British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 12th October 2012

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
HighLites. Beverley (Lorraine Ashbourne). Copyright: BBC

HighLites

HighLites: Retouched, Episode 5

When intimidating witnesses, tampering with CCTV, and making false statements fail to take the heat off Beverley and Shirley in a hit and run investigation, they resort to discrediting the victim. All in a week's work.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Gloomsbury. Image shows from L to R: Henry Mickleton (Jonathan Coy), Vera Sackcloth-Vest (Miriam Margolyes), DH Lollipop (John Sessions), Lionel Fox (Nigel Planer), Venus Traduces (Morwenna Banks), Ginny Fox (Alison Steadman). Copyright: Little Brother Productions

Gloomsbury

Series 1, Episode 3 - The St Ives School Of Painting

Vera Sackcloth-Vest and Ginny Fox rush down to St Ives in search of DH Lollipop. But it is Vera's persistent and flamboyant admirer Venus Traduces who is ravished in the brambles.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
...At The Stand. Hardeep Singh Kohli. Copyright: Dabster Productions

...At The Stand

Hardeep At The Stand 2, Episode 5

This week's performers are David Kay, Terry Alderton, Keara Murphy and Graeme Thomas.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
The Revolting World Of Stanley Brown. Stanley (Dean Chapman). Copyright: Retort

The Revolting World Of Stanley Brown

Episode 4 - Night Of The Living Virus

Stanley is making the most revolting film ever, but first he must find a leading lady.

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 1 - Soulmate Weekend

Granville is desperate for female company, so he decides to resort to advertising. He ends up getting more than he bargained for.

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

The News Quiz

Series 78, Episode 6

Sandi Toksvig is in the chair and Carolyn Brown reads out cuttings as panellists Susan Calman, Nick Doody, Francis Wheen and Rebecca Front take a satirical look at the week's news.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Episode 8 - Misery

Susan comes to visit Janey at University (despite her daughter's protests). Ben plans a golfing weeekend. Things unsurprisingly don't go to plan to Ben.

BBC Two 7pm (repeat)
Les Dawson

The Many Faces Of...

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Many Faces Of Les Dawson

Les Dawson was one of Britain's all time great comedy talents. He's best known as a comedian but was also a talented musician, writer and actor. This programme traces his career, with familiar favourite TV clips and some rare gems from the archives.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 3, Episode 9 - Auto Erotica

When Nick wins an old car in a poker game, he wants to use it for parts but Ben tries his best to restore it to it's former glory... sadly with little success. Will he and Susan ever get to Dorset for their anniversary weekend away? Meanwhile, Abi finds Michael in her room and has some fun teasing him.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
HighLites. Beverley (Lorraine Ashbourne). Copyright: BBC

HighLites

HighLites: Retouched, Episode 5

When intimidating witnesses, tampering with CCTV, and making false statements fail to take the heat off Beverley and Shirley in a hit and run investigation, they resort to discrediting the victim. All in a week's work.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 2 - Songs Of Praise

Geraldine receives a letter from the BBC: they've heard of her incumbency, and want to film an episode of Songs Of Praise in the village. David is far from keen, but finds himself outvoted by the other councillors. When the crew turn up, the vicar is particularly enamoured by the dashing young producer, Tristan; unfortunately the recording does not go smoothly.

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

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 3 - Let's Do It

Things are looking up for Miranda's love life when as she finds herself with two dates and two men vying for her affections. As always with Miranda, these things are never simple and she risks losing out on her perfect man.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Rowan Atkinson Live. Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson Live

Rowan Atkinson performing best sketches from his one man shows.

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 44, Episode 1

Clare Balding makes her first appearance in the chair. Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guests Graham Linehan and Ken Livingstone.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 3 - Librarian

Lee is becoming increasingly riled by Guy's constant presence in the flat.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Unzipped. Image shows from L to R: Greg James, Russell Kane. Copyright: Talkback

Unzipped

Series 2, Episode 2

Fearne Cotton and Aiden Grimshaw join Greg James and Russell Kane for chat, games and bizarre confessions, all based around the results of a unique survey exploring British behaviour.

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 8

Gavin and Lorraine are as unlikely a pairing as Spam and ice cream but, with Julie on 'sick leave', they're forced to work together.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Me And Mrs Jones. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Jones (Sarah Alexander), Billy (Robert Sheehan)

Me And Mrs Jones

Episode 1

Gemma raises the jealousy of the other mums at the school gates when handsome Tom asks her on a date. She's beyond nervous - but it's the surprise return of son Alfie from international travelling with new friend Billy that really throws her.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm
30 min
Moone Boy. Image shows from L to R: Sean Murphy (Chris O'Dowd), Martin (David Rawle). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Sprout Pictures

Moone Boy

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Bell-End Of An Era

It's a big moment in the life of young Martin Moone: his last week of primary school.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 4 - Baby

Lucy is worried about the age gap between her and Guy, a concern that increases when Guy turns up to meet her with his grandson in tow.

