British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 22nd February 2013

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
HR. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Nicholas Le Prevost), Peter (Jonathan Pryce). Copyright: BBC

HR

Series 4, Episode 1 - Money

Sam has won the lottery and Peter is desperate to discover how much he's won. Guest-starring Tim McInnerny as the Man from the Lottery who has an agenda of his own.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:45pm
15 min
...At The Stand. Hardeep Singh Kohli. Copyright: Dabster Productions

...At The Stand

Hardeep At The Stand 3, Episode 1

Join Hardeep Singh Kohli for hilarious stand up comedy, jokes, anecdotes and backstage revelations from Sarah Kendall, Tanyalee Davis and Damien Crow.

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 8 - School Trip

Dexter takes the 4 O'Clock regulars on a half-term camping trip. But due to a mix-up they have to turn back and head home. To salvage something from the trip, Josh comes up with a bold idea for where they can camp instead.

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

My Family

Series 5, Episode 5 - First Past The Post

With a mixture of civic pride and sense of community, Susan decides to run for the council. As a result of this and Michael's new pet, Ben is tempted to run for the hills.

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 2

Tom Price hosts the topical comedy quiz show which takes a sideways look at the week's news.

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 2

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.

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 6

As the family tries to get rid of Auntie Angela, another guest arrives to stay. Mum has to decide what to do about Jake's girlfriend. Ben and Karen discuss dreams, the Mafia and trampolining bears.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
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 41, Episode 9

Jo Brand host tonight's edition. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton will be Reginald D. Hunter and Joanna Scanlan.

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 8 - Christine

After the events of New Year's Eve, Anita's left the canteen. Her replacement, Christine, has chronic flatulence and manages to upset, annoy, and/or anger everyone within a couple of hours. On top of that, the social services want Petula to live with Bren!

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

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 6 - Goodbyeee

The time has finally come to go "over the top" and face the dreaded Hun on the battlefield. George is thrilled by the prospect, but Blackadder is still less than enthusiastic and resolves to call in an old trick and a long-standing favour owed to him by Field Marshal Haig...

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

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 8 - Craig Revel Horwood, Sheila Hancock, Jon Richardson

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood, actress Sheila Hancock and comedian Jon Richardson wish to banish people who tell jokes all the time, ladies' toilets and friends who get into relationships.

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

John Bishop's Only Joking

Episode 7

The Bish mines more comedy gold with the help of this week's guests - take your pick from funny ladies Tiffany Stevenson and Katherine Ryan, small screen stars Joanna Page and John Thomson, and many more.

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 3, Episode 1

It's just a normal evening in at the Royles': Jim's piles are playing up, there's not an awful lot on telly, Antony and Darren are off to the Pear Tree after eating, and Baby David needs his nappy changed.

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 41, Episode 3

Rhod Gilbert hosts tonight's edition of satirical panel game. Featuring guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Louise Bagshawe MP.

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 6

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests Alex Jones, Joe Wilkinson, Danny Dyer and Miles Jupp as they thrash out the hot topics of the week.

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

Stella

Series 2, Episode 7

Unable to locate Dai, Aunty Brenda sets WPC Glover on the case to find the heartbroken ex-serviceman.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

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 5

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker look back at the week gone, with the help of guest Jenna-Louise Coleman, who will be playing the new assistant to Doctor Who soon.

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 3, Episode 2

Dave and Denise have left baby David with Bar whilst they go out for the first time - since the last time they went out. When next-door neighbour Joe turns up with an injured hand, Jim's amused by his accident, and soon drops Antony in it. Again.

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 13 - Jobs

With Sarah Millican, David Mitchell and the Rev. Richard Coles.

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

Come Fly With Me

Episode 4

There's a bumpy ride ahead for husband-and-wife pilot team Simon and Jackie when Simon's one-night stand is rostered onto their flight to Barcelona.

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 6 - A Tsar Is Born

Jim's efforts to appease the Kumranistan Foreign Secretary have failed. But then, Sir Humphrey has a plan.

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 6 - Talent

Paddy McGuinness focuses on 'talent' looking at the underrated talents of Black Lace to the very accomplished Harry and the Potters all topped off with a 'donk'. Plus some rarely seen archive gold.

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 18 - Richard Gere, John Malkovich, Saoirse Ronan, Taylor Swift

Richard Gere talks about fame, John Malkovich tells all about an obsessive fan, while Saoirse Ronan talks about her incredible success so young. Taylor Swift reveals how she embarrassed herself in front of Richard Gere.

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 6

As the family tries to get rid of Auntie Angela, another guest arrives to stay. Mum has to decide what to do about Jake's girlfriend. Ben and Karen discuss dreams, the Mafia and trampolining bears.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Sketchorama. Humphrey Ker. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Sketchorama

Series 1, Episode 4

Humphrey Ker presents more up-and-coming sketch groups. This week, a show recorded in Glasgow featuring The Ginge, The Geordie And The Geek; Pappy's; and How Do I Get Up There?.

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

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 6 - Goodbyeee

The time has finally come to go "over the top" and face the dreaded Hun on the battlefield. George is thrilled by the prospect, but Blackadder is still less than enthusiastic and resolves to call in an old trick and a long-standing favour owed to him by Field Marshal Haig...

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