British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 11th March 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 6 - The Friends Of Frambourne Pier

Voluntary work is required if the pier is to open up again, so Pike and Hodges canvas Frambourne's populace.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 5, Episode 4 - It's Good To Talk

An old university friend visits with a confession to make.

Radio 7 6:30pm (repeat)
The Brightonomicon. Copyright: Ladbroke Productions / Hocus Bloke Productions

The Brightonomicon

Episode 3 - The Curious Case Of The Centenary Centaur

Rune and Rizla cause a riot at a new-age seminar with a mythical centaur.

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 6 - Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig eats her first pot noodle, wears high heels and tries stilt walking - not all at the same time, of course.

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

Minder

Series 11, Episode 6 - Till Debt Do Us Part

Archie becomes a boxing agent in a bid to pay for his divorce settlement. His plan involves pitching a young boxer against an up-and-coming fighter - only for his scheming wife to sabotage the match. Jamie steps into the breach, but the ensuing bout pushes his friendship with Archie to breaking point.

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 6

Irene is in prison. When the police raid Irene's house, she too ends up heading for the nick. The ladies end up on the same prison ship and are soon the life and soul of the community.

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

Rising Damp

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Prowler

Miss Jones causes panic amongst the residents when she reports seeing a prowler in her room - or his shadow at least.

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

QI

Series F, Episode 11 - Film

With Emma Thompson, John Sessions and David Mitchell.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 2, Episode 3

Leigh Francis, Holly Willoughby, Peaches Geldof and Rufus Hound take part in another episode of the celebrity-based panel show. The celebrity guests are X Factor judge Louis Walsh, glamour girl Jodie Marsh and Irish stand-up Andrew Maxwell.

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

Episode 2.4, Computers: Scumspawn has problems working with a computer, while Satan has problems with some religious fundamentalists. Repeated early Thursday morning at 3.30.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Horne & Corden. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Horne, James Corden. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Horne & Corden

Episode 1

James is overexcited about the fact that he and Mat have their own show, which has disastrous results.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm
30 min
FM. Image shows from L to R: Dom Cox (Kevin Bishop), Jane Edwards (Nina Sosanya), Lindsay Carol (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: Granada Productions

FM

Episode 3 - Return To Sender

Jane's criminal past reveals itself when she admits to having had a kleptomanic stage during her youth. Dom dates a girl with impaired hearing which ends in disaster and Lindsay finds himself embroiled in the saga of Ladyhawke's stolen laptop.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
5 min
Toyboize. Image shows from L to R: Martin (Jamie Deeks), JP (Dan Johnston), Nicky (Jack Brough), Tim (Ewen MacIntosh). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Toyboize

Episode 3 - Toyboize Audition

The band hold auditions for a new member.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Josie Long - All Of The Planet's Wonders. Josie Long. Copyright: BBC

Josie Long - All Of The Planet's Wonders

Episode 4

Josie thinks about propriety, plants, grandparents, being connected to the world around you and growing your own. With special guest Isy Suttie.

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

Shameless

Series 6, Episode 7

Ian returns from his travels unaware that a car he's driving back to England as a favour for a friend harbours a secret cargo.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
One. David Quantick. Copyright: Random Entertainment

One

Series 1, Episode 4

The monologues in this episode include one from an actress who has jumped on stage to collect an award which is meant for someone else.

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