British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 4th November 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 5

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter bring a mix of news, reviews and interviews from the comedy world. They are joined by John Finnemore and Ava Vidal.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
In And Out Of The Kitchen. Damien Trench (Miles Jupp). Copyright: BBC

In And Out Of The Kitchen

Series 1, Episode 1 - January 1st To 5th

Damien and his partner Anthony decide on their New Year's Resolutions.

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

...At The Stand

Hardeep At The Stand, Episode 3

Carl Donnelly talks about his dance moves and problems with cars; Jo Caulfield talks about about her move to Edinburgh; and Lee Camp combines political ranting with some killer one liners.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:25pm
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, Highlights Special - Sayonara Sam

When Sam has cold feet about leaving her friends to join the NASA training programme, Dani and Jack must show her that she would be crazy not to follow her dream. Besides, however far away Sam is, they will always be her mates.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 31, Episode 6 - The Very Last Of The Summer Wine: How Not To Cry At Weddings

Everyone arrives at the pub for the wedding, but Glenda receives a call to say the bridegroom has done a runner.

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

The News Quiz

Series 75, Episode 9

Sandi Toksvig is in the chair as panellists Andy Hamilton, Phill Jupitus, Jeremy Hardy and Bridget Christie examine the funnier aspects of the week's news. Harriet Cass reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 20, Episode 1 - The Pony Set

Auntie Wainwright has a new line in all things equestrian - even a riding simulator, which Compo thinks might come rather handy.

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

What's The Story?

Series 5, Episode 4

Justin Waite is joined by Maria winner Connie Fisher and Tom Craine, Bennett Arron and Danielle Ward.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 6

Episode 2.6: Tim Nice-But-Dim transforms himself into a rock star, and Kevin and Perry try their luck with the opposite sex.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 5

Mum and Dad try to organise a quiet meal out together. But first they have to escape the house!

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Episode 4

This week, Harry takes a look at Young Apprentice and asks whether meat or tomatoes are better. An eyebrow is raised to Gino D'Acampo's There's No Taste Like Home, and an early chopper is spotted at Downton Abbey.

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 4 - Codename: Bookclub

Tim really wants to join Marcus's book club, well, what he thinks is a book club. Meanwhile, the Examiner demonstrates his unique lie-detecting skills.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Percy (Tim McInnerny). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 4 - Money

Blackadder is facing money troubles - or, as he puts it, 'cashflow problems' - that are far from helped when the notorious baby-eating Bishop of Bath and Wells arrives to call in a thousand-pound debt.

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 4

Stephen Mangan hosts the popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. The guests are Inbetweeners star Greg Davies and journalist Grace Dent.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 6 - Happiness

With Rich Hall, Andy Hamilton and Phill Jupitus.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Steve (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Move

Laura, Paul and Shelly come round to congratulate Becky on moving into Steve's flat, though it's spoilt by the fact that they've also invited Julie Taylor, Steve's ex.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 4

It's Jim's birthday and the family are preparing to head out to the pub to celebrate. Until then, there's plenty of TV to watch and Antony's newly acquired black eye is ripe for mocking.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jason Byrne, Micky Flanagan, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 1 - Micky Flanagan, Seann Walsh, Jason Byrne

Micky Flanagan hosts the first episode of the new series of Live At The Apollo, with guests Seann Walsh and Jason Byrne.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 2

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood Live

Victoria Wood Live

This classic live show finds the comedienne in sparkling form, with her trademark witty wordplay.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 9 - Illness

With Jo Brand, Ben Goldacre and Andy Hamilton.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 8, Episode 4

With guests Milton Jones, Jack Whitehall and Holly Walsh.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 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 3 - The Tennis Player

Work is thin on the ground so Pete gets a job in a chicken packing factory... But things (briefly) begin to look up when a national paper decides to print one of his articles.

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 5

England cricketer James Anderson and comic Jimmy Carr join in the fun in a must-see fix that sees Corden, Bishop and Thompson limber up for a rhythmic gymnastics contest.

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 3 - Johnny Depp, Ricky Gervais, Carey Mulligan, Ed Byrne

Joining Graham on his sofa are Hollywood icon Johnny Depp, talking about his new film The Rum Diary; Oscar nominated actress Carey Mulligan, who is in the upcoming movie Shame; comedy superstar Ricky Gervais, who is introducing new series Life's Too Short; top stand-up Ed Byrne; and Snow Patrol, performing the single This Isn't Everything You Are.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm
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 7

Guests Russell Kane, Mark Watson and Louise Redknapp join Jimmy, Jon and Sean.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 1 - Serious

Lee tries to find his serious side by going on a date with an author.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (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 5

Kieran isn't his usual cheeky chappy self after spotting Katie flirting with a shop fitter. Plus, Julie tries to help Gavin move on.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm
50 min
Stand Up For The Week. Image shows from L to R: Seann Walsh, Paul Chowdhry, Jon Richardson, Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe, Rich Hall. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Stand Up For The Week

Series 3, Episode 1

Topical stand-up show Stand Up For The Week returns for a third series with six brand-new episodes, a new line-up and a new venue. Regular contributor and 8 Out Of 10 Cats team captain Jon Richardson steps up to the hosting plate, while Rich Hall is joined by team newcomers Seann Walsh, Josh Widdicombe, Sara Pascoe and Paul Chowdhry.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 1 - Hair

Tony returns from his holidays sporting a beard, and Dorothy moves in with Gary.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (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 6

Julie is in a right pickle when the new area manager and an old friend calls in a favour. Elsewhere, Kieran gets some stick for his 'beard'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 6

Episode 2.6: Tim Nice-But-Dim transforms himself into a rock star, and Kevin and Perry try their luck with the opposite sex.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 6 - Happiness

With Rich Hall, Andy Hamilton and Phill Jupitus.

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