British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 9th September 2009

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

Ayres On The Air

Series 3, Episode 4 - Shopping

Pam is joined on stage by Geoffrey Whitehead and Felicity Montagu for poems and sketches on the subject of Shopping. Featuring sketches about braving the cosmetics department, and how some shop assistants think anyone over 40 should only wear beige. Pam's shopping poems include Nowadays We Worship at Saint Tesco, the Contact Lens poem and I Can't Find Nice Knickers, one of her briefer poems.

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 6 - Roy Band

It's hard to stay out of trouble when you are a cartoon and this week is no exception for Roy, as he tries to win the local heat of a TV talent contest in order to keep his friend in school.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:35pm
15 min
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 1, Episode 3

Today's show stars Anna Conda, a reptile expert with an unusual look; The Lost Pirate, an out-of-place and out-of-luck pirate desperate to find his treasure, no matter where he is; DIY Dan, the ever-cheerful but incompetent handyman who tackles problem doors with predictable results; and Chip Monk, the pet shop assistant who is reluctant to sell his friends - the pets. Weather girl extraordinaire Gail Force and Humphrey are off on a visit to a children's farm.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 5, Episode 2 - Dave Gorman interviews Frank Skinner

Dave Gorman asks Frank Skinner about his return to stand-up, censorship in comedy and the merits of outdoor toilets.

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 3

On Jack's team tonight is TV presenter Julia Bradbury and comedy actor Martin Freeman, while Ulrika welcomes Hollywood movie star Paddy Considine and, once again, politely puts up with her regular guest, burger van owner Angelos Epithemiou.

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