British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 15th February 2013

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am
30 min
The Ministry Of Curious Stuff. Copyright: BBC

The Ministry Of Curious Stuff

Series 2, Episode 11

Vic Reeves and his team discover some wonderfully curious facts about the Queen, chocolate and the colour red.

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

When The Dog Dies

Series 3, Episode 6 - Mammon and Other Demons

A moral tale in which Sandy and his family catch the gambling bug. Meanwhile, Pompom is missing.

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 7 - Valentine's Day

Josh needs Dexter's help to finish off some new tracks - but doesn't want to look uncool by hanging out with a teacher. But Dexter has other ideas and plans to take this beautiful new musical partnership public.

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

My Family

Series 4, Episode 13 - It's A Window Filled Life

The Harper house is quarantined because Roger is contagious. Nick goes into business with an eighteen-foot python, while Michael gets to grips with a rocket launcher.

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

What's The Story?

Series 8, Episode 1

Tom Price returns for the first show in a new series of 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 39, Episode 1

Papal resignation, food contamination and tortoise fornication... Grainne Maguire joins Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes and Laura Shavin in the first Now Show of 2013.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 1

The Brockman family have some tough decisions to make about work, video games and who to take to a family funeral. The vicar probably wishes none of them had ever come.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble

Jean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 1 - Captain Cook

With a bit of trickery and abuse of George's sole talent, Blackadder has himself appointed Official War Artist and hopes to be sent to Paris accordingly; however, Field Marshal Haig's plans don't quite tally with the Captain's expectations...

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

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 7 - Bill Turnbull, Ben Miller, Jo Brand

BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull, and comedians Ben Miller and Jo Brand try to put into Room 101 sneezing, other pedestrians and personalised number plates.

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

John Bishop's Only Joking

Episode 6

Proving to be a popular chap, John Bishop is joined by another ragtag group of guests, notably comics Mick Ferry and Matthew Crosby, and TV presenters Caroline Flack and Les Dennis.

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 2, Episode 5

It's been a particularly stressful few weeks, and with the menopause kicking in, Barbara's had enough. Unfortunately, Jim can't see what he's done wrong, and the argument soon spreads to Dave and Denise. But after Bar storms out, Jim reveals a new side...

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 4

Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson hosts the show for a ninth time. Will he say anything controversial? Nancy Dell'Olio and Kevin Bridges join Ian and Paul respectively.

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 6

Glyn scuppers the lads' plans to go to the biggest football game in history meaning he'll have to go to big lengths to make it up to them.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
30 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 15, Episode 5

Krishnan Guru-Murthy, David O'Doherty, Jamelia and Paul Foot join Jimmy, Jon and Sean to look back at what has been a busy week for news.

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

Stella

Series 2, Episode 6

There's nowhere to hide when Ruth accidentally interrupts what appears to be a romantic date between Rob and Melissa.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Full Monty. Image shows from L to R: Nathan (William Snape), Dave (Mark Addy), Gaz (Robert Carlyle), Lomper (Steve Huison), Gerald (Tom Wilkinson)

The Full Monty

Unemployed friends Gaz and Dave decide to start their own Chippendales-style show to make some quick cash.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 10

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
50 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 1, Episode 4

Jack Dee joins Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker to provide some intelligent and alternative commentary on the significant moments of the past seven days.

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 2, Episode 6

It's Antony's 18th, and Barbara's prepared a buffet on the back table, ready for a small get-together. It's also the Royles' first chance to meet new girlfriend Emma and make a good impression.

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

QI

Series J, Episode 3 - Journeys

With Rob Brydon, Phill Jupitus and Cal Wilson.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (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 4, Episode 4

Gina Yashere joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle for the fifth time. Meanwhile Russell Howard and Andy Parsons have Ed Byrne.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 2

A 'sudden wing malfunction' delays FlyLo passengers on their way to Malaga, while Melody and Taaj get tough with FlyLo's new baggage allowance regulations.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Henry Goodman), Jim Hacker (David Haig). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Episode 5 - Scot Free

Another crisis looms for Jim when a coalition partner threatens to jump ship. Guest starring Robbie Coltrane.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:20pm
50 min
Paddy's TV Guide. Paddy McGuinness. Copyright: ITV Studios

Paddy's TV Guide

Episode 5 - Love & Romance

Paddy looks at love and romance in all its guises - from 'husbands of the year' to 'wives of the week' to the man with the largest collection of love dolls. And there's a trip through the archives for some rare gems.

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 17 - Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, Matt Lucas, Delia Smith, Rita Ora

Jeremy Renner talks about dancing with Madonna; Gemma Arterton reveals she's quite a fighter; Matt Lucas talks about being mugged; and Delia Smith says the Bake Off was just a warm up; while Rita Ora gets a date for the Brits.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 7 - Fingers And Fumbs

With Jo Brand, Dara O Briain and Phill Jupitus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 1

The Brockman family have some tough decisions to make about work, video games and who to take to a family funeral. The vicar probably wishes none of them had ever come.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 1 - Captain Cook

With a bit of trickery and abuse of George's sole talent, Blackadder has himself appointed Official War Artist and hopes to be sent to Paris accordingly; however, Field Marshal Haig's plans don't quite tally with the Captain's expectations...

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