British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 11th March 2011

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

Spread A Little Happiness

Series 2, Episode 3

The arrival of a restaurant reviewer from a posh magazine puts Hope in a spin.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
Laverloch Findo Speaks. Marjory (Alison Kennedy). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Laverloch Findo Speaks

Episode 1

Anne returns to Laverloch Findo and resumes life as Marjory - then she meets local radio DJ Petey, and even though she believes she's being hunted by an assassin, suddenly things start to look up.

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 8 - Love And Marriage

Nan forgets how much work marriage requires, while Maggie sports a new ring on her hand.

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 8, Episode 5 - Death Of A Salesman

Terry is on a healthy diet and exercise regime, but an angry Sir Dennis, a playful, promotion-seeking Malcolm, and a dodgy ECG machine at the doctors' soon put pay to his endeavours.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5pm (repeat)
Carry On, Constable. Image shows from L to R: Sgt. Frank Wilkins (Sid James), Desk Sgt. Laura Moon (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On, Constable

Classic comedy with Sid James making his debut. A group of novices are drafted in to cover at a police station that's been hit by flu.

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

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 9 - Cherylistic

Sadie accidentally promises to get an A-list celeb for a Save-the-Y-Club concert - so she ends trying, then lying, then finally impersonating Cheryl Cole herself.

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 2

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis host the topical stand-up and sketch show. They are joined by guest impressionist Jan Ravens and German stand-up Henning Wehn.

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 8 - Love And Marriage

Nan forgets how much work marriage requires, while Maggie sports a new ring on her hand.

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 13

This week's episode featured the residents of Whiteley retirement village in Hawaii Five-0, Harry holding a Lemur's hand and a music video set in a car park.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Sean Lock: Stand Up. Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Sean Lock: Stand Up

Sean Lock, one of Britain's favourite comedians and star of 8 Out Of 10 Cats shares his live show, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo in 2008.

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 3

Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons frisk another suspicious looking week and uncover guests Stewart Francis, Andrew Maxwell and Andi Osho.

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

Little Britain

Episode 5: Andy and Lou buy an unusual pet, while Vicky Pollard has a meeting with the governess at borstal. Samantha gets Edward Grant a birthday card and Peter Andre tries to sneak into a royal garden party.

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 3

The Garvey's get a bit of a shock when they discover that Mel's debt has been taken on by some gangsters. They find themselves attempting a very risky bet to pay off what they owe.

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 6 - Big Trouble In Little Cranford

It's Fox Cranford's 30-year anniversary, but the celebration is a damp squib involving Gloria's homemade cake.

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 2

In this week's fix, Arsenal's Gael Clichy and comedian Dara O'Briain join in the fun.

Comedy Central Extra 9:40pm (repeat)
The Grumpy Guide To.... Ronni Ancona. Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Grumpy Guide To...

Series 2, Episode 1 - Class

According to tonight's contributors the class system is now more complicated than ever: the toffs have run out of money, the middle class runs the country, footballers are royalty, and everyone claims to be working class because it's the only class with street cred.

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 4

With guests Milton Jones, Jack Whitehall and Holly Walsh.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Love Actually. Image shows from L to R: David, The Prime Minister (Hugh Grant), Natalie (Martine McCutcheon). Copyright: Working Title Films

Love Actually

Romantic comedy by Richard Curtis, charting a multitude of relationships across a Christmas period.

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 3 - The Curtains

Mum's excited about the new curtains, but the boys and Grandma think they're horrible. Mum is annoyed.

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 6 - Speech

Lucy is stressed. She has an important speech to make at a Recruitment Conference and nobody to help her write it.

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 4

Didier Peskovitch falls foul of his girlfriend in a shopping centre. Nelson Mandela goes shoplifting, a gullible customer visits I Saw You Coming and the Café Polski girls get angry behind the counter.

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 20 - Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Jo Brand, Stephen Merchant, Blue

Graham Norton is joined by Hollywood great Liam Neeson, Hangover star Bradley Cooper, comedian Stephen Merchant, actress and writer Jo Brand and pop band Blue.

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 6 - Dissolution

As Sophie and Tim get closer, Daisy and Mike get increasingly jealous. Secrets from the past come back to haunt Tim and Daisy. Twist and Brian split up. Everyone finally vents their frustration at Daisy's birthday dinner.

BBC Three 11:35pm (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 3 - Flan Van

Janet is mugged and decides she wants to become a police community support officer to protect others from the same fate.

Comedy Central 11:40pm (repeat)
Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre

Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (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 8

Topical comedy show broadcast live. David Mitchell, Jimmy Carr, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne present an intelligent, informative and - most importantly - funny take on the world of current affairs.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper - Just Like This!. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 1, Episode 2 - Tommy Cooper

A celebration of the career of legendary comic Tommy Cooper. Classic footage shows that Cooper's lumbering bulk, manic laugh and anxious features belied his aplomb and perfect timing. Among those paying tribute are his widow, Gwen Cooper, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Bob Monkhouse and Eric Sykes.

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 4 - A Bit Racey

Comedian Jo Brand shares her thoughts on her Maltese holiday, Bernard Manning, and racist cabbies. The Drudge Squad investigate a murder in a village run by the Klu Klux Klan and Meera Syal tries to organise an arranged marriage for Jo.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:45am (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 5 - Up The Duff Special

It's the 'Up The Duff' special with Holly's team being made up solely of 'mums to be', with Emma Bunton and Myleene Klass joining in the fun. Fearne is joined by Italian Stallion chef Gino D'Acampo and regular comedian, Rufus Hound.

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 Robin Ince, Jason Reid, Pam Ann and Russell Howard.

BBC Three 1:50am (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 8 - Fear Itself

Ollie has finally committed to giving up alcohol, much to the amazement and delight of the rest of the gang.

BBC Three 2:20am (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 6 - Big Trouble In Little Cranford

It's Fox Cranford's 30-year anniversary, but the celebration is a damp squib involving Gloria's homemade cake.

Comedy Central 2:30am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 10

Stand-up comedy from Rufus Hound, Tom Stade, Ava Vidal and Simon Evans.

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 1.6, Sex, Lies and Audiotape: Dave records and spreads a sex tape featuring Sally having sex with "her Viking", while George worries about broadcasting a controversal story.

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