British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 18th October 2013

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
The Gobetweenies. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Phoebe Abbott), Joe (Mark Bonnar), Tom (Finlay Christie). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Gobetweenies

Series 3, Episode 1

Mimi has decided to branch into teenage fiction but, when the kids discover they are being used as copy, they mutiny. Lucy pretends to have an eating disorder and lies that Tom is now bed-wetting. But Mimi is set on her new writing venture. She's calling it The Gobetweenies and it's all about urban puberty.

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 4

Steve Punt and Jon Culshaw are joined by Lloyd Langford, Nathan Caton, Mitch Benn, Laura Shavin and Vikki Stone.

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 3

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Merchant and panellists Hal Cruttenden and Gabby Logan.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
Piers Morgan's Life Stories. Image shows from L to R: Julian Clary, Piers Morgan

Piers Morgan's Life Stories

Julian Clary joins Piers Morgan for a candid chat about his life and career. The comedian reveals that he considered taking his own life, just days after making a controversial joke about former chancellor of the exchequer Norman Lamont on live television. Julian also tells Piers about his relationships, which include a love affair with a woman, and opens up about how he juggled his career with caring for his boyfriend Christopher, who died of an AIDS-related illness.

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 16, Episode 3

This week's guests are Helen Flanagan, Henning Wehn, Miles Jupp and Alex Brooker.

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, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 1

The final whistle may have blown on the panel show's seventh series, but these unseen clips of James Corden and co are sure to keep the laughs coming.

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 3 - Amjad's Health Check

Mr Khan's desperate to meet the local MP, visiting the mosque on a health crusade, and so takes Amjad along to be medically tested...

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
30 min
Man Down. Image shows from L to R: Dad (Rik Mayall), Mum (Gwyneth Powell), Naomi (Deirdre Mullins), Dan (Greg Davies), Emma (Jeany Spark), Jo (Roisin Conaty), Brian (Mike Wozniak). Copyright: Avalon Television

Man Down

Series 1, Episode 1

Dan's world is at near collapse: his girlfriend Naomi is fast running out of patience with his inability to navigate the simplest of life tasks.

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 4

Jack Whitehall drops in to see the boys, plus Katy B performs an exclusive track from her new album and joins the boys for a chat.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 7 - Knowledge

With Jimmy Carr, Jo Brand and Graham Linehan.

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 8 - Britney Spears, Mo Farah, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jake Bugg

Guests include pop superstar Britney Spears who chats exclusively about her new single Work Bitch. London 2012 Olympic hero and long distance runner Mo Farah discusses his new autobiography, while US movie star Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks about his new film Don Jon. Plus music from Jake Bugg who performs What Doesn't Kill You in the studio.

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

BBC New Comedy Award

2013, Episode 7 - Heat 7

The show moves to London for heat seven. Hosted by Arthur Smith at the Up The Creek comedy club, this heat includes Stephen K Amos as guest judge.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 14, Episode 2 - Paul McCartney, Katy Perry, James Corden, Natalie Portman, Chris Hemsworth

Paul McCartney performs live in the studio and reveals being happy with Nancy inspired his latest album, Katy Perry says she's finally grown up, James Corden talks about singing opera and Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman chat about Thor.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
50 min version
Was It Something I Said?. Image shows from L to R: Micky Flanagan, David Mitchell, Richard Ayoade

Was It Something I Said?

Episode 2

Micky Flanagan and Richard Ayoade are joined by panellists Ed Byrne and Gabby Logan, while the guest narrator is Phil Daniels. Hosted by David Mitchell.

BBC Three 11:45pm
20 min
C-Bomb. Image shows from L to R: Jonno (Steven Anderson), Dawn (Zara White), C-Bomb (Rob Madin), Claire (Jessica Ransom), Jordan (Junade Khan). Copyright: BBC

C-Bomb

Sitcom pilot about a dysfunctional music fan trying to make it big on the South Yorkshire dubstep scene.

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