British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 13th April 2010

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Highgate Letters. Copyright: BBC

Highgate Letters

A quirky and darkly comic drama, inspired by a true story, about life in the ghetto... aka Highgate, North London.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Baggage. Caroline (Hilary Lyon). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Baggage

Series 4, Episode 1 - Ashes To Auld Reekie

It is a year since Caroline's best friend, Fiona, died, but an unexpected visitor, a skinny dip in a Highland loch and an illicit kiss mean that scattering her ashes doesn't quite go according to plan.

BBC Three 9:20pm (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 life in Britain, helped out by guests Rob Brydon, Anthony Head and Imelda Staunton.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 7, Episode 12

In an attempt to build confidence Ian joins the local boxing club and quickly strikes up a friendship with its aging owner and trainer, Jock.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Angus Deayton. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 2, Episode 3

With guest panellists Jimmy Carr, Maureen Lipman, Richard Wilson and David Baddiel.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
The Gemma Factor. Gemma (Anna Gilthorpe). Copyright: Freeform Productions

The Gemma Factor

Episode 6

It's Gemma's 21st birthday and she wakes up with her faith in achieving fame as unshakeable as ever, convinced that this will be the day when it all happens.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

The Vote Now Show 2010, Episode 2

Punt and Dennis bake a delicious, satirical cake made of the day's election news. The over-egged ingredients today include the Conservative manifesto and your local election news. Plus, Richard Stilgoe puts on his dancing shoes and John Finnemore takes you through a guide to campaign leaflets. Also featuring special guest, Sunday Express columnist Julia Hartley-Brewer.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm
60 min
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 7, Episode 13

Kelly takes guardianship of her 15 year old half sister Tonya, when left homeless and needing help to get her baby boy out of care.

BBC Three 11:50pm (repeat)
Coming Of Age. Image shows from L to R: Chloe (Anabel Barnston), Matt (Tony Bignell), DK (Joe Tracini), Ollie (Ceri Phillips), Jas (Hannah Job). Copyright: BBC

Coming Of Age

Series 2, Episode 5 - Lederhosen Hero

DK is plagued by dreams of the principal and becomes worried that she may fancy him.

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