British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 12th May 2009

Radio 4 9:45am
15 min
My Name Is Daphne Fairfax. Arthur Smith. Copyright: Heavy Entertainment

My Name Is Daphne Fairfax

Episode 2

Arthur learns that being funny can get you laid. And success on the comedy circuit allows him time to pursue other ideas and very different interests, which include two bizarre prison visits.

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

Heresy

Series 6, Episode 5

The panellists are Dave Gorman, Jeremy Hardy and Sue Perkins.

BBC Four 10:05pm
BBC Four

Flight of the Conchords - Series 2

This isn't technically a British comedy, but we're mentioning it in our schedule anyway because of its close connections to Britcom and the fact it appeals to many British fans. Series two begins tonight. 10:05pm: On Air: Behind the scenes look at the comedy series. 10:30pm: Episode 2.1: A Good Opportunity. Since his success managing the Crazy Doggs, Murray is in a big office downtown and doesn't have enough time to devote to the Conchords, so Bret and Jemaine fire him. But when they get a job doing the advertising jingle for Femident toothpaste they realise there were things Murray did behind the scenes.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm
60 min
Not Letting It Be. Matt Lucas. Copyright: BBC

Not Letting It Be

Matt Lucas looks at the tradition of music business satire.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Secret World. Copyright: BBC

The Secret World

Series 1, Episode 4

Arsene Wenger invites Michael Winner to join Arsenal; Gordon Brown has a new 'nice' catchphrase; Morrissey has issues with Microsoft's grammar; and Boy George shares a cell with Sheikh Abu Hamza.

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