British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 16th September 2009

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

Halfway To Hollywood

Episode 3

Mother makes it big in America, grappling with Betty and a crucial meeting with George Harrison.

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 7 - On The Run

Roy faces life on the streets this week but, with few provisions and hardly any money, the cartoon boy living in the real world finds it hard to fend for himself - even with the support of his friends.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 1, Episode 8

Captain Adorable "rescues" two young diners in a culinary pickle; Gail Force reports on an exciting sporting event; DIY Dan continues his hapless bodging; and The Lost Pirate looks for ways to get to his treasure.

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

Chain Reaction

Series 5, Episode 3 - Frank Skinner interviews Eddie Izzard

Frank Skinner interviews Eddie Izzard, asking him about performing up lamp-posts, the secret to improvising and (literally) breaking in to Hollywood.

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 4

Hairy Biker Dave Myers, cleaning guru Kim Woodburn and comic Lee Mack are tonight's featured guests, as Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer host another edition of the celebrity showbiz quiz.

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