Schedule Friday 29th April 2011
9:30am
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Genius
Series 1, Episode 5 - Stewart LeeWith Stewart Lee. Ideas include the CD playing microwave oven, guns that fire puppies, and synchronised car indicators.
10am30 min
What's So Funny?
Series 1, Episode 4Rufus Hound is joined by Susan Calman as they presents a half-hour, weekly whizz through the world of comedy.
12:30pm
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The News Quiz
Series 74, Episode 2Snooping, Superinjunctions, and Sleeping on the Job: iPhone's tracking abilities, celebrity gagging orders and an air traffic controller who watched movies on the job get The News Quiz treatment. Guests this week are Susan Calman, Matthew Parris, Will Smith and Jeremy Hardy.
4:05pm
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A Matter Of Loaf And Death
A spoof of murder mysteries is in store as Wallace and Gromit start running their own bakery: Top Bun. However, there's a Cereal Killer on the loose.
5:15pm
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George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 1 - Opportunity KnocksJerry appears at the Ropers' front door with a business proposition for George. It's one that he just cannot turn down - although he definitely should!
5:30pm
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The Penny Dreadfuls Present...
The Brothers Faversham, Episode 4 - AugustusThe Penny Dreadfuls present the story of Augustus, the greatest illusionist in the history of Victorian Britain and the fourth born of the Faversham Brothers.
6pm
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Terry Pratchett's Night Watch
Episode 2Chasing a villain called Carcer, Commander Sam Vimes of the City Watch has been thrown back in time. The Old Watch, a lacklustre bunch, have taken him prisoner.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 74, Episode 3Weddings, Wikileaks and Website overload. Sandi Toksvig hosts in the week that a couple got married, a couple of questionable reasons were unveiled, and there were more than a couple of last minute applications. Fred Macaulay, Russell Kane, Hugo Rifkind and Jeremy Hardy make up the panel.
9pm
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Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live
Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.
9pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 37, Episode 1With host Frank Skinner and guest panellists Alan Duncan and Katy Brand.
9:30pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 3, Episode 8The final whistle is about to blow on season three, but there's still one last bout of fun to be had as Corden invites Ashes hero Alastair Cook, comic Kevin Bridges and Dermot O'Leary into the studio.
9:35pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 6While it is impossible to know what news will feature in this totally topical show, smart money must be on the forthcoming royal wedding joining the many other major stories going under the Good News spotlight this week.
9:40pm
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Not Going Out
Series 1, Episode 3 - AussieRuth, an Australian friend of Kate's, comes to stay and Lee is persuaded to pretend to be Tim. Lee gets a job handing out leaflets at a shopping centre, but soon falls foul of a local youth.
10pm30 min
Frank Skinner's Opinionated
Series 2, Episode 6 - MaidstoneIt's the final episode in the series. This time Frank Skinner is in Maidstone with guests Alan Davies and Katy Brand.
10pm45 min version
The News Quiz
Series 74, Episode 2Snooping, Superinjunctions, and Sleeping on the Job: iPhone's tracking abilities, celebrity gagging orders and an air traffic controller who watched movies on the job get The News Quiz treatment. Guests this week are Susan Calman, Matthew Parris, Will Smith and Jeremy Hardy.
10:20pm
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Mock The Week
Series 6, Episode 4Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Michael McIntyre and Mark Watson.
10:30pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 9, Episode 3 - Miranda Hart, Jack Whitehall, AdeleAmong Graham's guests on this Royal Wedding night are comedians Miranda Hart and Jack Whitehall; William & Kate: The Movie stars Camilla Luddington and Nico Evers-Swindell; and Brit and Grammy award-winning singer Adele, who performs her single Set Fire To The Rain.
10:45pm
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Elastic Planet
Episode 4 - The LifeFollowing the story of Hamilton Pramden, who was born literally with a silver spoon in his mouth, a whole range of facts about the natural world emerge.
11pm
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Dave's One Night Stand
Series 2, Episode 3 - Dave GormanThe roaming comedy showcase reaches Birmingham, where the headline act is quick-witted Genius host Dave Gorman. Support comes from Isy Suttie and Simon Evans.
11pm
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What's So Funny?
Series 1, Episode 4Rufus Hound is joined by Susan Calman as they presents a half-hour, weekly whizz through the world of comedy.
11:10pm
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Withnail & I
Film following the drink-and drug-fuelled misadventures of two struggling actors in a squalid London flat and an isolated Lake District cottage.
11:10pm
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The Thick Of It
2007 Specials - Spinners And LosersMalcolm Tucker's political career hangs in the balance. He has just seventeen hours to spin himself back into power, and it's going to be the longest night of his life.
11:20pm
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 2, Episode 5Miss Single finally finds someone to be her 'Bamberigi'!
11:25pm
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10 O'Clock Live
Series 1, Episode 15The last episode of the topical comedy show broadcast live. David Mitchell, Jimmy Carr, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne look forward to the Royal Wedding tomorrow.
11:30pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 5, Episode 12Keith is joined by award-winning actor and director Noel Clarke, Danish actress Brigitte Nielsen, Irish singer-songwriter Una Healy and Hollyoaks model Gemma Merna. Rufus Hound acts as Team Captain.
11:35pm
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Heroes Of Comedy
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Living Legends: Bernard ManningProfile of Bernard Manning. The stand-up was adored for his comic style and gags but others loathed him for being rude, outrageous, a racist and proudly politically incorrect.
Midnight
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Grumpy Old Holidays
Four-part series in which grumpy celebrities ponder on why holidays are just another of life's many disappointments.
Midnight
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 23, Special - The Doctor Who SpecialDavid Tennant hosts a special Dr Who-themed show with team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding. Guests include Dr Who stars Bernard Cribbins and Catherine Tate, plus platinum-selling jazz artist Jamie Cullum and Radio 1's Jo Whiley.
12:40am
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Heroes Of Comedy
Special - Max WallProfile of entertainer Max Wall, who combined physical comedy, slapstick, surrealism and stand-up in his performances - a style that has influenced a range of modern stars.
12:40am
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Grumpy Old Holidays
Four-part series in which grumpy celebrities ponder on why holidays are just another of life's many disappointments.
1:15am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 6While it is impossible to know what news will feature in this totally topical show, smart money must be on the forthcoming royal wedding joining the many other major stories going under the Good News spotlight this week.
1:45am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 9, Episode 1 - Nil By MuffGaz and Donna are finally together, but Gaz was left paralysed by his accident and the two of them are struggling to come to terms with his new life in a wheelchair.
2:15am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 9, Episode 2 - Cheese ToastieGaz struggles to get used to his metrosexual carer Billy. Not only does Billy have manicures, he keeps calling him babe and trying to hug him. Billy is upset, but he's determined to win Gaz round no matter what it takes.