British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 20th November 2015

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 6, Episode 5

Richard tells his therapist about his recent date at a Korean/Swedish fusion restaurant.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
John Finnemore's Double Acts. John Finnemore. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

John Finnemore's Double Acts

Series 1, Episode 6 - Hot Desk

For a few minutes, twice a day, at precisely seven in the morning and seven in the evening, a receptionist and a security guard meet to swap ownership of a desk.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Radio 2 logo 2pm
180 min
BBC New Comedy Award. Yuriko Kotani. Copyright: BBC

BBC New Comedy Award

2015, Special - Grand Final

The final for this year. Who will win? This episode will be broadcast live during Steve Wright in the Afternoon on Radio 2 (2pm - 5pm).

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

The Leak

Series 3, Episode 2

Tom Price and guests from the world of comedy and entertainment review the week's biggest stories from around Wales and the world.

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 47, Episode 2

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Freya Parker, John Robins, Mae Martin, Emily Taylor and Mitch Benn for a comic romp through the week's news.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm
30 min
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Krupa Pattani), Naani (Adlyn Ross), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 4, Episode 3 - Local Hero

Baby Mohammad is having a few unsettled nights, and Shazia and Amjad are finding it difficult to cope with the lack of sleep. Meanwhile, Mr Khan tries to win a Pride of Birmingham award.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:35pm
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 50, Episode 7

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and guest panellists Hal Cruttenden and Jacob Rees-Mogg.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Susan Calman, Stephen Fry, Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 5 - Maths

With Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig and Susan Calman.

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 15, Episode 11 - Danny Dyer, Josh Widdicombe, Rita Ora, Fleur East

Alan's guests this week include actor Danny Dyer who talks about his book. Josh Widdicombe chats about his new BBC Three sitcom Josh, and pop star and X Factor judge Rita Ora pops in for a chat. Plus there's music from Fleur East performing her new single Sax live in the studio.

Russia Today 10:30pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Sam Delaney

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 3 - Terrorism

Sam looks at how everyone on Facebook is planning to stop ISIS, Bobby Mair hunts down extremists in Chipping Norton, and human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell explains why our government is doing exactly what the terrorists want.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 18, Episode 8 - Tom Hanks, Peter Capaldi, David Walliams, Duran Duran

Tom Hanks talks about Woody's run in with Disney lawyers, Peter Capaldi says Doctor Who needs a new companion, David Walliams reveals his latest book was inspired by his son, and Duran Duran perform live in the studio.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
BBC New Comedy Award. Yuriko Kotani. Copyright: BBC

BBC New Comedy Award

2015, Documentary

Marcus Brigstocke takes a retrospective look at 20 years of the BBC Radio New Comedy Awards, featuring highlights from this year's final.

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