British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 25th October 2013

Radio 4 9:45am
15 min
Jennifer Saunders - Bonkers: My Life In Laughs. Jennifer Saunders. Copyright: BBC

Jennifer Saunders - Bonkers: My Life In Laughs

Episode 5

Today, a final tour with Dawn and some unexpected news.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:15am
Stan

Stan

Comedy drama in which Stan Laurel visits a very ill Oliver Hardy in hospital.

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 2

Mimi is having a hard time. She's freshly divorced and scared of her eggs going stale so she's decided to freeze them. But she didn't realise she had to give herself hormone injections. What's the divorced etiquette of asking an ex-husband to inject your torso?

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
15 min
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 5

Will Singalot infuriates Robin Hood with his nonstop singing as Robin tries some log-walking to impress Maid Marion, enthusiastic wildlife park guide Sue Keeper gets her guinea pig facts all wrong, and gardener Will Barrow has problems with a very cheeky fox.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 8, Episode 6 - Seance In A Wet Reg And Bone Yard

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

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 5

Steve Punt and Jon Culshaw present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. With Jon Holmes, Sara Pascoe and Laura Shavin.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 1

Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
You, Me & Them. Image shows from L to R: Ed Walker (Anthony Head), Lauren Grey (Eve Myles). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

You, Me & Them

Series 1, Episode 1 - First Encounters

Lauren's worst fears are realised when her family meets her older boyfriend Ed for the first time. Ed's ex-wife causes mischief.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Day Out

Fletcher and Godber join MacKay and Barrowclough's work party, digging drainage ditches for the council. When MacKay calls into the village, the party take advantage of Barrowclough's easygoing nature, but get more than they bargained for after taking shelter from the elements in a church.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 2 - Gregg Wallace, Gabby Logan, Sarah Millican

This week Gregg Wallace, Gabby Logan and Sarah Millican try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include cashpoints, buffets and anti-social cats.

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 4

Nana's friend Elsie has died. Norma's distraught; enough to need to stay at the Royles' for a couple of nights, but apparently not too upset to plan what of Elsie's belongings she should take from her home.

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 4

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists John Prescott and Gyles Brandreth.

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 4

Sean and Jon are joined in their quest to uncover the public's most popular taking points by guests including Tess Daly, Joe Wilkinson and Aisling Bea.

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 2

More never-before-seen footage of James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff, Jack Whitehall and their guests on the cheeky sports-themed panel show.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:15pm
Stan

Stan

Comedy drama in which Stan Laurel visits a very ill Oliver Hardy in hospital.

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 4 - Fasting

When the Imam calls a special fast, Mr Khan can't help but compete with Dave. Shazia, meanwhile, has a job offer that'll mean living in India for a year, and Mrs Khan is desperate not to see her relationship with Amjad put under such strain.

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 2

Dan has lost his girlfriend but, with help from his two best friends, he has a plan to get her back involving two bags of mince and a welder called Mad Nobby... what could possibly go wrong? Meanwhile his dad hits him with his most devious and sick prank yet.

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 5

Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.

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

QI

Series K, Episode 8 - Keys

With Bill Bailey, Isy Suttie and Tim Minchin.

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 9 - Michael Sheen, Amanda Holden, Jared Leto, Karl Pilkington

Alan Carr is joined by Michael Sheen, who discusses his new Channel 4 US show The Masters of Sex; Amanda Holden, who chats about her new autobiography; actor and musician Jared Leto, who talks about his rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars; and Karl Pilkington, who drops in to chat about his new show The Moaning of Life. Plus music from Swedish duo Icona Pop.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 1

Hetty Wolf takes her first ever flight with Great British Air; husband and wife pilots Simon and Jackie sort out their marriage at 35,000 feet; and Omar is forced to do something about the lack of life-jackets on his planes.

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

BBC New Comedy Award

2013, Episode 8 - Heat 8

The show is in London for the final heat. Hosted by Tom Wrigglesworth at the Up The Creek comedy club, with 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 3 - Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jennifer Saunders, Cher

Robert Di Niro talks about playing a gangster, Michelle Pfeiffer says she looked like a hooker when she first met Robert, Jennifer Saunders talks about Viva Forever and Cher says she's at a difficult age.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Trollied. Image shows from L to R: Richard (Chris Geere), Julie (Jane Horrocks), Gavin (Jason Watkins), Anna (Elizabeth Bower). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trollied

Series 3, Episode 10

The fallout between Gavin and Richard is the talk of the store, even more so when Julie is temporarily promoted to manager. Plus, Katie makes a discovery.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm
45 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 3

Micky Flanagan and Richard Ayoade are joined by panellists Jason Manford and Romesh Ranganathan, while the guest narrator is Mariella Frostrup.

U&Dave channel logo 11:15pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

Topical panel show taking a satirical look at the week's news. Hosted by Dara O Briain with regular player Hugh Dennis.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm (repeat)
Bluestone 42. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Stephen Wight), Mary (Kelly Adams), Millsy (Gary Carr), Nick (Oliver Chris). Copyright: BBC

Bluestone 42

Series 1, Episode 3

After Bluestone 42 join a midnight raid on a bomb factory and rescue a kidnapped Danish aid worker, they find more than they bargained for. Simon tries to get a book deal for his memoir.

BBC Three 11:45pm
20 min
The Cariad Show. Cariad Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

The Cariad Show

Sketch show pilot starring Cariad Lloyd.

U&Dave channel logo 11:55pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

Topical panel show taking a satirical look at the week's news. Hosted by Dara O Briain with regular player Hugh Dennis.

BBC Three 2:05am
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 5

Little Mix make a flying visit to see the boys in their pad, whilst Wretch 32 and reality star Rylan also make themselves at home. Plus, James Arthur provides a performance of his new single.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:15am
Stan

Stan

Comedy drama in which Stan Laurel visits a very ill Oliver Hardy in hospital.

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