British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 7th October 2009

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Stanley Baxter

The Stanley Baxter Playhouse

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Man In The Garden

A lonely lady on a holiday in the remote West Highlands of Scotland finds herself falling in love with two members of the same family, born 60 years apart.

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 10 - Roy Pulls A Face

Roy's superstitious grandmother warns him that if he pulls faces and the wind changes he might be stuck like that forever. Roy takes little notice until a sudden gust of wind forces the door open.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Episode 1, Rites Of Passage: TV repair man Gary's search for a customer takes him over fifty years further than he intended. Or could it all be a dream? Finding himself in 1940s Britain, with the bombs raining around him, Gary soon discovers that he can handily walk between the present and the past. Unfortunately, this new-found gift sees him torn not only between two periods, but two lovers.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:40pm
15 min
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 1, Episode 23

Known to his millions of young fans as Mr Tumble, Bafta-winner and CBeebies favourite Justin Fletcher continues to entertain viewers under the age of six with some more crazy comedy characters.

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

Chain Reaction

Series 5, Episode 6 - Alistair McGowan interviews Simon Callow

The talk show concludes with Alistair McGowan interviewing actor Simon Callow.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Trinity. Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trinity

Episode 3

After Ross's apparent suicide, Charlotte is determined to uncover the truth behind his death. Meanwhile, Maltravers continues searching for the missing hourglass pendant, and vents his anger on Dorian, leading to a power struggle within the Dandelion Club.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

2008 Specials - All New Shooting Stars

A special Christmas edition of the show, celebrating the 15th anniversary of Shooting Stars. Ulrika Jonsson returns as captain with Jack Dee as the other. Guests include Peter Jones, Kate Garraway, Christine Walkden, and Dizzee Rascal.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
It's Only A Theory. Image shows from L to R: Andy Hamilton, Reginald D Hunter. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

It's Only A Theory

Episode 1

The guest celebrity is sports presenter Clare Balding and the experts are Dr Aubrey de Grey and Lucy Beresford.

BBC Three 10:35pm (repeat)
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 4 - Don Goes Gay

Don's lodger, Sam, invites her brother, Jamie, over for the weekend. Dan starts to wonder if he is gay.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off. Giles Wemmbley Hogg (Marcus Brigstocke). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off

Thailand: The bumbling student's aim to emerge spiritually becomes a physical revelation - with a loose sarong.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Omid Djalili Show. Omid Djalili. Copyright: BBC

The Omid Djalili Show

Series 1, Episode 2

Omid talks about different cultures, his plans for a new soap opera and what Gordon Brown is really like. With sketches including the wannabe actor trying to impress football commentator Ray Stubbs, and Alison Steadman as a guest star in Pride and Racial Prejudice.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
One. David Quantick. Copyright: Random Entertainment

One

Series 3, Episode 1

The sketch show in which each sketch features only one voice, returns for a new series.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
School Of Comedy. Image shows from L to R: Max Brown, Will Poulter, Ella Ainsworth. Copyright: Left Bank Pictures

School Of Comedy

Series 1, Episode 1

The first episode features a blunt un-PC teacher, some squabbling security guards and a very successful lawyer.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:15pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen's Apocalypse

The League Of Gentlemen's Apocalypse

Reece, Steve and Mark in their bizarre big-screen outing as The League Of Gentlemen.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
The Masterson Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Phelim McDermott, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Caroline Quentin, Lee Simpson, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC

The Masterson Inheritance

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Mastersons Lose Everything

Auberon Masterson is the epitome of decadence, but will his unsavoury habits ruin the family?

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
Fonejacker. The Fonejacker (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Fonejacker

Series 2, Episode 1

The popular, the multi award-winning comedy comedy prank show returns to E4 for a second series. Performer Kayvan Novak creates more havoc and confusion with his amazing array of comedy characters.

BBC Three 11:55pm (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 4 - Fire

A fire-safety officer is due to visit personal injury firm Fox Cranford so office manager Gloria needs to appoint a fire warden.

BBC Three 1:25am (repeat)
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 4 - Don Goes Gay

Don's lodger, Sam, invites her brother, Jamie, over for the weekend. Dan starts to wonder if he is gay.

BBC Three 1:55am (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 4 - Fire

A fire-safety officer is due to visit personal injury firm Fox Cranford so office manager Gloria needs to appoint a fire warden.

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