British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 18th March 2011

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am
10 min
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 5 - Timmy's Big Search

When Timmy's glove puppet goes missing, he creates chaos as he hunts for it.

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

Spread A Little Happiness

Series 2, Episode 4

A quiet Sunday for Hope and Carrie painting the shop becomes quite exciting after all.

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

Laverloch Findo Speaks

Episode 2

Marjory finds her mother's behaviour as suffocating and crushing as ever - and she's arranged a four-hour meet-and-greet for her at the village hall. But things could be worse: she could be hunted by an international assassin!

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

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 10 - Tiptastic

Sadie needs more money, so she becomes a roller-skating waitress in the Y - only to see Chloe walk off with her hard-earned cash.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:55pm
30 min
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 11 - Promalicious

Desperate to shine at the Y prom, Sadie infiltrates Kit's Glee-style show-choir and steals the show.

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 3

Comedians Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis host the latest edition of the topical stand-up and sketch show. They are joined by Mitch Benn and guests Lloyd Langford and Holly Walsh.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7pm
480 min
Comic Relief. Copyright: BBC

Comic Relief

Episode 13 - Comic Relief 2011

Celebrities from the world of entertainment join forces as the 2011 charity fundraising event begins, with presenters Michael McIntyre, Claudia Winkleman, Graham Norton, Davina McCall, Dermot O'Leary and Jonathan Ross.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7pm
Comic Relief. Copyright: BBC

Comic Relief 2011

Michael McIntyre and Claudia Winkleman kick the Red Nose Day TV coverage off. Highlights in this first section are set to include an Outnumbered special guest starring Andy Murray; a mini episode of Dr Who; and comedians including Miranda Hart taking part in a Comic Relief version of MasterChef...

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

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 14

This week's episode featured Harry admitting to weeing in the pool at Centre Parcs, a chicken thrown into Shirley's kitchen on EastEnders and Heston making a "shepherd's pie on steroids".

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:15pm
Comic Relief. Graham Norton. Copyright: BBC

Comic Relief 2011

(Start time is approximate). Graham Norton and Davina McCall take over presenting duties. This section will include contributions from EastEnders, and a Downton Abbey spoof with stars including Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley and Victoria Wood.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:20pm
Comic Relief. James Corden. Copyright: BBC

Comic Relief 2011

(Start time is approximate). Dermot O'Leary hosts the next section, which includes something from Peter Kay, and a new film from James Corden as Smithy, featuring the biggest names in showbiz. Also, Harry Hill is joined by some friends from the wildlife kingdom.

BBC Two 10:10pm
10 min
Miranda. Miranda (Miranda Hart). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Comic Relief, Comic Relief Special

Miranda has taken over as Creative Director of London's famous Pineapple Dance Studios, employing Stevie as receptionist and her mother as a dance teacher...

BBC Two 10:30pm
Comic Relief. Lenny Henry. Copyright: BBC

Comic Relief 2011

The show moves over to BBC2 for half-an-hour with Lenny Henry and Fearne Cotton. John Bishop, Alan Carr, Catherine Tate, David Walliams and James Corden combine to form Fake That. Plus a sketch from Miranda Hart, and Ant & Dec do some fundraising.

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 7 - Leaves

After Daisy's party everyone has split and gone their separate ways. Sophie is going to America, Twist in Manchester and Marsha is selling the house and has gone AWOL. When Tim discovers that even Daisy is leaving town, Mike comes up with a bloody spectacular idea.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm
Comic Relief. Copyright: BBC

Comic Relief 2011

Jonathan Ross and Claudia Winkleman take control of the next section. There's highlights from 24 Hour Panel People; a very special new Alan Partridge film; and a look at The Inbetweeners Rude Road Trip.

BBC Three 11:15pm (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 5 - D.I.V.O.R.C.E

Donna and Gaz have decided to get divorced, a decision that takes them down memory lane.

BBC Three 11:45pm (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 6 - Val Doonican

Now that Gaz and Donna are divorced, Gaz decides it is time to propose to Janet.

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 5 - Unhappy Families

Jo Brand shares her views on children, parents and the perils of a strict upbringing - something put to the test by going to see Last Tango In Paris and producing a black boyfriend.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC Midnight
24 Hour Panel People. David Walliams. Copyright: BBC

Comic Relief 2011

More highlights from 24 Hour Panel People; Kate Moss takes part in a sketch, and Summer Heights High's Chris Lilley premieres his new show Angry Boys.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:10am
Comic Relief. Copyright: BBC

Jack and Kevin's Comic Relief Lock-in

Jack Whitehall and Kevin Bridges take Comic Relief through to the early hours with a selection of the best comedy clips of the last couple of years. Featuring brilliant comedy from Steve Coogan, Ben Stiller, Rob Brydon, Mitchell and Webb, Armstrong and Miller, Ronnie Corbett, Miranda Hart, Sean Lock and Kate Moss, plus some exclusive comedy never seen before on British television.

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