British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 16th November 2009

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Train

Tickets Please

Episode 1

Why does an intercity journey turn into an emotional rollercoaster? Because the train staff have to battle with their thwarted infatuations for each other. And those toughies in the wedding carriage aren't helping matters.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Claire Rushbrook

Forty Three, Fifty Nine: Wake

Poignant radio comedy drama telling the story of Jess's day trip to kiss her first-love goodbye. Presented in one continuous take.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Image shows from L to R: Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 52, Episode 1

The perennial antidote to panel games returns to the air with Jack Dee taking over the chairman's role. This episode comes from the Old Vic Theatre in London with Rob Brydon joining regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor.

Radio 7 7pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Menace From The Deep

The platoon go on guard duty at the end of Walmington's pier. Things are bad enough after Pike forgets to tie up the boat and loses their food, but things get worse after Jones spots a mine under the pier.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:55pm (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Things don't seem too tickety-boo for Bertie when he learns that Aunt Agatha is coming to Manhattan, especially as he has completely failed in his mission to prevent Cyril from treading the boards. It seems that only Jeeves can help him out of another frightful to-do.

BBC Three 8pm (repeat)
Walk On The Wild Side. Copyright: BBC

Walk On The Wild Side

Series 1, Episode 2

Meerkat Sir Alan looks for an apprentice, some lizard punks spend the Bank Holiday reliving their youth, and a Geordie anteater guides us through the complex world of ant cuisine. With Rolf Harris playing a koala.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Episode 6

This week's episode featured talk of the universally loved film Gummo on The X Factor, Pamela Anderson not understanding Joe Swash and the church was on fire on Emmerdale.

BBC Two 8:30pm
30 min
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 2 - Teacher

Miranda is rather British when it comes to sex, or shenanigans as she likes to call it. Trying to overcome her hang-ups she decides the way forward with Gary would be to create a romantic moment so he'll see her in a sexual light.

BBC Two Scotland 9pm
30 min
Gary: Tank Commander. Image shows from L to R: Jacko (Robert Jack), Charlie (Scott Fletcher), Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh), Adam (Paul-James Corrigan). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Gary: Tank Commander

Series 1, Episode 1 - Be The Best

Cpl Gary McLintoch and his tank crew return from Iraq to tackle their toughest mission yet - a recruitment stall in the local shopping centre. And when the worst recruit ever is signed up, the boys try desperately to pull off the great escape.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 5

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton again look at the week's news. With guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Rebecca Front.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 1, Episode 5 - Chaos

Tim and Daisy are still in disagreement about Colin, which is intensified when he mysteriously disappears. When they receive an anonymous note it is up to Tim to pull the troops together and save Colin.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Revolting People. Copyright: BBC

Revolting People

Series 3, Episode 3 - The God-Given Talent

Mary is seditious, Cora is secretive and Joshua is stupid. McGurk has a betting scam on the go. Business as usual for Sam.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 6, Episode 7

Among the guests joining Graham on his sofa are the legend that is Rod Stewart, globetrotter and Monty Python star Michael Palin, and Vicar Of Dibley star Dawn French.

U&Dave channel logo 11:10pm (repeat)
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. Stewart Lee. Copyright: BBC

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Series 1, Episode 3 - Political Correctness

Stewart Lee asks whether political correctness really has gone mad.

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