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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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