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Schedule Friday 14th April 2006

Radio 7 8:30am
30 min
Serious About Comedy. Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

Serious About Comedy

Series 2, Episode 10

Robin Ince and a range of guests examine and review the week's comedy output.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 2, Episode 2

Whilst Simon is struggling in his new status as don, the Dean finds his popularity with the students on the increase. Meanwhile Gilbert faces the rather grave task of dealing with a student found cheating.

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 18, Episode 2

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a mix of stand-up, sketches and songs in this popular topical comedy show for Radio 4.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 5 - An Embarrassment Of Susans

Ben buys the house next door, thinking it will be a great investment, but when he discovers squatters at the property, he quickly offloads it onto Roger. However, all is not as it seems and he soon regrets the decision. Meanwhile, Susan attempts to find a girlfriend for luckless Michael.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Grumpy Old Men. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Men

Series 3, Episode 1 - Those Were The Days

The malevolent ageing males return for a third run by railing against the postal service, bottled water and dumbing down at the cinema. Des Lynam, Nigel Havers, Rory McGrath, Arthur Smith, Will Self and Tim Rice are among those cutting loose. Geoffrey Palmer narrates.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Green Wing. Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 2, Episode 3

A documentary crew come to film at the hospital and Angela soon becomes the star. Sue discovers that Martin has a sex tape of Guy and Joanna, which she uses to blackmail them, ordering Guy to sabotage Caroline and Mac's relationship and ordering Joanna to make her fly.

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