British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 4th March 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 11 - TV Hell

Dr Mu is launching a new evil product called the Mu Box, a games console that turns its unsuspecting customers into zombie-like creatures with TVs for heads.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Spread A Little Happiness. Copyright: Autolycus Productions

Spread A Little Happiness

Series 2, Episode 2 - Ray, a drop of golden sun

A gay divorcee gives Hope pause for thought.

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

Jonathan Watson's Big Society

Episode 4

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 4, Episode 3 - Mud Sticks....

The odds appear to be stacked against Harvey on all sides.

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 7, Episode 6 - The Artistic Touch

A mishap with a new oil portrait of Sir Dennis leads to a staged break-in at Malcolm's house.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5:05pm (repeat)
Carry On Teacher. Image shows from L to R: Mr. William Wakefield (Ted Ray), Mr. Gregory Adams (Kenneth Connor). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Teacher

A group of school children try to stop their mild-mannered headmaster leaving.

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

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 8 - Pompomtastic

Sadie thinks she has made it when Whitney invites her to a cheerleaders party - so she dumps Kit and Dede for the airheads, only to find out it is a cruel trick.

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 33, Episode 1

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis return with another series of topical stand-up and sketches. They are joined by John Finnemore, Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes and Laura Shavin.

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 4, Episode 3 - Mud Sticks....

The odds appear to be stacked against Harvey on all sides.

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

QI

Series G, Episode 14 - Greeks

With Phill Jupitus, Clive Anderson and Rich Hall.

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 12

This week's episode featured Harry riding a sheep like a horse, a hoover full of sewage on Grimefighters, nuns in captivity on Nuns Aloud and a creative method of advertising proves expensive on The People's Supermarket.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans Live From The West End. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live From The West End

A one-off live performance from the comic genius, recorded at the Lyric Theatre in 1995.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Grumpy Old Men. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Men

Comedians, entertainers and other personalities moan about many of the aspects of modern life which really get on their nerves.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 1

Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons return for a new series with guests Milton Jones, Patrick Kielty and Mark Watson joining in the mocking.

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

Little Britain

Episode 4: Emily Howard has an X-ray that uncovers her secret and Peter Andre reveals the subject of his unusual obsession. Daffyd gets a haircut, Vicky Pollard ends up in court and Dennis Waterman delivers a special birthday message.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 4, Episode 2

Noreen checks in at The Solana with her irritable daughter Pauline. Sam, Natalie and Liam hit a nightclub; and Mateo tries to get Les/Lesley fired.

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 5 - Who's The Daddy?

Darrel's estranged dad Pat turns up doing odd jobs at Fox Cranford. Pat soon spots an opportunity to find a new home at Darrel and Shelley's flat having been kicked out by his ex.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 3, Episode 1

The gang are back for a supersized third season. Kicking things off, Corden picks comedian Jimmy Carr and darts champ Phil Taylor to play alongside Redknapp and Flintoff.

Comedy Central Extra 9:40pm (repeat)
Grumpy Old Men. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Men

Comedians, entertainers and other personalities moan about many of the aspects of modern life which really get on their nerves.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons unleash mock and awe on another week with the help of guests Sarah Millican, John Bishop and Chris Addison.

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 8

David Armand, Greg Davies, Justin Edwards, Humphrey Ker, Marek Larwood and Laura Solon take part in the final set of games in this series.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Jackie (Tamsin Greig), Adam (Simon Bird), Martin (Paul Ritter), Jonny (Tom Rosenthal)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Jingle

When Adam and Jonny come home to find Dad secretly peering into his underpants with a magnifying glass, they're desperate to find out what he's looking at.

Comedy Central Extra 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 5 - Neighbour

A new neighbour moves in upstairs and his constant noise drives Lucy to distraction.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Ruddy Hell! It's Harry and Paul title sequence. Image shows from L to R: Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Harry & Paul

Series 1 - Ruddy Hell! It's Harry & Paul, Episode 3

New characters including Kenny Leyton the hopeless boxer, man in the kitchen Jasper Hazelnut and Seventies throwback the Barbican Man, as well as established faces Didier Peskovitch, José Arrogantio and Nelson Mandela.

