British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 14th April 2009

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9am
10 min
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 7 - Timmy Steals The Show

Yabba loses her voice while bossing everyone about during rehearsals for the nursery's talent show.

Radio 7 9:30am (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 11 - War Damage

Pike is painting the pier. He, Hodges and Wilson are still trying to get people to rally round the effort to rebuild the pier, with Wilson and Hodges going to London to get a grant.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Spoon, Jar, Jar, Spoon. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Sugar Productions

Spoon, Jar, Jar, Spoon

To coincide with the 25th anniversary of Tommy Cooper's death, Rob Brydon explores two different sides to this unique British performer.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 6, Episode 2

The panellists are Rev Richard Coles, journalist Matthew Norman and comedian Mark Steel.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
BBC Three

Two Pints: Fags, Lads and Kebabs

Lauren Laverne presents the story behind hit sitcom Two Pints of Lager, going behind the scenes on location and in the studio to find out what makes it tick.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 2, Episode 6

It's Melanie's 21st birthday party and "Jumping Joe's Krazy Roadshow" is in full swing. Phil and Nige take the opportunity to try out their new business venture and Tommy eagerly eyes up the buffet.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Episode 5 - Hugh Dennis

Comedian Hugh Dennis's tasks include eating road kill and visiting a coal mine.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 6, Episode 12

Ian is angry with Liam when he discovers that he has been skipping school. He finds out that Danny is responsible for Liam's absence and suspects that there is more to it than meets the eye.

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

Horne & Corden

Episode 6

James is devastated that it's the end of the series, while Mat doesn't seem so bothered. Meanwhile, Tim Goodall tackles obesity; Xander interrupts Jibson's daughter's birthday party; Shovey Mate attacks in a lift; Spider-Man and Superman finally show their true colours; and the Young People's Church have a song with a mission. Singer Will Young makes a special guest appearance.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 3, Episode 2 - Dad

Ping gets Ed to write a novel to cash in on the 'violent childhood memoirs' market... but Ed stuggles to fabricate his past. Matters are made worse when his dad comes to stay.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
The Secret World. Copyright: BBC

The Secret World

Episode 1 - Pilot

Comedy show offering an insight into the private lives of the famous. Ringo is trying to get The Beatles back together; Peaches Geldof doesn't understand why her dad is famous; and Jools Holland appears to have been kidnapped.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm
60 min
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 6, Episode 13

The Gallagher unit is rocked when an unexpected visit from the social services catches them off guard and the family fall apart.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
What A Carve Up!. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

What A Carve Up!

Episode 6

Michael Pearce turns his attention to Thomas Winshaw, financier and lifelong voyeur.

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