British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 10th August 2009

BBC Radio Scotland 10am
85 min
MacAulay And Co. Image shows from L to R: Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2009, Episode 1 - Monday 10th

Fred MacAulay is at the Edinburgh Festival 2009 and is joined by The Magnets, Janeane Garofalo, Phil Nichol, Daniel Sloss, Kiosk of Champions, Rhys Darby, Alistair McGowan and Denise Van Outen.

BBC Two 11am (repeat)
On The Beat. Norman Wisdom. Copyright: ITV

On The Beat

A lowly car park attendant at Scotland Yard dreams of becoming a policeman like his father, but his determination to prove his worth leads to chaos.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Hazelbeach. Ronnie Hazelbeach (Jamie Foreman). Copyright: BBC

Hazelbeach

Series 2, Episode 5

Ronnie has a close encounter in Hull and Nick invents a new sport.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Radio 7 7pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Enemy Within The Gates

A free Polish officer tells Mainwaring that an award of £10 will be given to the platoon for every German they have found "alive and in good condition". Jones, Walker and Pike find a German, but not before they accidentally shoot a swan.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:55pm (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Wooster decides he is in love with Bobbie Wickham and enters into a competition with another of her suitors. His friend Tuppy Glossop has his eye on an opera singer.

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 series. Featuring John Actor, Pyles Hussein and the enthusiastic chap who thinks everything is 'brilliant'. Plus, the world's crudest salesman at a fashion show.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Monday Monday. Image shows from L to R: Alyson Cartmell (Holly Aird), Steven (Tom Ellis), Sally (Morven Christie), Christine Frances (Fay Ripley), Roger Sorsby (Peter Wight), Natasha (Laura Haddock), Jenny Mountfield (Jenny Agutter), Max Chambers (Neil Stuke), Vince (Saikat Ahamed). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Monday Monday

Episode 5

Christine informs the staff that they all have to do 360 degree appraisals which involves them being completely honest about each other's strengths and weaknesses.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
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.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jo Brand. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 6 - Russell Howard and Jo Brand

Stand up comedy from Russell Howard and Jo Brand.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Eddie (David Armand), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Abby Jones (Sinead Moynihan), Karl Menford (Finlay Robertson). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

How Not To Live Your Life

Series 1, Episode 5 - Like Father Like Don

Don gets a new job working at Karl's dad's company. The competition between the two becomes rife, and Don finds the father he never had in Glen.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 6, Episode 10

The Gallaghers receive a letter from Liam's school summoning both of his parents to see the head teacher.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Revolting People. Copyright: BBC

Revolting People

Series 1, Episode 1 - Storm Clouds

The year is 1770, and Baltimore shopkeeper Samuel Oliphant has much to worry about.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Matt Lucas and David Walliams take a comic look at life in Britain, helped out by guests Rob Brydon, Anthony Head and Imelda Staunton.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 1

New host Rob Brydon joins regular team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the comedy panel show all about truths and lies. The panellists this week are Carol Vorderman, Larry Lamb, Jo Brand and Russell Howard.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 1 - Joan Rivers

Jack Dee presents performances by some of his favourite stand-up acts at the London theatre. First on the bill is legendary American comedienne Joan Rivers, with her typically acid-tongued musings on marrying for money and celebrity Botox parties.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
MacAulay And Co. Image shows from L to R: Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2009, Episode 1 - Monday 10th

Fred MacAulay is at the Edinburgh Festival 2009 and is joined by The Magnets, Janeane Garofalo, Phil Nichol, Daniel Sloss, Kiosk of Champions, Rhys Darby, Alistair McGowan and Denise Van Outen.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Free Agents. Image shows from L to R: Helen Ryan (Sharon Horgan), Alex Taylor (Stephen Mangan)

Free Agents

Episode 1

Alex and Helen try to cope with the aftermath of their drunken one-night stand.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Free Agents. Image shows from L to R: Helen Ryan (Sharon Horgan), Alex Taylor (Stephen Mangan)

Free Agents

Episode 2

Alex meets an old flame when Helen posts his details on a dating website.

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