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 19 - Stanley Tucci, Jimmy Carr, Miriam Margolyes, Bruno Mars

Graham is joined by Oscar-nominated actor Stanley Tucci; Jimmy Carr; Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes; and multi-Grammy nominated Bruno Mars.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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 5 - Gone

Tim gets a sense of deja vu when Sophie cancels a date to work late. So, he and Daisy go out into Camden and run into trouble when Daisy fails to differentiate between marijuana and oregano! Tim sees Duane for the first time since they went paintballing together.

Comedy Central 11:30pm (repeat)
Jo Brand: Barely Live

Jo Brand: Barely Live

Live stand-up from Jo Brand, performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London in 2003.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 8, Episode 2 - Gazman

Donna visits from London because she's missing her Runcorn roots and tells Janet all about her new boyfriend, Wesley.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (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 7

Lord Robert Winston and Conservative Dr Daniel Poulter MP discuss the NHS reforms with David Mitchell; Meanwhile Charlie Brooker looks at Gadaffi, Charlie Sheen's week and the iPad 2 launch; and Jimmy Carr attempts some product placement.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
Les Dawson

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 2, Episode 1 - Les Dawson

Celebrating the comedy of Les Dawson with clips from his shows and tributes from friends, colleagues,
and his widow Tracy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Jo Brand Through The Cakehole. Jo Brand. Copyright: Channel X

Jo Brand Through The Cakehole

Series 2, Episode 3 - Rude Health

Comedian Jo Brand concentrates on health, deviating only to take in the pleasures of smoking and fashion tips for fatties.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:30am (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 4

Tonight's celebrity guests are Christine Bleakley, who is having a late night for once, Adam Garcia, and popster Olly Murs. Who knows the most about this week's showbiz news?

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:55am (repeat)
Barry Humphries

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 4, Episode 5 - The Living Legends: Barry Humphries

A tribute to Australian funnyman Barry Humphries, creator of Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Edinburgh & Beyond. Copyright: Avalon Television

Edinburgh & Beyond

Al Murray presents some of the best acts from the Edinburgh Fringe. Featuring Rob Rouse, Justin Edwards and Jason Byrne.

BBC Three 1:45am (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 7 - Lesbian Jumper

Love is in the air as Matt develops quite a penchant for older women. Can a romance with Vera, a 70-year-old cleaner, really last?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:05am (repeat)
Modern Toss

Modern Toss

Cult Channel 4 sketch show blending crude animation and live action comedy. It features a cast of maladjusted, foul-mouthed fools.

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 5 - Who's The Daddy?

Darrel's estranged dad Pat turns up doing odd jobs at Fox Cranford. Pat soon spots an opportunity to find a new home at Darrel and Shelley's flat having been kicked out by his ex.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Not The Nine O'Clock News. Image shows from L to R: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones. Copyright: Getty Images

Not The Nine O'Clock News

Popular satirical sketch show of the late 70s and early 80s starring Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Time Gentlemen Please. Image shows from L to R: Old Man (Roy Heather), Janet (Julia Sawalha), Vicky Jackson (Rebecca Front), Guv (Al Murray), Terry (Phil Daniels), Steve (Jason Freeman), Prof (Andrew Mackay). Copyright: Avalon Television

Time Gentlemen Please

Patriotic landlord Guv runs a pub so successful it has no name, and is frequented only by a group of life's greatest losers.

Comedy Central Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Drop The Dead Donkey. Image shows from L to R: Henry Davenport (David Swift), George Dent (Jeff Rawle), Helen Cooper (Ingrid Lacey), Sally Smedley (Victoria Wicks), Damien Day (Stephen Tompkinson), Gus Hedges (Robert Duncan), Joy Merryweather (Susannah Doyle). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Drop The Dead Donkey

Episode 5, Old Father Time: When Henry's 20-year old great nephew Jack visits the newsroom as part of a journalism course, the rest of the GlobeLink staff worry about looking old.

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