British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 2nd March 2012

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

What's So Funny?

Series 3, Episode 9

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter take a look the world of comedy. Featuring Andrew Maxwell, Alex Lowe and Sandi Toksvig.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:15pm
30 min
The Comedy Café. Janice Forsyth

The Comedy Café

Janice Forsyth taps into the funny business in Scotland and worldwide with all that's new in comedy on radio, TV, the movies, DVD, books, online and live performances.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:15pm
45 min
The Indian Doctor. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Prem Sharma (Sanjeev Bhaskar), Kamini Sharma (Ayesha Dharker), Pushpa Bakshi (Indira Joshi). Copyright: Rondo / Avatar

The Indian Doctor

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Source

Reporters gather at the surgery to hear that the outbreak of smallpox in Trefelin is finally under control.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Ryan (Oscar Lloyd), Nathan Carter (Ben Bailey Smith), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), Ash (Tom Rolinson). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 8 - Quiz

Nathan drags Josh onto the useless school quiz team to teach him how to stick at something. But Josh realises to his delight that him not knowing any answers will only make Nathan look bad.

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 21, Episode 5 - Surprise At Throstlenest

While preparations are being made for Compo's funeral, Nora finds a letter he has written.

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 36, Episode 3

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Lynne Truss, Andy Parsons, Laura Shavin and Mitch Benn for a look at the week's biggest (and smallest) stories.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 3 - The Futility Of The Fly

Victor has hired a cleaner to help around the house, and unwittingly comes to the rescue of a local chip shop proprietor with a rather complicated love life.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 7pm
30 min
Social Club FM. Image shows from L to R: Mr Chairman (Chris Corcoran), Rex Jones (Elis James). Copyright: Zipline Creative

Social Club FM

Series 1, Episode 2 - Festival

Mr Chairman and Rex have to organise a music festival at very short notice. Can they find a willing headline act?

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Angus Deayton, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 22, Episode 2

With Andrew MacKinlay on Ian's side and Jennie Bond on Paul's.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon Me

Blanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 2 - Birds

With Phil Kay, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 3 - Chain Gang

When offered the deal of the century by a new acquaintance, Del puts together a consortium to help purchase a suitcase full of gold chains. Predictably, the plan goes catastrophically wrong.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 6 - Towering Alan

Developments at the BBC give Alan a whiff of hope, so he prepares to do some intensive networking - at a funeral. Despite his tactics, the plan appears to come off.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 7 - Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne, David O'Doherty

This week Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne and David O'Doherty try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include fake tension in TV shows, flags and confusing loo signs.

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 6, Episode 6

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Frankie Boyle, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons with guests David Mitchell and Adam Hills.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Episode 4

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. The mystery guest is the human spider man.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 5, Episode 2

Joyce is organising a dance competition for the guests. Everyone is eager to take part, and rehearsals are supervised by an old flame of Joyce's - TV's Cyril Babcock.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Stella. Stella (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 1, Episode 9

As Stella deals with the news that Luke is going to leave, Emma goes into labour at school, leading Stella and Rob to grow closer when they come to her rescue.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:05pm (repeat)
Rock & Chips. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Paula Wilcox), Reg Trotter (Shaun Dingwall), Edward 'Ted' Trotter (Phil Daniels), Joan Trotter (Kellie Bright), Del Boy (James Buckley). Copyright: Shazam Productions / BBC

Rock & Chips

Episode 1 - Five Gold Rings

Christmas is coming and money is tight in the Trotter household. Reg and Ted are still their usual workshy selves. It's only Del who is bringing in any cash, from his market stall dealings in American imported records.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Episode 6

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. With guest stand-up Seann Walsh.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask. Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Series 1, Episode 4

More from the ingenious panel show hosted by Alexander Armstrong. Devising - as well as answering - the questions here are Clive Anderson, Sue Perkins and Daniel Sloss.

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

QI

Series I, Highlights Special - QI VG: Compilation Show 5

Collection of highlights from QI Series 9 - aka the letter 'I' series.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:07pm
30 min
The Mad Bad Ad Show. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, Mark Dolan, Mark Watson. Copyright: Objective Productions

The Mad Bad Ad Show

Episode 3

In the third show the ads are themed around toys, and Micky and Mark are joined by comedians Sean Lock and Miles Jupp.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (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 5 - Kid

Kate and Lee are forced to take in a lodger, a surly 14-year-old boy called Nicky.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:25pm (repeat)
Rowan Atkinson Live. Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson Live

Rowan Atkinson performing best sketches from his one man shows.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
White Van Man. Ollie (Will Mellor). Copyright: ITV Studios

White Van Man

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Break Up

Ollie suspects Darren of moonlighting with a rival firm and hires a new assistant. Darren soon finds himself in way over his head. Meanwhile, Emma quickly wangles herself a promotion at work.

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 17 - John Cusack, Goldie Hawn, Marcus Brigstocke, Kasabian

John Cusack says movies are over hyped and Goldie Hawn reveals she slept through her own Oscar win, while Marcus Brigstocke talks politics and Kasabian perform live in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 2 - Birds

With Phil Kay, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Rock & Chips. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Paula Wilcox), Reg Trotter (Shaun Dingwall), Edward 'Ted' Trotter (Phil Daniels), Joan Trotter (Kellie Bright), Del Boy (James Buckley). Copyright: Shazam Productions / BBC

Rock & Chips

Episode 1 - Five Gold Rings

Christmas is coming and money is tight in the Trotter household. Reg and Ted are still their usual workshy selves. It's only Del who is bringing in any cash, from his market stall dealings in American imported records.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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 7, Episode 1

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Frankie Boyle, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons and special guests Frank Skinner and Gina Yashere.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
10 O'Clock Live. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Charlie Brooker, Lauren Laverne, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

10 O'Clock Live

Series 2, Episode 4

Lauren, Jimmy, David and Charlie are back to look over another week's news events.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (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, Special - End Of Year Show

The popular panel show hangs up its boots after another successful season, finishing with an end-of-the-year special. Joining in the fun are Stacey Solomon and Gabby Logan.

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