British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 5th November 2009

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Soloparentpals.com. Image shows from L to R: Rosie (Liz White), Tom (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: BBC

Soloparentpals.com

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Other Man

Rosie has a new boyfriend but still seeks Tom's advice.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Reece Shearsmith's Haunted House. Image shows from L to R: Reece Shearsmith, Yvette Fielding. Copyright: BBC

Reece Shearsmith's Haunted House

Episode 2 - Films, Fangs And Frightening Fellas

Reece Shearsmith profiles horror at the movies, considers whether vampires are scary and recalls the legendary Hollywood actors that sent a celluloid shiver down the spine.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

Guy Fawkes, Special - The Penny Dreadfuls Present: Guy Fawkes

Humorous trio The Penny Dreadfuls take a break from all things Victorian this Bonfire Night to examine the life of Guy Fawkes, his failed attempt to blow up Parliament and his subsequent interrogation in the Tower Of London. Guest starring Kevin Eldon as Guy.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC

Bleak Expectations

Series 3, Episode 2 - A Now Grim Life Yet More Grimified

Pip Bin faces his most gruelling fate yet at the hands of his evil undead ex-guardian and an enormous quantity of cheese. But can the spirits of Harvest Festival past, present and future show him a way to redemption?

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Soloparentpals.com. Image shows from L to R: Rosie (Liz White), Tom (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: BBC

Soloparentpals.com

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Other Man

Rosie has a new boyfriend but still seeks Tom's advice.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Six-packs at the ready - lager, that is, not muscles - for the first episode from Series 5 of the award-winning laddish sitcom. Tony returns from his holidays sporting a beard, and Dorothy moves in with Gary.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
Clive Anderson's Chat Room. Copyright: Above The Title Productions

Clive Anderson's Chat Room

Series 7, Episode 8

The panellists for the final episode of the series are comedians Rich Hall and Mark Watson, the journalist and broadcaster Andrew Pierce, and Lord Steel.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
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 6

The sketches in the final episode of the series include some wisecracking paramedics, a therapy session, and lesbian war.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 1, Episode 3

More top internet clips and funniness from Russell Howard, including some Bonfire Night themed viral videos. In the extended-length repeat, Canadian comic Craig Campbell tells us what he likes about Britain.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
The Wilson Dixon Line. Jesse Griffin. Copyright: BBC

The Wilson Dixon Line

Episode 4 - Uncle Wilbour's Advice For Modern Living

In this final episode of the series, Wilson retells the story of his split from his wife, Maureen. The experience resulted in him heading into the mountains with his horse, Andrew, in order to get his life back together - along with a little help from ageing hermit Uncle Wilbur.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam Time

Exams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Absolute Power. Image shows from L to R: Martin McCabe (John Bird), Charles Prentiss (Stephen Fry). Copyright: BBC

Absolute Power

The Nation's Favourite: When a Saudi businessman offers them vast amounts of money to help him buy British Airways it seems an irresistible proposition - until they discover his name.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Pick Ups. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Phil Rowson), Lind (Sally Lindsay), Mike (John Thomson), Alan (Ash Tandon). Copyright: BBC

Pick Ups

Series 2, Episode 4 - All Bar Nun

Alan and Lind reveal hidden talents, while Dave seeks a nun's advice on infidelity.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25pm (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

A double bill of the all-woman sketch show featuring Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan and Fiona Allen.

BBC Four 11:30pm (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi), Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 3, Episode 2

Nicola Murray MP has been Secretary of State for just over a week but already there is press speculation on how long she is going to last. And now, someone at the Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship has completely wiped the immigration records of 170,672 people.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Episode 4

This week's episode featured a man talking about fishing on Grimefighters, Harry endorsing Harvester and a new job going on Home and Away.

BBC Four Midnight (repeat)
The Armstrong & Miller Show. Image shows from L to R: Ben Miller, Alexander Armstrong. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / Toff Media

The Armstrong & Miller Show

Series 2, Episode 3

The Second World War pilots are vexed that people have been talking about them behind their backs; Dennis Lincoln-Park examines the only surviving panel of a rare tapestry; and the divorced dad offers his teenage son tips on avoiding STDs.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV Midnight (repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead

Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.

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