British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 11th January 2013

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
When The Dog Dies. Sandy Hopper (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: CPL Productions

When The Dog Dies

Series 3, Episode 1 - Where There's a Will

Sandy has made a new will and son-in-law Blake can't wait to see what it says. Dolores suggests a phoney will to give Blake the shock of his life. When the penny drops, Blake exacts his revenge.

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 2 - Head Of Year

Nathan finally decides to ask Miss Poppy out, but it's on the day that Draper is to select a head of year and Josh is determined that Nathan gets the post instead of Thorne.

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

My Family

Series 2, Episode 7 - I Second That Emulsion

The Harpers quarrel over the new home decor. Nick becomes a piano tuner and then gets a job in a paint shop. Meanwhile, Stupid Brian spends the night in Janey's room causing a dilemma for Ben and Susan.

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

The News Quiz

Series 79, Episode 2

Satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. The panellists are Jeremy Hardy, Francesca Martinez, Fred MacAulay and Susan Calman.

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

My Family

Series 2, Episode 8 - Age Of Romance

Nick gets an older girlfriend called Amanda who is not only married but old enough to be his mother!

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 10 - Flora And Fauna

With John Sergeant, Jimmy Carr and Jo Brand.

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 2, Episode 2 - The Reluctant Traveller

Nurse Gladys Emmanuel and Arkwright are finally going to spend the night together at a hotel... with an over-tight money belt.

BBC Three 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 1

Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.

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 2, Episode 1 - The Compassionate Society

A political opportunity arises when Jim discovers a brand new hospital has yet to employ a single member of medical staff, or admit a single patient. He's determined to see the facility in use, or close it. Humphrey, however, has other ideas.

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

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 2 - Terry Wogan, Phil Tufnell, Victoria Coren

TV and radio legend Sir Terry Wogan, Only Connect host and poker player Victoria Coren and cricketer Phil Tufnell, try to banish health fads, the phrase "English breakfast tea" and the Australian cricket team from 1990 - 2002 into the Orwellian chamber.

BBC Three 8:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8:30pm
30 min
John Bishop's Only Joking. John Bishop

John Bishop's Only Joking

Episode 1

A variety of familiar faces make an appearance in this first fix, from Andi Osho, Jason Manford and Mick Miller to Freddie Flintoff, Robbie Williams and Warwick Davis.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 1

It's just 6 weeks until Denise and Dave's wedding day, and Jim's scrutinising the bills closely. Who on Earth has been making phone calls to Aberdeen...?

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 2

Jo Brand hosts the topical panel show for an eighth time. With guest panellists Humphrey Ker and Graham Linehan.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Great Night Out. Image shows from L to R: Hodge (Lee Boardman), Daz (Stephen Walters), Beggsy (William Ash), Glyn (Craig Parkinson)

Great Night Out

Episode 1

Hodge and Kath's seemingly carefully planned wedding anniversary celebrations go slightly awry when some of the guests are waylaid.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Love Actually. Image shows from L to R: David, The Prime Minister (Hugh Grant), Natalie (Martine McCutcheon). Copyright: Working Title Films

Love Actually

Romantic comedy by Richard Curtis, charting a multitude of relationships across a Christmas period.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Stella. Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 2, Episode 1

Ruth Jones returns to the Welsh valleys as put-upon single mother Stella.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Pramface. Image shows from L to R: Sandra Prince (Bronagh Gallagher), Keith Prince (Ben Crompton), Jamie Prince (Sean Michael Verey), Laura Derbyshire (Scarlett Alice Johnson), Alan Derbyshire (Angus Deayton), Janet Derbyshire (Anna Chancellor). Copyright: BBC / Little Comet

Pramface

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Edge Of Hell

Laura and Jamie are struggling to cope with the everyday challenges of raising their baby, so the last thing they need is a big family event. But the Christening is looming and they're nowhere near ready for it. 60 minute episode.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 2

It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.

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 17 - Jolly

With Julia Zemiro, Rob Brydon and Tim Vine.

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

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 4, Episode 2 - Patrick Kielty

Northern Ireland's Patrick Kielty returns to Belfast to perform in front of his hometown. With guests Jimeoin and Mike Wilmot.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own 6. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 6, Episode 8

The sixth series bows out with guest appearances from Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany, comedian Lee Mack and actress Billie Piper.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Big Break

Tom believes he's finally got a chance at the big time when his agent calls with news of an audition for Crimewatch UK. Can he identify his violent inner Cockney in time? Meanwhile, Linda's chasing the mystery author of a love note...

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 12 - Quentin Tarantino, James McAvoy, Alan Davies, Emile Sandé

Quentin Tarantino talks about strangling Diane Kruger; James McAvoy explains how he revealed all to his sister; Alan Davies says touring is a holiday; and Emeli Sandé explains her many Olympic appearances.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 5 - Ways And Means

After offering advice to fellow fishing-net "knitter" McLaren on curbing his short temper, Fletch attempts to make amends with the governor when McLaren forgoes angry outbursts for a more peaceful rooftop protest.

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 8

With guests Greg Proops and Fred MacAulay.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dirty Movie

Cinema manager Terry Toadstool has a plan to watch a porno movie at 9am, but certain people are out to thwart him.

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