British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 17th April 2015

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 1, Episode 3

Julia Sutherland is joined by comedians Jo Caulfield, Keiron Nicholson, Stephen Grant and Mick Ferry to find out who is good, who is bad and what might be unexpected.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:55pm
30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 2, Highlights Special - Compilation Show

In this special episode, Iain Stirling takes on the role of Stirling Holmes. As the world's greatest detective, he is trying to solve the strange case of the missing homework... which has been stolen by evil genius Professor Dogiarty.

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

The Leak

Series 2, Episode 4

Tom Price and guests from the world of comedy and entertainment review the week's biggest stories from around Wales and the world. Recorded in front of a live studio audience.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Series 14, Episode 2

Satire meets silliness in the flagship comedy for hard-working families up and down the country.

Absolute Radio 7pm
30 min
The Alternative Vote. Matt Forde. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Alternative Vote

Episode 1

Comedy show for Absolute Radio in which Matt Forde asks comedians what they'd do if they were elected to government.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
TNT Sports 1 logo 10pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 2, Episode 36

Ian Stone returns with more football chat. Featuring guests Richard Osman and Dave Johns.

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 14, Episode 5 - John Torode, Gregg Wallace, Ben Miller, Sarah Hadland, Taraji P. Henson, Paddy McGuinness

Alan Carr is joined by Masterchef presenters John Torode and Gregg Wallace; Ballot Monkeys stars Ben Miller and Sarah Hadland; Empire actress Taraji P. Henson; and comedian Paddy McGuinness. With music from The Maccabees.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
30 min
Stella. Image shows from L to R: Stella (Ruth Jones), Michael Jackson (Patrick Baladi). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 4, Documentary - Behind The Scenes

Head back to Pontyberry for this insightful glimpse into the making of Series 4.

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

The Graham Norton Show

Series 17, Episode 2 - Carey Mulligan, Noomi Rapace, Amanda Holden, Jessie Ware

Carey Mulligan talks about working with animals; Noomi Rapace says she learnt English from watching Graham's show; Amanda Holden talks about Simon Cowell; and Jessie Ware says Prince William named her dog.

BBC Radio 3 10:45pm
15 min
Simon Heffer

The Essay: British Film Comedians

Episode 5 - Sid James

Simon Heffer explores the life and work of Sid James, who was at the heart of the very successful Carry On films.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

The Vote Now Show 2015, Episode 1

A series of election specials from the Now Show gang kicks off this evening. Their critique of the second of the leader's debates will feature in the first programme.

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