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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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