British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 4th October 2013

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC

Start/Stop

Series 1, Episode 5

This week two parties provide a particular challenge.

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 41, Episode 2

Steve Punt and Jon Culshaw are joined by David Quantick, Pippa Evans, Mitch Benn and Laura Shavin for a comic run through the week's news.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
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 46, Episode 1

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton return with guest host David Mitchell. The guests are Danny Baker and Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 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 16, Episode 1

More from the irreverent, irrelevant and revealing weekly topical panel show. The guests are Jack Dee, David O'Doherty, Steve Jones and Jamelia.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 7

Richard Ayoade and David Walliams return to the show, and Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams also takes part.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Matthew Cottle), Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 2, Episode 1 - Alia's College

When Alia fails her exams, Mr Khan endeavours to get her into a good school, one way or another.

BBC Three 9:45pm
45 min version
Staying In With Greg & Russell. Image shows from L to R: Greg James, Russell Kane. Copyright: Talkback

Staying In With Greg & Russell

Episode 2

Greg James and Russell Kane invite celebrity guests over to their flat. Dizzee Rascal drops in and performs an exclusive track from his new album, and Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Scott Disick joins the boys to lift the lid on his crazy millionaire life.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 5 - Kings

With Bill Bailey, Jeremy Clarkson and Jimmy Carr.

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 11, Episode 6 - Strictly, David Mitchell, James McAvoy, Iggy Azalea

Alan is joined by the stars of Strictly Come Dancing; David Mitchell drops in to discuss his new panel show; and actor James McAvoy chats about his latest movie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
30 min
BBC New Comedy Award. Steve Bugeja. Copyright: BBC

BBC New Comedy Award

2013, Episode 5 - Heat 5

The fifth heat of the 2013 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, hosted by Joe Lycett. Featuring guest judge Isy Suttie.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm
30 min
Don't Sit In The Front Row. Jack Dee. Copyright: Citrus Television

Don't Sit In The Front Row

Series 2, Episode 7

Jack Dee pokes fun at more Front Rowers and, this week, he's ably assisted by guests Hugh Dennis, Josh Widdicombe and Aisling Bea.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
60 min
Kevin Bridges - The Story Continues. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges - The Story Continues

Young Scottish stand-up comic Kevin Bridges performs his second live tour in front of a packed-out Glasgow arena crowd.

BBC Three 11:45pm
20 min
Comedy Feeds - Nick Helm. Nick Helm. Copyright: BBC

Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment

Episode 0 - Pilot

Comedian Nick Helm presents a helter-skelter ride of songs, sketches, jokes, poetry, fireworks, stunts, dance and whatever else he can muster in an attempt to bring you the greatest show 'you've ever seen with your eyes, or ever heard with your ears'.

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