British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 19th 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 4 - A Horrible Life Un-Ruined And Then Re-Ruined A Lot

Pip, Harry, Pippa and Ripely are reduced to abject poverty on the banks of the Thames. Will Pip and Harry be able to find work, or will they have to end their days eating mud and listening to the gloating of Mr Benevolent?

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 2

The second episode of The Blaggers Guide To Jazz covers Louis Armstrong, the trumpet and the roots of jazz.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 2, Episode 1 - Simon Pegg, Mariah Carey, Noel Fielding

Alan is joined on the sofa by Mariah Carey who also performs her single I Want To Know What Love Is; plus star of The Mighty Boosh, Noel Fielding; and comedy actor Simon Pegg who pops in to talk about the DVD release of Star Trek.

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 2

Much to their annoyance, the gang have to help out at an OAP's tea-dance as part of their community service. But things look up for Nathan when he befriends a beautiful young volunteer.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 1, Episode 5

Tonight on the show, Russell tries children's TV presenting, celebrates the Ashes return to TV and stands up for the rights of hungry ducks!

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 6 - Heroes and Villains

It's decision time - will Simon De Vere call time on Irwell Cars, and will Dave choose Milan over Lower Broughton Working Men's Club?

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