Schedule Sunday 19th July 2009
11:15am
Desert Island Discs
Kirsty Young interviews David Mitchell. He tells Young what a thrill it was when he discovered he could use his wit to make people laugh. He talks in-depth about shyness and admits that, even though he is now one of Britain's biggest comedy stars, he still finds it difficult to talk to women. His record choices include a ballard sung by Kermit the Frog.
Note: Desert Island Discs is not available on the iPlayer, so if you wish to listen to this episode you will need to do so live
8pm60 min
Hope Springs
Episode 7As the new owner of the Hope Springs Hotel, Ann Marie wants a quick sale to fund her dream move to Edinburgh.
8pm
Top Gear
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May seek petrolhead heaven in three 1500 pound rear-wheel drive coupes and somehow find themselves entered in a terrifying French ice race. Meanwhile, Richard tries to speed up summer holiday flights by inventing the sport of airport vehicle racing, Jeremy walks with dinosaurs in the new BMW Z4, and actress Sienna Miller is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
9pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
A selection of four episodes, broadcast between 21.00-23.40.
9pm
(repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead
Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.
10pm60 min
Dara O'Briain Talks Funny: Live In London
The culmination of Dara O'Briain's massive 2008 sell-out tour, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo.
10pm
(repeat)
How To Be Old With Nicholas Craig
Nigel Planer plays "classical actor" Nicholas Craig. He presents a masterclass on the sheer blooming hard work that goes into acting old.
10pm50 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 1, Episode 6 - Jonathan Ross, Mickey Rourke, Denise Van Outen, JLSIn this week's episode, Alan is joined by Jonathan Ross; Hollywood legend Mickey Rourke; and Denise Van Outen. With music from X Factor finalists JLS performing their new single Beat Again.
10:25pm
(repeat)
Kinky Boots
A shoe factory is on the verge of closing down, until the desperate owner is inspired by a drag queen to switch to making saucy footwear.
10:25pm
(repeat)
Comedy Classics
Episode 4 - BrassThe series moves onto comedy satire Brass, which was first aired in 1983 as a send-up of Thatcherite Britain and the gritty values of the North of England. It starred a cast of classical actors headed by Timothy West as the formidable Bradley Hardacre, a capitalist tyrant who lorded it over the residents of the 'grim up north' village of Utterley. With contributions from Timothy West and writers Julian Roach and John Stevenson.
10:50pm
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 8, Episode 7 - Best Of British SpecialJimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Jason Manford, Patrick Kielty, Rhod Gilbert, Shappi Khorsandi and Kevin Bridges talk about all things British.
11pm
(repeat)
