Schedule Sunday 19th July 2009
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
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.
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.
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.
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.