British Comedy Guide

TV Comedy Preview: 12th to 18th May 2014

We pick some TV shows to look out for this week, the 12th to 18th May 2014...


Blethering Referendum. Sanjeev Kohli. Copyright: Finestripe Productions / BBC

Blethering Referendum

The second and final part of this satirical BBC Scotland show (find it on iPlayer if you're south of the border). Sanjeev Kohli takes a humorous look at the forthcoming referendum on independence and explores the questions that the public might want answers to but are too embarrassed to ask. Monday, 10:35pm, BBC One Scotland. Guide


24 Hours To Go Broke. Image shows from L to R: David Baddiel, Richard Herring. Copyright: Renegade Pictures

24 Hours To Go Broke

A new series in which comedians travel abroad and try and spend £10,000 in just one day, whilst sticking to a strict set of rules (it's harder than it sounds). The first pairing is Richard Herring and David Baddiel - they're in Armenia. Tuesday, 10pm, Dave. Guide


Monks. Image shows from L to R: Brother Bernard (Justin Edwards), Brother Francis (Mark Heap), Brother Gary Woodcroft (Seann Walsh), Father Abbot (James Fleet), Brother Dominic (Fergus Craig). Copyright: BBC

Monks

The third and final of the new Comedy Playhouse pilots... and perhaps the most promising (it's been in development for a number of years). Monks is a studio audience sitcom pilot set in a monastery. See our guide for some preview clips. Tuesday, 10:40pm, BBC One. Guide


Derek. Image shows from L to R: Hannah (Kerry Godliman), Kev (David Earl), Derek (Ricky Gervais), Vicky (Holli Dempsey). Copyright: Derek Productions

Derek

This week, Derek and the Broad Hill gang go on a trip to London Zoo. Being an animal lover, it's clearly the best day ever for Derek. Meanwhile love is in the air for young care worker Vicky... has she found the man of her dreams? Wednesday, 10pm, Channel 4. Guide


Episodes. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lincoln (Stephen Mangan), Matt LeBlanc (Matt LeBlanc), Beverly Lincoln (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC

Episodes

Series 3 of the Hollywood-based comedy starring Matt LeBlanc, Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan. We re-join the show as the ex-Friends star is fighting for custody of his children. You can read a new interview with the three main stars in our guide. Wednesday, 10pm, BBC Two. Guide


The Cruise. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Jason Watkins), Jacky (Jane Horrocks). Copyright: Emu Films

The Cruise

A one-off comedy drama as part of the Playhouse Presents season of pilots. The Cruise reunites Trollied stars Jane Horrocks and Jason Watkins. This time they're playing a couple who are preparing to go away on a holiday cruise. Thursday, 9pm, Sky Arts 1. Guide


The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Copyright: So Television

The Graham Norton Show

Another appealing line-up for Graham Norton, who is probably still brushing Eurovision glitter from his jacket. This week on his chat show he'll be joined by Dawn French, who will be talking about her debut solo tour. She'll be joined on the sofa by Kirsten Dunst and Bear Grylls. Friday, 10:35pm, BBC One. Guide


Bob Larbey

Bob Larbey - A Tribute

Penelope Keith pays tribute to top comedy writer Bob Larbey, who died in March. We'll get to see some choice clips from some of his best-loved sitcoms. Following this 15 minute programme will be a repeat of the documentaries about Ever Decreasing Circles and The Good Life. Saturday, 8pm, BBC Two. Guide


Above are just a few of the shows on this week. For a complete list of all TV broadcasts, plus radio comedy too, see our full schedule


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Published: Sunday 11th May 2014

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