British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 2nd December 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 9

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter bring a mix of news, reviews and interviews from the comedy world. With guests Danielle Ward and Bruce Dessau.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 2, Episode 1

Comedy series by Katherine Jakeways about the inhabitants of a small Northamptonshire town.

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

...At The Stand

Hardeep At The Stand, Episode 6

Fred MacAulay brings his stand-up to the stage and Hardeep chats with Sarah Millican about her "catastrophic" career.

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 12 - Sister Act

Ruby and Maisy are practising for a family reunion, which inevitably leads to them arguing. Maisy decides she would much rather have Dani for an older sister. Dani agrees to let Maisy hang out with her, but then starts regretting what she has done.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 35, Episode 4

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Mitch Benn, Jan Ravens, Jon Holmes and Andrew Maxwell.

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

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than Water

When Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 6, Episode 6 - Things Aren't Simple Any More

After Victor dies in a road accident, Margaret faces up to life without him and vows to take revenge on the hit-and-run driver responsible.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies Sketchbook

Episode 3: Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker reminisce from behind their famous desk about their all-time favourite sketches. Features Rook Restaurant, Club Quickie, Crossed Lines and the Aldershot Brass Ensemble.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55pm (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 1 - Yuppy Love

Del has gone all high-powered and trendy in an attempt to adopt a yuppy image. Rodney is unimpressed as his attention is focused on getting his computer diploma at night school.

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 7

Kirsty Young hosts the popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop joined by guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Gyles Brandreth.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 3, Episode 3

Mark Watson makes the first (of what will turn out to be many) appearances on the show. He's on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's side. Meanwhile Jon Culshaw and Russell Howard are on Andy Parsons' team.

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 5 - The Rollover

It's a rollover on the Lottery and everyone comes round to Becky and Steve's flat to watch it. Paul has a medical problem and turns to Steve for help.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
125 min
Peter Kay's Top 43 Greatest Comedy Moments. Peter Kay. Copyright: Shiver Productions

Peter Kay's Top 43 Greatest Comedy Moments

A collection of Peter Kay's comedy highlights, including clips from his stand-up, his sitcoms and Comic Relief songs.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Milton Jones, Andy Parsons, Andrew Lawrence. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 4 - Andy Parsons, Andrew Lawrence, Milton Jones

Mock The Week star Andy Parsons hosts stand-up comedy from the Apollo, with Andrew Lawrence, and one-liner king Milton Jones.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 6

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

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 7 - Gangster

Guy showers Lucy with expensive gifts and whisks her away for a weekend, arousing Lee's suspicions.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 5, Christmas Special - The Wisdom Of The Witch

The Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor. Patrick and Pippa sell their home, but a house clearance crew are mistaken for their removal men. Patrick and Victor get snowed in at an old house with a jealous boyfriend and a huge spider.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 13 - Intelligence

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and David Mitchell.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Episode 8

Kirstie Allsopp's got a spot of bother with some shortbread in Kirstie's Handmade Britain, and Harry ignores a warning about Irn Bru. Meanwhile in Holby, a woman's come down with a debilitating condition where she cannot say country names.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
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 2

Comedian Lee Mack fills in for Flintoff, before appearances from footie star Frank Lampard and presenter Gabby Logan.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 1, Episode 3

Friday night at The Jockey and barman Kev is dealing with the usual lairy, pissed-up women on the prowl. When one gets a bit heavy, he tells her the bad news: he's getting married. The only problem is he hasn't told his girlfriend Veronica...

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 6 - Bradley Cooper, Jessica Biel, Sarah Millican, James Corden, Lenny Kravitz

Bradley Cooper, Jessica Biel, Sarah Millican, James Corden and Lenny Kravitz are the guests this week.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
The Café. Image shows from L to R: Richard Dickens (Ralf Little), Sarah Porter (Michelle Terry). Copyright: Jellylegs

The Café

Series 1, Episode 3 - Out With The Old

Carol is in good spirits as she proudly presents her new menu, but are the regulars ready for the change? It's the night of the pub quiz too.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
65 min
Peter Kay Live At The Bolton Albert Halls. Peter Kay. Credit: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Peter Kay Live At The Bolton Albert Halls

TV broadcast of Peter Kay's fast-selling live show, once the biggest selling stand-up DVD in British history.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25pm (repeat)
Sitcom Does.... Neil Morrissey. Copyright: North One Television

Sitcom Does...

Episode 3 - Sitcom Does Friends With Neil Morrissey

Neil Morrissey charts the ups and downs of friendship as seen in the best sitcoms, recalling the matey mishaps of The Likely Lads, Men Behaving Badly and more.

U&Dave channel logo 11:25pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 1, Episode 4

When a small child goes missing from a children's party on the Chatsworth estate, Frank turns the crowd into a lynch mob.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 2, Episode 5 - Nelson And The AMAZING Nuts

Marion becomes a YouTube sensation after getting his head stuck in a car tyre. When building work threatens his den, Nelson must find a new flatmate from an endangered species or lose his home. Destiny uncovers a shocking secret about her owner Gary.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am
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 5

Jon Richardson hosts another episode of the topical stand-up show. With Rich Hall and team newcomers Seann Walsh, Josh Widdicombe, Sara Pascoe and Paul Chowdhry.

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