British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 26th April 2010

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Thinking Of Leaving Your Husband?. Sarah (Lia Williams). Copyright: Goldhawk Essential

Thinking Of Leaving Your Husband?

Episode 4 - A Mathematical Improbability

Sarah is distraught that she has been so deceived by her lying Dutchman. She is all for giving up the search to find a perfect partner. But Tania persuades her, for self-interested reasons, to go on a 'speed-dating' evening.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Nicola Walker

Lifecoach

Nicola Walker and Stephen Tompkinson star in Nick Walker's comedy drama about a life coach who lands the job of a lifetime.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 5, Episode 5

Tony Hawks, Arthur Smith, Phill Jupitus and Catherine Tate join David Mitchell to talk about ostriches, toast, spectacles and the colour red.

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

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 20 - The Day The Balloon Went Up

The platoon discover a runaway barrage balloon and decided to release it safely themselves. This proves not to be wise, the balloon flies away with Captain Mainwaring and Lance Corporal Jones still hanging onto it.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
45 min version
(repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 3 - Flotsam And Jetsam

With Charlie Higson, Andy Hamilton and Rob Brydon.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Episode 5

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. With guest stand-up Arnab Chanda.

Channel 5 logo 10pm
60 min
Justin Lee Collins: Good Times. Justin Lee Collins. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Justin Lee Collins: Good Times

Episode 5

This week's guests are Kevin Bishop, Harry Potter star Rupert Grint, pop-star Sophie Ellis-Bextor and singer-songwriter Richard Hawley.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
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 3

Safely abroad, Irene boasts about her new life in Australia - the fabulous weather, the delicious wine, an adorable granddaughter, and a handsome suitor called Vincent - to Vera.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 4

With guest host Jeremy Clarkson and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Clare Balding.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Body Like Mine

Health and fitness are the new buzzwords in the house, and Rigsby's keenness to portray himself as in prime condition lead him to challenging Philip to a boxing match. The winner may just prove to be a surprise to all.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Shakespeare In Love

Shakespeare In Love

Romantic comedy about a fictional relationship between William Shakespeare and a young woman who poses as a man in order to star in his plays.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:50pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 7, Episode 3 - John Cleese, Lee Mack, Martin Clunes, Jane Turner

It's a bumper night of comedy royalty as Graham is joined by Monty Python and Fawlty Towers star John Cleese, Doc Martin star Martin Clunes, stand-up and star of Not Going Out Lee Mack and from Australia the star of cult sitcom Kath & Kim, Jane Turner.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
Think The Unthinkable. Image shows from L to R: Owen (David Mitchell), Daisy de Vere (Catherine Shepherd), Ryan Packer (Marcus Brigstocke), Sophie Stott (Emma Kennedy). Copyright: BBC

Think The Unthinkable

Series 2, Episode 1 - Genforce

Ryan and the team get to the bottom of a scam at a large electricity company.

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 7

The Vote Now Show team tackles that difficult third week, with a German view of the British election; a dissection of proportional representation; debate advice from country and western star Tina C; and film critic Mark Kermode's opinion of the latest releases - of party election broadcasts.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Russell Brand: Skinned. Russell Brand

Russell Brand: Skinned

Documentary in which Frank Skinner follows Russell Brand as the stand-up prepares for his Scandalous Tour. Skinner also interviews Brand.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:15pm (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 7

The panel show may be past the midway point, but there are no signs of flagging. While Claudia Winkleman joins the Reds, comedian Dara O'Briain is picked for the Blues.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 3, Episode 2

Louis Walsh, Louise Redknapp, Paddy McGuinness and dancer Louie Spence join Keith, Holly and Fearne for more madcap fun.

BBC Three 12:15am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Episode 5

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. With guest stand-up Arnab Chanda.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (repeat)
Magners Brighton Comedy Festival

Magners Brighton Comedy Festival

Russell Kane presents the stand-up highlights from the 8th Brighton Comedy Festival.

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