British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 18th April 2010

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
7 Day Saturday. Chris Addison. Copyright: Avalon Television

7 Day Saturday

Series 1, Episode 14

Chris Addison is joined by Micky Flanagan, Rebecca Front and Andy Zaltzman to chat about news and stuff.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 5, Episode 3

Susan Calman, Liza Tarbuck, Fred MacAulay and Charlie Brooker guest star as David Mitchell asks them to talk about Skiing, Elephants, Chocolate and Cleopatra.

Radio 7 4:30pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 30, Episode 6

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical review of the week's news, with help from Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and Marcus Brigstocke.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Vera Small (Anne Reid), Irene Spencer (Maureen Lipman). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Ladies Of Letters

Series 2, Episode 1

Irene and Vera have a disastrous reunion at the funeral of a gentleman friend. Vera takes a nasty tumble dancing inappropriately at the wake, leaving Irene as her reluctant carer.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
Frankie Boyle Live. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: 4DVD

Frankie Boyle Live

A TV broadcast of controversial comedian Frankie Boyle's 2008 stand-up set, recorded at London's Hackney Empire.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
The Mark Steel Lecture. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 3, Episode 1 - Ludwig van Beethoven

Mark presents the life of Ludwig van Beethoven, saying that you need passion in order to love and create great music, and that he loved the individual.

Comedy Central 10:30pm (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.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
A Series Of Psychotic Episodes. Copyright: BBC

A Series Of Psychotic Episodes

Series 1, Episode 1

Sketches include Postmodern Pat, the diary of Edward the Hamster (1990-1990) and an unusual menthod of telling your daughter she is adopted.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Episode 1.3, The Passion of St Tibulus: After hearing of the Pope's objections to the film The Passion of St Tibulus, Bishop Brennan asks Father Ted to stop it being shown on Craggy Island. Unfortunately, his efforts ensure that it is the most successful film in the island's history.

Radio 7 11:15pm (repeat)
Wonderworld. Copyright: BBC

Wonderworld

Climb on board the comedy set in a down-at-heel theme park in the South of England. Starring and written by Andrew Wallace.

Channel 5 logo 11:15pm (repeat)
Justin Lee Collins: Good Times. Justin Lee Collins. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Justin Lee Collins: Good Times

Episode 3

This edition features an interview with comedian Katy Brand, darts fun with Ewan McGregor, a chat with James Corden and music from Paloma Faith.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
Spats. John-Luke Roberts. Copyright: BBC

Spats

Series 2, Episode 3 - Apathy vs Effort

John-Luke Roberts starts to wonder whether apathy is better than effort, but on the other hand can he be bothered?

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 2, Episode 4 - Blood

Bernard and Manny transform the shop. Bored Fran seeks out some unknown relatives.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 6

There's everything to play for as the premiere panel show continues. While former Olympic champion Karen Pickering joins the Reds, comedian Jimmy Carr is picked for the Blues.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Moss (Richard Ayoade), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Dinner Party

Jen has found love, and is giving a dinner party with her new boyfriend and six of their single friends. But when the three male invitees drop out at the last moment, Jen is forced to call upon Moss, Roy and Richmond.

Comedy Central 1:30am (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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