British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 21st 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 10 - Friday 21st

It's Fred's last day at the Festival. Joining him on the sofa are Des Bishop, Tommy and the Weeks, Sam Simmons, Susan Calman, Stewart Lee and David O'Doherty.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 2, Episode 6 - Limerick

An interminable flight with a very baffling cargo gives the crew the opportunity to pass the time by alternately opening their hearts up to each other and persuading Arthur not to play charades.

U&Dave channel logo 2pm (repeat)
The Lavender Hill Mob. Image shows from L to R: Holland (Alec Guinness), Pendlebury (Stanley Holloway)

The Lavender Hill Mob

An Ealing Studios comedy classic, The Lavender Hill Mob stars Alec Guinness & Stanley Holloway attempting to carry out the perfect crime.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Higher. Copyright: BBC

Higher

Series 1, Episode 2 - Inspection

It's all change in the department as the new American star lecturer, Sadie Lute, arrives. The trouble is that in these lean times there have to be cuts and they'll have to lose someone. So it does seem a bit of a coincidence that, when David Poll is earmarked for disciplinary measures leading to possible dismissal, the Quality Assurance Inspectorate turns up.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I Guess That's Why They Call It The News. Fred MacAulay. Copyright: BBC

I Guess That's Why They Call It The News

Episode 1

Fred MacAulay hosts a new topical panel show where he asks Laurence Howarth, Sarah Kendall, Gordon Southern and Milton Jones to guess this week's news.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 3 - Dentally Unstable

Janey starts an affair with a dentist whose charm rapidly captivates the rest of the females in the Harper household, while Michael's latest scam eventually puts everyone at risk.

Radio 2 logo 9:15pm
15 min
The Adventures Of Sexton Blake. Sexton Blake (Simon Jones). Copyright: Perfectly Normal Productions

The Adventures Of Sexton Blake

Episode 4 - A Breakfast Of Peril

Sexton and Tinker help a woman suffering from memory loss after they are framed for a crime they did not commit.

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

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 2 - Dara O'Briain

Jack Dee shares his thoughts on Ellen MacArthur and Dara O'Briain gives tips on putting know-it-all doctors in their place.

Radio 7 10pm (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 1, Episode 3

Bachelor Robin Lightfoot is feeling a little warmer towards his adopted 'wife' - but then he discovers 'his' past misdemeanours and his doppelganger's other woman turns up to rock the boat.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
The Kevin Bishop Show. Kevin Bishop. Copyright: Objective Productions

The Kevin Bishop Show

Series 2, Episode 4

Michael Aspel is flogging products on QVC; David Mitchell must sell stuff in the EastEnders market; The Realistic Mary Poppins; The Mind Cop is in court; Lilly Allen aims to please her father; Brangelina the sitcom; and estate agents subtitled.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Ideal. Moz (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Ideal

Series 5, Episode 5 - The Chance

It is the day of Colin and Carmel's wedding and, with a possible prison sentence hanging over him, Moz starts making plans to skip the country by joining the newlyweds on honeymoon in Portugal. Meanwhile, Brian makes a shocking discovery about his new boyfriend.

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

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 3 - Sean Lock and Jason Manford

Stand-up comedy from the 8 Out Of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford.

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 10 - Friday 21st

It's Fred's last day at the Festival. Joining him on the sofa are Des Bishop, Tommy and the Weeks, Sam Simmons, Susan Calman, Stewart Lee and David O'Doherty.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Ideal. Moz (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Ideal

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Passports

Moz and Jenny pack up their things and say their goodbyes as they prepare to skip bail and flee to Portugal with stolen passports. Judith, meanwhile, decides to throw in her lot with her lover, Marco, and Psycho Paul's human trafficking plans go awry when a suspicious crate arrives from Russia - Nicole and Stephanie are not quite who he'd been hoping for.

BBC Two 11:05pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Episode 4 - Emily Maitlis

Broadcaster Emily Maitlis listens to Dolly Parton, watches The Godfather and rides a motorbike for the first time.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Listen Against. Image shows from L to R: Alice Arnold, Jon Holmes. Copyright: BBC

Listen Against

Series 1, Episode 4

Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes reveal details about the Quote Unquote riot; take a trip to the BBC's Sound Effects department; listen in on David Miliband turning ever more crazy; look at the dangers of podcasts; and more.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
Russell Brand's Ponderland. Russell Brand. Copyright: Vanity Projects Limited

Russell Brand's Ponderland

Series 2, Episode 2 - Family

In tonight's episode, Russell offers an alternative insight into the world of family.

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