British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 1st October 2010

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Stanley Baxter

The Stanley Baxter Playhouse

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Name Of The Wee Man

A warm hearted account of the short, memorable career of the much loved Scots comic Tommy Lorne.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45am (repeat)
Carry On Behind. Image shows from L to R: Professor Anna Vooshka (Elke Sommer), Professor Roland Crump (Kenneth Williams). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Behind

Saucy British comedy with the Carry On crew, set on a caravan campsite where a Roman settlement has been discovered.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
Sarah Millican

...At The Stand

Sarah At The Stand, Episode 1

Sarah Millican goes behind the scenes at The Stand Comedy Club, where Mark Nelson, Alun Cochrane and Reginald D Hunter are hoping to raise a laugh.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

Hit sketch show based on surprising facts from world history, inspired by the hit children's book series.

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 4 - Cook Off

Jack, Sam and Dani enter a cook-off which turns into a cut-throat competition. Max and Ben decided to earn millions by becoming conceptual artists, but manage to ruin the chances for the young chefs when they 'borrow' some of the key menu items for their work.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 11 - The Strain

Stan tries to prove his strength by picking up his girlfriend to guess her weight. In doing so, he strains his back and is instructed to wear a supportive, surgical corset if he wants to get back to work quickly.

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

The News Quiz

Series 72, Episode 2

Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical news quiz. With Jeremy Hardy, Francis Wheen, Sue Perkins and Andy Hamilton.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Angus Deayton, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 23, Episode 8

With Ross Noble on Ian's side and Katie Derham on Paul's.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 3 - Bombs

With Clive Anderson, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.

Radio 7 8pm (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 2, Episode 5

Whilst Simon is distracted with his murder investigation, the fellows find themselves undergoing individual performance assessments. The Master finds the whole idea appalling, but the Dean seems to be relishing every moment.

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

QI

Series H, Episode 3 - Hoaxes

With Danny Baker, Sean Lock and David Mitchell.

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

QI

Series F, Episode 10 - Flora And Fauna

With John Sergeant, Jimmy Carr and Jo Brand.

BBC Three 9:05pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Episode 3.4: Dubious transvestite Emily hits the town with her friend Florence to celebrate her last night as a single 'laydee'. Dudley is unimpressed by the arrival of Ting Tong's mother, and Sid Pegg calls an urgent Neighbourhood Watch meeting when he learns a rogue caravan has moved into the area.

BBC Three 9:35pm (repeat)
The King Is Dead. Simon Bird. Copyright: TalkbackThames

The King Is Dead

Episode 5 - King Of The Jungle

The King of the Jungle is Dead! Simon, Nick and Katy interview Dappy from N-Dubz, George Lamb and Terry Nutkins to see which one can be leader of the animal pack.

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

The Rob Brydon Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Rob Brydon meets QI and Blackadder star Stephen Fry. There is also music and chat from Seasick Steve, and stand-up comedy from Daniel Sloss.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 12 - Food

With David Mitchell, Rich Hall and Jimmy Carr.

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 3

Mark Watson, Stephen Mangan, Daniel Sloss and Vanessa Feltz take part in the comedy quiz.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Tim Minchin: Live

Tim Minchin: Live

A two hour TV broadcast of Australian musical comedian Tim Minchin's stage show at London's Bloomsbury Theatre in 2008.

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 7

Joining David this week are Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and impressionist Ronni Ancona. Teaming up with Lee are comedian and author Danny Wallace and sports presenter Gabby Logan.

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 3 - Will's Dilemma

Simon and his new girlfriend Tara go on a double date with Will and her friend Kerry.

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 5 - Sleep

Satan visits some of his damned residents in order to experience what it is like when going to sleep. However, his first dream is a nightmare about The Fall.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 11 - Film

With Emma Thompson, John Sessions and David Mitchell.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club. Richard Bacon. Copyright: TalkbackThames

Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club

Series 1, Episode 2

With Stephen Mangan, Jon Richardson and Charlie Baker.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:25pm (repeat)
Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.

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

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 5

At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Kevin Bridges on his Scottish accent, Zoe Lyons on alpha males, Andrew Lawrence on his school experiences and Russell Kane on the X Factor.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
Joyce Grenfell - Comedy With Breeding. Joyce Grenfell. Copyright: BBC

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 1, Episode 3 - Joyce Grenfell

Profile of Joyce Grenfell, one of the premier comediennes of her age.

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

Little Britain

Episode 3.4: Dubious transvestite Emily hits the town with her friend Florence to celebrate her last night as a single 'laydee'.

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

Ideal

Series 6, Episode 7 - The Ear

Finding themselves with a body to dispose of, Moz and Psycho Paul call on the services of the sinister Doctor Persil. Meanwhile, Moz's dad Keith learns that his kidnappers are deadly serious.

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 4 - The Football

Everyone is trying to watch the match between two local teams, except Steve and Laura and Paul.

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

The King Is Dead

Episode 5 - King Of The Jungle

The King of the Jungle is Dead! Simon, Nick and Katy interview Dappy from N-Dubz, George Lamb and Terry Nutkins to see which one can be leader of the animal pack.

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