British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 29th September 2009

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

Gigglebiz

Series 1, Episode 17

Today's tittering titbits include cheery Farmer Dung getting excited about some very special potatoes; so-called antiques expert Ann Teak demonstrating how security works in a museum; and Postie, continuing his mission to get the mail delivered on time, needs a head for heights.

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 6

Sketches include Britain's top police tortoise, why you need to eat an enormous amount of yoghurt, the short-lived history of the Tudor salad, and a panel of old ladies give David and Robert some career advice.

Channel One 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.

BBC Four 10pm
60 min
Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe

Gameswipe, Special - Charlie Brooker's Gameswipe

Charlie Brooker, with the help of Dom Joly, Graham Linehan and Dara O Briain, looks at video games and their relationship with the media.

Channel One 10:30pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Mark Lamarr, Vic Reeves, George Dawes (Matt Lucas), Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 3, Episode 5

With David Hamilton, Sue Cook, Robbie Coltrane, Denise Van Outen.

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 3 - Don The Singer

Sam is dating cool singer-songwriter Jackson, reawakening Don's hitherto unspoken ambition to be a musician.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm
60 min
Dick Emery - The Comedy Of Errors?. Dick Emery. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

Dick Emery - The Comedy Of Errors?

Comedian David Walliams presents a tribute to one of the largely-forgotten giants of British comedy in this Radio 2 documentary.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Child's Play. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Nicholas Burns), Pen (Olivia Colman)

Child's Play

Radio sitcom pilot set in a children's nursery starring Olivia Colman and Nicholas Burns.

BBC Four 11pm (repeat)
Rab C. Nesbitt. Rab C. Nesbitt (Gregor Fisher). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Rab C. Nesbitt

Series 3, Episode 4 - Wean

Ella and Jamesie want to have kids but they can't because Jamesie has been firing blanks. Jamesie asks Rab if he is willing to become a surrogate father, Rab agrees but it is revealed that Ella has been firing top blanks as well.

BBC Four 11:20pm (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 2, Episode 4

The future of The Grapes is uncertain as Ken the landlord is ready to throw the towel in. Tanya however has different plans for him and romance is high on her agenda. A police informant spurs Phil and Nige into some drastic action.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Another Case Of Milton Jones. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Another Case Of Milton Jones

Series 2, Episode 3 - Jockey

This programme finds Milton in the guise of a world-famous jockey who begins his career on the sands of Blackpool beach and ends in a thrilling photo-finish in Dubai.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
The Mighty Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

The Mighty Boosh

Series 2, Episode 3 - Nanageddon

In an attempt to impress two goth girls, the boys stage a seance in their front room.

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