British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 7th December 2009

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Train

Tickets Please

Episode 4

After delays caused by lightning, a 20-piece orchestra in coach G practices. This offers Robin a plangent background for his declaration of love. But can he seize his chance before the train arrives at Exeter St David's?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:20pm
7 min
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 11 - Cheetah Cheater

A wildlife film inspires Pidsley the cat to play a prank on the flock by disguising himself as a leopard. Shaun is convinced there is a huge beast on the loose and concocts a plan to catch it.

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 1, Episode 2 - Extraterrestrial Life

With Jon Ronson and Seth Shostack.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:45pm
25 min
Bear Behaving Badly. Barney (Barney Harwood)

Bear Behaving Badly

Series 3, Episode 1 - Robopostie Rampage

Postie loses her job and is replaced by a robot, who causes havoc in the block. Can Nev and his secret friend, Crazy Keith the koala, stop the machine before it is too late?

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 4

David Mitchell joins host Jack Dee and regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Comedy following workshy bus driver Stan and his family; his conductor, Jack; and their depot boss, Inspector Blake.

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

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 1 - Don't Forget The Diver

Captain Mainwaring tackles a difficult exercise, using a bird warbler, a fake log on a raft, and Frazer in a diving suit.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:25pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Rupert Rigsby is the grubby landlord of a seedy boarding house. His put-upon tenants include students Philip and Alan, and the glamorous Miss Jones.

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

Bertie's tranquil existence is shattered by an unusual chain of events; the invasion of his flat by some Communist chaps, a demand from Aunt Dahlia that he turn gentleman burglar and steal a painting, and the malevolent Roderick Spode brandishing a vase. In the face of such problems, only the comforting presence of the imperturbable Jeeves is preventing Bertie from going gaga.

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

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 5

The first of three Best of TV Burp shows in the run up to Christmas is jam-packed full of the best clips, skits and quips from all previous series. Featuring Jamie Oliver performing The Jamie Rap, Phil Mitchell deflating, and the trailer for new detective series Life as Meat, in which Harry wakes up in the 70s as an oven-ready chicken, ready to fight crime. Plus Burp legend Paul Burrell is up to his usual tricks in Australian Princess, and a host of top telly stars express their astonishment after learning that Emmerdale's Val has cataracts.

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 5 - Excuse

Penny decides to throw a Pride And Prejudice party in a bid to introduce Miranda to some eligible young men.

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 4 - The Great Debate

Gary goes to St Andrews for a debate against a formidable opponent. He has been briefed on what to say, but when he takes the stage, he surprises everyone, including himself.

BBC Three 9pm
30 min
Mouth To Mouth. Image shows from L to R: Luke (Simon Coombs), Meeshell (Anna Nightingale), Tyler (Alex Price), Faith (Pippa Duffy), Devine (Ayesha Antoine), Rakim (Shane Zaza). Copyright: Avalon Television

Mouth To Mouth

Episode 5 - Rakim

Wannabe entrepreneur Rakim Prateek dreams of being the next Alan Sugar and defeating the bullies that have blighted his life.

BBC Three 9:30pm
30 min
Mouth To Mouth. Image shows from L to R: Luke (Simon Coombs), Meeshell (Anna Nightingale), Tyler (Alex Price), Faith (Pippa Duffy), Devine (Ayesha Antoine), Rakim (Shane Zaza). Copyright: Avalon Television

Mouth To Mouth

Episode 6 - Faith

Living on the streets after escaping from a secure unit, Faith begs from passers-by and spends her nights in a squat with Nemo, a battle-scarred war veteran.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 2 - Ganimals

With Bill Bailey, Sean Lock, Sandi Toksvig and John Hodgman.

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

Revolting People

Series 3, Episode 6 - Secrets And Lies

Mary shares a big secret with her father. Cora and Ezekiel trade insults and Sam tries to get rid of his English lodgers.

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 10

Among the guests this week is American rapper 50 Cent, who talks about his controversial life and new album, and sings Baby By Me, while suave joke merchant Jimmy Carr is in the comedy chair.

BBC Two 11:20pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 7

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton again look at the week's news. With guest host Jo Brand and panellists Quentin Letts and Jon Richardson.

BBC Two 11:20pm (repeat)
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. Stewart Lee. Copyright: BBC

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Series 1, Episode 5 - Comedy

Stewart reminds the audience, in case anyone had forgotten, that he is, in fact, a comedian.

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