British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 11th February 2009

Radio 7 6am (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 2 - The Bank Loan

Hodges and Pike have persuaded Wilson to loan them £2,500 to renovate the pier in Frambourne. Uncle Arthur decides to call off the loan to them, but will 'Nephew' Frank show a vicious streak and try blackmail?

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 6 - Documentary

To further his career as a top celebrity, Arthur manages to persuade Geoffrey away from his duties at the church hall to help make a documentary about him.

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 2 - Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith joins Marcus Brigstocke to try out some new experiences, including trying a Pop Tart and reading a Mills and Boon novel.

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

Minder

Series 11, Episode 2 - In Vino Veritas

Archie steps in to help an old pal organise his daughter's wedding. But when the groom goes missing and a menacing loan shark threatens to ruin the big day, Archie wonders if he has bitten off more than he can chew.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Vera Small (Anne Reid), Irene Spencer (Maureen Lipman). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Ladies Of Letters

Series 1, Episode 2

Irene shows off her new man to Vera.

BBC Three 9:25pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Matt Lucas and David Walliams continue their American odyssey, with Prime Minister Sebastian getting jealous over the 'special relationship' between the French and American Presidents.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 1, Episode 1 - Black Magic

New tenant Philip is continuing to cause a stir; Rigsby and Alan can't quite believe that he has 10 wives and Miss Jones is entertaining the notion of their engagement. Philip does nothing to discourage their curiosity when he claims to have inherited supernatural powers.

BBC Three 9:50pm (repeat)
Things To Do Before You're 30

Things To Do Before You're 30

British comedy drama about a Sunday football team of twenty-something friends desperately resisting the inevitable spiral into adulthood.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 7 - Fingers And Fumbs

With Jo Brand, Dara O Briain and Phill Jupitus.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead

Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Series 1, Episode 6 - Redemption

When Thomas calls God by his first name (Nigel), God comes down to Hell. Satan uses this visit as a chance to ask God to forgive him.

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

Nick Mohammed In Quarters

Episode 4

Nick Mohammed delivers a fast and slightly mad monologue this week.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 6, Episode 3

Frank is shocked to discover he's been a victim of identity fraud and even more horrified that as a result his record has been wiped clean and he's eligible for jury service.

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

The Correspondent

Series 2, Episode 4

Tom is made redundant and decides to take an un-planned trip to France.

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