British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 8th April 2011

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Genius. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius

Series 1, Episode 2 - Richard Madeley

With Richard Madeley. Ideas include sending food via tap, mini-elephants as pets and always walking to the left of oncoming pedestrians.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10am
30 min
What's So Funny?. Rufus Hound. Copyright: Unique Productions / BBC

What's So Funny?

Series 1, Episode 1

Rufus Hound is joined by Dom Joly with news, reviews and previews of what's happening in comedy this week.

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

Spread A Little Happiness

Series 2, Episode 6

It's not Hope's birthday, so why is everyone bringing her presents?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 5 - Your Money Or Your Life

The death of George's uncle gets him thinking about his own mortality - and how much he may be worth for insurance....

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

The Brothers Faversham, Episode 1 - Horatius

The Penny Dreadfuls present the story of Horatius, Victorian Britain's most decorated soldier and first born of the Faversham brothers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters

Episode 1

Three witches meet on a blasTed Heath while murder is in the air.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:15pm (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 7 - My Big Fat Monster Wedding

When Nick messes up his and Kate's wedding anniversary, she announces that he is not the man she married. So Fiend, Haggis and Norman kidnap him to find the 'real' Nick. Can Eddie and Angela persuade the monsters that it really is their dad?

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 6

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis host the last in the series of topical stand-up and sketches. They are joined by Jon Holmes, Jess Robinson and stand-up Alun Cochrane. Mitch Benn and Joe Stilgoe provide the music.

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

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

U&W channel logo 9pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 10, Episode 3 - Desperately Stalking Susan

Ben forgets about Valentine's Day, but discovers that Susan has a more attentive admirer. Featuring guest star Sam Kelly.

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

The Grumpy Guide To...

Series 2, Episode 5 - Romance

A grumpy look at romance. For those newly in love, the dating game may be a wonderful thing, but for the rest of us just the word romance alone sets us off. It could be that the process of finding someone nice to date is so hideous and difficult that once two people find each other they stick together like glue.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 41, Episode 1

Jack Dee hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Caroline Wyatt and Jon Richardson.

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

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 1

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Michael McIntyre and Lucy Porter.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
White Van Man. Ollie (Will Mellor). Copyright: ITV Studios

White Van Man

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Morning After

Darren wakes up next to a beautiful woman, but what should be his dream come true turns out to be a complete nightmare - particularly when he has absolutely no clue as to who she is or how he got there.

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 6

Les/Lesley discovers some of Donald's clothes on the nudist beach - and it seems that Donald has left Jacqueline a note.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 2 - Ganimals

With Bill Bailey, Sean Lock, Sandi Toksvig and John Hodgman.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 3

Russell highlights some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl of the week's events.

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 5

England rugby captain Mike Tindall and comedian Jimmy Carr are this week's guests on the panel show presented by James Corden and starring Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff.

U&W channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Bernie welcomes a new co-worker, an American girl explains a meaningful conversation with a man and the scared woman is scared again.

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

The Grumpy Guide To...

Series 2, Episode 3 - Teenagers

For many, teenagers can be a huge pain, lounging around, often in your house, without proper jobs, but apparently not able to do anything much at all except eat pizza and drink beer.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 1 - Serious

Lee tries to find his serious side by going on a date with an author.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Frank Skinner's Opinionated. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 2, Episode 3 - Glasgow

Frank is in Glasgow with guests Greg Davies and Victoria Coren.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm
45 min version
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 33, Episode 5

Comedians Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis host the topical stand-up and sketch show. They are joined by Jon Holmes, Mitch Benn, Laura Shavin and guest stand-up Paul Sinha.

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 6 - The Date

Adam comes home to find the house looking immaculate, with classical music playing in the living room, Mum's posh bowls on the dinner table, Dad in a smart suit, and most mysteriously - the table is set for five.

U&W channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 1, Episode 1 - Fags, Shags And Kebabs

Jonny lives with girlfriend Janet. Janet's mate Donna needs a boyfriend so her mother Flo won't think she's gay. Donna asks Janet to get her a date with Jonny's best mate Gaz, but neither one of the boys are happy.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 10 - Aviation

With Julia Morris, Peter Serafinowicz and Rich Hall.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
60 min
John Bishop Live: Elvis Has Left The Building. Copyright: 3 Amigos Productions / Channel X

John Bishop Live: Elvis Has Left The Building

John Bishop performs stand-up comedy in front of his home crowd, illustrating why he has become one of the nation's top comedians.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Elastic Planet. Oliver Postgate. Copyright: BBC

Elastic Planet

Episode 1 - The Babies

Two babies are born simultaneously in Northampton General Hospital on 8th July 1955 - Pamela Chetney a cheese sculptor and Genghis Trevelayan, a politician of Mongolian/Cornish descent.

U&W channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 1, Episode 2 - Spunk

Following a group weigh-in with the girls, Louise discovers she has put on three pounds so vows to lose them.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 23, Episode 9

Little Britain's David Walliams hosts, with team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding. Guests include Lord of the Rings star Andy Serkis, Gareth Malone from BBC Two's The Choir, Swedish pop star Basshunter and comedian Josie Long.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
What's So Funny?. Rufus Hound. Copyright: Unique Productions / BBC

What's So Funny?

Series 1, Episode 1

Rufus Hound is joined by Dom Joly with news, reviews and previews of what's happening in comedy this week.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:15pm (repeat)
Norman Wisdom: His Story. Norman Wisdom

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Living Legends: Norman Wisdom

This is the story of Norman Wisdom, a living legend, one of the country's best-loved and most successful clowns since Charlie Chaplin, who has made millions laugh around the world.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 9

Keith Lemon, Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton and Rufus Hound are joined by Corrie star Antony Cotton, Zoe Ball and former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt.

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 12

Topical comedy show broadcast live. John Prescott talks about phone hacking and there's a debate on social mobility.

Comedy Central 11:45pm
70 min
Steve Coogan Live: The Man Who Thinks He's It. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Steve Coogan Live: The Man Who Thinks He's It

Steve Coogan stars as some of his best known characters including Alan Partridge, Paul and Pauline Calf, and Tony Ferrino.

BBC Three 12:15am (repeat)
White Van Man. Ollie (Will Mellor). Copyright: ITV Studios

White Van Man

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Morning After

Darren wakes up next to a beautiful woman, but what should be his dream come true turns out to be a complete nightmare - particularly when he has absolutely no clue as to who she is or how he got there.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:20am (repeat)
Ken Dodd: How Tickled I've Been. Ken Dodd. Copyright: BBC

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Living Legends: Ken Dodd

Ken Dodd discusses his comedy and method of working, while colleagues from the world of comedy and entertainment pay tribute to his delivery, timing and energy.

BBC Three 12:45am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 3

Russell highlights some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl of the week's events.

Comedy Central 12:55am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Episode 2

Investigative reporter Rachel Connigle tracks down a Latin American dictator in the suburbs, and the OCD lady gets a taxi.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Rab C. Nesbitt. Rab C. Nesbitt (Gregor Fisher). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Rab C. Nesbitt

Long-running Scottish sitcom starring Gregor Fisher as Rab C Nesbitt, a rude, dirty, lazy, foul-mouthed, sexist alcoholic.

Comedy Central Extra 3:10am (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 3:40am (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 10, The Big Day: Gus is delighted that Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher will be interviewed on GlobeLink, but is keen to see that it is Sally who will interview her, not Henry.

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