British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 23rd August 2009

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 55, Episode 4

Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game. The panellists are Paul Merton, Shappi Khorsandi, Gyles Brandreth and Kit Hesketh-Harvey.

Radio 7 2:30pm (repeat)
Revolting People. Copyright: BBC

Revolting People

Series 1, Episode 2 - More Storm Clouds

At the wedding reception of the year, Samuel insults the groom, the bride drinks herself under the table, Mary tries to start a mutiny and someone gets shot.

Radio 7 3:30pm (repeat)
Another Case Of Milton Jones. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Another Case Of Milton Jones

Series 1, Episode 6 - World's Greatest Formula 1 Racing Driver

In this show Milton is a world famous racing driver.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 5pm (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 8 - One Man's Junk

The Antiques Roadshow comes to Ludlow, and Marlene, already in the middle of a house makeover, sees an opportunity to have her old bric-a-brac valued by experts. She is not alone, as Elgin, Bryan, Jed and Mrs Cakeworthy have exactly the same idea. Surprisingly it is Boycie, with a little help from Tyler, who discovers the really valuable antique.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
60 min
Jam & Jerusalem. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Bales (Dawn French), Tip Haddam (Pauline McLynn), Sal Vine (Sue Johnston), Jock (Clive Russell), Kate Bales (Rosie Cavaliero), Eileen Pike (Maggie Steed), Caroline Martin (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: BBC

Jam & Jerusalem

Series 3, Episode 3 - New Beginnings & Ladies In Lavender

Tash and Spike finish restoring their van and Tash finally prepares to move out of the family home. But how far will she get?

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 quick-fire sketch show.

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

Live At The Apollo

A triple-bill of stand-up from the Hammersmith Apollo lasting all the way till midnight.

Radio 7 10pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 28, Episode 8

No News Is Bad News: This week, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis take a look at the worlds of food and newspapers, while Mitch Benn gets all patriotic, Jon Holmes is wee and goes "whee!", and special guest Andy Zaltzman pinpoints the importance of next week's Test match with laser precision.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 3, Episode 2 - Clive Anderson interviews John Lloyd

Clive Anderson grabs the microphone to interview his selected guest, John Lloyd, the man responsible for programmes such as Not the Nine O'Clock News, Blackadder, Spitting Image and QI. Clive also asks John about co-writing and falling out with Douglas Adams and the key to creating great comedy.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
We Are Klang. Image shows from L to R: Marek Larwood, Greg Davies, Steve Hall. Copyright: BBC

We Are Klang

Episode 4 - Musical!

Amazing Lives documents 25 years of Gummy Monkey, the controversial Broadway musical, which ran for just three days.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Episdoe 2.6, The Plague: Father Dougal's new rabbit Sampras has to be kept well hidden when Bishop Brennan arrives to investigate a spate of nude sleepwalking. The Bishop has an intense rabbit phobia due to an incident in a lift in New York.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
Play And Record. Copyright: BBC

Play And Record

Series 1, Episode 2

Sketches include a job interview for dogs, Jesus trying something instead of loaves and fishes to feed the masses, Kerplunsky and the Pope, the interplanetary adventures of Barbara and Geoff, and more.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (repeat)
TV Heaven, Telly Hell. Sean Lock

TV Heaven, Telly Hell

Sean Lock hosts a comedy chat show in which celebrity guests review the TV shows they have loved and loathed. Peep Show's David Mitchell talks about 70s sitcom Terry and June and religious programme Heaven and Earth.

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