British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 15th September 2009

Radio 4 9:45am
15 min
Halfway To Hollywood. Michael Palin

Halfway To Hollywood

Episode 2

Bedroom frolics in The Missionary and a confusing scene at the ear specialist, where life reflects comic art.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 1, Episode 7

Captain Adorable helps out the local brass band; King Flannel is up to his usual tricks with his long-suffering butler; wildlife explorer Rapids Johnson gets closer to his target; and there's more from Gail Force, the glamorous newshound who reports on all the important local issues; and, Anna Conda, the reptiles expert.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
That Mitchell & Webb Sound. Image shows from L to R: Robert Webb, David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell & Webb Sound

Series 4, Episode 4

Sketches include a plea for donations to Britain's only sanctuary for balloon animals, the heartbreaking story of a little wooden boy who is ever so slightly annoying, and what to do at work if you suspect you have a decadent colleague. Plus a clip from the lazy writers' exciting new drama, Thatcher: The Years They Haven't Done Yet.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Samantha (Laura Haddock), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Mrs Treacher (Leila Hoffman), Eddie (David Armand). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

How Not To Live Your Life

Series 2, Episode 1 - Don's New Flatmate

Having become close to winning the heart of his ideal woman, Abby, in the last series, Don suddenly finds himself bereft. Oblivious and newly single, Abby has opted for six months travelling to get over her ex-boyfriend - leaving Don with both a void in his life and a spare room to fill.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm
60 min
Titter Ye Not: The Frankie Howerd Story. Frankie Howerd. Copyright: Unique Productions

Titter Ye Not: The Frankie Howerd Story

A one-hour Radio 2 documentary on the life and work of Frankie Howerd.

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