British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 25th May 2009

Radio 7 8am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Episode 10.5, The Last Smoking Seagoon: Ned's quitting nicotine, but Grytpype-Thynne has other ideas in the final episode of the regular series. From January 1960. Repeated at 12.00 and 19.00.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:15am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

On The Buses day. 13 back-to-back episodes until 2.40pm. Followed by Comedy Classics - a tribute to Reg Varney. Then the films.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Noel Coward. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

The Better Half

A recently discovered Noel Coward play in which unhappy Alice encourages husband David and best friend Marion to form a liason.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:50pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Episode 5.10: Michelle's Secret Love. Monsieur Leclerc comes to the rescue when orders are given for Rene to be arrested and shot. Rene tries to escape using a unique disguise.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3pm (repeat)
A Close Shave. Credit: BBC, Aardman Animations

A Close Shave

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Image shows from L to R: Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis), Jack Harper (Bob Grant), Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: Hammer Film Productions

On The Buses

Feature-length film spin-off from the popular 1970s sitcom. Stan and the rest of the lads are horrified when the company decides to hire women drivers.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:30pm (repeat)
Mutiny On The Buses. Image shows from L to R: Suzy (Janet Mahoney), Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Mutiny On The Buses

Second spin-off from the popular sitcom. Stan wants to get married, but his family are not impressed by the idea.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Sean Lock. Copyright: BBC

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 2, Episode 4 - Meeting Ten

With American comedian John Hodgman, naturalist Charlotte Uhlenbroek and psychologist Oliver James.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:20pm (repeat)
Holiday On The Buses. Image shows left to right: Stan Butler (Reg Varney), Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Credit: STUDIOCANAL

Holiday On The Buses

Third film spin-off from On The Buses. There is mayhem at a holiday camp when Stan, Jack and Blakey go to work there during the summer.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Beyond A Joke. Copyright: Granada Productions

Beyond A Joke

Episode 4 - Working Life

In a period dominated by strikes, the three day working week and mass unemployment, this edition examines how comedies drew their inspiration from this political unrest, and gave those living through it something to laugh at.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 5

With guest presenter Alexander Armstrong and panellists Reginald D. Hunter and Stuart Maconie.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:05pm (repeat)
Bill Bailey: Part Troll

Bill Bailey: Part Troll

The funniest bearded, babbling, bug-eyed druid the world has ever seen, captured in his natural habitat at the Hammersmith Apollo.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:15pm
30 min
The Omid Djalili Show. Omid Djalili. Copyright: BBC

The Omid Djalili Show

Series 2, Episode 6

This week Omid's stand-up routine takes the audience on a comedy rollercoaster of drunk Nigerians, Fabio Capello and the Shadow Cabinet. And the series ends on a musical note with song-and-dance spectacular: Commuting - The Musical.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Acropolis Now

Acropolis Now

Series 2, Episode 3 - Plays

Heraclitus has a chance to escape Athens but it will mean exposing Xanthippe to scorn and ridicule.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Ideal. Moz (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Ideal

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Red Bag

Moz lands a job at Easy Spud. Meanwhile, Cartoon Head has found out about Judith's affair and he's out for revenge.

Channel 4 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 7, Episode 3

With Christopher Biggins, Mark Watson, pop-star Jamelia and Olympic track cyclist Chris Hoy.

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