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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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