British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Friday 4th December 2009

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8am
30 min
Dani's House. Image shows from L to R: Max (Sebastian Applewhite), Toby (Harry Culverhouse), Sam (Klariza Clayton), Dani (Dani Harmer), Ben (James Gandhi). Copyright: The Foundation / BBC

Dani's House

Series 2, Episode 9 - Use Your Noodle

Dani has become the face of Noodle Puffs. Jack is delighted but Sam is appalled: Noodle Puffs are bad for your health and made from endangered dugong milk.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:20pm
7 min
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 10 - Lock Out

While preparing for bed, the farmer manages to lock himself out of the house and is stuck outside in his pyjamas. He decides to spend the night in the barn but his incessant snoring drives the flock mad. Shaun concocts a plan to return him to his bed without waking him up.

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 9

After unsuccessfully attending 17,000 auditions, it looks like Emily and Monty's luck is about to change. They attend an audition for a show that is literally 'made for them'.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:45pm
40 min
Dani's House. Image shows from L to R: Max (Sebastian Applewhite), Toby (Harry Culverhouse), Sam (Klariza Clayton), Dani (Dani Harmer), Ben (James Gandhi). Copyright: The Foundation / BBC

Dani's House

Series 2, Episode 10 - Secret Millionaire

Thanks to a mix-up, Dani and Sam come to believe that Jack is a secret millionaire.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Comedy following workshy bus driver Stan and his family; his conductor, Jack; and their depot boss, Inspector Blake.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:20pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Rupert Rigsby is the grubby landlord of a seedy boarding house. His put-upon tenants include students Philip and Alan, and the glamorous Miss Jones.

Channel 5 logo 7:30pm
30 min
The What In The World? Quiz. Image shows from L to R: Lee Hurst, Marcus Brigstocke, Dominic Holland

The What In The World? Quiz

Episode 9

Marcus Brigstocke presents the comedy panel show with team captains Lee Hurst and Dominic Holland.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 7

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton again look at the week's news. With guest host Jo Brand and panellists Quentin Letts and Jon Richardson.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
45 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A double-bill of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game. First, David Mitchell, Andy Hamilton and John Sessions look at "Doves". This is followed by an extended QI XL, with Charlie Higson, Rob Brydon and Andy Hamilton covering "Flotsam and Jetsam".

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 1 - Jason Manford and Michael McIntyre

Northern funny man Jason Manford acts as host, and the comedy sensation of 2009, Michael McIntyre, is his very special guest.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Beautiful People. Image shows from L to R: Aunty Hayley (Meera Syal), Kyle (Layton Williams), Ashlene Doonan (Sophie Ash), Debbie Doonan (Olivia Colman), Adult Simon (Samuel Barnett), Simon Doonan (Luke Ward-Wilkinson), Andy Doonan (Aidan McArdle). Copyright: BBC

Beautiful People

Series 2, Episode 4 - How I Got My Camp

The Doonan family are all set for their first-ever foreign holiday, but they soon have to change their plans.

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

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 17, Episode 13 - Gordon Ramsay, Reese Witherspoon, Russell Howard, Them Crooked Vultures

Jonathan is joined by Oscar-winning Hollywood golden girl Reese Witherspoon, the explosive Gordon Ramsay and Mock the Week and BBC3's Good News star Russell Howard. Plus music from Them Crooked Vultures.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm
30 min
The Amazing Dermot. Image shows from L to R: Mickey (Darren Boyd), Dermot Flint (Rhys Darby), Neil (Alex Macqueen). Copyright: Roughcut Television

The Amazing Dermot

Sitcom pilot following a magician as he attempts to get his career back on track after an unfortunate incident. Stars Rhys Darby.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 2, Episode 3 - Kate Hudson, David Mitchell, Sharon Osbourne

Alan's guests are Kate Hudson, who chats about her new film Nine, comedian David Mitchell, and a member of rock's most famous family: Sharon Osbourne. Plus, teen hip-hop star Chipmunk performs his latest single, Look For Me.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Eddie Izzard: Circle. Eddie Izzard. Copyright: Ella Communications / Line By Line Productions

Eddie Izzard: Circle

The first TV broadcast of Eddie Izzard's seminal performance recorded in New York City's Town Hall in 2000.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 4 - Speech

As 'Employee of the Month', Jen asserts herself as manager, and makes powerful enemies in Moss and Roy. Meanwhile, Douglas finds the love of his life is not all that she appears to be.

BBC Four 11:30pm (repeat)
We Need Answers. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Tim Key, Alex Horne. Copyright: BBC

We Need Answers

Series 2, Episode 1 - Women

BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour host Jenni Murray competes with former rugby league international Martin Offiah. This week's rounds include one which sees Jenni and Martin shouting extracts from their own autobiographies.

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