British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 2nd February 2009

Radio 7 8am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Episode 9.4, The Pam's Paper Insurance Policy: Moriarty and Grytpype-Thynne set about trying to drown Neddy Seagoon - for money. From November 1958. Repeated at 12.00 and 19.00.

Radio 4 11am
Radio 4

It's About Time...

Comedian and writer Dave Cohen seeks help from experts in trying to achieve a 'work-life balance'. He hardly sees his family, because the only time he is not working he is looking for more work. Years of freelancing and the current economic climate make it hard to say no to any offer.

Dave also interviews Simon Blackwell, the co-writer of The Thick Of It and forthcoming sitcom The Old Guys, about his work-life balance.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Says On The Tin. Eliott Thurber (Michael Brandon). Copyright: BBC

Says On The Tin

Episode 6 - Face Cream

Eliott and Esther are on the brink of admitting their attraction when a young actress with a father fixation fixes on Eliott.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:35pm
30 min
Half Moon Investigations. Image shows from L to R: Red Sharkey (Sebastian Charles), Fletcher 'Half' Moon (Rory Elrick). Copyright: BBC

Half Moon Investigations

Episode 5 - Ghost Fever

What appears to be the ghost of Mr Pickles is spotted in the disused science lab - but can Moon and Red solve this paranormal mystery?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 54, Episode 6

Long running radio panel game in which contestants to talk for one minute without repetition, hesitation or deviation.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Grownups. Image shows from L to R: Chris (Richard Mylan), Michelle (Sheridan Smith). Copyright: BBC

Grownups

Series 3, Episode 3 - Little Blind Boy

Michelle's failing attempts to have a threesome hit rock bottom when she ends up in bed with Grant and Chris. Grant climbs a building site dressed as Kylie to appease a young boy. Chris organises a very adult book group which fails to impress Jenny.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm
60 min
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Rufus Hound, John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 1, Highlights Special

A one hour compilation show providing a chance to look back on the sharp-witted debating series. Featuring the best of the guests and host John Sergeant's favourite moments.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 1 - Pregnant

When Lucy announces that she is pregnant, Lee wonders if the father might accidentally be him.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Nebulous. Image shows from L to R: Paula Breeze (Rosie Cavaliero), Rory Lawson (Graham Duff), Professor Nebulous (Mark Gatiss). Copyright: BBC / Baby Cow Productions

Nebulous

Series 1, Episode 5 - Holofile 969: The Coincidence Machine

Nebulous visits his mentor and is shown his latest invention, a machine that observes and records coincidences.

BBC Four 11pm (repeat)
Cowards. Image shows from L to R: Tim Key, Stefan Golaszewski, Lloyd Woolf, Tom Basden. Copyright: Angel Eye Media

Cowards

Episode 2

Sketches include a date between singer Lily Allen and news reporter Nicholas Witchell; a distracted life guard; a commuter who is struggling to start his kayak; and a man who brings his whole family to a job interview.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Rufus Hound, John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 1, Highlights Special

A one hour compilation show providing a chance to look back on the sharp-witted debating series. Featuring the best of the guests and host John Sergeant's favourite moments.

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