British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 23rd 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 12

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter take a look the world of comedy - this time with their roles reversed, with Lucy in the studio and Ed away interviewing. Guests are Greg Proops, Greg McHugh and Ian Hislop.

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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:20pm
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 5, Episode 8 - Doggy Day Afternoon

Dani has to dogsit Zarina's pet pooch Truffles and they inadvertently become an online sensation when the poodle starts to sing. But will animal lover Ruby scupper their new found fame? Meanwhile, Maisy and Megaboyd go to ever more extraordinary lengths to outdo each other, as they compete to enter Britain's Got Weird Talent, who will win the day?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:35pm
25 min
Diddy Movies. Copyright: BBC

Diddy Movies

Series 1, Episode 5 - Fight!

Only the bravest, the strongest and the most cunning can win the title of Champion of Kung Boo.

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 24, Episode 5 - In Which Gavin Hinchcliff Loses The Gulf Stream

The trio encounter an old school pal renowned for his eccentricity.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:30pm
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 11 - Sweets

Since Jamie Oliver's push for healthy school meals, sweets have been banned at Elmsbury High. But someone's running an unofficial tuck shop selling crisps and chocolate - and Nathan is given the job of finding out who's behind it.

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 6

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with topical, comical sketches and stand-up with Jon Holmes, Nathan Caton, Mitch Benn and Laura Shavin.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 8, Episode 3 - Porn Yesterday

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

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 5 - Extension

When a radio competition goes badly wrong Mr Chairman, Rex and Steve News have to build the top prize themselves.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7pm
Sport Relief 2012. Miranda Hart

Sport Relief

6-hour charity broadcast. Among the shows featured are Miranda, Outnumbered, Britain's Got Talent and Twenty Twelve, with many surprises in store and a host of special guest stars from the worlds of sport and entertainment.

David Walliams and John Bishop, who have taken on epic challenges, will be live in the studio on the night as we hear more of what they went through in the name of Sport Relief.

The nation's favourite panel shows will feature on the night, with the likes of Celebrity Juice, QI, Mock The Week, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and 8 Out Of 10 Cats keeping the donations rolling in.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 2, Episode 6 - More Questions Than Answers

Llewellyn has been forced to employ teachers over the summer as casual labour but even they can't help the fact that his farm is running at a massive deficit. With Boycie's farm doing well, Llewellyn challenges him to a pub quiz in the hope of winning £5,000.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:41pm
5 min
Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry. Stephen Fry. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry

Sport Relief Special

Stephen Fry introduces a Sport Relief special mini-sode of Horrible Histories, including looks at the history of snooker, football, and boxing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 One. Copyright: BBC 8:24pm
7 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, Sport Relief Special

It's an important game for Chelsea FC, and unfortuantely for team captain Frank Lampard, Karen Brockman has won a competition to be lead onto the pitch as his 'mascot'...

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

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 12, Episode 7

Harry Hill looks at the American 'sport' of beard growing in tonight's episode. There's also a look at the dogs in Horizon's Woof, and an ode to TV presenter Amanda Lamb.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:52pm
14 min
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Sport Relief, Sport Relief Special

Whilst attending an indoor tennis tournament at the Royal Albert Hall, Miranda, Penny and Stevie end up stumbling into a VIP room, and soon find that there is a further level of un-cool-ness to which they can sink!

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 9

With Lauren Laverne and Michael McIntyre.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

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 5

The British Olympic Synchronised Swimming team is in town to practice, and Joyce has persuaded them to stay at the Solana.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:25pm (repeat)
We Love The Royle Family

We Love The Royle Family

A special tribute to the familial sitcom, with famous fans offering their personal recollections of past episodes.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 4 - Bible

With Jeremy Hardy, Jeremy Clarkson and Barry Cryer.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Pramface. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Prince (Sean Michael Verey), Laura Derbyshire (Scarlett Alice Johnson). Copyright: BBC / Little Comet

Pramface

Series 1, Episode 5 - Knocked Up And Homeless

Laura is settling in well at Jamie's place - a bit too well. Keith is sick of her being there, Jamie is tired of sleeping on the sofa and Mike and Beth have had enough of not being able to see their mate. Something's got to give, but the eventual confrontation kicks off a much bigger crisis.

BBC Two 10:01pm
7 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 25, Sport Relief Special

Noel and Phill are joined by Tim Lovejoy, Louise Redknapp, Mel C and Austin Healey for a Sport Relief special mini-sode, with Formula 1 presenter Jake Humphrey in the driving seat.

BBC Two 10:13pm
8 min
Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Nick Jowett (Vincent Franklin), Zara Phillips, Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville), Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Steve Redgrave, Graham Hitchins (Karl Theobald). Copyright: BBC

Twenty Twelve

Sport Relief Special

Seb's been bugging Ian to make sure that the Games will be appropriately represented during Sport Relief. Unfortunately, they've not much time, and even fewer ideas...

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, Sean Lock, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 4, Episode 1

The fast-talking comedy panel game returns with Sean Lock in the chair and new team captains Robert Webb and Seann Walsh. Seann's joined by Russell Kane and Robert by Jimmy Carr.

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

White Van Man

Series 2, Episode 5 - They Think It's All Over

Ollie's dropped from his five-a-side football team in favour of a younger player, and takes the situation particularly badly. Meanwhile, Liz has a new boyfriend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

Easter Special: Featuring a loving send-up of The Lord of the Rings - with Dale Winton.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:50pm
7 min
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Olympics Special - Sport Relief Special

Patsy and Eddie head to the gym, and bump into a number of well known sport and fashion personalities. Naturally, things don't go well for Ms Monsoon!

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 3

Jack Dee acts as host with guest panellists Clare Balding and Fred MacAulay.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
We Love The Royle Family

We Love The Royle Family

A special tribute to the familial sitcom, with famous fans offering their personal recollections of past episodes.

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 6, Episode 9

With Lauren Laverne and Michael McIntyre.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:53pm
8 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, Sport Relief Special - 8 Out Of 10 Cats For Sport Relief

Mark Watson, rapper Example, Countdown star Rachel Riley, and Russell Kane join Jimmy, Jon and Sean for a special sport themed mini-episode.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:13am
6 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Sport Relief Special

Short special for Sport Relief, featuring Jimmy Carr, Sandi Toksvig, and Lee Mack alongside Alan and Stephen.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:46am
6 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 7, Sport Relief Special

Keith, Holly, Rufus and Fearne are joined by David Hasselhoff, Freddie Flintoff, McFly's Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd, and swimmer Mark Foster in a special Sport Relief short.

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