British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 5th August 2011

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

Scoop

Series 3, Episode 10 - Northenders

Digby is excited when Hacker becomes the star of a TV soap opera but Hacker becomes so famous his fellow actors want him off the show.

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 6 - St Petersburg

Some vodka and an unwary bird could spell the end of the line for MJN Air, and when Carolyn meets her ex-husband, the atmosphere turns even icier.

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

Peoplewatch

Episode 3 - Communication

Comedy natural history about humans, Springwatch style, presented by St John Attenborough with co-host Cheryl Cole (played by Kate Robbins). The theme is communication.

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 12

Jasmine and Prudith have fun in a pound shop, Colin and Malcolm get a surprise visit from the boss and Jasper the dog gets lost again.

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

Chain Reaction

Series 7, Episode 2 - Simon Day interviews Peter Hook

This week Simon Day, who was interviewed by Rhys Thomas last week, puts the questions to Peter Hook.

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

Those That Can't

Series 3, Episode 5 - Press Gang

The techniques of tabloid journalism creep into Tom Jones Comp school magazine and nearly provoke a super-injunction.

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 7 - 'Booked

An old flame of Susan's makes an appearance while Ben is away on a dental outreach programme, and she may just get her fingers burned.

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 8

This edition of the show sees Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by Rhod Gilbert, Sarah Millican, Gregg Wallace and Kate Silverton to debate the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics; from the silly to the serious, from celebrity gossip to world politics.

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 8 - The Inbetweeners, Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Jessie J

Alan is joined by pop superstar Justin Timberlake and actress Mila Kunis, to talk about their new movie Friends with Benefits. The cast of The Inbetweeners pop in to talk about their forthcoming film. Plus, UK pop sensation Jessie J chats to Alan and performs her new single Who's Laughing Now.

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

The Rob Brydon Show

Series 2, Episode 3

Rob Brydon meets the Godfather of entertainment, Sir Bruce Forsyth. Sophie Ellis Bextor and Rob perform an unusual ballad. Plus, stand-up comedy from rising Welsh comedian Elis James.

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

Wall Of Fame

Episode 8

Before stepping out of the spotlight, the cheeky panel show delivers one final fix of funny, featuring appearances from Stacey Solomon and comedienne Jessica Hynes.

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

Chris Moyles Quiz Night

Series 4, Episode 4

In the fourth show, guests: Cuba Gooding Jnr, Kevin Bridges and Lulu square up to Chris as they demonstrate their knowledge and try to secure a place in the grand final.

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

My Favourite Joke

Episode 3

Contributions come from the likes of Graham Norton, Jack Whitehall, Phill Jupitus and Al Murray.

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