British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 12th November 2009

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 3 - A Sort Of Fine Life De-Niced Completely

Pip Bin strives to improve working conditions in his Bin factory, and to end poverty once and for all using Harry Biscuit's anti-poverty cannon. But will his quest distract him from a dastardly plan to steal London and sell it to the French?

Radio 7 7pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

The Starlings: London is besieged by birds - in a special recording without an audience or orchestra. From August 1954.

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

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Good Pub Guide

Tony tries to muscle in on Deborah's new-found interest in astrology, while Gary grills the pub's new landlord on his lock-in and deferred-payment policies.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
The Blagger's Guide. David Quantick. Copyright: Unique Productions

The Blagger's Guide

Blagger's Guide To Jazz, Episode 1

David Quantick takes a comic look at the mystical, magical and misunderstood world of jazz. This first episode focuses on Duke Ellington, the saxophone and bop.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Misfits. Image shows from L to R: Curtis (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett), Alisha (Antonia Thomas), Nathan (Robert Sheehan), Kelly (Lauren Socha), Simon (Iwan Rheon). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Misfits

Series 1, Episode 1

When five young outsiders on community service get caught in a strange storm they quickly discover that they have developed superpowers.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 1, Episode 4

Topical news show hosted by comedian Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on those sometimes overlooked things that make him smile.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Alan Carr's Comedy Outings. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr's Comedy Outings

Episode 1 - Al Tied Up With Nowhere To Go

Alan recalls going on a hen weekend that ended in embarrassing fashion. Clips include Les Dawson, Ross Noble and Michael McIntyre.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV

Piers Morgan's Life Stories

Another chance to see Piers Morgan interview Ronnie Corbett about his incredible 50 years in show business. Corbett talks about everything from the tragic death of his comedy partner Ronnie Barker, to the reason why he has not been able to tell his wife he loves her.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:55pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 8, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford return for another battle. This week's guests are Johnny Vegas, Jack Whitehall, Ulrika Jonsson and Alex Zane.

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 5 - Carpe Diem

Lind endures a dinner date in a bid to secure the future of Irwell Cars, while Mike's pick-up is on a quest for sexual and personal liberation.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:25pm (repeat)
Campus. Image shows from L to R: Georgina 'George' Bryan (Katherine Ryan), Jonty de Wolfe (Andy Nyman). Copyright: Monicker Pictures

Campus

Semi-improvised sitcom set on a university campus, following its unhinged staff.

BBC Four 11:55pm (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 3

Nicola and Ollie are trying to write speech for the annual party conference in a hotel bedroom in Eastbourne, with nothing but a laptop, a printer and a tiny kettle.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
Teachers. Image shows from L to R: Lindsay Pearce (Vicky Hall), Matt Harvey (James Lance), Penny Neville (Tamzin Malleson), Kurt McKenna (Navin Chowdhry), Brian Steadman (Adrian Bower). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Teachers

Series 3, Episode 13

Lindsay and Matt's friendship grows after a drunken kiss; despite avoiding each other and their eternal embarrassment, they cannot keep apart. Lindsay tries to put herself off Matt, by talking about his beautiful wife and listening to his tales about his 'multiple shagging disorder', but nothing works.

BBC Four 12:25am (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 5

The Second World War pilots question whether being forced to eat powdered egg is actually abuse. And, when a middle-aged raver is recognised by the DJ as Mr Wilkinson from work, he begins to regret popping those extra pills.

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