British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 29th October 2010

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

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 10 - Dust Bag Love

When the monsters scare off a cleaner, Kate reaches breaking point; either they clean up their own mess or get out. Eddie is desperate to tidy the house before she gets back but the monsters have other ideas.

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

The Fry Chronicles

Episode 5

Stephen reveals the origins of his enduring love of technology and his great friendship with Douglas Adams.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Folders

Psmith In The City

Episode 4 - Psmith Arranges His Future

Psmith's powers of persuasion are put to the test when Mike is dismissed from the bank.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
The Bob Servant Emails. Bob Servant (Brian Cox). Copyright: BBC

The Bob Servant Emails

Episode 1 - Olga, Sasha and the Jamaica Lakers

Bob Servant is retired and a little bit bored. When he starts getting spam emails, he decides to play the fraudsters at their own game. Bob is approached by a scintillating Russian woman and fearlessly launches a new business.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 7

The Houses of Parliament smell of poo, Cinderella struggles with the Blitz, and Helen of Troy reveals her complicated love life.

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 8 - Driving Miss Dani

Dani wants to learn how to drive, but can't afford proper lessons. When Max and Ben get hold of a new super driving game, Dani becomes completely obsessed and can't be stopped from playing it day and night.

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

Rising Damp

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cocktail Hour

Alan's getting more serious about Caroline, but her parents are well-to-do and Rigsby's far from convinced that the young scruff could possibly make the relationship work. Especially when he's not invited to a party in his own house...

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

The News Quiz

Series 72, Episode 6

Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical news quiz with guests Jeremy Hardy, Ava Vidal, Francis Wheen and Phill Jupitus.

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

QI

Series H, Special - Horrible

A Halloween special with Dara O'Briain, Sean Lock and Chris Addison.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 4

With guest host Kirsty Young and panellists Ross Noble and Kevin Maguire.

BBC Three 9pm (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.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Coming Of Age. Image shows from L to R: Chloe (Anabel Barnston), Matt (Tony Bignell), DK (Joe Tracini), Ollie (Ceri Phillips), Jas (Hannah Job). Copyright: BBC

Coming Of Age

Series 2, Episode 2 - Who Killed Alec The Dwarf?

As part of their general studies course, the principal has bought the college a local radio licence so the gang decides to do a radio play.

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.

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 7

The Brockman family have a very restless night. Will anyone get any sleep? And what on earth are those dreadful noises coming from next door? And why is there a policeman at their front door?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (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.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Stephen K Amos Show. Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

The Stephen K Amos Show

Episode 1

In the first episode, we discover Stephen has been approached to release an album. We also meet Frank, a no-nonsense security guard, and Stephen takes a look at both Nigerian and Australian television. With guest stand-up Tom Allen and music from Lucy Montgomery.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Bridget Jones's Diary. Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones's Diary

Film based on Helen Fielding's novel about an unlucky-in-love Londoner who decides to take control of her life and start a diary.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 8, Episode 2 - Alan Sugar, Pamela Stephenson, Lee Mack, James Blunt

Apprentice star Lord Alan Sugar; comedienne, psychologist, Mrs Billy Connolly and now star of Strictly Come Dancing, Pamela Stephenson; comic and star of Not Going Out, Lee Mack; and singer-songwriter James Blunt join Graham Norton.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 4

With guests Milton Jones, Jack Whitehall and Holly Walsh.

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

Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club

Series 1, Episode 6

Richard Bacon invites a group of celebrity friends over to his flat to drink beer, eat pizza and discuss the big issues that men talk about when they're on their own. Today, he is joined by chef Gino D'Acampo, comedian Phil Nichol and regular guest Charlie Baker. Topics include: most embarrassing moment, most prized possession, and the most overrated music act of all time.

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 5, Episode 2 - The Crusade

Satan tries to make people good by organising a meeting of all the major world religions.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (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.

Comedy Central 11:25pm
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 9

At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Jarred Christmas on aggressive Londoners, Steve Williams on graffiti, Andi Osho on Nigerian parenting and Mike Wilmot on alcoholism and London.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
Arthur Askey

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 3, Episode 3 - Arthur Askey

A celebration of the life and career of British comedian Arthur Askey through clips from TV shows, films, sketches and Royal Variety performances. Featuring contributions by Peter Waterman, Cliff Richard, Bob Monkhouse and June Whitfield.

BBC Three 12:15am (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.

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

The Fry Chronicles

Episode 5

Stephen reveals the origins of his enduring love of technology and his great friendship with Douglas Adams.

BBC Three 12:45am (repeat)
Coming Of Age. Image shows from L to R: Chloe (Anabel Barnston), Matt (Tony Bignell), DK (Joe Tracini), Ollie (Ceri Phillips), Jas (Hannah Job). Copyright: BBC

Coming Of Age

Series 2, Episode 2 - Who Killed Alec The Dwarf?

As part of their general studies course, the principal has bought the college a local radio licence so the gang decides to do a radio play.

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