British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 11th 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 6 - The Mu Show

Dr Mu aims to win over the last free planet in the universe by gaining the love and trust of its children through a new cartoon series...

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 5 - An Evil Life Sort Of Explained

Pip Bin, Harry Biscuit and Gently Benevolent find themselves trapped in the vast emptiness of space. As their doom looks increasingly inevitable, Mr Benevolent finally explains just why it is that he is so very very evil.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
Jonathan Watson's Big Society. Jonathan Watson. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Jonathan Watson's Big Society

Episode 1

Featuring Jonathan's legendary array of comic voices, Jonathan Watson's Big Society takes a dig at Scotland's cultural and topical landscape as we enter an uncertain 2011.

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 2, Episode 3 - In Sickness And In Health

Harvey is asked to stand as a councillor, but his mother is taken ill. Maggie announces that she is pregnant.

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 13 - Hidden Treasure

Signs and portents for Pike and Hodges suggest there be hidden treasure at the pier.

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 5, Episode 4 - Eyeball, Eyeball

Terry throws himself enthusiastically into using Citizen Band radio, but June is far from thrilled.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
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 5 - Tidylicious

Sadie is sick to death with the low standards of hygiene in her home - and the apparent lack of interest from all the males she lives with, so she hires a housekeeper who turns out to be bananas.

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

The News Quiz

Series 73, Episode 7

Sandi Toksvig presents another episode of the ever-popular topical panel show. Guests are Jeremy Hardy, Danielle Ward, Sue Perkins, and Fred MacAulay.

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 2, Episode 3 - In Sickness And In Health

Harvey is asked to stand as a councillor, but his mother is taken ill. Maggie announces that she is pregnant.

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

QI

Series G, Episode 11 - Gifts

With Clive Anderson, Jimmy Carr and Jan Ravens.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 9

Fresh from another British Comedy Awards win, Harry Hill is back with more telly send-ups. With Dancing On Ice up and running, all the big soaps in full flow and even the odd gypsy wedding to contend with, there are bound to be plenty of laughs for the big-collared comic to find.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Run Fatboy Run. Dennis Doyle (Simon Pegg). Copyright: Material Entertainment

Run Fatboy Run

Having previously jilted his fiancée at the altar, Dennis Doyle attempts to win her back by running a marathon.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 4 - Rhod Gilbert and John Bishop

Welsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Al Murray: A Glass Of White Wine For The Lady. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: A Glass Of White Wine For The Lady

Al Murray's Pub Landlord puts the world to rights with his lager fuelled philosophies in the TV broadcast of his 2004 DVD.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Episode 1.1: Vicky gets into trouble with her teacher, Kenny Craig mesmerises his date in a Chinese restaurant, while Dennis Waterman brushes up his Shakespeare, and Lou and Andy go to the opera. Sebastian becomes jealous of the prime minister's treasury aide, and Dafydd meets a new arrival in the village.

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

Comedy Rocks With Jason Manford

Episode 5

Julian Clary returns to his stand-up roots. Jason Manford is also joined by Zoe Lyons and Russell Kane. Music comes from McFly, and the host performs a duet with classical music star Alfie Boe.

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 2 - Monkey Love

Darrel is in love. Unfortunately it's with Mike's daughter, who is hell-bent on causing as much trouble at work as possible so she can go skiing with her mates. Kenny and Tania are in love too, and trying to find five minutes away from Asif to enjoy a spot of heavy petting.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing

A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.

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 5

A collection of improvised games, sketches and music with Greg Davies, Justin Edwards, Pippa Evans, Humphrey Ker, Marek Larwood and Laura Solon.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Lee Mack Live. Lee Mack. Copyright: Avalon Television

Lee Mack Live

Lee Mack presents a stand-up show from London's Bloomsbury Theatre.

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 16 - Sigourney Weaver, Brian Cox, Sandi Toksvig

Graham is joined by Hollywood star Sigourney Weaver, who talks about her new film Paul, TV's favourite physicist, Professor Brian Cox, and comedienne Sandi Toksvig. There's also music from US pop sensation Sugarland.

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 4

Discussions about the political unrest in Egypt, greedy bankers, and the Government's 'Big Society' idea. Plus, an interview with Simon Hughes MP, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Parents

It's Sunday and Becky's parents are coming round to fix the fridge.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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 2 - Change

After a dramatic outburst about Jar Jar Binks, Tim and Daisy find themselves visiting the Job Centre together. Brian is also struggling with work, which Marsha hints that it could be Twist's fault. Mike finds somewhere to live.

U&Dave channel logo 12:10am (repeat)
Al Murray: A Glass Of White Wine For The Lady. Copyright: Avalon Television

Al Murray: A Glass Of White Wine For The Lady

Al Murray's Pub Landlord puts the world to rights with his lager fuelled philosophies in the TV broadcast of his 2004 DVD.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:20am (repeat)
When The Dog Dies. Sandy Hopper (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: CPL Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 6, Episode 5 - The Living Legends: Ronnie Corbett

The spotlight turns on Ronnie Corbett, whose career spans Crackerjack to The Frost Report, Sorry! and The Two Ronnies.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:35am (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 1

Keith Lemon returns with Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton and Rufus Hound. The guests are Queen of the Jungle Stacey Solomon, Joe Swash and Coronation Street actor Mikey North.

BBC Three 1:15am (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 2 - Monkey Love

Darrel is in love. Unfortunately it's with Mike's daughter, who is hell-bent on causing as much trouble at work as possible so she can go skiing with her mates. Kenny and Tania are in love too, and trying to find five minutes away from Asif to enjoy a spot of heavy petting.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:25am (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.

U&Dave channel logo 1:25am (repeat)
Lee Mack Live. Lee Mack. Copyright: Avalon Television

Lee Mack Live

Lee Mack presents a stand-up show from London's Bloomsbury Theatre.

BBC Three 1:45am (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Parents

It's Sunday and Becky's parents are coming round to fix the fridge.

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