British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 10th December 2010

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
John Sessions

Electric Ink

Series 2, Episode 2

Maddox refuses to give up a source. Could he really face prison?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:50pm
7 min
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 35 - Foxy Laddie

A fox arrives at the farm, disguising himself as a handsome ram to infiltrate the flock and eat Timmy! All the lady sheep are beguiled by this charming new arrival, especially Shirley. Shaun becomes suspicious when the fox's cunning disguise begins to fail.

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 4

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis host the topical comedy show with stand-up, skits and sketches. With Mitch Benn, Laura Shavin and special guests John Finnemore and Henning Wehn.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 5, Christmas Special - The Man Who Blew Away

Victor is dogged by the practical jokes of a pair of local children, but having been recently stolen he is at least finally rid of the albatross that is their car. A long-forgotten holiday acquaintance, Mr Foskett, comes to visit the Meldrews and his unconventional behaviour causes problems for Patrick.

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

QI

Series H, Episode 12 - Horses And Hunting

With Jimmy Carr, Dara O'Briain and Clare Balding.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 6 - Little Problems

Rodney's wedding is approaching and Del has promised him money for the deposit on his new flat. However, he's also unknowingly promised the same money to the Driscoll brothers, two local thugs who he inadvertently did business with. Will it be Rodney's hopes or Del's body to take a beating?

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

QI

Series F, Episode 11 - Film

With Emma Thompson, John Sessions and David Mitchell.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Episode 8

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 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 6 - Doreen

Jas and Ollie's rift is threatening to tear the group apart, and Chloe goes to extreme measures in order to stop it from happening. Meanwhile, DK's bad behaviour lands him with having to look after an OAP...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At Christmas

It's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.

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

The Stephen K Amos Show

Episode 6

In this week's final instalment, Stephen is "Spotted" in a number of compromising situations by the paparazzi. His competitive Aunt Maude makes a surprise appearance and stunt man Paul Hammer meets Little Britain stars Matt Lucas and David Walliams, and TV legend Sir Michael Parkinson. With stand-up from Marlon Davis and music from Isy Suttie.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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, Episode 4

With guest stand-ups Adam Hills and Alun Cochrane.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 3 - A Beautiful Mind

Jeremy attempts to impress Zahra by holding a book group at the flat, but apart from Mr Nice, Jeremy has never read a book. Mark meanwhile is worried that he is unable to satisfy Dobby's sexual needs, and decides to purchase some help.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
30 min
Robert's Web. Robert Webb. Copyright: Objective Productions

Robert's Web

Episode 3

Robert's Web offers an alternative take on the week's online news and happenings - scouring the internet for the funniest tweets, the most talked-about uploads, the weirdest new Facebook groups and the best celebrity websites.

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 7 - Barry Manilow, Katherine Jenkins, Sean Lock, Ann Widdecombe, KT Tunstall

Graham is joined by music legend Barry Manilow, classical superstar Katherine Jenkins, comedian Sean Lock and hotfoot from Strictly, the Dancing Queen herself, Ann Widdecombe. Plus music from Scottish songstress KT Tunstall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 5 - Holy

After Richie's chopped off his own finger and incinerated the Christmas dinner, a baby is left at the front door. Richie's convinced it's the Second Coming.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Long-running topical panel game with a strong political slant, featuring team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights

Episode 2

More from the Glaswegian comic who blends acerbic, razor-sharp stand up with unique, hilarious sketches crafted in the darkest recesses of the human psyche.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Mark Lamarr, Vic Reeves, George Dawes (Matt Lucas), Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 2, Christmas Special

With Jarvis Cocker, Emma Forbes, Ewen Bremner and Ian Kelsey.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
The Morgana Show. Morgana Robinson. Copyright: Running Bare Pictures

The Morgana Show

Episode 2

More big and silly character-based comedy sketches starring Morgana Robinson.

Comedy Central 12:45am
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 15

At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Jarred Christmas on marriage, Terry Alderton on Afghanistan, Josh Howie on being Jewish and Phil Nichol on his Canadian roots and accents.

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