British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 16th September 2011

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Image shows from L to R: Patrick Barlow, John Ramm

Giant Ladies That Changed The World

Episode 5

The National Theatre of Brent tell the Suffragettes' story.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
Can You Hear Me At The Back?. Copyright: BBC

Can You Hear Me At The Back?

Episode 1

Comedy monologues recorded at the Edinburgh festival, featuring new and seasoned writers.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:25pm
35 min
Dani's House. Image shows from L to R: Max (Sebastian Applewhite), Toby (Harry Culverhouse), Sam (Klariza Clayton), Dani (Dani Harmer), Ben (James Gandhi). Copyright: The Foundation / BBC

Dani's House

Series 4, Episode 1 - Achy Breaky Heart

Dani really wants a regular role in the soap opera McHurties Hospital. But will she regret asking Sam to be her acting coach? When Ben shows promise as an urban artist, Max spots a new money-making opportunity.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 24, Episode 4 - The Secret Birthday Of Norman Clegg

Clegg tries to avoid a fuss on his birthday by lunching at a nice quiet hotel.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 75, Episode 2

Panellists Susan Calman, Marcus Brigstocke, Hugo Rifkind and Jeremy Hardy join chairman Sandi Toksvig in a satirical look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Neil Sleat.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 3 - Chain Gang

When offered the deal of the century by a new acquaintance, Del puts together a consortium to help purchase a suitcase full of gold chains. Predictably, the plan goes catastrophically wrong.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Christmas Special - Advent

With Phill Jupitus, Sean Lock and John Sessions.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Patrick Barlow, John Ramm

Giant Ladies That Changed The World

Episode 5

The National Theatre of Brent tell the Suffragettes' story.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 4 - The Unlucky Winner Is...

Del enters an old painting of Rodney's in to a competition and unexpectedly wins a holiday for three. Unfortunately for Rodney, his painting came first in the under 15 category... Del decides not to tell anyone and deal with it once they get out there.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 3

Karen is on a sleep-over and Ben is away at adventure camp. Mum and Dad are left with a Labrador to look after and a glimpse of what life will be like once the children have left home.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Vegas, Seymour Mace, Justin Moorhouse. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 1, Episode 3 - Johnny Vegas

Johnny Vegas headlines Dave's One Night Stand from his hometown of St. Helen's, supported by Justin Moorhouse and Seymour Mace.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 3, Episode 3

Roman gets a little more than he bargained for at a health spa, and Ting Tong has yet more secrets to divulge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 7 - Lust In Translation

Bryan gets more than he bargained for when he meets his new love and the staff's loyalties are severely tested. Llewellyn seizes the opportunity of securing extra labour for his harvest.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 2

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for another edition. David is joined by Robert Webb and Terry Wogan, and Lee is joined by Katy Wix and Kevin Bridges.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Lee Nelson (Simon Brodkin)

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 2, Episode 4

There's dating Lee Nelson-style as he invites a member of the audience to find love in Single 'n' Gagging for It.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 5 - Sickness & Wealth

Del is reluctant to go to the doctor's with his "jippy" tummy. He's also suffering cash flow problems, and - unbeknownst to Rodney - the family face eviction from the flat. A chance comment from Albert could hold the solution; or it could make things far worse.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 2 - International

With Bill Bailey, Jack Dee and David Mitchell.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
90 min
Milton Jones - Live Universe Tour - Part One: Earth. Milton Jones. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Milton Jones - Live Universe Tour - Part One: Earth

TV broadcast of Milton Jones' first stand-up DVD.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm
45 min version
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 75, Episode 1

Sandi Toksvig is joined by panellists Andy Hamilton, Dominic Lawson, Jeremy Hardy and Fred MacAulay for a satirical look at the week's news, with Rory Morrison reading cuttings sent in by listeners.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Mark Addy), Kieran (Nick Blood), Julie (Jane Horrocks), Linda (Faye McKeever), Katie (Chanel Cresswell), Gavin (Jason Watkins), Sue (Lorraine Cheshire), Margaret (Rita May), Leighton (Joel Fry), Lisa (Beverly Rudd), Colin (Carl Rice). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 1, Episode 8

Julie awaits her interview, and Katie has some bad news for Kieran.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Russell Tovey), Becky (Sarah Solemani). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Fancy Dress Party

Paul's son, Little Luke, is out of hospital so he's having a fancy dress party to celebrate.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
30 min
The Fun Police. Image shows from L to R: Richard (Vic Reeves), Leslie (Rhys Darby). Copyright: Roughcut Television

The Fun Police

Comedy Showcase pilot about a small town Health & Safety team.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Dan Johnson (Daniel Ryan), Lisa Johnson (Sally Lindsay). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 1, Episode 4

Lisa's looking for trouble when she asks Dan to pick his favourite part of her body. Plus, when Bianca throws a hot tub party, tensions bubble as much as the water.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 1

Hetty Wolf takes her first ever flight with Great British Air; husband and wife pilots Simon and Jackie sort out their marriage at 35,000 feet; and Omar is forced to do something about the lack of life-jackets on his planes.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm
30 min
Rick & Peter. Image shows from L to R: Rick (Rick Edwards), Peter (Peter Mitchell). Copyright: Eleven Film

Rick & Peter

Sitcom pilot about T4 presenter Rick Edwards, who has to undergo political correctness training after a flippant comment becomes a YouTube sensation.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 3 - Mammy's Merchandise

Dermot wants to ask his childhood friend, Buster, to be best man at his wedding - now just weeks away - but Agnes has set her heart on Mark, her eldest son, filling the position.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 6 - Little Problems

Rodney's wedding is approaching and Del has promised him money for the deposit on his new flat. However, he's also unknowingly promised the same money to the Driscoll brothers, two local thugs who he inadvertently did business with. Will it be Rodney's hopes or Del's body to take a beating?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 1, Episode 2 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Carr, The Saturdays

Jonathan is joined by BAFTA nominated actor Benedict Cumberbatch, pop group The Saturdays, and charming chatty man Alan Carr. There will also be an exclusive UK performance from the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

U&Dave channel logo 11:30pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Christmas Special - Advent

With Phill Jupitus, Sean Lock and John Sessions.

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