British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 12th September 2014

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:30am
10 min
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 40

This episode's jokers are Milton Park versus Wallace High.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
The Leak. Tom Price

The Leak

Series 1, Episode 2

Tom Price is joined by comedian Lloyd Langford, and star of Sherlock, Yasmine Akram, to discuss the big stories of the week, in possibly the last ever Leak to be recorded in the United Kingdom. On the agenda this week: morning sickness, Welsh postcode wars and what next for Newport? Will Barack ever come back?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 44, Episode 1

Steve Punt is joined by Terry Mynott, David Quantick, Mitch Benn, Laura Shavin and Jon Holmes.

London Live 8pm
60 min
CTRL Freaks. Image shows from L to R: Dave Gibson, Jacob Edwards, Bec Hill. Copyright: Nerd TV

CTRL Freaks

Episode 4

The comedians challenge Mariah Carey fan Alex to denounce his idol, before presenting a meat-based skincare range. Meanwhile, model Lucie must become the promo girl for Dogs Milk.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 1

Rob Brydon presents a new series of the panel game. Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Fiona Bruce, Micky Flanagan, Steve Jones and Claudia Winkleman.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Boomers. Image shows from L to R: Pauline (Marian McLoughlin), John (Russ Abbot), Trevor (James Smith). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Boomers

Series 1, Episode 5

Joyce and Alan have financial concerns and are considering downsizing.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 4 (Channel 4: Series 5), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests David Baddiel and Trevor Noah. Joey Essex is in Dictionary Corner while Alex Horne and The Horne Section help Rachel Riley.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Episode 3

The BAFTA-winning sports/comedy show continues. Featuring guests Josh Widdicombe, Kevin Pietersen and Joe Hart.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Big School. Image shows from L to R: Ms Baron (Frances de la Tour), Miss Postern (Catherine Tate), Mr Church (David Walliams), Mr Gunn (Philip Glenister). Copyright: BBC / King Bert Productions

Big School

Series 2, Episode 3

Mr Gunn views the impending parents evening at Greybridge in a whole new light when he discovers that one of his pupils may well be his son.

TNT Sports 1 logo 10pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 2, Episode 5

Ian Stone returns with more football chat. Alan Davies and Charlie Baker are in the studio too.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Perfect Morecambe & Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Perfect Morecambe & Wise

Episode 8

Eric takes on the demanding role of Hamlet, and the boys re-enact a classic scene from Singing in the Rain. Dame Flora Robson revives her role as the virgin queen, Eric goes back to school in Top of the Form and Cilla Black has some great news for Ernie about his recording career.

BBC Three 10pm
60 min
Seann Walsh's Late Night Comedy Spectacular. Seann Walsh. Copyright: BBC

Seann Walsh's Late Night Comedy Spectacular

2014, Episode 1

From deep inside The Caves at the Edinburgh Fringe, comedy superstar Seann Walsh presents some of the most exciting new acts from 2014. Multi award-winning John Kearns, Rhys James, Luisa Omielan, Dane Baptiste, Celia Pacquola, John Hastings, Rebecca Humphries, Omar Hamdi and Fern Brady all star.

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

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 13, Episode 1 - Jack Whitehall, Jon Richardson, Matt Forde, Abbey Clancy, Piers Morgan, Kasabian

Guests include Jack Whitehall, who discusses the return of his sitcom Bad Education; and Jon Richardson and Matt Forde talking about their new show Jon Richardson Grows Up. Plus chat from Abbey Clancy and Piers Morgan. Music is from Kasabian, who perform their latest single Bumblebeee live in the studio.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
60 min
BBC New Comedy Award. Lee Ridley. Copyright: BBC

BBC New Comedy Award

2014, Episode 1 - Edinburgh Heat 1

Nearly 800 budding stand-ups applied, now hear the heats. Susan Calman presents the first show, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Ten new comics battle for a place in the semi-finals. Jason Byrne is the guest judge.

BBC Three 11:25pm
25 min
Parents' Evening. Kayvan Novak. Copyright: 2LE Media / Lo-Fi Productions

Parents' Evening

Comedy pilot set at a school parents' evening starring Kayvan Novak as various characters.

London Live 2:30am
30 min
Brothers With No Game. Copyright: BWNG

Brothers With No Game

Series 2, Episode 3

When Dorian and Shirene decide to surprise each other with dates, Dorian's falls short when an unexpected guest shows up. Junior and Remy continue to bond, whilst Marcus sweet-talks his way to a date.

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