British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 23rd September 2011

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am
10 min
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 21 - Timmy's Twin

Stripey dresses up just like Timmy but finds that he isn't much good at being a Timmy twin.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Prisoner

Will the Sparrowhawk Family Centre survive the Big Society? And, at home, will Clare and Brian's relationship survive his infidelity?

BBC Radio Scotland 1:15pm
30 min
Christopher Brookmyre's Comedy Bookcase. Christopher Brookmyre. Copyright: BBC

Christopher Brookmyre's Comedy Bookcase

Series 1, Episode 1 - Alexei Sayle

Christopher Brookmyre speaks to Alexei Sayle.

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

Can You Hear Me At The Back?

Episode 2

Comic monologues covering subjects such as the trumpet, guided tours and a best man's speech which goes badly wrong.

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 2 - Love At First Sight

Dani thinks she has met the man of her dreams at a party. The next day, though, she has second thoughts. His mother works at McHurties, so dropping him may be difficult. Jack has one spare ticket for the Monster Truck Ballet. Max and Ben get into a no-holds-barred competition to be the one to go with him.

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

The News Quiz

Series 75, Episode 3

Sandi Toksvig and panellists Andy Hamilton, Julia Hartley-Brewer, Jeremy Hardy and Susan Calman take a sideways look at the week's news, with Corrie Corfield reading out the cuttings.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In England

Del and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:35pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 2 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap Sheep

Ted becomes involved with the King of the Sheep competition after betting the entire winter's heating budget on the local champion.

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 4

There is a lot to discuss at Ben's parents' evening including muggers, dangerous chemicals and re-enactments of the Great Plague. Mum is still suspicious Jake is hiding something and Karen decides which of the world's great religions to lead.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Chris Addison

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 2, Episode 1 - Chris Addison

The Thick Of It's Chris Addison returns home to perform at the Manchester Palace Theatre, supported by Craig Campbell and Jo Enright.

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 5

Sir Norman has explaining to do. Vicky does a spot of babysitting. Lou finishes cementing the patio at
Andy's house.

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 4, Episode 5 - Your Cheating Art

Marlene's doting mum Dora visits to help put a smile back on her grandson's face.

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 3

David Mitchell is joined by David O'Doherty and Katherine Parkinson, and Lee Mack is joined by Bill Turnbull and Louie Spence.

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

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Lee invites an audience member to take on some unusual subjects at Lee Nelson's Comprehensive. Preening premiership footballer Jason Bent finds his team at the bottom of the league, while Dr Bob reassures first-time parents with his unique bedside manner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Mother Nature's Son

Rodney's talk of environmental pollution brings him a strange ally when Del becomes a friend of the Earth. Of course, he's got a scam going and it involves a joint venture with the Water Board - but they are a silent partner!

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

QI

Series I, Episode 3 - Imbroglio

With Sean Lock, Frank Skinner and John Bishop.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Russell Howard Live. Russell Howard

Russell Howard Live

Live stand-up from Mock The Week star Russell Howard, recorded at The Bloomsbury Theatre during his sell-out 2007 tour.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm
45 min version
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 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 4 - The Football

Everyone is trying to watch the match between two local teams, except Steve and Laura and Paul.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
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 12, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by British boxing sensation Amir Khan, The IT Crowd's Richard Ayoade and comics Holly Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.

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 2

A 'sudden wing malfunction' delays FlyLo passengers on their way to Malaga, while Melody and Taaj get tough with FlyLo's new baggage allowance regulations.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (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 5

Lisa catches Pauline enjoying a spot of shoplifting and decides to confront her. Elsewhere, Greg thinks he's found a solution to his financial woes in loan shark Emma.

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 4 - Mammy Rides Again

Agnes and Winnie gatecrash Maria's hen party, but realise that they have the wrong venue. Later, having invited Maria's snooty mother Mrs Nicholson to dinner, a nervous Agnes shores up her confidence with alcohol, but chaos ensues as the evening proceeds.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
120 min
My Funniest Year. Copyright: Twofour

My Funniest Year

Episode 1 - Jack Whitehall: 2005

Young comic talent Jack Whitehall, who is now starring in Channel 4's brand new drama Fresh Meat, takes to the stage of Hackney Empire and reflects on My Funniest Year, 2005.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 3 - Sex

Edina is encouraged by Patsy to plan an orgy, as she has not had sex for a long time. The pair hire two gigolos and prepare for their night of debauchery; which collides disastrously with Saffron's biology presentation for university.

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

QI

Series D, Episode 7 - Differences

With Julian Clary, Dara O'Briain and Jo Brand.

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

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 1, Episode 3 - Stephen Fry, Peter Kay, Hugh Jackman

Chatting to Jonathan this weekend is the one and only Stephen Fry, comedian Peter Kay, and Hollywood star Hugh Jackman. There's also music from Will Young.

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