British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 6th August 2009

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Robert Lindsay

Electric Ink

Series 1, Episode 1

Old hacks meet new media in the newspaper industry. Maddox is told he must present The Politics Minute, an online 'vodcast' for the paper.

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 4

Steve Jones hosts as the team captains are joined by two of British soap's finest, Sally Lindsay and Jo Joyner; Plus Ashes To Ashes star Marshall Lancaster; and internationally acclaimed funny guy and author Danny Wallace.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

A double-bill of the sketch comedy show featuring catchphrases such as 'Suits you sir!', 'Where's me washboard?', 'Scorchio!', and 'Chreeeese Wadoool'. Plus a man who coughs a lot.

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 5

With guest stand-ups Stewart Francis and Zoe Lyons.

BBC Two 9:30pm
60 min
The Funny Side Of.... Clive Anderson. Copyright: BBC

The Funny Side Of...

Episode 1 - The Funny Side Of TV Talent

Clive Anderson guides us through the history of television's talent shows. Where did they come from? How have they evolved? And why do we so frequently end up laughing at them?

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

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 2, Episode 3 - Parents

Jason Byrne considers parents: why are they obsessed with heading out early to 'beat the traffic'?

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 2 - Crime

An elusive thief cleans out the council office and wreaks havoc around town with his light-fingered antics.

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

Does The Team Think...

Series 2, Episode 7

In this week's show, Andy Parsons remembers how he crashed his motorbike; Ralf Little reveals the truth about his name; Rich Hall tells how he uses the paparazzi; Gaby Roslin reveals why she hates traffic wardens; and Vic Reeves raves about marzipan.

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

Bigipedia

Series 1, Episode 3

Bigipedia receives some personal ads; there's a look at bees; Bigikids has fun with spying; a report from Britain's best workplace - complete with free whole wheat biscs; and a tutorial on how to use music software Bigiband.

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 9

Jack Whitehall and Holly Walsh discuss immigration; Tom Allen explains what 'Holiday-nomance', 'Turfquibbles' and 'The Next-factor' mean; Jack Whitehall Investigates asks 'Prostitution - Ho's To Blame?'; Jack shows off his piano skills; Gilbert interviews Rex from Big Brother; and Ahir Shah presents Bright Side News.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Will Smith Presents: The Tao Of Bergerac. Will Smith. Copyright: BBC

Will Smith Presents: The Tao Of Bergerac

Episode 2 - Individuality

The Tao tells Will that he should be himself. But how can he be, when he has always been derided for such acts of individuality as being a member of the Jersey Cat Club? And wearing the rosette to school just made things worse.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
You Have Been Watching. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

You Have Been Watching

Series 1, Episode 5

Martin Freeman, Reginald D Hunter and Liza Tarbuck join Charlie Brooker to discuss Casulty, Young Dumb and Living Off Mum, Bear Grylls: Born Survivor and the mental Iron Chef America.

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