British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 19th August 2011

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10am
30 min
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Series 3, Episode 5 - Super Trubble

Mr Trubble pits the branches of Hotel Trubble against one another in a webcam competition to find the most boring branch and shut it down. So, it is the worst possible time for Dolly to hold the World's Dullest Person competition. Can Lenny's obsession with superheroes save the day?

BBC Radio Scotland 10:30am
90 min
MacAulay And Co. Image shows from L to R: Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2011, Episode 5 - Friday 19th

Fred MacAulay brings you the pick of the best comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.

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

Peoplewatch

Episode 5

Comedy natural history about humans, Springwatch style.

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

Chain Reaction

Series 7, Episode 4 - John Cooper Clarke interviews Kevin Eldon

Punk poet laureate John Cooper Clarke interviews the comedian Kevin Eldon

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 7pm
30 min
BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC

Live From Dorothy's

Satirical sketch show featuring the talents of Brendan Charleson, Iestyn Jones and Tonya Smith.

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 9 - Darts All, Folks

Ben discovers that he is not quite the darts player his father was, and Susan discovers that her new personal trainer is not quite fit for purpose.

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 10

The boys and their guests thrash out 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. With guests Dr Christian Jessen, Russell Kane, Kimberley Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:35pm
55 min
Chris Moyles Quiz Night. Chris Moyles. Copyright: Magnum Media

Chris Moyles Quiz Night

Series 4, Episode 6

The Hasselhoffs, Keith Lemon and Christine Bleakley go head to head with Chris this week as they show off their knowledge.

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

The Rob Brydon Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Rob Brydon has a royal visit from the legendary Dame Edna Everage and the evergreen Will Young. The unique combination of guests results in some masterful double entendres and a colourful duet. There's also stand-up comedy from the up-and-coming Phil Wang.

BBC Three 10:30pm
90 min
Three@TheFringe. Copyright: BBC

Three@TheFringe

Lee Nelson, Russell Kane and Charlie Baker present an anarchic, late night live show showcasing some of comedy's biggest names and introducing the stars of the Edinburgh Fringe 2011. Expect top names, characters, sketch, stand-up, special guests and an anything-could-happen atmosphere. The show is broadcast live from the BBC's new, purpose-built venue and offers comedy fans at home a fully-integrated online experience.

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

Wall Of Fame

Highlights Special - Uncensored

Enjoy a collection of the cheeky panel show's cheekiest moments!

BBC Two 11pm
Review Show

The Review Show At The Edinburgh Festival

Live from Edinburgh, Kirsty Wark and guests discuss the highlights of the International and Fringe festivals.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
30 min
What's So Funny?. Jason Cook. Copyright: Unique Productions / BBC

What's So Funny?

Edinburgh Special

Jason Cook brings guests and music along with news, reviews and gossip on front-runners for the prestigious comedy award. Featuring Dave Gorman, Isy Suttie, Nick Helm, Michael Winslow, James Acaster and The Horne Section.

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

My Favourite Joke

Episode 5

Contributors include Lenny Henry, Andi Osho, Ronni Ancona, Jon Culshaw and Julian Clary.

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