British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 29th April 2010

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Arthur Smith's Balham Bash. Arthur Smith. Copyright: BBC

Arthur Smith's Balham Bash

Series 2, Episode 3

With comedians Doc Brown, Henry Paker and Richard Herring. Music from Gomez.

Radio 7 7pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Highly surreal radio adventures that helped take British comedy into a new age. Starring Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (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 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.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Simon Amstell. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 22, Episode 7

With guest team captain Frank Skinner. The guests are Richard Herring, Lil' Chris, Mel C and James Rushent.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
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 8

James Corden oversees another bout between Redknapp and Flintoff. This week, funnyman Bob Mortimer joins the Blues and world champion diver Tom Daley plays for the Reds.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 3, Episode 3 - Clunk Click

Rigsby turns up at the house with a new sports car, apparently purchased in yet another attempt to woo the lovely Miss Jones. Sadly, his driving doesn't appear to be as stylish as his motor...

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 9

With Lauren Laverne and Michael McIntyre.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
An Audience With.... Barry Humphries. Credit: London Weekend Television

An Audience With...

Another Audience with Freddie Starr. An evening with the outrageous and unpredictable Freddie Starr, as he performs more stunts in front of a celebrity audience including Jeremy Beadle and Edwina Currie.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Simon Amstell. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 22, Episode 6

With guest team captain Jack Dee. The guests are Alexei Sayle, Lisa Maffia, Anna Richardson and Stine B from Alphabeat.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
45 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 3, Episode 7 - This Morning v Radio 1

Keith Lemon presents a special episode of the topical panel show. Team captain Holly Willoughby is joined by her This Morning pals Phillip Schofield and Gino D'Acampo, while Fearne Cotton's team is made up of her Radio 1 cronies Chris Moyles and Comedy Dave. Also features a very special appearance from Gordon the Gopher.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
You Have Been Watching. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

You Have Been Watching

Series 2, Episode 3

Charlie invites Rufus Hound, Lauren Laverne and Chris Addison to join him in watching Over The Rainbow, Eyewitness, a trailer for The Human Centipede, and more.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 6

It's the end of term and Will, Simon, Jay and Neil have the task of organising the School Prom.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Psychoville. Copyright: BBC

Psychoville

Series 1, Episode 7

All of the characters are drawn back to the scene of their crime. Will anyone survive the great day of judgement?

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Episode 6

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

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
Facejacker. Kayvan Novak. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Facejacker

Series 1, Episode 2

Augustus Kwembe tries a parking scam; Terry Tibbs takes part in a Come Dine With Me episode; Dr Ali prepares for some cosmetic surgery operations; director Donald Donaldson auditions a dog; and Brian Badonde visits an art class.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
Acropolis Now

Acropolis Now

Series 2, Episode 5 - Sauce

Customers drop like flies after Heraclitus adds a little hemlock to the cockroach fritters.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 5 - Finger

After being knocked out by a psychotic Welshman, Richie wants revenge. It just so happens to be Taffy O'Jones's wedding day; having stolen his car, Richie and Eddie also take his honeymoon.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Richie Webb

The Music Teacher

Series 1, Episode 1

Nigel has to contend with an atonal barbershop quartet and a depressed orchestral timpanist, while Belinda is desperate to fill the slot vacated by the Gilbert And Sullivan Society.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 1, Episode 1 - Richard Herring

Rufus Hound invites Richard Herring to revisit his formative years by dusting off his teenage diaries and reading them out in public. Will he experience the warm glow of nostalgia or the hot flush of embarrassment?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Jo Brand Through The Cakehole. Jo Brand. Copyright: Channel X

Jo Brand Through The Cakehole

Series 1, Episode 2

Jo Brand questions the lack of euphemisms for female masturbation, and sings about the progress of womens' rights issues.

BBC Three 1:45am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Episode 6

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

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:55am (repeat)
Facejacker. Kayvan Novak. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Facejacker

Series 1, Episode 2

Augustus Kwembe tries a parking scam; Terry Tibbs takes part in a Come Dine With Me episode; Dr Ali prepares for some cosmetic surgery operations; director Donald Donaldson auditions a dog; and Brian Badonde visits an art class.

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