British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 29th July 2011

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9am
30 min
Scoop. Digby Digworth (Shaun Williamson). Copyright: BBC

Scoop

Series 3, Episode 5 - Foul Play

Digby and Hacker uncover a plan to steal big money from the local football club.

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 5 - Rotterdam

It's lifejacket, camera, action as stardom beckons for one of the crew of MJN Air, but who will get to blow the final whistle? And will they look good in a vest?

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

Peoplewatch

Episode 2 - Mating Rituals

Comedy natural history about humans, Springwatch style, presented by St John Attenborough with co-host Tommy Sheridan (played by Lewis Macleod). The theme is mating rituals.

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 11

Blueberry Woman enjoys a family reunion, Eddie Bigg lends his friend his favourite pencil and Gerald gets confused during a police identity parade.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 7, Episode 1 - Rhys Thomas interviews Simon Day

This week, Rhys Thomas interviews Simon Day.

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

Those That Can't

Series 3, Episode 4 - Trapped

As Bryn, Glyn and John Jones find themselves locked inside a sports cupboard after school, they plan their great escape - via the roof.

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 6 - Relationship Happens

Ben and Susan go off to a couples' retreat for a weekend - at which they prove to be less than ideal guests - leaving Janey and Michael vying for the affections of Michael's new boyfriend. But the triangle proves to be more Bermuda than eternal.

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 7

Tim Westwood, Lauren Laverne, David O'Doherty and Matthew Crosby debate the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics.

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 7 - Stephen Merchant, Bradley Cooper, One Direction, Will Young

Alan is joined by 2010 X Factor finalists, One Direction, in their first TV interview. Stephen Merchant, the tallest man in comedy, pops in to talk about his forthcoming stand-up tour. Bradley Cooper chats about the DVD release of hit movie Limitless. Plus, Will Young performs his latest single Jealousy.

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

The Rob Brydon Show

Series 2, Episode 2

Rob Brydon meets stand-up comedian, musician and actor, Bill Bailey. British R&B soul star, Beverley Knight also joins Rob for a special duet close to both of their hearts, and up-and-coming Australian comedian Celia Pacquola provides some cheeky stand-up.

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 7

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

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

Wall Of Fame

Episode 7

Joining David Walliams and co this week are Strictly Come Dancing's Anton du Beke, and Professor Robert Winston.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
50 min
Chris Moyles Quiz Night. Chris Moyles. Copyright: Magnum Media

Chris Moyles Quiz Night

Series 4, Episode 3

In tonight's show Chris is joined by guests Stacey Solomon, Chris Tarrant and Jimmy Carr.

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

My Favourite Joke

Episode 2

This week's contributors include Jonathan Ross, Micky Flanagan, Rich Hall and Jon Richardson.

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