British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 1st February 2010

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 1, Episode 1 - Richard

Richard Fallon MP, once the darling of the media, now can't get an invitation onto Question Time. And he thinks he knows who's to blame.

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

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 6, Episode 4 - Cheese Cricket

Despite his assumption that somewhere in the vaults of the National Health Service can be found statistics for injuries sustained in the kitchen as a result of the dash to turn the wireless off at 6.30, Ed finds himself a surprise hit when he takes part in a new Radio 4 'topical quiz with a tasty twist'.

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 5

Athletic zombies and a disconcerting dinner lady feature in this week's episode. In addition, museum curators Mr Faraway and Mr Elevenses reveal more wonders at the Museum Of Imagination. And it is prize-giving time on North Barrasay and the snowman decides to take a holiday.

Radio 7 5pm (repeat)
Stanley Baxter

The Stanley Baxter Playhouse

Series 1, Episode 2 - First Impressions

Charlie and Sylvia are life-long friends; she depends on him in a thousand little ways, and adores his talent for doing impressions. Charlie has loved her all his life, but he discovers that there are still some things he doesn't know about her.

Radio 7 6pm (repeat)
The Brightonomicon. Copyright: Ladbroke Productions / Hocus Bloke Productions

The Brightonomicon

Episode 3 - The Curious Case Of The Centenary Centaur

Rune and Rizla cause a riot at a new-age seminar with a mythical centaur.

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

Just A Minute

Series 56, Episode 5

Paul Merton and Charles Collingwood explain how to remember people's names, and Josie Lawrence and Chris Neill talk about puppy love.

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

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 7 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
FHM's Stand-Up Hero. Josh Widdicombe

FHM's Stand-Up Hero

Episode 1

Ed Byrne follows the very first FHM Stand-Up Hero competition which set out to find Britain's best undiscovered stand-up comedian.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Four Weddings And A Funeral. Image shows from L to R: Carrie (Andie MacDowell), Charles (Hugh Grant)

Four Weddings And A Funeral

A gentle comedy about a group of friends who keep meeting at weddings; disappointingly, the ceremonies are never their own.

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 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Episode 9

This week's episode featured supportive placards on So You Think You Can Dance, a new competition (The K Factor) being announced and a pointless gate on I Believe In Ghosts: Joe Swash.

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

Little Britain

Emily and Florence go on a stag night, the Prime Minister's moustache tickles Sebastian, and Andy and Lou have trouble with a frisbee.

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

Limmy's Show!

Series 1, Episode 4

Wifi cafes are on the radar this week along with Dina Carroll's performance on Top of the Pops.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:50pm (repeat)
The Parole Officer. Simon Garden (Steve Coogan)

The Parole Officer

Offbeat comedy starring Steve Coogan as an inept parole officer efforts to aims to recover a CCTV tape that proves he is innocent of a murder.

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