British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 18th January 2010

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 6, Episode 2 - Charity Begins Next Door

Ed has a new member in his writing class, and unlike Stan, Olive and Pearl, Clive is actually impressed by Ed's writing portfolio. Thus it is that Ed finds he has a protege who not only wants to emulate his life, but more fortuitously will help him to write a rather dull speech on water shortages in Africa for the agency's charity auction.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:05pm (repeat)
Sorry, I've Got No Head. Copyright: So Television

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 2, Episode 3

Fearless Harry Bolds tackles his latest dangerous activity, armed with shoddy equipment he has paid a packet for; Emily and Monty try to hit the big time yet again and attempt another audition; and the helpful bees lend a hand in the kitchen.

Radio 7 5pm (repeat)
Stanley Baxter

The Stanley Baxter Playhouse

Series 1, Episode 1 - Cold Call

Gordon Mackenzie is a wealthy pensioner with a penchant for drama, and a sudden need for a conservatory. Will his tyrannical cleaning lady agree to wield her duster over a million new window panes; or will he find a new lady in his life?

Radio 7 6pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!

Episode 3

The dragon attacks continue, until a young prince ends them. But is Captain Vimes right to remain suspicious?

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 56, Episode 3

Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game, recorded at Derby University. The panellists are Josie Lawrence, Justin Moorhouse, Tony Hawks and Dave Gorman. Subjects include how to spot a mature student and three ways to pay back your student loan.

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

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 6 - Branded

Godfrey finds him a victim of ridicule after he tells Captain Mainwaring that during the Great War, he was a conscientious objector.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Matt Lucas and David Walliams take a comic look at British life in this character-based sketch series.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:55pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 2, Episode 4 - Michael McIntyre, Chris Evans, Miley Cyrus

Alan is joined by Michael McIntyre, who tells Alan about his latest DVD Hello Wembley. Joining Michael is broadcasting mogul, and soon-to-be new Radio 2 breakfast DJ, Chris Evans who chats to Alan about his new autobiography. Plus, American teen idol and pop sensation Miley Cyrus.

BBC Two Scotland 10pm
30 min
Limmy's Show!. Brian Limond. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Limmy's Show!

Series 1, Episode 2

Hard-bitten ex-junkie Jacqueline McCafferty excels in a job interview, until a misunderstanding throws everything up in the air.

Radio 7 10pm (repeat)
All The Young Dudes. Patrick (Jim Sweeney)

All The Young Dudes

Series 1, Episode 2 - School's Out

Whilst Billy is desperately trying to finish the kitchen before Helen arrives home, Patrick has a number of job interviews, including one at his, Billy and Joe's old school.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Rufus Hound, John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 2, Episode 7

The confrontational comedy panel show is back for more debate. John Sergeant presides over team captains Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound and guest panellists Frankie Boyle and Andrew Maxwell.

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