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 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 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.

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