British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 8th July 2011

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 2 - Paris

When a bottle of highly-expensive whisky goes missing, Martin becomes the Miss Marple of MJN Air with Arthur assisting as his trusty Doctor Watson.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
Greg McHugh

...At The Stand

Greg At The Stand, Episode 5

Greg McHugh brings us three more comedians recorded on stage at The Stand comedy club in Glasgow - Rufus Hound, Pete Johansson and Tom Stade.

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 8

Remote Control Legs Man goes on a date, Experimenter Boy creates a cold remedy and Simon tries out his new game for the school fete, fox in the box.

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 5

Steve Punt is joined by Jan Ravens, Gareth Gwynn, John Finnemore and Laura Shavin, plus songs and satirical Darth Vader impressions from Mitch Benn.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 7pm
30 min
Those That Can't. Copyright: BBC / Zipline Creative

Those That Can't

Series 3, Episode 1 - Parents Evening

A new series of the comedy of teenage terrors begins, with a perilous mission to raise standards at Tom Jones Comprehensive.

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 3 - Accusin' Susan

Kenzo seems to be the victim of a revenge campaign by Michael's old art teacher, and Susan finds herself caught up in a sexual harassment case at work.

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 4

Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Patsy Kensit and adventurer Bear Grylls, assist in identifying the week's hottest topics.

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 4

In the final episode of the series, Claudia is joined by Miranda Hart and Micky Flanagan, who together with the studio audience, deliberate and debate the 'king' of just about everything.

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 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.

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 4 - Eddie Izzard, Brian Cox, Chris Moyles

Alan is joined by Eddie Izzard, who talks about his new film Cars 2, Chris Moyles pops in to talk about his new series of Chris Moyles' Quiz Night, Professor Brian Cox and music comes from Hard-Fi.

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

Wall Of Fame

Episode 4

Mr Walliams takes the reins in raucous rounds inspired by what has been heard through the grapevines of gossip. TV legend Terry Wogan and razor-sharp comedian Jimmy Carr guest.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 9, Highlights Special - Compilation Show

Graham Norton presents a compilation show of his favourite chats from the last two series.

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