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TV schedule Friday 8th April 2011

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
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 41, Episode 1

Jack Dee hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Caroline Wyatt and Jon Richardson.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 1

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Michael McIntyre and Lucy Porter.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
White Van Man. Ollie (Will Mellor). Copyright: ITV Studios

White Van Man

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Morning After

Darren wakes up next to a beautiful woman, but what should be his dream come true turns out to be a complete nightmare - particularly when he has absolutely no clue as to who she is or how he got there.

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 4, Episode 6

Les/Lesley discovers some of Donald's clothes on the nudist beach - and it seems that Donald has left Jacqueline a note.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 2 - Ganimals

With Bill Bailey, Sean Lock, Sandi Toksvig and John Hodgman.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 3

Russell highlights some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl of the week's events.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 3, Episode 5

England rugby captain Mike Tindall and comedian Jimmy Carr are this week's guests on the panel show presented by James Corden and starring Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 1 - Serious

Lee tries to find his serious side by going on a date with an author.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Frank Skinner's Opinionated. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 2, Episode 3 - Glasgow

Frank is in Glasgow with guests Greg Davies and Victoria Coren.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Jackie (Tamsin Greig), Adam (Simon Bird), Martin (Paul Ritter), Jonny (Tom Rosenthal)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Date

Adam comes home to find the house looking immaculate, with classical music playing in the living room, Mum's posh bowls on the dinner table, Dad in a smart suit, and most mysteriously - the table is set for five.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 10 - Aviation

With Julia Morris, Peter Serafinowicz and Rich Hall.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
60 min
John Bishop Live: Elvis Has Left The Building. Copyright: 3 Amigos Productions / Channel X

John Bishop Live: Elvis Has Left The Building

John Bishop performs stand-up comedy in front of his home crowd, illustrating why he has become one of the nation's top comedians.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 23, Episode 9

Little Britain's David Walliams hosts, with team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding. Guests include Lord of the Rings star Andy Serkis, Gareth Malone from BBC Two's The Choir, Swedish pop star Basshunter and comedian Josie Long.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 9

Keith Lemon, Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton and Rufus Hound are joined by Corrie star Antony Cotton, Zoe Ball and former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
10 O'Clock Live. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Charlie Brooker, Lauren Laverne, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

10 O'Clock Live

Series 1, Episode 12

Topical comedy show broadcast live. John Prescott talks about phone hacking and there's a debate on social mobility.

Comedy Central 11:45pm
70 min
Steve Coogan Live: The Man Who Thinks He's It. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Steve Coogan Live: The Man Who Thinks He's It

Steve Coogan stars as some of his best known characters including Alan Partridge, Paul and Pauline Calf, and Tony Ferrino.

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