British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 4th February 2011

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Hounded. Image shows from L to R: Dr Muhahahaha (Colin McFarlane), Rufus (Rufus Hound). Copyright: BBC

Hounded

Episode 1 - The Back Of The Sofa

Rufus Hound is transported into a parallel universe and has to save every person on Earth from being sucked down the back of their sofas...

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 4 - A Horrible Life Un-Ruined And Then Re-Ruined A Lot

Pip, Harry, Pippa and Ripely are reduced to abject poverty on the banks of the Thames. Will Pip and Harry be able to find work, or will they have to end their days eating mud and listening to the gloating of Mr Benevolent?

BBC Radio Scotland 1:35pm
15 min
Bill Paterson

Piano Lessons

Episode 4

Ronnie faces his biggest romantic decision for 36 years and Barry turns up with a hammer.

U&Yesterday channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Shine On Harvey Moon. Image shows from L to R: Harvey Moon (Kenneth Cranham), Stanley (Lee Whitlock)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 1, Episode 1 - Hail The Conquering Hero

The eponymous hero - who was thought dead - returns to the capital from duty abroad.

U&Yesterday channel logo 4:30pm (repeat)
Shine On Harvey Moon. Image shows from L to R: Harvey Moon (Kenneth Cranham), Stanley (Lee Whitlock)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 1, Episode 2 - Getting To Know You

Harvey tries to get to know his young son.

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 4, Episode 4 - The Cowering Inferno

At a hotel for the firm's annual national sales conference, Sir Dennis lands Terry with an important speech. Unfortunately he's having trouble sleeping, and learns the hard way that mod cons do not always improve one's life.

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 12 - The Pin Up Girl

Pike and Hodges decide to update the photos on the 'What the Butler Saw' machine and persuade Miss Perkins to pose for them.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 2, Episode 15

Rhythmic toy soldier Major Boogie throws some shapes on the toy shelf, Professor Muddles has a confusing encounter with a familiar scientist and Gail Force practices her cheesy smile while reporting from a local fête.

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

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 4 - Slumberlicious

Sadie accidently arranges a slumber party and ends up with Chloe coming to her sleepover.

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

The News Quiz

Series 73, Episode 6

Sandi Toksvig is joined by Jo Brand, Susan Calman, Jeremy Hardy and Andrew Lawrence.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Shine On Harvey Moon. Image shows from L to R: Harvey Moon (Kenneth Cranham), Stanley (Lee Whitlock)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 1, Episode 1 - Hail The Conquering Hero

The eponymous hero - who was thought dead - returns to the capital from duty abroad.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7:30pm (repeat)
Shine On Harvey Moon. Image shows from L to R: Harvey Moon (Kenneth Cranham), Stanley (Lee Whitlock)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 1, Episode 2 - Getting To Know You

Harvey tries to get to know his young son.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Al Murray: My Gaff, My Rules. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: My Gaff, My Rules

TV broadcast of Al Murray's first live DVD, recorded at London's Playhouse Theatre in 2003.

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

Come Fly With Me

Episode 6

Peter and Judith have got mixed up in the dark arts of voodoo on their latest disastrous package holiday.

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

Comedy Rocks With Jason Manford

Episode 4

Jason Manford is joined by ITV's favourite pub landlord Al Murray, and top comics Andi Osho, Jimeoin, Russell Kane and Gamarjobat. Jamiroquai take on house band duties.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Keith Lemon's Very Brilliant World Tour. Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis). Copyright: Bellyache Productions

Keith Lemon's Very Brilliant World Tour

Episode 5

In Japan, Keith gets lost in translation with Tamzin Outhwaite in Tokyo, attends the Japan International Birdman Rally and catches up with Juliette Lewis and Kaiser Chiefs at the Fuji Rock Festival.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Lunch Monkeys. Image shows from L to R: Shelley Benson (Rachel Rae), Asif Khan (Abdullah Afzal), Tania MacGuire (Jessica Hall), Kenny Graham (Christian Foster), Darrel Wadsworth (Chris Hannon). Copyright: Channel K / BBC

