British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 30th July 2009

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

Shappi Talk

Series 1, Episode 4 - Growing Up In The UK

Shappi discusses growing up in the UK with black comedian Ava Vidal and chats to author Ben Okri, who tells stories from his childhood with a very alternative father and discusses some childhood challenges. Plus a final song from comedian Hils Barker.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
As Seen On TV. Image shows from L to R: Fern Britton, Steve Jones, Jason Manford. Copyright: Shine

As Seen On TV

Episode 3

Steve Jones hosts another edition of As Seen On TV, as team captain Fern Britton is joined by comedian Peter Serafinowicz and celebrity chef James Martin. Competing against them for this week's telly trivia crown is opposing team captain Jason Manford, who is joined by TV bad girls Michelle Collins and Debra Stephenson.

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 4

With guest stand-ups Adam Hills and Alun Cochrane.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Psychoville. Copyright: BBC

Psychoville

Series 1, Episode 7

All of the characters are drawn back to the scene of their crime. Will anyone survive the great day of judgement?

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
The Jason Byrne Show. Jason Byrne. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 2, Episode 2 - Food

Jason considers how Rice Krispies and caramel illustrate the different relationship that men and women have with food.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
We Are Klang. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Marek (Marek Larwood), Council-Leader Greg (Greg Davies), Councillor Steve (Steve Hall). Copyright: BBC

We Are Klang

Episode 1 - Fire

Disaster strikes as the town goes up in flames. In the absence of the recently disbanded fire department, and with the council budget totalling a pitiful £1, the boys need to fundraise heavily to save their jobs.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Bigipedia. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Bigipedia

Series 1, Episode 2

This week's surfing topics include an article on The Line, the greatest TV series ever. Meanwhile Bigikids offers up some magic trick ideas, and there's a look back at Chinato's politically incorrect adverts of the past. Plus, a vote on whether an amature dramatics actress is famous enough to be listed; and lots of ducks.

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

TNT Show

Episode 8

Jack and Holly try to contain a swine flu outbreak; it's a German special in Dictionary Corner; Holly asks members of the public what they think the 8th wonder of the world should be; Jack does some CGI gardening; Gilbert interviews posh socialite Henry Conway; and the show check's in with The Future Correspondent.

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