BBC Three 9:45pm
45 min version
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 3

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 5 - J-Places

With Sandi Toksvig, Susan Calman and Bill Bailey.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm
Arthur Smith

The Comedy Club At The Cheltenham Literature Festival

The Comedy Club escapes the Radio 4 Extra studio and heads off to the Cheltenham Literature Festival for a night of stand-up comedy. ?Hosted by Arthur Smith, and featuring the stand-up talents of the various Radio 4 Extra Comedy Club presenters.

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

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 9, Episode 5 - Cheryl Cole, McFly, Dara O Briain, Leona Lewis

Alan's sofa is crammed with pop stars as Cheryl Cole talks about her new book, Cheryl: My Story, and boy band McFly give the inside story on their new book, Unsaid Things: Our Story. Comedian Dara O Briain talks about his new tour and the music is from Leona Lewis, who performs her latest single, Trouble.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Moone Boy. Image shows from L to R: Sean Murphy (Chris O'Dowd), Martin (David Rawle). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Sprout Pictures

Moone Boy

Series 1, Documentary - Behind The Scenes

In this special, Sky1 goes behind the scenes on Moone Boy's first series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 6 - Birthday

Edina is forty. As her family and friends gather, Edina sulks at the horror of her age and hides upstairs. She's determined to only enjoy the day on her terms - and that means annoying everyone else.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (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 6, Episode 10

With Ed Byrne and Stewart Francis.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Walking And Talking. Image shows from L to R: Mary (Aimee-Ffion Edwards), Kath (Ami Metcalf). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Walking And Talking

Episode 4

After receiving some good news, Kath works on her improvising skills to get Mary out of a right pickle.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 5 - Belfast

Comedy sensation Michael McIntyre is in Belfast as he continues his Saturday night entertainment show. Local hero Patrick Kielty is the headline act this week at the Waterfront Hall. Michael is also joined on stage by Neil Delamere, Jeff Green and Kerry Godliman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 2 - Oil

Having moved to a new house by the Balowskis, Mike discovers oil in the basement whilst disposing of a body. In order to exploit this potentially lucrative source of wealth, Mike appoints himself dictator.

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

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 2, Episode 15

Imran Yusef has his own citizenship test, Roger Monkhouse thinks we're f***ed, James Acaster is perplexed and Roisin Conaty watches a 'karate' film.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 9

Kevin Bridges, Milton Jones, Russell Kane and Patrick Kielty join Hugh, Andy and Dara.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Rachel (Tamla Kari), Cuckoo (Andy Samberg), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

Series 1, Episode 3 - Ken On E

Ken has his eye on becoming a local Lib Dem councillor, but Dylan getting into a fight at school sets his ambitions awry. Lorna intends that Cuckoo and Ken do a little bonding.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 4 - Rhod Gilbert and John Bishop

Welsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Martin (Paul Ritter), Adam (Simon Bird), Jackie (Tamsin Greig), Jonny (Tom Rosenthal)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 2, Episode 1 - Buggy

When Jonny discovers Adam's old diary, he learns a terrible secret and war breaks out in the Goodman household.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 3, Episode 3 - Turn Again Geoff Tipps

Fired from his job, Geoff heads to London to fulfil his dream of becoming Royston Vasey's leading entertainer. Meanwhile, Legz Akimbo theatre company mount their latest production - a sensitive look at the disabled - and fag-hag Tish descends on Camden Town.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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

Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Gary In Love

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

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
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 14, Episode 1

More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Comedy World Cup. David Tennant

Comedy World Cup

Episode 4

In episode four, captain Andy Parsons, Jon Richardson and The Chuckle Brothers take on Omid Djalili who is joined by Daniel Sloss and Joe Pasquale. Hosted by David Tennant.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
Spike Milligan - The Serious Poet. Spike Milligan. Copyright: White Pebble Media

The Unforgettable...

Series 4, Episode 8 - Spike Milligan

Writer, musician, Goon, poet, artist and humanitarian, perceived as genius and madman in equal measure, Spike Milligan was a man whose life was full of contradiction, controversy and comedy.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Moone Boy. Image shows from L to R: Sean Murphy (Chris O'Dowd), Martin (David Rawle). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Sprout Pictures

Moone Boy

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Bell-End Of An Era

It's a big moment in the life of young Martin Moone: his last week of primary school.

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