British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 16th October 2009

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
Sorry, I've Got No Head. Copyright: So Television

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 2, Episode 2

In North Barrasay, Ross reveals his latest science project about climate change; Jasmine and Prudith take a ride on public transport and decide a bus journey will cost £1,000; Timmy's mum tries to find another enterprising way to beat the school run; and the noisy knights invigilate an exam.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 1

With guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Charlie Brooker and Arlene Phillips.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 3, Episode 3

The Oracle is given the run around by a blind date with a very big secret. Brandy seduces Mateo when Martin isn't looking. Mel decides he is going to buy a local tourist spot Peacock Island and tries to find the mysterious Spanish owner.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Armstrong & Miller Show. Image shows from L to R: Ben Miller, Alexander Armstrong. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / Toff Media

The Armstrong & Miller Show

Series 2, Episode 1

We learn about the origins of hairdressing from Neanderthals; Brabbins and Fyffe, the filthy alter-egos of Flanders and Swann, sing a jolly little song about women.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 5 - The Party

As a last desperate hurrah before the baby arrives, Mark and Jeremy decide to throw a party.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Rufus Hound, John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 2, Episode 7

The confrontational comedy panel show is back for more debate. John Sergeant presides over team captains Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound and guest panellists Frankie Boyle and Andrew Maxwell.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
60 min
Friday Night With Jonathan Ross. Jonathan Ross

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 17, Episode 7 - Jack Dee, Vince Vaughn, Alesha Dixon, Paloma Faith

Jonathan Ross is joined by Alesha Dixon in her first TV interview since joining the Strictly Come Dancing judges; Hollywood A-lister Vince Vaughn; the magnificently dour Jack Dee; and there's music from Paloma Faith.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Moss (Richard Ayoade), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 2, Episode 5 - Smoke And Mirrors

When Jen loses concentration during a board meeting due to a faulty bra, Moss overcomes his fear of ladies' underwear and plots a way out of Reynholm Industries by inventing a flawless bra.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Banzai

Banzai

Spoof Japanese-style comedy game show, in which viewers place bets on a series of outrageous contests. How long will it take for Bill Murray to pull away from Mr Shake Hands Man?

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