Schedule Thursday 23rd July 2009
2:15pm45 min
A Second Life
Comic drama by Adam Beeson, adapted from a short story by the 19th-century Brazilian writer Machado de Assis.
6:30pm30 min
Shappi Talk
Series 1, Episode 3 - ReligionShappi is joined by Bengali comic Paul Sinha and has a chat with former Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone. Plus a song from comedian Hils Barker.
6:55pm
(repeat)
On The Buses
A double-bill of the classic ITV 1970s sitcom.
8pm
(repeat)
Ladies Of Letters
Series 1, Episode 7Vera and Irene are making a big impact on board the prison ship.
8pm30 min
As Seen On TV
Episode 2Chaired by host Steve Jones, this week sees Fern joined by Albert Square resident Dianne Parish and comedian Rufus Hound. Jason is joined by Kate Garraway and TV legend John Craven.
8:30pm
(repeat)
Ladies Of Letters
Series 1, Episode 8Vera organises a prison production of Les Mis. Meanwhile Irene is being driven to distraction by Howard's childishness and Karen's irresponsible behaviour.
9pm30 min
9:30pm
(repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 22, Episode 1The anarchic, award-winning pop quiz returns with host Simon Amstell and regular team captain Phill Jupitus. With guests Harry Judd of McFly, Brit award winner Adele, Ralf Little, Tim Minchin and special guest team captain Mark Ronson.
10pm30 min
Psychoville
Series 1, Episode 6The characters are slowly drawn together in the penultimate episode of this extraordinary comedy thriller. This week an old friend is remembered.
10pm30 min
The Jason Byrne Show
Series 2, Episode 1 - AgeingJason Byrne returns to Radio 2 for a second series of his fast-paced, lively stand-up comedy and sketch show. This first episode concerns ageing. Why do married men live longer than single men? Why do old people take a long time to leave the house, and what injury led to Jason's wife making the ultimate sacrifice to romance for her 37 year old husband?
10:30pm
(repeat)
Does The Team Think...
Series 2, Episode 5In this week's show, Jack Dee explains how he reacted on meeting Sir Paul McCartney in a lift; Bob Mortimer reveals his slightly unusual musical past; Julian Clary admits to an outrageous childhood lie; Ulrika Jonsson tries to convince Vic she's not competitive; and Vic urges the team to use loo roll in a more creative way at Christmas.
10:30pm130 min
Tim Minchin: Live
A two hour TV broadcast of Australian musical comedian Tim Minchin's stage show at London's Bloomsbury Theatre in 2008.
11pm30 min
Newsjack
Series 1, Episode 6In the final episode of the series, the sketches include a look at terrorist alert levels, top slicing the licence fee, gay penguins, classic cricket commentary, and speeding nuns.
11pm30 min
Bigipedia
Series 1, Episode 1Take a plunge into the world of Bigipedia, mocking online communications, internet drivel, pop-ups, PC disasters, online mash ups, mobiles, searchboxes, automated reply systems and other aspects of contemporary life online. This episode features scary bears, the jingles band Fragrant Slab, fish fingers, many messages in a bottle, and more.
11:15pm30 min
TNT Show
Episode 7Tom Allen introduces the words Jerkass, Kazinightmare and Lagerlogic; Amy Winehouse is one of the subjects of Holly Walsh's Celebrity News; Jack Whitehall Investigates concerns itself with the subject of euthanasia; Jack invents a bullshit translator; and Gilbert interviews pop duo Same Difference.
11:45pm
(repeat)
You Have Been Watching
Series 1, Episode 3Charlie offers his unique interpretation on the curious, wonderful and often inglorious world of television, with the help of guests Reece Shearsmith, Sarah Millican and Frankie Boyle. In TV Club, Charlie and his guests will be talking about the C4 documentary Inside Nature's Giants.