British Comedy Guide
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.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Sanjay (Omar Raza), Alok (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Festival Of Maltodextrin

Ramesh concocts a fake religious festival in an attempt to shift the mountain of fireworks he has been unable to sell since Bonfire Night.

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 7 11pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Last Laugh

The embittered writer contacts the bank when his finances tip into the abyss. Ed also engineers the break up of popular comedy writing duo Smith and Savage.

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.

BBC Three 12:20am (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 6 - Doreen

Jas and Ollie's rift is threatening to tear the group apart, and Chloe goes to extreme measures in order to stop it from happening. Meanwhile, DK's bad behaviour lands him with having to look after an OAP...

Comedy Central 1:10am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 1, Episode 6

Miss Single offers to slip into something less comfortable in a furniture shop; Technophobe toys with a car mechanic; and a camera gets broken in the artist's studio.

Comedy Central 1:40am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 1, Episode 7

Miss Single gets engaged; a guitar is smashed up in Sharon's studio; Lady Gatecrasher starts the bidding at Europe's largest beer festival; the Technophobe has a roadside breakdown; and Miss Single gets a Ship Mate.

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