British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 3rd June 2011

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

CBBC present the latest edition and a selection of episodes from the first series of the sketch show looking at the horrible bits of history.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Does The Team Think.... Vic Reeves. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Does The Team Think...

Series 1, Episode 4

In this episode Tom Baker, Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen, Arthur Smith and Jo Caulfield talk about the dangers of ironing, growing a third eye, and their hobbies, as well as their perfect outfit, which for one involves creosote. Plus Vic's challenge involving him appearing half-naked on a bus.

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

What's So Funny?

Series 1, Episode 9

Rufus Hound talks comedy with comedian Gina Yashere as they gossip, banter and review what is happening in the world of comedy this week.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Phil Hammond

Polyoaks

Series 1, Episode 1

As responsibility for the Health Service is stripped from managers and handed to doctors, brothers-in-medicine Roy and Hugh Thornton are struggling to work out what to do with all this sudden money and power.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 74, Episode 7

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig with guests Andrew Maxwell, Paul Sinha, Susan Calman and Jeremy Hardy.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
Sybil Law. Copyright: BBC

Sybil Law

Episode 4

Leading Scottish comedy actress Una Maclean stars in a series featuring Sybil's comically unpredictable weekly exploits and confrontations with neighbourhood friends and foes.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 2:30pm (repeat)
The Fry Chronicles. Stephen Fry. Copyright: BBC

In Confidence

Speaking with Laurie Taylor, Stephen Fry discusses the exhausting nature of fame, his mental instabilities, why he doesn't read newspapers and why advert voiceovers aren't beneath him.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 4

The Horrible Histories team recount an unusual Stuart highwayman who doesn't always steal victims' cash.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:05pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 4 - The Poster

Luxton & District announces a staff competition to find the face of the perfect bus conductor for a new promotional advertising campaign. With a £100 prize for the chosen busman Stan is keen to win - and Blakey's keen to fire him!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:40pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Olive (Anna Karen). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 5 - The Football Match

The depot establishes a football team, and with the promise of £5 for each player should they win their upcoming match, Stan's keen to join - even with Blakey as trainer. But when the star player is injured, they face a much bigger challenge than imagined!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:10pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 2, Episode 1 - Don't Get Around Much Anymore

Six months after time-travelling philanderer Gary turned his back on 1940, Ron persuades him to return for the one big deal which will set them up for life.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 5

The Frightful French feature in this episode as King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette go on Historical Wife Swap with some starving French peasants.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 74, Episode 8

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig with guests Andrew Maxwell, Paul Sinha, Susan Calman and Jeremy Hardy.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 7pm
30 min
What's The Story?. Image shows from L to R: Justin Waite, Frank Honeybone. Copyright: Tidy Productions

What's The Story?

Series 4, Episode 3

Mike Bubbins, Clint Edwards, Noel James and Nadia Kamil are on the panel for the topical quiz, recorded at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff. Hosted by Justin Waite.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 7pm (repeat)
The Fry Chronicles. Stephen Fry. Copyright: BBC

In Confidence

Speaking with Laurie Taylor, Stephen Fry discusses the exhausting nature of fame, his mental instabilities, why he doesn't read newspapers and why advert voiceovers aren't beneath him.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 3

Jack Dee takes centre stage himself for this episode, ranting at the insanity of Antiques Roadshow, safari ballooning and dentists, and revealing how he was forced to dress his son up as a bumblebee.

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 8

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Richard Madeley. Sharon Horgan hosts.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 2, Episode 6

Lou and Andy go to the seaside, while Dafydd has been to a rugby match.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Luke Gell), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Billy (Freddie Hogan), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Cassie (Georgia Henshaw). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 9, Out-takes

For the tenth anniversary, some of the best moments that never made it onto TV. Featuring all new out-takes and interviews with the cast - Will Mellor, Natalie Casey, Luke Gell and introducing Georgia Henshaw and Freddy Hogan.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
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 8

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Richard Madeley. Sharon Horgan hosts.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 5

The last time Mum's sister Auntie Angela came to visit, it all ended in disaster. Now she is back to show off the American therapist she has married.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Lee Nelson (Simon Brodkin)

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 1, Episode 3

More cheeky banter, tales of mischief-making and daft games. Preening premiership footballer Jason Bent shrugs of allegations of assault at a court appearance, and Lee stitches up Omelette in a Peer Pressure Challenge.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Special - Unseen

The popular panel series runs into extra time. Fill your boots with puns and pratfalls aplenty, courtesy of Corden, Redknapp, Flintoff and co.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (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 9

With Lauren Laverne and Michael McIntyre.

U&W channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: David (Jonathon Dutton), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 3 - Kangaroo

Janet insists that Jonny formally ask her parents for her hand in marriage. Jonny agrees, on one condition - Janet must write him a poem about a turtle. Meanwhile Gaz has spent the night shackled to his bed by bondage gear.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm
45 min version
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 74, Episode 7

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig with guests Andrew Maxwell, Paul Sinha, Susan Calman and Jeremy Hardy.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 6

With guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Andrew Maxwell and Richard Coles.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 9, Episode 8 - Jack Dee, James McAvoy, Liza Minnelli

Graham is joined by Jack Dee; British actor-turned-Hollywood star James McAvoy; and the legendary Liza Minnelli.

