British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 7th September 2012

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

Beauty Of Britain

Series 3, Episode 4 - The New Best Friend

Beauty continues her search for personal fulfillment.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
Hooray For Holyrood!!

Hooray For Holyrood!!

Topical comedy pilot for BBC Radio Scotland following the adventures of a fictional version of First Minister Alex Salmond.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (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 5, Episode 3 - Rearranging The Dust

Victor and Margaret visit a solicitor to sort out some legal matters. But a long, non-eventful wait then brings more misery.

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

The News Quiz

Series 78, Episode 1

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. Panellists are Jeremy Hardy, Fred MacAulay, Sarah Millican and Andy Hamilton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Real Partnership

Sir Humphrey and Sir Frank form an unlikely bond over the increase in Civil Service pay salaries. The Prime Minister, however, is far less easily convinced.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 1, Episode 6 - A Victory For Democracy

Facing growing pressure from the White House, Jim hears word of potential trouble on the small Indian Ocean island of St. George's. With the Foreign Office unwilling to even reveal to the Foreign Secretary what exactly is going on, Hacker's left in a quandry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (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 7 - Brothers And Sisters

A family reunion leaves the staff of Winterdown Farm all tied up and lost for words, love is in the air for Bryan, and Boycie attempts to bury the past before the Driscoll Brothers bury him.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 4 - Holiday

Miranda decides she needs to be a bit reckless and wild and so decides to book a holiday at the local hotel down the road.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8:30pm (repeat)
Spy. Image shows from L to R: The Examiner (Robert Lindsay), Marcus (Jude Wright), Tim (Darren Boyd). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Spy

Series 1, Episode 1 - Codename: Loser

Single father Tim quits his job as a junior sales assistant in a computer shop, and soon has an interview lined up in Westminster. After getting lost in a Whitehall building, he ends up in quite an unusual predicament...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Smedley / The Scarlet Pimpernel (Nigel Planer). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 3 - Nob And Nobility

The Scarlet Pimpernel is at the height of his activities sneaking aristocrats out of revolutionary France, and Blackadder is not too pleased at the sudden overrunning of London with the objectionable garlic-munchers. He decides to prove the Pimpernel's actions as overrated by rescuing an aristo himself - or not...

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 4 - You're Only Young Twice

Liam tires of his humdrum life and resolves to keep up with his younger brother Kevin by partying every night. But can he really have it all?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
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 42, Episode 1

The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Graham Linehan.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 3

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

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 3

Gavin returns for his first scheduled visit as area manager and he's a bit miffed that nobody seems to have missed him much. Butchers Andy and Kieran, meanwhile, have fallen out; and Katie's back on the tills, which could cause a little bit of friction...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 4 - Super Mammy

Agnes is feeling self-conscious about her weight after some less-than-flattering comments from her family. She decides to go on a diet but struggles to keep her resolve when she sees her favourite foods.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 4

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Stella. Stella (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 1, Episode 9

As Stella deals with the news that Luke is going to leave, Emma goes into labour at school, leading Stella and Rob to grow closer when they come to her rescue.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And Senility

As the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (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.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
For The Win. Image shows from L to R: Richard Glover, Sam Fletcher, Thomas Nelstrop, Lizzie Daykin, London Hughes, John Willie Hopkins. Copyright: BBC

For The Win

Lizzie, Thom, London and Sam are in the off-kilter world of the For The Win cafe with sketches, characters, spoofs and songs. Sam faces the incredible consequences of deciding to bring back the bum-bag, and Lizzie has relationship problems.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (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 6

It's Antony's 18th, and Barbara's prepared a buffet on the back table, ready for a small get-together. It's also the Royles' first chance to meet new girlfriend Emma and make a good impression.

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 9

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

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
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 5, Episode 6

David Mitchell is joined by Frank Skinner and Bill Oddie, while Lee Mack is joined by Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican.

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

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 2, Episode 10

Tonight, Danny Slim Gray talks ninja-s**tting, Daniel Sloss on masturbation, Joe Wilkinson gets cupped by a stranger and Steve Shanyaski is a booze expert.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Richie Richard and Eddie Hitler are a pair of disgusting, anti-social and regularly violent losers who share a grubby flat in Hammersmith.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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 5

With guest stand-ups Stewart Francis and Zoe Lyons.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Joe (Ethan Lawrence), Rem Dogg (Jack Binstead), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Alfie (Jack Whitehall), Stephen Carmichael (Layton Williams), Chantelle (Nikki Runeckles), Jing (Kae Alexander). Credit: Tiger Aspect Productions

Bad Education

Series 1, Episode 4 - School Trip

Banned from organising his own trip after a disastrous previous outing, Alfie's class are sent on Miss Gulliver's field trip to a combined petting zoo and ink museum.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Great Lives - Stan Laurel. Image shows from L to R: Matthew Parris, Ken Dodd. Copyright: BBC

Great Lives - Stan Laurel

An episode of Radio 4's Great Lives in which Matthew Paris and Ken Dodd discuss the life and work of Stan Laurel.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 3

Flylo ground crew member Taaj Manzoor bumps into Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint, and Customs Officers Roberts and Stewart try to work out what to do with a truly massive drugs haul.

BBC Three 11:30pm
30 min
Chris Ramsey

Chris Ramsey's Comedy Fringe

Episode 1

Featuring some of the funniest names in stand-up, including Hannibal Buress and Carl Donnelly.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

A selection of episodes from the first and third series of the historical sitcom starring Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Rufus Hound, John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 2, Episode 3

Jo Caulfield and Katy Brand are the guests this week.

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