British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 30th November 2012

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Phil Hammond

Polyoaks

Series 2, Episode 4 - Strange Dr Love

Hugh is asked to chair a new government commission, so Polyoaks needs a locum. Practice manager Betty appoints the cut-price option.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
The Gates

The Gates

Episode 6

In this episode, the talk is about relationships and sex.

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

On Mardle Fen

Series 5, Episode 3 - At the Dawning

It has been raining for weeks, and the river has risen to danger level.

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 11 - Wax

Archie keeps ruining Stanley's revolting experiments and something needs to be done about it. At the same time, Steph is trying to impress the most popular girl at school but for once has to turn to Stanley for help!

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 7

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 4

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

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 7 - Codename: Ball Busted

Marcus's hopes of organising the Summer Ball are dashed when the dreaded Mrs Godfrey usurps Philip as the school headteacher.

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 7

Guest host Jack Whitehall presides over captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, and panellists Nick Hewer and Baroness Trumpington.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
John Bishop's Big Year. John Bishop. Copyright: Lola Entertainment

John Bishop's Big Year

Episode 1

In this first of two episodes, John Bishop tackles possibly the biggest event of the year in the Olympics, as well as getting to grips with the economy.

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 11 - Jumpers

With Ross Noble, Julian Clary and Bill Bailey.

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 6

A League Of Their Own is going for an Olympic guest record, with Laura Trott and Lizzie Armitstead, Zara Phillips and funnyman Micky Flanagan.

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

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 9, Episode 11 - Kevin Bridges, Dermot O'Leary, David Walliams

Alan is joined by Kevin Bridges, who chats about his new DVD; Dermot O'Leary, who reveals the latest X Factor news; David Walliams drops in to talk about his latest project; and Lawson, who perform live in the studio.

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 6 - Jake Gyllenhaal, Joan Rivers, Jeremy Clarkson, James May, Ke$ha

Jake Gyllenhaal talks about the dangers of filming in LA, Joan Rivers says ageing is really hard, while Jeremy Clarkson and James May talk cars and Ke$ha sings live in the studio.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:15pm
30 min
The Rubberbandits. Image shows from L to R: Blindboy Boat Club (Dave Chambers), Mr Chrome (Bob McGlynn). Copyright: Sideline Productions

The Rubberbandits

Comedy pilot starring hit online musical comedy duo The Rubberbandits.

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