British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 23rd November 2012

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Phil Hammond

Polyoaks

Series 2, Episode 3 - Desperately Seeking Susans

Polyoaks faces rocketing drugs bills, and Betty demands an audit in the pharmacy. It seems drugs are going missing, and it looks like an inside job.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
The Gates

The Gates

Episode 5

New docu-sketch show set amidst the school gates.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
On Mardle Fen. Copyright: BBC

On Mardle Fen

Series 5, Episode 2 - According to Ditcher

It's a full moon, and no-one is sleeping on Mardle Fen. Samuel is reminded of an ancient fenland story, and Marcia has something on her mind.

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 10 - Love Bug

Love is in the air for Stanley and Mike when a mysterious girl turns up and distracts them, but who is she and why has she appeared now?

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
What's The Story?. Tom Price. Copyright: Tidy Productions

What's The Story?

Series 7, Episode 6

Tom Price hosts the topical comedy quiz show, which takes a sideways look at the week's news in front of a live studio audience.

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 38, Episode 3

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. With Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and guests.

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

Spy

Series 2, Episode 6 - Codename: Citizen Lame

Marcus is obnoxiously bright, the kind of kid you imagine becoming a world leader, or, alternatively, criminal mastermind. After being sent on work experience, though, he develops a taste for retail.

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 6

Paul and Ian are joined by guest host Sir Roger Moore and panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Rachel Johnson.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Sarah Millican: Chatterbox Live. Sarah Millican. Copyright: On The Box Productions

Sarah Millican: Chatterbox Live

TV edit of Sarah Millican's top-selling stand-up show, Chatterbox.

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 6

A gathering at Gemma's is never a quiet affair, and between a trampoline accident, a proposal, a fire outbreak and a surprise guest, Gemma receives two tempting offers...

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 9

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 10 - Jungles

With Reginald D. Hunter, Greg Proops and David O'Doherty.

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 10 - Rhod Gilbert, Paul O'Grady, Noel Gallagher

Alan is joined by Rhod Gilbert, who chats about his latest tour and DVD release. The effervescent Paul O'Grady pops in to tell Alan about his latest autobiography, Still Standing and the return of Lily Savage in this year's panto production of Aladdin at the O2 Arena. Plus, Noel Gallagher chats and performs AKA... What a Life from his latest album.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own 6. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 6, Episode 5

The bad news is that Red team captain Jamie Redknapp is out of action and on the bench this week, but the good is that his absence is filled by former cricketer Shane Warne, comedian Jason Manford, presenter Gabby Logan and Chelsea's Frank Lampard.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 12, Episode 5 - Helena Bonham Carter, Jack Whitehall, Michael Palin, Michael Bublé

Helena Bonham Carter says working with her husband is hard, Michael Palin talks about his travels and Michael Bublé and Jack Whitehall cosy up on the sofa.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
30 min
Dr. Brown. Phil Burgers. Copyright: Eyeworks UK

Dr. Brown

Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Phil Burgers is Dr Brown, a classically trained clown and mime artist, who brings his inimitable brand of humour to the small screen, making the ordinary absurd. Mixing mime, funny dialogue and capturing real life characters out and about - Dr Brown brings all his skills from his award-winning stage show into everyday scenarios.

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