British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 22nd April 2009

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

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 13 - Timmy On Wheels

Timmy is having fun on the tricycle, but Ruffy does not have much luck learning how to ride it.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Safety Catch. Simon McGrath (Darren Boyd). Copyright: BBC

Safety Catch

Series 2, Episode 4 - There Will Be Paint

Simon decides it is time that he and his colleagues prove that they understand the true horrors of war by organising a paintballing trip.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
The Gallery. Copyright: BBC

The Gallery

The opening night of a Newcastle art gallery dissolves into chaos by well-meaning but ill-trained staff and an out-of-control greyhound.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Mark Steel's In Town. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

Mark Steel's In Town

Series 1, Episode 6 - Portland

Mark performs at the Portland Spa Hotel & Conference Centre on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, celebrating the quarries, the military history, the dislike of Weymouth and the hatred of a certain fluffy animal beginning with "R".

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Cat (Danny John-Jules), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Lister (Craig Charles). Copyright: Grant Naylor Productions / BBC

Red Dwarf

Series IX - Back To Earth, Special - Back To Earth Part 2

Katerina guides Lister back to his home planet, but Earth in 2009 is not everything the crew of Red Dwarf expected.

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 9

Today's guests include Hollywood actress Brigitte Nielsen, TV presenter and comedian Iain Lee, and Soccer AM host Tim Lovejoy.

BBC Four 10:30pm
30 min
Newswipe With Charlie Brooker. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

Newswipe With Charlie Brooker

Series 1, Highlights Special

Due to over-stretched production resources and the fact that Charlie was suffering from a herniated disc, this episode was comprised of a compilation of highlights from the previous four episodes.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 2, Episode 1

Everybody's back at the Solanas for more sun, sangria and swinging - including Madge's new boyfriend Mel, Didsbury's answer to Julio Iglesias.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:55pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 3 - Will's Birthday

It's Will's birthday, and he's planning a suitably grown-up dinner. Unfortunately, Will's party clashes with a far more popular one.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 1, Episode 4 - Steve Hall

Rufus Hound is joined by Steve Hall, member of the comedy sketch group We Are Klang. Steve reveals what it was like to grow up as a proper mummy's boy, and the nightmare situations he encountered because of it.

BBC Four 11pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Episode 6 - Nigel Havers

Nigel Havers proves himself to be a very committed guest - his challenges include getting a real tattoo.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Wimbledon. Image shows from L to R: Lizzie Bradbury (Kirsten Dunst), Peter Colt (Paul Bettany)

Wimbledon

Romantic comedy. Peter Colt is a low-ranking tennis star whose misfortune on the court is only matched by his extremely bad luck in love.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
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.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Rufus Hound, John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 2, Episode 4

Sean Lock and Phill Jupitus are this week's guests. Arguments include whether tattoos are a good idea or not.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 6, Episode 3

With Frankie Boyle, Vanessa Feltz, Lee Mack and ex-Hollyoaks star Matt Littler.

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