British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 4th January 2013

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
The Mighty Jungle. Copyright: Tempest Productions

The Mighty Jungle

Radio Scotland sitcom pilot set in a fictional Safari Park, following the trials and tribulations of its park manager.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Dexter (Jason Callender), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 2, Episode 1 - New Term

Nathan is charged with overseeing the smooth running of the grand unveiling of the school's academy status.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 5 - A Farewell To Alarms

When Susan worries about the rising crime rate, she insists that the family get a new alarm system - much to Ben's annoyance.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes. Image shows from L to R: Benjamin Partridge, Elis James, Nadia Kamil. Copyright: BBC

Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

Series 2, Episode 5 - Communication

Pryce Pryce-Jones, Richard Trevithick and Guglielmo Marconi - Elis compares key figures in Welsh history to determine Wales' ultimate heroes.

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

The News Quiz

Series 79, Special - The News Now Quiz Show

The News Quiz (Sandi Toksvig and Jeremy Hardy) take on The Now Show (Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis) in the ultimate topical smackdown. Hosted by Rory Bremner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 6 - Death Takes A Policy

Ben insults Mrs Dudley, yet another of his disgruntled patients, at his surgery and also chats to Father Connolly about death.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:35pm
Million Pound Drop. Alan Carr

The Million Pound Chatty Man Drop

Alan Carr causes havoc with a special Chatty Man version of The Million Pound Drop in which the Loose Women presenters take on Richard Bacon and Alexander Armstrong in a bid to win £1million for their chosen charities. But before the game begins, a sketch shows Alan lose the million pounds and have to do a series of odd jobs to recoup the prize money. Continues at 8:55pm and 10:35pm.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 1, Episode 3 - A Nice Cosy Little Disease

Perhaps a nice cosy little disease on Arkwright's part would be the thing to attract the ministrations of a certain district nurse?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:55pm
Come Dine With Me. Image shows from L to R: Dan Skinner, Olivia Lee, Pete Firman, Stan Boardman

Come Dine with Me Comedy Mash Up

Dinner is served with plenty of giggles as a bunch of mischievous comedians take on the dinner party challenge with Angelos Epithemiou, Olivia Lee, Pete Firman and Stan Boardman.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Economy Drive

Fired up by the press, Hacker decides to impose cuts on the Civil Service. Sir Humphrey is appalled and sets out to stop him, calling on some old service tricks to manipulate Jim's stance...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 1 - John Craven, Reggie Yates, Miranda Hart

Frank Skinner returns to ask more celebrities what they hate. Countryfile and Newsround presenter John Craven, Radio 1 DJ Reggie Yates and comedian Miranda Hart provide the nominations, including spitting, yoghurt drinks and Miranda's own breasts.

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 43, Episode 1

Episodes and Dirk Gently star Stephen Mangan takes his third stint in the guest host chair to help kick off the first series of 2012. Miles Jupp and Grace Dent are the guests.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Cuckoo. Image shows from L to R: Ivy (Andie MacDowell), Ken (Greg Davies). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Cuckoo

The last three episodes from the sitcom staring Greg Davies and Andy Samberg. Repeated again as of 01.30.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Les / Lesley (Tim Healy), Madge (Sheila Reid), Michael Garvey (Oliver Stokes), Mick Garvey (Steve Pemberton), Janice Garvey (Siobhan Finneran). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Christmas Special

It is Christmas on the Costa Blanca and the Garveys are staying with Mel and Madge in their luxury hilltop villa.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:15pm
Chatty Man Mash Up. Image shows from L to R: Miranda Hart, Alan Carr

Chatty Man Mash Up

Miranda Hart hijacks Alan Carr's Chatty Man chair and tucks in to his drinks globe, as Alan finds out what it's like to be a guest on his own show.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Hal Cruttenden, Greg Davies, Simon Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 6 - Greg Davies, Hal Cruttenden, Simon Evans

Greg Davies hosts the stand-up comedy show, with sets from Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans too.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:35pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Sean Lock. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2013 Specials - 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Deal Or No Deal

The 8 Out Of 10 Cats team - Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock - hijack an episode of Deal or No Deal.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Al Murray. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 4, Episode 1 - Al Murray

Pub landlord Al Murray returns to his hometown, performing from Shepherd's Bush, London. With guest stand-ups Richard Herring and Andy Zaltzman[/z].

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Stella. Stella (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 1, Episode 10

Luke prepares to move to Canada, while Stella must decide between Sean and Rob. Who will she choose? James Corden guest stars.

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

QI

Series J, Highlights Special - QI VG: Compilation Show 8

More of the best bits from Series J, with Stephen Fry, Alan Davies and guests.

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 11 - Josh Groban, Billie Piper, Frank Skinner, Example

Josh Groban says singing was a surprise; Billie Piper admits pregnancy was frustrating; while Frank Skinner talks about wanting to be a Doctor Who monster. Example says marrying Miss Australia is definitely punching above his weight.

BBC Two 11pm (repeat)
The 100 Greatest Stand-Ups. Billy Connolly. Copyright: Visual Voodoo Films

The Review Show with Billy Connolly

Kirsty Wark spoke to Glasgow's most famous son just before his 70th birthday last year to discuss his latest acting role. The ever-candid Connolly also talks about his troubled relationship with his father and reveals his provocative views on Scottish independence.

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 6, Episode 3

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Greg Davies and Danielle Ward.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Science. Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Universal Pictures

Ricky Gervais: Science

TV broadcast of the fourth hit live stand-up show and DVD from Ricky Gervais. Topics include religion, racism and obesity.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Jimmy Carr

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 13 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2012

Jimmy Carr puts another panel of celebrities to the test as they battle it out to see who remembers most about 2012. Guests include Jonathan Ross, Russell Howard, Jack Whitehall and James Corden.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Wireless

The History Plays

Episode 5 - A History Of Blair In 9 1/2 Voices

Lost in the BBC, Tony Blair is mistaken for his own lookalike. He finds himself talking to Sue, a struggling impressionist who has some surprising questions for him. With Jon Culshaw and Fiona Allen.

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