British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 19th November 2010

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Safety Catch. Simon McGrath (Darren Boyd). Copyright: BBC

Safety Catch

Series 3, Episode 3 - Uncomfortably Numb

When told by his boss to stop empathising, Simon tries to give himself compassion fatigue to stop caring. He also has to cope with a visit from Anna's parents.

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

The Bob Servant Emails

Episode 4 - Bob's Granny Surprise

Bob's going great guns with an internet bride, until her grandmother makes an appearance.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15pm
45 min
The Indian Doctor. Dr. Prem Sharma (Sanjeev Bhaskar). Copyright: Rondo / Avatar

The Indian Doctor

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Fete

The South Welsh mining village of Trefelin is preparing for the annual summer fete.

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

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 10

HHTV News reports live from the Battle of Thermopylae, Celt housewives find decorative uses for severed heads and we learn the revolting truth about Roman toilets.

Radio 7 5pm (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 2 - The Bank Loan

Hodges and Pike have persuaded Wilson to loan them £2,500 to renovate the pier in Frambourne. Uncle Arthur decides to call off the loan to them, but will 'Nephew' Frank show a vicious streak and try blackmail?

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 11 - Valentine

Dani is upset that she has no date for Valentine's Day, but Max is making loads of money delivering flowers and candy to love-struck clients via Ben dressed up as a cherub.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:10pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 9 - Lost Property

Stan and Jack find two portions of fish and chips on the bus and, to cut a long story short, eat them. When a woman comes into the depot to report the loss, Blakey institutes a heavy crackdown on the reporting of lost property.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 32, Episode 1

Topical comedy show with stand-up, skits and sketches. Steve Punt is joined by Laurence Howarth, Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes and Ian Stone. Hugh Dennis is ill so not on the show.

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

QI

Series E, Episode 6 - Everything, Etc.

With Jeremy Clarkson, Clive Anderson and Vic Reeves.

BBC Two 9:30pm
30 min
Harry & Paul. Image shows from L to R: Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Harry & Paul

Series 3, Highlights Special

Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse star in a compilation of some of the best sketches from the 2008 series. Gillian and Gerald present the Henley Royal Northerner Show, Nelson Mandela has a run-in with Maggie Thatcher and there's a visit to an island populated by Jeremy Clarksons.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (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 5, Episode 7

Fiona Allen takes a seat with Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Meanwhile David Mitchell joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons for another evening.

BBC Two 10pm
Mastermind. John Humphrys

Celebrity Mastermind

John Humphrys hosts a special edition of the quiz, as four comedians sit in the black chair for Children in Need. The comics taking part are Andi Osho, Tony Hawks, Stewart Francis and Fred MacAulay.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Episode 5

Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl through newspapers, websites, TV and radio shows.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Episode 1

Fern Britton acts as host. With Tom Bradby on Ian's side and Mark Steel on Paul's.

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 6, Episode 1 - Edith

Satan has problems with a new arrival; historian Edith, who denies that she is dead and that she committed suicide. She agrees to let Satan find out what really happened if she writes Satan's biography.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
Porridge. Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: WitzEnd Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Living Legends: Ronnie Barker

A portrait of comedy actor Ronnie Barker, with contributions from his friends and colleagues including Ronnie Corbett, Michael Palin and David Jason.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30pm (repeat)
Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club. Richard Bacon. Copyright: TalkbackThames

Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club

Series 1, Episode 9

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. This week's guests are Reece Shearsmith, star of The League Of Gentlemen and Psychoville, DJ and presenter Dave Berry, and actor and comedian Charlie Baker.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
Quando, Quando, Quando. Copyright: BBC

Quando, Quando, Quando

Episode 1 - Big Head

The President of Uruguay arrives for a trim at the Quandos' trendy hair salon. Just don't mention the size of his head.

BBC Three 12:15am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Episode 5

Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl through newspapers, websites, TV and radio shows.

BBC Three 12:45am (repeat)
How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Treacher (Leila Hoffman), Brian (Silas Carson), Samantha (Laura Haddock), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Eddie (David Armand), Jason (Daniel Lawrence Taylor). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

How Not To Live Your Life

Series 3, Episode 3 - Don's Posh Weekend

Don finds himself the centre of attention during a tour he gives for a new exhibition at the gallery.

Comedy Central 2:15am
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 12

Jason Byrne on marriage and annoying his wife, Lloyd Langford on the recession, Jo Caulfield on relationships and Dave Fulton on the police.

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