British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 13th May 2009

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

My Name Is Daphne Fairfax

Episode 3

Growing up and growing old; Arthur's thoughts on the male mid-life crisis, as he faces depression. Plus how a unique rendition of Hamlet allowed him to smile again.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
ElvenQuest. Image shows from L to R: Penthiselea (Ingrid Oliver), Sam (Stephen Mangan), Lord Darkness (Alistair McGowan). Copyright: BBC

ElvenQuest

Series 1, Episode 3

The Questers face the Tower of Tests and are horrified when one of their number is struck down. Meanwhile, Lord Darkness must confront some revolting slaves.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

The Catherine Tate Christmas Show. Festive fun with Catherine Tate's best-loved comedy characters. Bernie the nurse invites a famous patient to the karaoke party, while Lauren spits some lyrics and learns to kayak.

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 4, Episode 1 - Knowledge & Ignorance

Satan and the Professor discuss whether knowledge is better than ignorance, while Satan also has to deal with a feng shui expert.

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 4

Everyone, apart from The Oracle and Telle (who strike up an unlikely friendship), head off on a free trip to a bullfight. But they all soon discover that there's no such thing as a free trip in Benidorm!

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 2, Episode 1

The second series starts with a look at the ancient art of padlock folding and an advert for the film The Numberwang Code.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm (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 6 - Exam Time

Exams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened. John Cleese. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened

Episode 1 - Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened

John Cleese hosts a special tribute to what is arguably the finest sitcom ever made.

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

Shameless

Series 6, Episode 16

Patrick has lost his grip on his marriage and family. A man on a mission, he tracks down the woman responsible for what he has become - Maureen.

Radio 7 11:15pm (repeat)
Peacefully In Their Sleeps

Peacefully In Their Sleeps

Episode 3 - Douggie 'The Shins' Wild

Renowned broadcaster Roydon Postlethwaite gazes back admiringly at the life of the hottest hunk of footballing manhood Britain ever produced.

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