British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 7th January 2011

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am
15 min
Hedz. Copyright: BBC

Hedz

Series 2, Episode 4

Kids' comedy series putting celebrities in unexpected places.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
John Sessions

Electric Ink

Series 2, Episode 6

The paper is on the verge of being sold to a Russian gangster.

Radio 4 2:15pm (repeat)
The Great Hargeisa Goat Bubble. Copyright: BBC

The Great Hargeisa Goat Bubble

A comic story of modern economics explained through the prism of a Goat Exchange. Based on Julian Gough's short story, previously published in the FT.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Fabulous Monsterettes

Eddie is convinced that his parents are splitting up and asks the monsters to help him stop his Dad running away. But the monsters are too busy reviving their singing group, The Fabulous Monsterettes, convinced that Angela wants them as her backing group.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 4pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes), Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz)

Doc Martin

Series 1, Episode 5 - Of All The Harbours In All The Towns

An old flame of Joan's sails back into her life and whisks her off her feet. But John Slater is seriously ill with a life-threatening heart condition.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 11

Barmy Roman emperor Caligula fails to invade Britain so collects seashells instead, King Henry VIII plays tennis while Anne Boleyn is executed, and some naughty Saxon monks throw a funky party.

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 8 - Marooned

A visit to Frambourne's Pier Theatre ends in disaster for Uncle Arthur.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:05pm (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 1, Episode 5 - Writing On The Wall

What have an outbreak of graffiti and a children's fancy-dress parade got in common? Can it be Terry?

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

The News Quiz

Series 73, Episode 2

Sandi Toksvig presents another episode of the ever-popular topical panel show. Guests this week are Jeremy Hardy, Sue Perkins, Phill Jupitus and Francis Wheen.

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

QI

Series H, Episode 15 - Hypnotism, Hallucinations And Hysteria

With Robert Webb, Ronni Ancona and Phill Jupitus.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Ben Elton. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 1, Episode 1 - Ben Elton

This week Ben Elton performs at the Broadway Theatre in his hometwon of Catford, London in his first televisied stand-up in a decade. Featuring support from Jason Byrne and Tom Stade.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 2

A 'sudden wing malfunction' delays FlyLo passengers on their way to Malaga, while Melody and Taaj get tough with FlyLo's new baggage allowance regulations.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Al Murray: Giving It Both Barrels. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: Giving It Both Barrels

Al Murray puts the world to rights with his lager fuelled philosophies in this 2005 live show.

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 11 - Keanu Reeves, Emilia Fox, Marcus Brigstocke, Imelda May

On the sofa: Hollywood superstar Keanu Reeves talking about his new film Henry's Crime; the star of Silent Witness, actress Emilia Fox; comedian and satirist Marcus Brigstocke; and singer Imelda May performing her new single Inside Out.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
Miranda Hart's Joke Shop. Miranda (Miranda Hart). Copyright: BBC

Miranda Hart's Joke Shop

Episode 2 - What A Job

Miranda tries to prove she can get a proper job away from the joke shop.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 2, Episode 1 - Barry Cryer

Barry Cryer joins Marcus Brigstocke to attempt some new experiences, including trying vegan food and watching American sitcom Friends.

U&Dave channel logo 11:30pm (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Fixer

Fran is in need of a job and Manny's friend Gus has a nephew who needs to promote his book. Time to do business.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
Hattie Jacques

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 6, Episode 4 - Hattie Jacques

A tribute to Carry On star Hattie Jacques, famous for her matronly roles and her partnership with Eric Sykes. With contributions from Miriam Margolyes and Mo Mowlam.

U&Dave channel logo 12:05am (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Ben Elton. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 1, Episode 1 - Ben Elton

This week Ben Elton performs at the Broadway Theatre in his hometwon of Catford, London in his first televisied stand-up in a decade. Featuring support from Jason Byrne and Tom Stade.

BBC Three 12:15am (repeat)
How Not To Live Your Life. Don Danbury (Dan Clark). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

How Not To Live Your Life

Three episodes of Dan Clark's sitcom back-to-back.

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