British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 8th March 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 3 - Goodbye Uncle Norman

Sam attends a long-forgotten uncle's funeral. Peter smells a rat.

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 3

Join Hardeep Singh Kohli for comedy, jokes, anecdotes and backstage revelations from Lucy Porter, Brendon Burns, Patrick Monahan and Hari Sriskantha.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:15pm
5 min
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 10 - The Rounders Match

The Flock and the Pigs are in the middle of a high-spirited game of rounders. Tensions are high as Shaun steps up to the plate - will he score the winning run? Will the Pigs' foul-play prevent victory? Or will The Farmer discover what they're up to?

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 10 - Rights And Responsibilities

A new code of conduct is introduced by Draper, outlining the rights and responsibilities of each pupil.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 2, Episode 3 - Mr. Fix-It

When a journalist asks to interview the Goods, Margo spies an opportunity for self-promotion. Jerry's attempts to act for the Goods' interest are very successful - but it all looks set to backfire.

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 4

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 4

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Nick Doody and Jonny & The Baptists to present a comic look at the week's news.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

René Artois, proprietor of Café René in Nazi-occupied France, struggles to keep the business running whilst keeping the resistance and the army happy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Christmas Special - The Desperate Hours

Hauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Arrival

Following the death of the ancient Reverend Pottle, the inhabitants of rural backwater Dibley are looking forward to a younger, more mentally capable ecclesiastical figure. However, they'd be less surprised to see Mr Blobby popping up in their pulpit than the buxom Geraldine Granger - a female vicar!

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

John Bishop's Only Joking

Episode 9

The Bish and friends, namely funnymen Rob Beckett, Andrew Maxwell, Joe Pasquale and Les Dennis, deliver more snappy stand-up.

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 6

Baby David's freshly Christened, and the family are having a proper knees-up in celebration. As the Royle clan and their closest friends gather in the sitting room, Denise and Dave sneak upstairs for a quiet moment with the little one. But Antony's got an announcement...

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 1

Jack Dee hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Caroline Wyatt and Jon Richardson.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead

Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.

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 8

Sean, Jon and Jimmy are joined by guests Denise Van Outen, Vernon Kay, Henning Wehn and Nick Helm.

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

Stella

Series 2, Episode 9

Alan and Aunty Brenda team up to raise funds in a last-ditch attempt to save the rugby club. Off the pitch, Rob and Stella try to rebuild their trust in one another, but his secret threatens to ruin everything.

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

The Last Leg

Series 1, Episode 7

Live show presented by Adam Hills. He looks back on the week gone, with the help of Josh Widdicombe, Alex Brooker and guest Duncan Bannatyne.

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, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At Christmas

It's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.

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 4 - Jack And Jill

With Katy Brand, David Mitchell and Sue Perkins.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Extras. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen), Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant)

Extras

Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.

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

Come Fly With Me

Episode 6

Peter and Judith have got mixed up in the dark arts of voodoo on their latest disastrous package holiday.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 10, Episode 2 - Ant & Dec, Rylan Clark, Joanna Lumley, The Vaccines

Alan is joined by top telly presenters Ant & Dec, recent Celebrity Big Brother winner Rylan Clark, and Joanna Lumley also pops in for a chat. Music is from The Vaccines, who perform their latest single Bad Mood live in the studio.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
Stella. Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 2, Episode 10

Rob makes Stella a life-changing offer, but as chaos engulfs her family and friends, can she accept it?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 3, Episode 2 - Bed

Gary has been sent out to find indigestion tablets for Dorothy, while Tony attempts the garden fence.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
60 min
Comic Relief's Big Chat With Graham Norton. Graham Norton. Copyright: BBC

Comic Relief's Big Chat With Graham Norton

An hour of highlights from Graham Norton's six hour chat show marathon for Comic Relief. The host is joined by a galaxy of stars.

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

QI

Series F, Episode 6 - Fakes And Frauds

With Jimmy Carr, Marcus Brigstocke and Sean Lock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 1, Episode 1 - Welcome To Royston Vasey

Outsider Benjamin arrives in town. Ben's friend Martin visits the Local Shop and meets the unfailingly strange Tubbs and Edward. Restart officer Pauline is angered that a job seeker has a job interview.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Andrew Flintoff, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 5, Episode 3

James Corden hosts another round of the hit panel show that features everything from the high jump to magic. Heptathlete Jessica Ennis MBE is among the guests.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
50 min
Paddy's TV Guide. Paddy McGuinness. Copyright: ITV Studios

Paddy's TV Guide

Episode 8 - Holidays

Paddy McGuinness focuses on 'holidays' looking at jaunts at home and abroad, with a rare glimpse of what celebrities get up to on their breaks. Plus a search of the archives reveals some rarely seen vintage gold.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm (repeat)
Russell Brand

Russell Brand's Give it Up Gig for Comic Relief

Russell Brand hosts a star-studded music and comedy fundraising gig. Comedians appearing include Eddie Izzard, Jason Manford, Jimmy Carr, Noel Fielding, Simon Amstell and Doc Brown.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 5

Guests joining in the fun tonight are Gavin And Stacey star Mathew Horne; the new Mr Jordan, Alex Reid; GMTV's Penny Smith; and TV presenter Tim Lovejoy.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (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.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Little Crackers. Image shows from L to R: Susan Johnways (Julia Davis), Young Julia (Clementine Starling), Ron Johnways (Kevin Eldon)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 10 - Julia Davis's Little Cracker

A shy teen prepares for her first kiss in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Julia Davis.

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