 2 - The German Pilot

The story of German Friedrich and Scottish Beth, who met as war time enemies and found love on a Scottish cattle farm.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Knocker

We Happened To Be Passing

A comedy of manners by Reginald Perrin writer David Nobbs. A couple regret saying "if ever you happen to be passing..." to their holiday friends.

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, Highlights Special - Savage Songs

A compilation of the songs from the series, featuring Spartan High School Musical, the Viking Rock Band, punky Queen Boudica, Incan emperor Pachacuti, the posh rapping of Charles II, Blackbeard the Pirate, George IV going solo, the Victorian Inventions song, and the World War Two Girls.

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 3 - Grandad And The Emo Of Doom

Dani is over the moon about her upcoming meeting with famous emo heartthrob Brandon Noir. She's hoping that he'll be interested in her for more than her singing, but Max, Jack and Sam are worried about her falling for the wrong guy, and Max summons his grandad from the jungle for help.

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 3, Episode 3 - Close Up

The Wish You Were Here team have arrived at the hotel and the Brits have all become budding T.V. stars for the day.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 72, Episode 1

Conferences, Councils and the Commonwealth Games. Sandi Toksvig and the team return for a new series of the topical comedy that better illuminates Friday nights on Radio 4. Jeremy Hardy, Sue Perkins, Mark Steel and Gyles Brandreth make up the team.

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

QI

Series H, Episode 2 - Hanatomy

With Sue Perkins, Bill Bailey and Gyles Brandreth.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Run Fatboy Run. Dennis Doyle (Simon Pegg). Copyright: Material Entertainment

Run Fatboy Run

Having previously jilted his fiancée at the altar, Dennis Doyle attempts to win her back by running a marathon.

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

QI

Series F, Episode 9 - The Future

With Sean Lock, Rob Brydon and Ben Miller.

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

The King Is Dead

Episode 4 - Assistant Regional Head Of Sales

The assistant regional head of sales is dead! Simon, Nick and Katy interview Eamonn Holmes, Kate Walsh and Mollie King from The Saturdays to see who is best suited for the most exciting office job since the expansion of the accounts department.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Count Jim Moriarty (Spike Milligan), Neddie Seagoon (Harry Secombe), Hercules Grytpype-Thynne (Peter Sellers). Copyright: BBC

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Goons

A tribute to the comic genius of Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe and Michael Bentine, who worked together as The Goons.

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

The Rob Brydon Show

Series 1, Episode 2

Tonight, Rob Brydon's guest is fellow Gavin & Stacey cast member James Corden. There's also music and chat from super-cool Mark Ronson and stand-up comedy from the up-and-coming Carly Smallman.

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 2

Team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford will be supported by this week's celebrity guests Sarah Millican, Jon Richardson, Louie Spence and Johnny Vaughan.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
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 3, Episode 6

This week, TV presenter Davina McCall and comedian Dave Gorman join David's camp and compete against journalistic powerhouse Janet Street-Porter and funnyman Omid Djalili on Lee's team.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm (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 2 - The Gig And The Girlfriend

Simon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.

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 4 - Poets Corner

The Professor tries to make Thomas a better person by introducing him to poetry, although Satan believes poetry is a waste of time.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Peter Cook

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 3, Episode 2 - Peter Cook

This programme focuses on the career of Peter Cook.

Comedy Central 11:20pm
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 4

Stand-up comedy from Pete Johansson, Rufus Hound, Jo Caufield and Rob Rouse.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:25pm (repeat)
Russell Brand: Scandalous. Russell Brand. Copyright: Vanity Projects Limited

Russell Brand: Scandalous

Russell Brand's Scandalous tour, recorded at London's O2 arena in 2009.

BBC Three 12:20am (repeat)
Ideal. Moz (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Ideal

Series 6, Episode 6 - The Accident

When Moz discovers that Keith and Carol have been kidnapped by the Low triad, he asks Cartoon Head's gang for assistance - something he will soon have good reason to regret.

BBC Three 12:50am (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Fancy Dress Party

Paul's son, Little Luke, is out of hospital so he's having a fancy dress party to celebrate.

BBC Three 1:20am (repeat)
The King Is Dead. Simon Bird. Copyright: TalkbackThames

The King Is Dead

Episode 4 - Assistant Regional Head Of Sales

The assistant regional head of sales is dead! Simon, Nick and Katy interview Eamonn Holmes, Kate Walsh and Mollie King from The Saturdays to see who is best suited for the most exciting office job since the expansion of the accounts department.

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