British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 21st January 2011

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am
15 min
Hedz. Copyright: BBC

Hedz

Series 2, Episode 17

Kids' comedy series putting celebrities in unexpected places.

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 3, Episode 2 - A Now Grim Life Yet More Grimified

Pip Bin faces his most gruelling fate yet at the hands of his evil undead ex-guardian and an enormous quantity of cheese. But can the spirits of Harvest Festival past, present and future show him a way to redemption?

BBC Radio Scotland 1:35pm
15 min
Bill Paterson

Piano Lessons

Episode 2

Ronnie gets into deep water with Sophie's mum and Barry writes a remarkable song.

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

Terry & June

Series 3, Episode 2 - Stars On Sunday

Terry and June visit Terry's colleague Malcolm in hospital, and end up trying to breathe new life into the hospital radio station.

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 10 - The Builder

Frank and Hodges are determined to get the pier up and running. It completely needs rebuilding. Will they manage it?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 2, Episode 5

Featuring Rod and Annette - where, as usual, Annette is blissfully unaware of Rod's latest prize catch.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:25pm
30 min
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 2 - Robobootylicious

Sadie fixes it for Dede's mum to come to the JLS concert with her, and gets Steve to help Dede with her robot wars fight night on the same night. Then Dede's mum turns out to be even less cool than Steve, so she tries to get her dad back, by sabotaging Dede's robot so he won't have to help her any more.

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

The News Quiz

Series 73, Episode 4

Sandi Toksvig presents another episode of the ever-popular topical panel show, with guests Jeremy Hardy, Mark Steel, Hugo Rifkind and Sue Perkins.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 5 - To Kill A Mocking Alan

Alan invents a new drink while trying to impress some TV executives, and meets Jed, his biggest fan.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 8 - Germany

With Jo Brand, Rob Brydon and Sean Lock.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (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.

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

Come Fly With Me

Episode 4

There's a bumpy ride ahead for husband-and-wife pilot team Simon and Jackie when Simon's one-night stand is rostered onto their flight to Barcelona.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Comedy Rocks With Jason Manford. Jason Manford. Copyright: ITV Studios

Comedy Rocks With Jason Manford

Episode 2

Fresh from the jungle, comedienne Jenny Eclair performs on the show; the ever popular Alistair McGowan also takes to the stage, as well as up and coming young comedy star Daniel Sloss. Music comes from Eliza Doolittle and The X Factor's Olly Murs.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
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, Special - Unseen

The popular sports panel show runs into extra time. Fill your boots with puns and pratfalls aplenty, courtesy of host with the most Corden, Redknapp, Flintoff and co.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Birthday

It's Steve's birthday and everyone wants to go out and get plastered - except Steve who is ill. Or at least he tells his mum and everyone else he is...

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Fast And Loose. Image shows from L to R: Justin Edwards, Laura Solon, David Armand, Pippa Evans, Hugh Dennis, Humphrey Ker, Marek Larwood. Copyright: Angst Productions

Fast And Loose

Episode 2

Hugh Dennis is back with another batch of improvised games and sketches. This time featuring the talents of Justin Edwards, Humphrey Ker, Jonathan Mangum, Wayne Brady, Jess Ransom and Laura Solon.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Live At The Palladium. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Live At The Palladium

A TV broadcast of Al Murray's 2007 stand-up show in which he plays the irreverent and hugely popular Pub Landlord character.

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 13 - Vince Vaughn, Sarah Millican, Diddy

Vince Vaughn talks about his new movie The Dilemma, and hot comic Sarah Millican is also on the sofa. Plus actor, designer and music superstar Diddy chats and performs live in the studio.

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

Miranda Hart's Joke Shop

Episode 4 - What An Excuse

Miranda's mother tries desperately to play Cupid for Miranda.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
The British Comedy Awards. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Unique Productions / CPL Productions

The British Comedy Awards

Episode 1 - The Nominations Show

The British Comedy Awards Nominations Show officially launches Channel 4's British Comedy Awards Week. Find out who is nominated.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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 1 - The Entertainer

Fran has a new hobby and Bernard has a date. Manny holds the key to success with both.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
Kenny Everett

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 2, Episode 2 - Kenny Everett

Heroes Of Comedy celebrates the work of Kenny Everett, an anarchic genius of comedy who introduced Britain to such characters as Captain Kremmen.

U&Dave channel logo 12:10am (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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
10 O'Clock Live. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Charlie Brooker, Lauren Laverne, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

10 O'Clock Live

Series 1, Episode 1

A new weekly, live comedy and current affairs show hosted by David Mitchell, Jimmy Carr, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne. Mitchell interviews David Willetts, the Minister for Universities and Science.

BBC Three 12:15am (repeat)
Coming Of Age. Image shows from L to R: Robyn (Minnie Ayres), Jas (Hannah Job), Ollie (Ceri Phillips), DK (Joe Tracini), Matt (Tony Bignell), Chloe (Anabel Barnston). Copyright: BBC

Coming Of Age

Series 3, Episode 1 - Kissy Woo!

Matt's spending an increasing amount of time with a new student at college, and Chloe is incensed to discover that Robin is, in fact, Robyn...

BBC Radio Scotland 12:30am (repeat)
Bill Paterson

Piano Lessons

Episode 2

Ronnie gets into deep water with Sophie's mum and Barry writes a remarkable song.

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