British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 31st August 2012

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

What's So Funny?

2012 Specials - Edinburgh Festival

Ed Byrne interviews Alan Davies, Jo Caulfield and Mark Watson about the Edinburgh Festival's impact on their national tours.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Beauty Of Britain. Beauty Olonga (Jocelyn Jee Esien). Copyright: BBC

Beauty Of Britain

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Broad Fit Footglove

Beauty looks after Ray, an ex-footballer who is young at heart. Or is it Beauty who is aging up from spending so much time with the elderly?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 8, Episode 6 - Caitlin Moran interviews Jennifer Saunders

Caitlin Moran is joined in conversation with Jennifer Saunders.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 7pm
30 min
Those That Can't. Copyright: BBC / Zipline Creative

Those That Can't

Series 4, Episode 2 - Quiz Team

Bryn and Glyn take the kids to an inter-schools quiz, but the bus has other ideas.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
In With The Flynns. Image shows from L to R: Caroline (Niky Wardley), Liam (Will Mellor). Copyright: Caryn Mandabach Productions

In With The Flynns

Series 2, Episode 3 - Life Is Sweat

Liam tries to earn some extra money by giving some personal training lessons, but matters quickly go awry when his first client wants more from him than just training.

BBC Three 9pm
60 min
BBC Three Comedy Marathon. Image shows from L to R: Chris Ramsey, Susan Calman, Andrew Maxwell

The Comedy Marathon Spectacular

Chris Ramsey and Jameela Jamil host highlights of 2012's first ever eight-hour comedy marathon.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Julie (Jane Horrocks), Lorraine (Stephanie Beacham), Gavin (Jason Watkins). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 2, Episode 1

The day that Julie has been dreading arrives. Gavin is checking out of Valco for pastures new and, to make matters worse, Julie doesn't make the best first impression on his replacement, Lorraine.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm
30 min
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Julie (Jane Horrocks), Lorraine (Stephanie Beacham), Gavin (Jason Watkins). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 2, Episode 2

Changes loom as Lorraine unveils Valco's below-basic 'No Nonsense' range, which doesn't go down well with a distinctly unimpressed Julie. Meanwhile, a refreshed but short-of-cash Katie drops by for a visit - will she be tempted by her old job?

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
The Tape Face Tapes. Sam Wills

The Tapeface Tapes

The Boy With Tape On His Face performs in this pilot with his trademark tape over his mouth.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
45 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

The Last Leg With Adam Hills, Episode 2

Adam Hills presents an alternative review of the day's action at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Comedy Central 11:20pm
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 2, Episode 9

Addy van der Borgh talks gasmen, James Acaster on parties, Tiff Stevenson isn't a fan of middle-class mums and Josh Howie is confused by women.

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