British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 12th 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 3 - Wednesday 12th

Fred's at the Festival. Marcus Brigstocke, Jason Byrne, Russell Kane and Justin Moorhouse lounge on his sofa, and there's sketches from Wit Tank and music from Tom Basden, Doc Brown and Shooglenifty.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Baggage. Caroline (Hilary Lyon). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Baggage

Series 4, Episode 6 - You're A Long Time Dead

It's summer and all change all-round. Caroline struggles to come to terms with Ruth now being her dad's lover and agonises over Roddy's shock proposal.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 1, Episode 2 - Growing Pains

Roy faces a dilemma when he becomes a little too attached to his new frog friends.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Odd Half Hour. Copyright: BBC

The Odd Half Hour

Series 2, Episode 2

The Odd Half Hour is the show that looks at that pains of modern life. This week's sketches include how to name your baby, and is there anything 'easier done than said'?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
About A Boy. Image shows from L to R: Will Freeman (Hugh Grant), Marcus (Nicholas Hoult)

About A Boy

Film based on Nick Hornby's novel about a bittersweet friendship built up between a cynical, selfish man and a bullied 11 year old boy.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Rufus Hound, John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 1, Episode 2

With guests Jimmy Carr and Ed Byrne.

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

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 2 - Jimmy Carr and Alan Carr

Jimmy Carr hosts, with his special guest Alan Carr. In this show recorded in front of a packed house at the famous Hammersmith Apollo Jimmy and Alan point the finger at bullies, estate agents, phone sex lines and bread making machines.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Taking The Flak. Image shows from L to R: Rory Wallace (Damian O'Hare), Jane Thomason (Doon Mackichan), David Bradburn (Martin Jarvis), Joyful Sifuri (Kobna Holdbrook-Smith), Margaret Hollis (Joanna Brookes), Harry Chambers (Bruce Mackinnon), Grace Matiko (Lydiah Gitachu). Copyright: BBC

Taking The Flak

Episode 6 - White Elephants

Much to David Bradburn's dismay, BBC Brussels Correspondent and media darling Jeremy Morrison is parachuted into Karibu to report on the ceasefire.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:10pm (repeat)
Kevin & Perry Go Large. Image shows from L to R: Kevin (Harry Enfield), Perry (Kathy Burke)

Kevin & Perry Go Large

Film spin-off for the popular Harry Enfield characters. Kevin and Perry visit Ibiza.

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 4 - Ross Noble

Jack Dee presents some top stand-up comedy, with guest comic Ross Noble.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Act Your Age. Simon Mayo. Copyright: BBC

Act Your Age

Series 1, Episode 6

With Stephen Hall in the Up-And-Comers, Rhod Gilbert in the Current Crop and Stan Boardman in the Old Guard.

BBC Three 11:05pm (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. Emily and Florence play tennis while Kenny Craig has a girlfriend. With Anthony Head and Jon Culshaw.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
You Have Been Watching. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

You Have Been Watching

Series 1, Episode 6

Charlie Brooker asks Frankie Boyle, Germaine Greer and Frank Skinner to watch various international versions of Deal or No Deal; Dragon's Den & Dog the Bounty Hunter.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Kicking The Habit. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Kicking The Habit

Series 1, Episode 3 - Holy Des Res

Even though the friary has occupied its idyllic riverside setting for over 600 years, it is not protected from the greedy gaze of property developers. And not all the brothers are opposed to the idea of progress.

BBC Three 11:35pm (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 11:40pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Rufus Hound, John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 1, Episode 2

With guests Jimmy Carr and Ed Byrne.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
Teachers. Image shows from L to R: Lindsay Pearce (Vicky Hall), Matt Harvey (James Lance), Penny Neville (Tamzin Malleson), Kurt McKenna (Navin Chowdhry), Brian Steadman (Adrian Bower). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Teachers

Series 3, Episode 2

Whilst Brian explores if drinking vodka and tonic, rather than beer, makes a difference to his urinary needs, Lindsay helps Penny to understand what makes her annoying. Although Penny is trying to better herself, Liz and her are still at loggerheads.

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