British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 1st November 2014

Radio 4 10:30am
30 min
The Frequency Of Laughter: A History Of Radio Comedy. Copyright: BBC

The Frequency Of Laughter: A History Of Radio Comedy

Episode 1 - 1975-1980

Graeme Garden and John Lloyd look at radio comedy in the late 1970s.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Fighting Talk. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Georgie Ainslie. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 12, Episode 11

Josh Widdicombe is joined by Rachel Riley, journalist and writer Will Buckley, presenter Richard Osman and comedian Ian Stone.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11am
25 min
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 5 - Robert's Book

Robert is trying to read a book, but Justin and Little Monster really want him to play with them instead.

Radio 4 8pm
60 min
Robin Ince

Tears Of A Clown

Robin Ince looks at the enduring cliché of the Sad Clown and the relationship between stand-up comedy and mental health.

Sheffield Live 9:30pm
20 min
The Cool Beans Television Show. Copyright: Cool Beans Productions

The Cool Beans Television Show

Series 1, Episode 5 - Something Fishy Is Afoot

It's another mad-capped episode for the Beans Brigade: Donald Chump & Max XXX attempt the World's Longest Conga Line, Ham Pocket try out a more commercial sound, Big Bassy's job as a weatherman is under threat, Corey tries out vloggin, Jim finds himself in a tricky situation, an imposter has muscled his way into the studio and special guests The Hot Soles swing by for an interview/live session.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 7, Episode 3 - Keira Knightley, Paul Hollywood, Gareth Thomas, Paul Merton

Jonathan welcomes film star Keira Knightley, Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood, Welsh rugby hero and gay icon Gareth Thomas, and Have I Got News For You's Paul Merton. There is also music from one of this year's biggest bands, London Grammar.

BBC Two 11:15pm
45 min version
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 5 - Lenses

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Josh Widdicombe.

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