British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 26th August 2009

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Ayres On The Air. Pam Ayres. Copyright: BBC

Ayres On The Air

Series 3, Episode 2 - In The Doghouse

Poems this week include Toaster, about Pam's son's dog and its phobia and "I'm The Dog Who Didn't Win A Prize", written by Pam after she was asked to be a judge at a competition.

Radio 4 3:30pm
15 min
Comic Fringes. Copyright: BBC

Comic Fringes

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Hair Of The Dead

A moving short story about a compassionate undertaker's assistant. Sarah Millican reads her story about Kitty, who does the hair of the dead... Just the front.

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 4 - Charity Case

Roy's enthusiasm gets the better of him when he throws himself into the annual school charity drive.

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

The Odd Half Hour

Series 2, Episode 4

The final episode of the series, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival. Sketches include a healthy builder, Super Nanny disapproving of Mary Poppins' skills, and an epic Karaoke battle.

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 2, Episode 1

Argumental returns for more dynamic debating. Chair John Sergeant and team captains Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound are joined here by Dara O'Briain and Chris Addison. Dara and Rufus have to debate bodybuilding, whilst a body builder stands next to them.

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 1, Episode 3 - Jo Brand

Deadpan host Jack Dee presents more comedy from the London theatre, recounting a traumatic experience at Disneyland before introducing a performance by Jo Brand, who vents her wrath on Big Brother and Trinny and Susannah.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 6, Episode 1

Christine Bleakley from The One Show, comic Paddy McGuinness, pop star DJ Ironik and a television newcomer, burger van owner Angelos Epithemiou, feature in tonight's opening episode.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Lenny Henry, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 5 - Lenny Henry, Ed Byrne and Andy Parsons

Stand-up comedy from Lenny Henry, Andy Parsons and Ed Byrne.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Cowards. Image shows from L to R: Tim Key, Stefan Golaszewski, Lloyd Woolf, Tom Basden. Copyright: BBC

Cowards

Series 1, Episode 1

Sketch comedy from Tom Basden, Stefan Golaszewski, Tim Key and Lloyd Woolf. Talking coins and cows in the bizarre world of the comedy sketch show team.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
You Have Been Watching. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

You Have Been Watching

Series 1, Episode 8 - 90s Television Special

Phill Jupitus, Victoria Coren and Jack Whitehall look back at TV shows from the 1990s, including You Bet, Ring My Bell and some saucy sex-filled TV dramas.

BBC Three 11:15pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Episode 3.1: New characters include corpulent health-spa guest Desiree and Thai bride Ting Tong. Features guest turns from Rob Brydon and Cat Deeley.

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

Kicking The Habit

Series 1, Episode 5 - Old Spots Before The Eyes

Brother Luke suggests that the friary acquires a pig. Since one of the brothers already keeps bees, the possibility of honey-roasted ham on the refectory menu is especially appealing to Father Bertie.

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 2, Episode 1

Argumental returns for more dynamic debating. Chair John Sergeant and team captains Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound are joined here by Dara O'Briain and Chris Addison. Dara and Rufus have to debate bodybuilding, whilst a body builder stands next to them.

BBC Three 11:45pm (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 4 - Tourism

The Klangbury Council klutzes are in a pickle again: Steve is in a coma, and the Annual Small Town Of The Year competition is looming.

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 4

Whilst Bob moves up the property ladder as he moves a bed and television into his office, Kurt, Brian, Lindsay and Matt pull straws to see who has to address his personal hygiene. Bob takes his relationship with Liz far too seriously, by speaking to Kayla, which has dire consequences.

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