British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 15th June 2012

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 4

Lorna's latest brainwave to let school children into the office brings back unhappy memories of bullying for Malcolm & Luke and a missing register causes chaos.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 4, Episode 5 - Happy Birthday Arkwright

What does Arkwright want for his birthday? Certainly not a visit from the man from the Good Shop Guide.

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 37, Episode 2

With Jon Holmes, Ava Vidal, Mitch Benn and Laura Shavin.

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

The Rough Diamond Jubilee

Episode 3

The street party may be over but Carol's still in the mood for socialising, until her internet date toyboy starts to look alarmingly familiar.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Guru Of Surbiton

Two students spend a week at the Good household, helping Tom and Barbara with the chores and observing their way of life. Guy and Ruth soon decide to establish a self-sufficiency commune, of which Tom will be patriarch. He is less keen, but they're insistent. At least at first...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 2, Episode 2 - Trouble

Jean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Longest Night

While out shopping at Top-Buys, the Trotters are taken to the supermarket manager's office believing that they have won a prize. Instead, they are held hostage when an armed robbery goes wrong.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 16 - History

With Rob Brydon, Sandi Toksvig and David Mitchell.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Dead Boss. Helen Stephens (Sharon Horgan). Copyright: BBC

Dead Boss

Episode 1

Wrongly convicted to 12 years' imprisonment for the murder of her boss, Helen Stephens arrives at Broadmarsh Prison, convinced that it's only a matter of time before her innocence is shown - only to find that there are plenty of fellow prisoners to take an instant dislike to her.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Dead Boss. Helen Stephens (Sharon Horgan). Copyright: BBC

Dead Boss

Episode 2

Life is made more bearable for Helen when Governor Margaret announces the annual prison quiz - promising prizes of a tin of biscuits and a supersize bottle of conditioner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 4, Episode 6 - In Bed With Dorothy

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

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 6

To boost flagging ratings, Merc asks Matt to get one of his former Friends cast mates to make a special guest appearance on Pucks!. Not above asking favours of his own, Matt asks Sean and Beverly to write his speech for Merc's upcoming man of the year event.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 7

With Fred MacAulay and Seann Walsh.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Highlights Special - Big News

Russell Howard turns his eye back to some of the biggest and best news stories covered in the past six series of Good News, plus some choice out-takes from the show.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 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 8

Reginald D Hunter, Rachel Riley, Josh Widdicombe and Gemma Collins are the guests joining Jimmy, Jon and Sean this week.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
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, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 1

The smash-hit sports panel show runs into extra time with a special featuring never-before-seen footage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 5 - Holy

After Richie's chopped off his own finger and incinerated the Christmas dinner, a baby is left at the front door. Richie's convinced it's the Second Coming.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
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 40, Episode 9

Miranda Hart hosts the satirical panel featuring guest panellists Greg Davies and Marcus Brigstocke.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:47pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 11, Episode 10 - Russell Brand, Emily Blunt, Paloma Faith

Russell Brand talks about fame and reveals he once gave his dirty underwear to Helen Mirren; Emily Blunt says she laughed in President Obama's face; and Paloma Faith reveals her mum won't be watching her on the show.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm
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 8

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 2, Episode 4

The future of The Grapes is uncertain as Ken the landlord is ready to throw the towel in. Tanya however has different plans for him and romance is high on her agenda. A police informant spurs Phil and Nige into some drastic action.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

1986 Specials, Episode 1 - Consuela

A man brings his pretty new wife back to his ancestral home but she soon runs into trouble with the housekeeper, who seems to resent her.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 16 - History

With Rob Brydon, Sandi Toksvig and David Mitchell.

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