British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 13th September 2009

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
The Christian O'Connell Solution. Christian O'Connell. Copyright: Above The Title Productions

The Christian O'Connell Solution

Episode 2

Christian is joined by Katy Brand and Ed Byrne to discuss such topics as how to cut government spending, where to set the next Rambo film, how to 'man up' the umbrella, and what day Christian should put his bins out.

BBC Two 7:30pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic Justice

An old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

A selection of episodes of the satirical panel game staring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, broadcast between 9pm-11.40pm.

BBC Two 10:50pm (repeat)
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.

BBC Three 11:10pm (repeat)
Lunch Monkeys. Image shows from L to R: Kenny Graham (Christian Foster), Tania MacGuire (Jessica Hall), Asif Khan (Abdullah Afzal), Shelley Benson (Rachel Rae), Darrel Wadsworth (Chris Hannon). Copyright: Channel K / BBC

Lunch Monkeys

Series 1, Episode 1 - Spacepants

Boss Mike is driven nuts by new girl Shelley who takes a two hour lunch to get a tattoo. Office Manager Gloria is too lazy to do Shelley's induction and leaves it to Darrel - bad move.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper - Just Like This!. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

The Unforgettable...

Series 3, Episode 1 - Tommy Cooper

Documentary looking at the work and private life of comedian Tommy Cooper, including clips from his performances.

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