British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 28th October 2011

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am
30 min
What's So Funny?. Ed Byrne. Copyright: Unique Productions / BBC

What's So Funny?

Series 2, Episode 4

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter bring a mix of news, reviews and interviews from the comedy world. With guests including Stephen K Amos and Zoe Lyons.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Soloparentpals.com. Image shows from L to R: Rosie (Liz White), Tom (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: BBC

Soloparentpals.com

Series 3, Episode 5 - Rosewood and Ebony

After a disastrous weekend at a hotel in Cheltenham, Tom decides not to tell Rosie that he is applying for a job in Manchester, but she ends their relationship after discovering the truth. However, the single mother upsets Callum by keeping her new pregnancy a secret, prompting him to run away during a school trip.

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

Clare In The Community

Series 7, Episode 6 - Basic Attraction

Finally, it is Clare and Brian's wedding day. But first there is the Hen Party and Stag Night to get through.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
...At The Stand. Hardeep Singh Kohli. Copyright: Dabster Productions

...At The Stand

Hardeep At The Stand, Episode 2

Join Hardeep Singh Kohli for stand-up comedy from James Dowdeswell, Francesca Martinez and young up-and-coming comic James Kirk.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 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 7 - One Small Step For Sam

Sam is visited by a mystery astronaut sent by NASA, who puts her through various tests as part of her application to become an astronaut. When Jack announces he is leaving on a world sailing trip, Dani and Ruby organise a nautical-themed goodbye party.

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

The News Quiz

Series 75, Episode 8

In the chair is Sandi Toksvig, joined by panellists Jeremy Hardy, Hugo Rifkind, Susan Calman and Fred MacAulay, for a tongue-in-cheek examination of the week's news while Neil Sleat reads out a selection of cuttings.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 7pm
30 min
What's The Story?. Justin Waite. Copyright: Tidy Productions

What's The Story?

Series 5, Episode 3

Justin Waite is joined by Nadia Kamil, Benjamin Partridge, Noel James and Torchwood's Tom Price.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8:30pm
30 min
Spy. Image shows from L to R: The Examiner (Robert Lindsay), Marcus (Jude Wright), Tim (Darren Boyd). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Spy

Series 1, Episode 3 - Codename: Grades

Tim fine-tunes his computer hacking skills at work, and puts them to good use by altering Marcus's school grades. Has the fledgling spy gone too far?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 42, Episode 3

Guest host Lee Mack is joined by panellists Ross Noble and Victoria Derbyshire.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
An Audience With.... Barry Humphries. Credit: London Weekend Television

An Audience With...

Episode 52 - Barry Manilow

Barry Manilow, accompanied by his orchestra, performs many of his best-loved songs including Copacabana, Mandy, Could It Be Magic, and I Write The Songs. The international superstar also answers questions from a celebrity audience about a career that spans five decades.

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 8

David Mitchell is joined by Lorraine Kelly and Dara O'Briain, while Lee Mack is teamed with Barry Cryer and Sue Perkins.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 8 - Inequality

With Clive Anderson, Sandi Toksvig and Henning Wehn.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, James Corden, John Bishop, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 4, Episode 4

Comic Phill Jupitus and Stoke City star Peter Crouch are up for a bit of banter this week. Plus, Team GB's Tom Daley oversees a diving challenge between Redknapp and Bishop.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:10pm
35 min
Pete Versus Life. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Daniel Ings), Manfred (David Fynn), Chloe (Susannah Fielding), Pete (Rafe Spall), Rob (Joseph Kloska), Anna (Pippa Duffy). Copyright: Objective Productions

Pete Versus Life

Series 2, Episode 2 - Frank Leaves Noreen

Pete is back with his ex-girlfriend, Chloe, and is desperate to make a good impression. Unfortunately, Pete's dad, Frank, turns up on his doorstep after deciding that he and Pete's mum should have a break from each other.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 10, Episode 2 - James McAvoy, John Bishop, Joanna Lumley, Nancy Dell'Olio

Joining Graham on his sofa are British actor turned Hollywood star James McAvoy, national treasure Joanna Lumley; top comic John Bishop; and dancing Italian Nancy Dell'Olio; With music from the Arctic Monkeys.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:45pm
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 6

Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson thrash out the hot stories of the week with guests Louie Spence, Elis James, Joe Wilkinson and Shappi Khorsandi.

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