Lunch Monkeys

Series 2, Episode 1 - Super-Visor

Tania's having a bad day ahead of her first appraisal as supervisor - Darrel's living in the office, Gloria's winding her up, Asif's running away to Wales, Shelley's flat-hunting and Kenny's kissing strange girls and drawing pictures.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm (repeat)
Keith Lemon's Very Brilliant World Tour. Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis). Copyright: Bellyache Productions

Keith Lemon's Very Brilliant World Tour

Episode 6

Keith concludes his adventures in Iceland, where he gives his advice on post office prices and local architecture and gets a very memorable massage at the Blue Lagoon.

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 4

Hugh Dennis presents another episode of the fast moving improv show. With guests Wayne Brady, Ruth Bratt, Justin Edwards, Pippa Evans, Jonathan Mangum and David Reed.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Football

Everyone is trying to watch the match between two local teams, except Steve and Laura and Paul.

Radio 7 10:30pm
60 min
The Leicester Comedy Festival. Copyright: BBC

The Leicester Comedy Festival

Episode 6 - The Leicester Comedy Festival 2011

An hour of stand-up from the 2011 festival launch at Leicester's De Montfort Hall, compered by the brilliant Jarred Christmas.

U&Dave channel logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Chris Addison, Holly Walsh, Carl Donnelly. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 1, Episode 5 - Russell Kane

The 2010 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Russell Kane comes from his old stomping ground of Southend-on-Sea. With support from Carl Donnelly and Holly Walsh.

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 15 - Helen Mirren, Emily Blunt, Ed Byrne, The Wanted

Graham is joined by Dame Helen Mirren, talking about her new film Brighton Rock; The Devil Wears Prada actress Emily Blunt; top comedian Ed Byrne; and The Wanted, who perform in the studio.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:20pm (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 3

Guests include Caroline Lucas, the leader of The Green Party; and Dr Lucie Green, a Solar Astronomer. Also, David Mitchell asks a panel of guests whether the government should be selling everything off for a few quick quid.

U&Dave channel logo 11:30pm (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 2, Episode 1 - Back

Daisy returns to 23 Meteor Street after a holiday in Asia only to find that someone else has moved into her room. Suffering from jet lag and the mundane nature of her life, Daisy is confused by a visit from two sinister Government agents. Tim has confronted his feelings towards George Lucas whilst Daisy has been gone.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Leonard Rossiter

Heroes Of Comedy

Special - Leonard Rossiter

A look at the career of comic actor Leonard Rossiter, whose masterly creations include the miserly landlord Rigsby, and the doyen of mid-life crisis, Reggie Perrin.

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

Piano Lessons

Episode 4

Ronnie faces his biggest romantic decision for 36 years and Barry turns up with a hammer.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 12:30am (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, Episode 7

Cricketer Kevin Pietersen lines up for Redknapp's Reds and Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden joins Flintoff's Blue Team.

BBC Three 12:45am (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 3 - My Idiot Bf

Ollie believes he may be the next big thing in the art world as he bares his bottom art to the world, with the support of his muse, Jas.

BBC Three 2:15am (repeat)
Lunch Monkeys. Image shows from L to R: Shelley Benson (Rachel Rae), Asif Khan (Abdullah Afzal), Tania MacGuire (Jessica Hall), Kenny Graham (Christian Foster), Darrel Wadsworth (Chris Hannon). Copyright: Channel K / BBC

Lunch Monkeys

Series 2, Episode 1 - Super-Visor

Tania's having a bad day ahead of her first appraisal as supervisor - Darrel's living in the office, Gloria's winding her up, Asif's running away to Wales, Shelley's flat-hunting and Kenny's kissing strange girls and drawing pictures.

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