British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 16th July 2009

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Shappi Talk. Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Shappi Talk

Series 1, Episode 2 - Unconventional Parents

Shappi recalls her memories of growing up with extremely unconventional parents, including a father who is one of Iran's top satirists.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Image shows from L to R: Stan Butler (Reg Varney), Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis), Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 2, Episode 6 - Bon Voyage

When Stan loses his uniform outside the Cemetery Gates, he has to use his holiday money to buy a new one.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 1 - First Aid

Stan fibs his way past the First Aid test but how will he cope with a real emergency?

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Vera Small (Anne Reid), Irene Spencer (Maureen Lipman). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Ladies Of Letters

Series 1, Episode 6

Irene is in prison. When the police raid Irene's house, she too ends up heading for the nick. The ladies end up on the same prison ship and are soon the life and soul of the community.

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 7, Episode 2

With Rhod Gilbert and Tom Stade.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 1, Episode 4 - All Our Yesterdays

Spooner's laid up in his room with a broken ankle after tripping over Vienna, and making an awful lot of noise. Rigsby's keen to appear courageous in front of Miss Jones, but the boxer's temperament brings forth every element of his cowardice. Discussion soon turns to the war.

BBC Two 9:30pm
30 min
That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 3, Episode 6

Featuring some unusual services you can get on your phone, including all of Wagner's operas by text; some people have a bit of a problem with a giant evil robot; and Rob gives David a less-than-relaxing massage.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Psychoville. Copyright: BBC

Psychoville

Series 1, Episode 5

Mr Jolly explains to Mr Jelly the reason the blackmail letters are being sent.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
Hot Gossip. Claudia Winkleman. Copyright: TBI Media Productions

Hot Gossip

Series 2, Episode 6

The panellists for the final episode in the series are Scott Capurro, Robin Ince and Jo Caulfield. Topics include the News Of The World phone tapping scandal.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Does The Team Think.... Vic Reeves. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Does The Team Think...

Series 2, Episode 4

In this week's show, Roy Walker remembers his hair catching fire, Rhona Cameron shares a highly embarrassing water-skiing experience, Sean Hughes reveals how he gave up smoking and Bob Mortimer explains why he'd like to promote pancakes.

Radio 7 11pm
30 min
Miles Jupp

Newsjack

Series 1, Episode 5

Rupert Murdoch bugs the Newsjack studio. Plus, Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth is caught shopping for new army gear in Pound World; British Airways pilots say their pay cuts won't affect service; and the show dips into the archives to bring us moon-based comedy film Carry On Floating.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Look Away Now. Image shows from L to R: Richie Webb, Laurence Howarth, Garry Richardson, Dave Lamb, Katherine Jakeways. Copyright: BBC

Look Away Now

Series 3, Episode 3

The team reveal the shocking truth as to why Formula 1 is suddenly interesting and Kevin Pietersen gives his thoughts ahead of the second Ashes Test.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
The Kevin Bishop Show. Copyright: Objective Productions

The Kevin Bishop Show

Series 1, Episode 6

Featured sketches include Griff Rhys Jones and the Temple of Doom, the post watershed version of Blue Planet (Very Blue Planet), Carry on Hand Luggage, and Cribs with Robbie Williams.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm
30 min
TNT Show. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Holly Walsh. Copyright: Objective Productions

TNT Show

Episode 6

Tom Allen's new words this week include 'iGunt' - someone who has just purchased an iPhone and won't stop playing with it. Also: Holly txts Obama, a look at Polish versions of popular TV shows, Jack investigates pushy parents and Gilbert interviews Charlie from Big Brother. The show plays out with a spoof of Michael Jackson's Earth Song.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
Fonejacker. The Fonejacker (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Fonejacker

Series 2, Episode 6

Charlie Wong tries to trick BAFTA into sending him some free DVDs, Dufrais complains to the MET Office about the weather and Janec tries to get a job as a model.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
You Have Been Watching. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

You Have Been Watching

Series 1, Episode 2

Charlie offers his unique interpretation on last week's TV, including ITN's coverage of Michael Jackson's death, Torchwood, and One and Other, the 4th Plinth art project. Tonight's guests are Frank Skinner, Josie Long and Grace Dent.

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