British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 1st June 2012

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Rebecca Front

Incredible Women

Series 2, Episode 5 - Andrea Wickham

Jeremy meets Andrea Wickham, the renowned opera diva who has been making a lot of money recently with CDs of her versions of popular songs.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Births, Deaths And Marriages. Image shows from L to R: Anita (Sandy McDade), Malcolm Fox (David Schneider), Lorna (Sarah Hadland), Mary (Sally Bretton), Luke (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Unique Productions

Births, Deaths And Marriages

Series 1, Episode 2

The team are horrified that the media have been invited to one of Malcolm's citizenship sessions. Plus, Anita's got problems with childcare and Luke is having a 'quarter life' crisis.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
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 12

A Victorian woman books a ticket on a very odd railway, a modern patient is (mis)treated by a Roman dentist, Alfred the Great pitches a movie about his life, and a Greek geek competes on Historical Mastermind.

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 16, Episode 4 - Once In A Moonlit Junkyard

Junkyard. The arrival of a sinister-looking motorcyclist fills Compo with fear.

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

The News Quiz

Series 77, Episode 9

Sandi Toksvig is joined by panellists Jeremy Hardy, Andy Hamilton, Rebecca Front and Susan Calman for a satirical look at the week's news, with Charlotte Green reading interesting cuttings sent in by listeners.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 7pm
30 min
Flags

The Rough Diamond Jubilee

Episode 1

Ardent royalist Carol is ridiculously excited, but will her daughter and son-in-law Rachel and Daniel share her enthusiasm?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 3 - Duet For Solo Bicycle

A squeak in the shop's bicycle is driving Granville round the bedn, but can it really be affecting his love-life?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 6 - Seance In A Wet Reg And Bone Yard

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.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Rebecca Front

Incredible Women

Series 2, Episode 5 - Andrea Wickham

Jeremy meets Andrea Wickham, the renowned opera diva who has been making a lot of money recently with CDs of her versions of popular songs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 6

Nessa and Dave's wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Royle Family Portraits. Image shows from L to R: Caroline Aherne, Sue Johnston, Craig Cash, Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little. Copyright: Jellylegs

The Royle Family Portraits

Royle Family highlights clip show, featuring interviews and introductions from the cast.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series III, Episode 5 - Timeslides

After discovering that they're able to literally step into the past through photographs, Lister resolves to change his past, become a multi-millionaire and never board Red Dwarf. Rimmer however, is less satisfied with this new reality.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
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 13, Episode 6

Micky Flanagan, Hari Kondabolu, Tess Daly and Krishnan Guru-Murthy join Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson to delve into the world of polls.

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 7

This week's guests including football legend Graeme Souness, TV presenter Gabby Logan and comedian Kevin Bridges.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
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 8

Alastair Campbell, best known for working with Tony Blair between 1997 and 2003, makes his much anticipated debut as guest host. Alan Sugar's right-hand man Nick Hewer and funnyman Ross Noble are the guest panellists.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
30 min
Very Important People. Image shows from L to R: Morgana Robinson, Terry Mynott. Copyright: Running Bare Pictures

Very Important People

Episode 6

Another episode of the show that mocks our beloved stars and satirises a culture bamboozled by trivia, gossip and regurgitated ideas.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series III, Episode 6 - The Last Day

The ship receives a message informing them that Kryten's expiry date has come, and he will shortly shut down and be replaced. Lister decides to hold a party in his honour, but things don't quite go as expected.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Episodes. Image shows from L to R: Beverly Lincoln (Tamsin Greig), Matt LeBlanc (Matt LeBlanc), Sean Lincoln (Stephen Mangan). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC

Episodes

Series 2, Episode 4

The ratings for Pucks! are plummeting, and the network asks Sean and Beverly to reduce Matt's role in the show to make way for his teenage co-stars - the increasingly popular Pucks! boys.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 8, Episode 6 - Michael McIntyre, Kylie Minogue, Little Mix

Michael McIntyre, Kylie Minogue, and X Factor group Little Mix join Alan Carr. Music is from Kaiser Chiefs, who perform I Predict a Riot.

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

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Episode 1 - Pilot

Alexander Armstrong hosts a panel show exclusive to Dave in which panellists must devise - as well as answer - the questions. With Robert Webb, Katy Brand and Griff Rhys Jones.

BBC Three 10:30pm
45 min version
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 8

Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.

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 8 - Jon Hamm, Charlize Theron, Steve Coogan, Rumer

Jon Hamm talks about not being sexy enough for Mad Men, Charlize Theron says she has wanted motherhood for so long, Steve Coogan talks about Leveson and Rumer reveals she took biscuits to the White House for the President.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Stiff Upper Lips. Image shows from L to R: Emily (Clare Woodgate), Aunt Agnes (Prunella Scales)

Stiff Upper Lips

Period drama parody starring Peter Ustinov and Prunella Scales, following a young woman's search for a suitable husband.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (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 2, Episode 5

It's been a particularly stressful few weeks, and with the menopause kicking in, Barbara's had enough. Unfortunately, Jim can't see what he's done wrong, and the argument soon spreads to Dave and Denise. But after Bar storms out, Jim reveals a new side...

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

QI

Series E, Episode 3 - Eating

With Phill Jupitus, Johnny Vegas and Jimmy Carr.

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

Shameless

Series 9, Episode 8

Times are hard and Marty and his apprentice Aidan attempt to redirect a power line to the Gallagher house to get free electricity. The plan goes disastrously wrong and a power cut plunges the whole estate into darkness.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
45 min
Stand Up For The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Lawrence, Jon Richardson, Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe, Paul Chowdhry, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Stand Up For The Week

Series 4, Episode 6

Stand Up For The Week is back to take a humourous and no-holds-barred alternative look at the big stories of the week, including the news, politics, sport and showbiz shenanigans.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
White Van Man. Ollie (Will Mellor). Copyright: ITV Studios

White Van Man

Series 2, Episode 1 - Charity

Ollie swaps the job book for a fancy new phone app, which soon lands him in hot water. Tensions between Emma and Liz rise, while Darren struggles to come to terms with fatherhood.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Royle Family Portraits. Image shows from L to R: Caroline Aherne, Sue Johnston, Craig Cash, Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little. Copyright: Jellylegs

The Royle Family Portraits

Royle Family highlights clip show, featuring interviews and introductions from the cast.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Greg Davies, Daisy May Cooper, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Panel game based on the world of rock and pop music, featuring comedians and musicians.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
Channel 4's Comedy Gala. Image shows from L to R: Alan Carr, Jessica Cornish

Channel 4's Comedy Gala

Episode 1 - Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2012

Channel 4's Comedy Gala returns for a third year as some of the nation's best-known and most-loved comedy stars share the stage for this iconic charity event.

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