British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 22nd 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 4 - Ottery St Mary

Martin is a man with a van, Douglas flies a plane with an otter, and Carolyn dates a pilot with a problem with sheep. And two mysteries solved - the name of Carolyn's dog and the rules of Yellow Car.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
BBC Radio Scotland

Peoplewatch

Episode 1 - Migration

Comedy natural history about humans, Springwatch-style. Presented by St John Attenborough with co-host Sean Connery (played by Gavin Mitchell). The theme is human migration.

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 10

The Zombies try a round of golf, Sticky Martin performs a piano recital and Phillipe, the French exchange student, celebrates Phillipe day.

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 7

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present topical stand-up, sketches and songs. Featuring Mitch Benn, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Robin Ince and Jon Holmes.

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

Those That Can't

Series 3, Episode 3 - Technology

When the acting headteacher suggests an afternoon free of phones, computer games or Faceyclick, the school practically grinds to a halt.

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 5 - Harper v Harper

Ben and Susan decide to go their separate ways, but will they end up in the same place?

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 6

Jack Dee, Kelly Osbourne, Micky Flanagan and Jamelia join Jimmy, Jon and Sean.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
60 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 6, Episode 6 - Mat Horne, Loose Women, Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis

This week's guests are Gavin & Stacey star Mat Horne who talks about his latest film Horrid Henry: The Movie 3D, the cast of Loose Women, and three stars of the new US comedy film Horrible Bosses - Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis. Plus there's music from The Kooks, who perform Is It Me from their latest album.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Rob Brydon Show. Rob Brydon. Copyright: Arbie

The Rob Brydon Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Rob Brydon returns with his unique show. He meets Little Britain star Matt Lucas for lively banter on everything from musicals to David Beckham. Rob shows off his singing voice with The Script. Plus, stand-up and opera from ventriloquist Nina Conti.

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 6

Steve Punt presents an assortment of topical stand-up sketches and songs, with Jon Holmes, Danielle Ward, Mitch Benn and Laura Shavin.

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

Wall Of Fame

Episode 6

The topical panel show about the most-talked-about people in the world continues, hosted by David Walliams.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm
50 min
Chris Moyles Quiz Night. Chris Moyles. Copyright: Magnum Media

Chris Moyles Quiz Night

Series 4, Episode 2

In the second show, celebrity guests Jack Whitehall, Sarah Harding and Vernon Kay commence battle with Chris.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm
30 min
My Favourite Joke. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

My Favourite Joke

Episode 1

In the first show, contributors include Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Rhod Gilbert and Joan Rivers.

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