British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 28th October 2010

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8am
25 min
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 9 - Dear Diary

Eddie and the monsters keep reading Angela's diary - obsessed with her day-to-day life. But when Angela finds out, she gets her revenge by writing entries she knows will freak the monsters out.

Radio 4 9:45am
15 min
The Fry Chronicles. Stephen Fry. Copyright: BBC

The Fry Chronicles

Episode 4

Stephen talks about his early love of radio and his first forays into broadcasting on Radio 4.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am
30 min
Laughed Off The Page. Janice Forsyth. Copyright: BBC

Laughed Off The Page

Series 3, Episode 1 - Rob Grant

Janice Forsyth talks to Rob Grant about the strains of writing for those mighty Spitting Image puppets and how he was one of the men responsible for Red Dwarf.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Big Babies. Image shows from L to R: Rocco (Martin Collins), Brooks (Spencer Jones). Copyright: BBC

Big Babies

Episode 5 - Pet Shop

An outing to the pet shop leads to conflict between the boys - Brooks wants a dog and Rocco wants a hamster.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 3, Episode 5 - Fawcett's Python

Miss Jones raises supsicions about new tenant Madeline. Rigsby's not too bothered about her brand of "modern interpretive dancing", but isn't that keen on her partner...

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Richard Herring's Objective. Richard Herring. Copyright: BBC

Richard Herring's Objective

Series 1, Episode 3 - The St George's Flag

Why do the English rarely wave their flag with national pride?

Radio 7 7pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy: Comedy sketches and songs, with Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe. First aired in 1958.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Vera Small (Anne Reid), Irene Spencer (Maureen Lipman). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Ladies Of Letters

Series 2, Episode 7

Having been 'rescued' from the clinic by Damon and Karen, Irene is now living rough in the outback.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 40, Episode 3

John Bishop hosts the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, with guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Miles Jupp.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 7, Highlights Special

At the halfway point in the series, Dara O'Briain presents a special show featuring unseen material and favourite bits from the series so far.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 4, Episode 2 - Fire And Brimstone

Since Alan moved out, there's a spare bed in Philip's room, and Rigsby has no intentions of keeping it empty. However, his plans to prey on the missionary instincts of a religious man backfire when he begins to convert Miss Jones!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Reggie Perrin. Reggie Perrin (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Objective Productions

Reggie Perrin

Series 2, Episode 3

Reggie is the new boss at Groomtech. With the freedom to do what he wants, he decides to have some fun and introduce a new kind of product. But Nicola is feeling neglected, and is grateful for the attention of her new neighbour.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 4 - Cheating

With Jeremy Clarkson, Alexander Armstrong and John Sessions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 5

Mum and Dad try to organise a quiet meal out together. But first they have to escape the house!

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 24, Episode 2

The presenter is Catherine Tate, with guests Howard Marks, Badly Drawn Boy, Katy Wix and Tulisa Contostavlos.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
45 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 4, Episode 8 - X Factor Special

Featuring X Factor host Dermot O'Leary, 2008 finalist and West End star Diana Vickers and last year's runner-up Olly Murs. Plus X Factor twins Jedward take on a Halloween potato bobbing challenge.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Georgie Ainslie, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 2, Episode 5

James Corden referees as the Reds and Blues butt heads in round five of the panel show. Chart-topper Tinchy Stryder and sports presenter Clare Balding join in the fun too.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett), Ashley (Andrew Brooke). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bear Bad Man

It's 'Super Sales Wednesday', otherwise known as a 'Family Fun Day' to the annoyed staff of PhoneShop Sutton. As if that wasn't enough, the threatened arrival of a security guard casts a shadow over the day.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Christmas Special - Empire

A Christmas special with Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Episode 2

Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week. The Good News Extra stand-up is Pete Johansson.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm
30 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Georgie Ainslie, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 2, Episode 6

Bragging rights are up for grabs in a rematch between the Reds and Blues. James Corden welcomes X Factor's Dermot O'Leary and triple-jumper Phillips Idowu into the fold as well.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm
40 min
Mark Watson Kicks Off. Mark Watson. Copyright: World's End Productions

Mark Watson Kicks Off

Episode 2

Today's special guests are Tim Lovejoy, Bob Mills and Austin Healey, who give their spin on the sporting week.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
Jason Manford Live. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live

Jason Manford employs his acute observational humour to talk us through the rules of driving, urinal etiquette and the lies that dads tell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 6

Six-year-old Karen is preoccupied with the exact whereabouts of Satan, and Ben falls foul of a hardline football referee.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Vegas, Seymour Mace, Justin Moorhouse. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 1, Episode 3 - Johnny Vegas

Johnny Vegas headlines Dave's One Night Stand from his hometown of St. Helen's, supported by Justin Moorhouse and Seymour Mace.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
FHM's Stand-Up Hero. Josh Widdicombe

FHM's Stand-Up Hero

Episode 1 - Heat 1

With Adam Crow, Gerry Kyei, Mark Restuccoa, Catie Wilkins and Nathan Caton. This week's special guest is Vic Reeves.

Radio 4 12:30am (repeat)
The Fry Chronicles. Stephen Fry. Copyright: BBC

The Fry Chronicles

Episode 4

Stephen talks about his early love of radio and his first forays into broadcasting on Radio 4.

BBC Three 1:20am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Episode 2

Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week. The Good News Extra stand-up is Pete Johansson.

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