British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 4th February 2009

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 4, Episode 5 - Charley Ant

Arthur prepares to gatecrash an audition for Charley's Aunt. Unable to find his make-up bag, he enlists the help of his acting student protege Malcolm to help put the finishing touches to his costume.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:35pm
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 8, Short Insert - Blue Peter Special

Short special for childrens' magazine programme Blue Peter.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 2, Episode 1 - Barry Cryer

Barry Cryer joins Marcus Brigstocke to attempt some new experiences, including trying vegan food and watching American sitcom Friends.

Channel 5 logo 9pm
60 min
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 11, Episode 1 - Better The Devil You Know

Archie Daley, nephew of the legendary Arthur Daley, enlists the help of taxi driver Jamie to settle his debt to a pair of menacing property developers. But Jamie is unhappy to learn that Archie's job involves forcing a woman and her son to leave their home.

Channel 5 logo 9pm
Channel 5 logo

Minder

The famous drama - some would say 'comedy drama', hence why we are mentioning this here - is re-born tonight. Archie Daley (Shane Richie), nephew of the legendary Arthur Daley, enlists the help of taxi driver Jamie (Lex Shrapnel) to settle his debt to a pair of menacing property developers. But Jamie is unhappy to learn that Archie's job involves forcing a woman and her son to leave their home.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Nick Mohammed In Quarters. Nick Mohammed. Copyright: BBC

Nick Mohammed In Quarters

Episode 3

Characters introduced this week include a slightly mad travel agent; and Daniel Thornthwaite, a travel documentary presenter with slightly dubious morals. Also, a regional weather forecast.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
The Correspondent. Tom (Tom Allen). Copyright: BBC

The Correspondent

Series 2, Episode 3

Tom has the job of writing to his Aunt's pen friends to tell them that she has died. He must also prepare for his blind date.

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