British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 20th April 2012

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 5pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 6

A confused Christopher Columbus declares he has found India and a Georgian woman reveals her very Stupid Death. Also, Victoria and Albert attend the Great Exhibition, and Tsar Peter III brings a very weird case to the Court of Historical Law.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 10

The final whistle is about to blow. Football legend Matt Le Tissier joins the Reds, and actor Stephen Mangan is picked for the Blues. Who will finish top of the league?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 28, Episode 2 - What Happened To The Horse?

An innocuous forest becomes the focus of ghostly rumours.

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

The News Quiz

Series 77, Episode 3

Sandi Toksvig is in the chair as panellists Jeremy Hardy, Rebecca Front, Andy Hamilton and Bridget Christie examine the funnier aspects of the week's news. Rory Morrison reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 2

Something's occurring this week as Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones joins her mate James Corden for sports-related banter. Alastair Campbell also guests on the comedy panel show.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 7pm
30 min
Dan Mitchell

What's The Story?

Series 6, Episode 3

Dan Mitchell is joined by Steve Speirs, Jaci Stephens, Frank Honeybone and Danielle Ward.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 3, Episode 3 - The Broken Reflection

Victor's brother, Alfred, pays a visit from New Zealand. Pippa and Patrick ask the Meldrews to take care of their plants while they're away on holiday.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals

A Royal visit is made to the factory; Stan hopes to be recognised by the Prince, whom he met in 1967, but the Prince is only interested in bumming a smoke and a bunk-up in a cupboard with Brenda.

BBC Local Radio 8pm
60 min
The South Salutes Benny Hill. Benny Hill

The South Salutes Benny Hill

One off programme on BBC Radio Solent celebrating the life of Benny Hill, twenty years after his death.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night

A local restauranteur and friend to the Fawltys, André, helps them arrange a special gourmet night in the hotel restaurant in order to make the best use of new chef Kurt's considerable talents...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
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 6, Episode 2

Lee Mack is joined by Richard Madeley and Sanjeev Bhaskar, and David Mitchell is joined by Kate Humble and Miles Jupp.

The Africa Channel 9pm
30 min
Meet The Adebanjos. Image shows from L to R: Sade Adebanjo (Andrea Ama Aboagye), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo), Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Tobi Adebanjo (Daniel Davids). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 1, Episode 3 - Anniversary

Funke enlists the help of Sade to help her fit into a fabulous gown for a Black Tie Gala. Gladys is excited about her wedding anniversary but typically Bayo forgets. Can he make it up to her in time to enjoy the day?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened. John Cleese. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened

Episode 1 - Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened

John Cleese hosts a special tribute to what is arguably the finest sitcom ever made.

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 43, Episode 2

Jo Brand hosts the topical panel show for an eighth time. With guest panellists Humphrey Ker and Graham Linehan.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Kochanski (Clare Grogan), Lister (Craig Charles). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series I, Episode 3 - Balance Of Power

Sickened to the last by Rimmer's toe-curlingly officious, petty nature - particularly galling considering he's the only actual human alive - Lister resolves to improve his standing on the ship and become the superior crew member.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Andrew Flintoff, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 5, Episode 1

The sports panel show is back. James Corden, Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff are joined by LFC captain Steven Gerrard, John Bishop, Jack Whitehall and Georgie Thompson.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 5, Episode 2 - Dads

Lee's lazy weekend is wrecked when his scrounging father turns up unexpectedly. Having just come out of hospital he needs somewhere to stay for the weekend. Will Lee take on the demanding role of carer?

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Kochanski (Clare Grogan), Lister (Craig Charles). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series I, Episode 4 - Waiting For God

Whilst Rimmer preoccupies himself with an unidentified object that Holly has tracked and brought aboard the ship, Lister is in equal measure distraught and amazed to discover that owing to a few horrible misunderstandings all those millennia ago, he is the cat god Cloister.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Fi Healey (Morven Christie), Kay Hope (Amelia Bullmore), Graham Hitchins (Karl Theobald), Nick Jowett (Vincent Franklin), Daniel Stroud (Samuel Barnett), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Twenty Twelve

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Rapper

Siobhan's team design a major sexual health campaign, complete with a rap song Get it On, which may upset the Catholic competitors.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask. Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Series 1, Episode 1

Alexander Armstrong hosts a panel show in which panellists devise - and answer - the questions. Graham Norton, Sandi Toksvig and Marcus Brigstocke are the guests this week.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 2

Russell Howard worries about the Titanic memorial cruise, gets depressed about TOWIE, and looks back at the Grand National. The Mystery Guest is 79 year-old Dorene, Britain's oldest keep fit instructor. The Good News Extra comic is Paul MacCaffrey.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 11, Episode 2 - Mark Ruffalo, Nicki Minaj, John Bishop, Rufus Wainwright

Nicki Minaj talks about kissing Madonna; Mark Ruffalo reveals he failed 600 auditions; John Bishop says he couldn't back out of Sport Relief; and Rufus Wainwright performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class

In his endless strive to improve the quality of Fawlty Towers, Basil places an advert in a high-society magazine, and soon has a Lord Melbury checking in - but all is not quite as it seems.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Tim Vine. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 3, Episode 2 - Tim Vine

The punmeister general Tim Vine performs at Richmond Theatre with Terry Alderton and Elis James.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
The Matt Lucas Awards. Matt Lucas. Copyright: John Stanley Productions / BBC

The Matt Lucas Awards

Series 1, Episode 2

The nominations this week are provided by presenter Richard Madeley, broadcaster Sue Perkins and actor Marc Wootton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 4 - Big Brother

As the new Government continues with long-brewing plans for a 'National Integrated Data Base' of the public's information, Jim sets out to ensure that the privacy of the individual is protected - and Sir Humphrey poses firm opposition to legislative changes!

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 9, Episode 2

Carl arrives back on the Chatsworth as a qualified policeman, but not everyone welcomes him back with open arms. Jackson is fingered for falsely claiming benefits, resulting in the withdrawal of his teaching job, and his marriage is thrown into chaos.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Matt Lucas and David Walliams take a comic look at British life in this character-based sketch series.

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