British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 1st July 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 13

Rufus Hound talks comedy with Stewart Lee and Andrew Lawrence as they gossip, banter and review what is happening in the world of comedy this week.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 3, Episode 1 - Qikiqtarjuaq

MJN Air flies a party of tourists near the North Pole. Arthur goes hunting for polar bears, Carolyn for a rogue lemon and Martin for a believable French accent. Meanwhile, Alfred Hitchcock makes a surprise appearance...

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
Greg McHugh

...At The Stand

Greg At The Stand, Episode 4

Stephen K Amos, Zoe Lyons and W Kamau Bell join Greg McHugh.

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 7

The fearsome Vikings discover a new trick, Colin and Malcolm struggle with an empty trolley and the helpful bees stumble into a fairy tale.

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 4

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Mitch Benn, Susan Calman and Laura Shavin, to present an assortment of stand-up, sketches and comedy songs.

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 7

Justin Waite hosts BBC Radio Wales' topical comedy quiz. Elis James, Dan Mitchell, Ben Partridge and Katy Wix battle it out to see who knows the most about the week in Wales and beyond.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 5 - Election

The council elections are impending, and David's standing for re-election. When Geraldine unknowingly criticises his performance, the locals decide she'd be a far better candidate. For a woman with no political intent it's a daunting prospect, but David could be willing to strike a bargain...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 6 - Watching The Girls Go By

Rodney has unwisely accepted a bet with Micky Pearce that he'll bring a bird along to the party at the Nag's Head. Now, with Del's help, he has to find one...!

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 2 - Labour Pains

Ben is tempted to join management, and Susan and Janey find themselves competing for the same monkey when a TV opportunity arises.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
55 min version (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 4

With guest host Jeremy Clarkson and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Clare Balding.

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 3

Guests Gok Wan, Sarah Millican, Seann Walsh and Amy Childs from The Only Way Is Essex, assist Jon, Jimmy and Sean to thrash out the hot topics of the week.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 7 - As One Door Closes

Del's skint again and his latest deal has fallen through, but Rodney discovers a rare butterfly which will solve all of their financial problems.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 2 - Teacher

Miranda is rather British when it comes to sex, or shenanigans as she likes to call it. Trying to overcome her hang-ups she decides the way forward with Gary would be to create a romantic moment so he'll see her in a sexual light.

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

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 1, Highlights Special - Lee Nelson's Well Good Bits

Highlights from the comedy series in which south London tearaway Lee Nelson entertains the studio audience with cheeky banter, tales of mischief-making and daft games.

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 3

Claudia Winkleman continues to host the feisty new series that takes a witty, informative and passionate look at our favourite things. Today's guests are Lorraine Kelly and Jack Whitehall.

U&Dave channel logo 9:55pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Jack Whitehall. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 1, Episode 2 - Jack Whitehall

This week young up-and-comer Jack Whitehall performs from the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London, with support from David O'Doherty and Andrew Lawrence.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 4 - Watching TV

When Tony's relentless cheerfulness gets everyone down, the others decide that humiliation is the only answer.

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 3

Jon Culshaw and Hugh Dennis host the topical stand-up and sketch show. With Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes and Jess Robinson.

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 3 - Thandie Newton, Ben Miller, Jo Frost, Liam Gallagher

Alan is joined by Thandie Newton and Ben Miller, who talk about their latest movie, Huge. Supernanny Jo Frost discusses her new book and series, Jo Frost's Extreme Parental Guidance, while music and chat comes from Liam Gallagher, who will be performing The Beat Goes On with his band Beady Eye.

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

Wall Of Fame

Episode 3

David Walliams hosts Sky's new panel game, with guests Sarah Pascoe and Bear Grylls.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 1

Fresh from performing to over 160,000 fans on his sell-out UK arena tour, Russell Howard returns to BBC Three for a brand-new series of hit satirical comedy 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 12 - Ewan McGregor, Chris O'Dowd, Example

Graham's guests are Scottish superstar Ewan McGregor, who talks about his new film Beginners; IT Crowd star Chris O'Dowd who talks about his role in the new hit movie Bridesmaids; and Example, who performs the chart-topping Changed The Way You Kiss Me.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 5 - Ten

Tony desperately tries to impress Deborah's mother.

U&Dave channel logo 10:55pm (repeat)
Al Murray's Compete For The Meat. Al Murray

Al Murray's Compete For The Meat

Episode 7

Al Murray - aka The Pub Landlord - hosts the unique game show where contestants from around the country face general knowledge questions in a bid to win a frozen chicken.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
That Peter Kay Thing. Peter Kay

That Peter Kay Thing

Episode 6 - Lonely At The Top

Episode 6, Lonely at the Top: Having won the Talent Trek contesnt, Mark Park has sacked his former bandmate Cheryl Avenue and has signed a documentary deal with the BBC.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 5 - Election

The council elections are impending, and David's standing for re-election. When Geraldine unknowingly criticises his performance, the locals decide she'd be a far better candidate. For a woman with no political intent it's a daunting prospect, but David could be willing to strike a bargain...

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Janine (Emma Fryer), Christopher (Tom Bennett), Ashley (Andrew Brooke). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 1, Episode 6 - Soldier, Swinger, Shelley, Shelley

Lance is off on his second honeymoon. Janine is in charge and teaching Christopher to go the "extra mile" for his customers and Ashley has got a date with a soldier. What's the worst that can happen?

BBC Three 11:45pm (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 6 - The Red King

Moz comes face to face with a gang of deadly gingers known as the Red Mist. Carmel has to choose between Colin and Jake, whilst Yasuko leaves Derrick for Fist.

U&Dave channel logo 11:55pm
55 min version (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 4

With guest host Jeremy Clarkson and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Clare Balding.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 6, Episode 4 - Watching TV

When Tony's relentless cheerfulness gets everyone down, the others decide that humiliation is the only answer.

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