British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 19th September 2007

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 1, Episode 6 - A Life Sadly Smashed...Then Happily Restored A Bit

Things look grim for Pip as he faces a lengthy and highly prejudicial court case. Is he to be hanged, or will there be a last-minute escape followed by a thrilling chase, several duels, a jar of exotic jam and at least two weddings?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:50pm
20 min
Bear Behaving Badly. Barney (Barney Harwood)

Bear Behaving Badly

Series 1, Episode 13 - Pets Win Prizes

The local sports centre is holding an exotic pet contest and Mr Prank is desperate to enter.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Lawrence Sweeney Mix. Image shows from L to R: Jim Sweeney, Josie Lawrence

The Lawrence Sweeney Mix

Series 1, Episode 3

Josie tries to introduce this episode, but Jim takes over to explain the format of the show. The short opening sketch about sudoku shows the pair at their best and they continue to try and outdo one another with 'Fesco', 'Chaitrose' and 'Ainsburys'! The sketches continue to outdo the one before with two naked strangers jumping out of a wardrobe to surprise someone.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
15 Minute Musical. Copyright: BBC

15 Minute Musical

Series 4, Episode 1 - Westminster Side Story

The Gordies take on the Hug-A-Hoodies to see who can be most alike. Gordon Brown and David Cameron are the two gang leaders with nothing to fight about.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Self-Storage. Copyright: BBC

Self-Storage

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Storage Unit

Following the breakup of his marriage, Dave moves all his possessions into the Storage Garden, meeting security guard Ron and mysterious neighbour Geoff.

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