British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 17th June 2011

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

What's So Funny?

Series 1, Episode 11

Rufus Hound talks comedy with Russell Kane and Roisin Conaty 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 3

Hugh is lumbered with a problem patient when Roy goes mysteriously AWOL, while cycling for his health.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
Greg McHugh

...At The Stand

Greg At The Stand, Episode 2

Greg McHugh is joined by Mike Gunn, Ro Campbell and Costaki Economopoulos.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
Sorry, I've Got No Head. Marek Larwood. Copyright: So Television

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 3, Episode 5

Jasmine and Prudith go ice skating, there is an open day at the school on North Barrasay and Mark tries to break more world records with his enormous feet.

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 34, Episode 2

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Laura Shavin, Jon Holmes, Mitch Benn and special guest Danielle Ward.

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 5

Justin Waite is joined by Hannah Jones, Steve Parry, Benjamin Partridge and Henry Widdicombe for the topical comedy quiz.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 11, Episode 1 - Janey's Choice

Kenzo's father is back on the scene. This is fine by Ben, but Susan has other ideas. And does anyone care what Janey thinks?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
30 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 1

8 Out Of 10 Cats returns for its 11th series, and joining Jimmy Carr and Sean Lock is new team captain Jon Richardson. Guests for the first show are Alex Reid, Russell Kane, Rachel Riley and comedian Josh Widdicombe.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
30 min
King Of.... Claudia Winkleman. Copyright: Big Talk Productions / Saltbeef TV

King Of...

Episode 1

In the first show, Claudia is joined by Sarah Millican and Chris Evans to identify the kings of holidays, cheeses, and jobs.

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 34, Episode 1

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin and special guest John Finnemore for the first in a new series of the topical gang-show.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 6, Episode 1 - Jennifer Lopez, Jonathan Ross, David Haye

Now with a new Friday night spot, Alan is joined by singer Jennifer Lopez, Jonathan Ross and heavyweight boxing champion David Haye.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Wall Of Fame. David Walliams. Copyright: CPL Productions

Wall Of Fame

Episode 1

N-Dubz singer Tulisa and stand-up comedian Micky Flanagan are the guests joining David Walliams, Jack Dee, Andrew Maxwell, Tamara Ecclestone and Kate Garraway for the first episode of their new Sky panel show.

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 10 - Cameron Diaz, Kathy Griffin, Bear Grylls

Graham is joined by Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz, starring in new movie Bad Teacher; adventurer Bear Grylls; and top American comedienne Kathy Griffin. Music is provided by Friendly Fires, who perform their new single Hawaiian Air.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
3 min
Image shows from L to R: Jamie Deeks, Dan Johnston, Jack Brough, Ewen MacIntosh

Navelgazing Presents...

Episode 5 - Sofa Show #2

Another packed episode of the bland magazine show, featuring international anal sex day, the longest ever school detention, and a Hollywood star fighting a fierce battle with sex addiction.

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