U&W channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: David (Jonathon Dutton), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 4 - Beastiality

Munch is slowly driving Gaz mad through his total failure to ever, ever go away. Meanwhile the preparations for the wedding go from bad to worse when the two bridesmaids decide they can't stand the sight of each other.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Al Murray's Compete For The Meat. Al Murray

Al Murray's Compete For The Meat

Episode 3

The Pub Landlord is joined in the studio by athlete Kriss Akabusi, Red Dwarf actors Danny John-Jules and Robert Llewellyn - and John Virgo drops in to set the contestants a challenge.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (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.

U&W channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Love Soup. Alice Chenery (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: BBC

Love Soup

Series 1, Episode 5 - Take Five

Alice learns that the man from flat number 12 is in love with her, and she also signs a petition to get a 'talking gravestone' removed. Gil is drafted into a team of comedy writers who are writing a sitcom for a talentless reality TV star and begins to fall for a fellow member of the team.

Comedy Central 11:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 3

Jack Dee takes centre stage himself for this episode, ranting at the insanity of Antiques Roadshow, safari ballooning and dentists, and revealing how he was forced to dress his son up as a bumblebee.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (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 Midnight (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.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
Ideal. Image shows from L to R: Jenny (Sinead Matthews), Moz (Johnny Vegas), PC (Tom Goodman-Hill). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Ideal

Series 7, Episode 2 - The Debtors

A penniless Moz calls in his debts. However, his mates seem very reluctant to pay him back. Jess falls under the spell of masked hit man Cartoon Head.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
Comic's Choice. Bill Bailey. Copyright: Unique Productions

Comic's Choice

Episode 1 - Alan Davies

Alan Davies talks to Bill Bailey about who he thinks deserves an award.

BBC Radio Scotland 12:30am (repeat)
Sybil Law. Copyright: BBC

Sybil Law

Episode 4

Leading Scottish comedy actress Una Maclean stars in a series featuring Sybil's comically unpredictable weekly exploits and confrontations with neighbourhood friends and foes.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Luke Gell), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Billy (Freddie Hogan), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Cassie (Georgia Henshaw). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 9, Out-takes

For the tenth anniversary, some of the best moments that never made it onto TV. Featuring all new out-takes and interviews with the cast - Will Mellor, Natalie Casey, Luke Gell and introducing Georgia Henshaw and Freddy Hogan.

U&Dave channel logo 12:35am (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 9

With Lauren Laverne and Michael McIntyre.

Comedy Central Extra 12:40am (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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:50am (repeat)
Joyce Grenfell - Comedy With Breeding. Joyce Grenfell. Copyright: BBC

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 1, Episode 3 - Joyce Grenfell

Profile of Joyce Grenfell, one of the premier comediennes of her age.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Lee Nelson (Simon Brodkin)

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 1, Episode 3

More cheeky banter, tales of mischief-making and daft games. Preening premiership footballer Jason Bent shrugs of allegations of assault at a court appearance, and Lee stitches up Omelette in a Peer Pressure Challenge.

U&Dave channel logo 1:15am (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 1, Episode 2 - Gatherings

Daisy decides that they should have a housewarming (anything to avoid tidying up or work). However, despite her aspirations of a party full of writers, artists and other media types, she is only able to find the paperboy. Tim, Mike, Daisy, Twist and Brian all feel old when they compare themselves to Amber. Brian discovers a big secret about the couple.

U&W channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: David (Jonathon Dutton), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 3 - Kangaroo

Janet insists that Jonny formally ask her parents for her hand in marriage. Jonny agrees, on one condition - Janet must write him a poem about a turtle. Meanwhile Gaz has spent the night shackled to his bed by bondage gear.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 6

With guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Andrew Maxwell and Richard Coles.

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

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 3

Micky Flanagan on cockney boys, Kai Humphries on adolescence, Tom Wrigglesworth on public transport and Neil Delamere on diving with sharks.

U&Dave channel logo 2:10am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

U&W channel logo 2:15am (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: David (Jonathon Dutton), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 3, Episode 4 - Beastiality

Munch is slowly driving Gaz mad through his total failure to ever, ever go away. Meanwhile the preparations for the wedding go from bad to worse when the two bridesmaids decide they can't stand the sight of each other.

Comedy Central Extra 2:20am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 17

Dave Fulton on the World Cup, Mick Ferry on long term relationships, Jeff Innocent on holidaying in Guernsey, and Ian Moore on today's youth.

U&Dave channel logo 2:35am (repeat)
Banzai

Banzai

Challenges tonight include answering the riddle of the size of a man's feet, the fizzy beer roulette game and Chesney's Tune.

Comedy Central Extra 2:50am (repeat)
Rab C. Nesbitt. Rab C. Nesbitt (Gregor Fisher). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Rab C. Nesbitt

Series 7, Episode 4 - Property

Ructions in the Nesbitt house cause Rab to reflect on his courting days with Mary.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
Ideal. Image shows from L to R: Jenny (Sinead Matthews), Moz (Johnny Vegas), PC (Tom Goodman-Hill). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Ideal

Series 7, Episode 2 - The Debtors

A penniless Moz calls in his debts. However, his mates seem very reluctant to pay him back. Jess falls under the spell of masked hit man Cartoon Head.

Comedy Central Extra 3:30am (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 4am (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 2.8, Don't Mention the Arabs: Henry's documentary on civil rights in a Middle Eastern country is about to go out, but for some reason Gus would much prefer it to go out after Christmas.

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