British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 23rd October 2007

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Meanwhile With The Bearded Ladies. Image shows from L to R: Mel (Oriane Messina), Lucy (Susie Donkin), Alex (Charlotte McDougall). Copyright: BBC

Meanwhile With The Bearded Ladies

Episode 4

Mel attempts to pull a man she is interviewing. Jo surprises Kevin by showing off her new allotment. Alex gives a payrise to anyone who refuses to speak to Colin. Jo makes sure Lucy's face is symmetrical by removing her eyebrows.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Grumpy Guide To.... Ronni Ancona. Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Grumpy Guide To...

Series 2, Episode 4 - Money

If there's a word that Grumpies can't stand, it's bling - all those people in diamonds and fast cars. And what about those City boys in their stripy jackets going on about pork bellies and writing off your pension funds?

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe

Series 4, Episode 6

Charlie hosts 'The Unloser', a rip-off of The Apprentice, to show the editing and production tricks used in reality TV shows.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Vent. Ben (Neil Pearson). Copyright: BBC

Vent

Series 2, Episode 5 - Alternatives

As Ben wonders how to make sense of his coma, Blitz suggests he might need the help of a script doctor. But if his life really were like a Hollywood film, would he really like the way it ended? And who would play which part?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
30 min
Russell Brand's Ponderland. Russell Brand. Copyright: Vanity Projects Limited

Russell Brand's Ponderland

Series 1, Episode 2 - Science

Russell contemplates the world of science and technology. He discusses the complex etiquette of chip and pin, reflects on life before mobile phones and remembers a time when science invented a talking house.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm
30 min
Documental

Documental

A fly-on-the-wall documentary sketch show, where the comedy characters are all real people.

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