British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 3rd May 2010

Radio 4 11:30am (repeat)
Lenny Henry

Rudy's Rare Records

Series 2, Episode 1 - Ill Communication

Rudy falls ill, giving Adam the chance to run the shop on his own and the chance to alphabetise the records.

BBC Radio 5 Live 12pm
60 min
Fighting Talk. Colin Murray. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 7, Special - Election Special

Richard Bacon is joined by a special Fighting Talk panel of politicians ahead of the general election. With him are Caroline Flint, Eric Pickles, Edward Davey and, representing the people, comedian Mark Watson.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Barbershopera!. Copyright: BBC

Barbershopera!

Barbershopera is a Radio 4 musical comedy featuring a barbershop quartet that, uniquely, comprises of three guys and a girl.

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

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 5, Episode 6

Fred MacAulay talks about ducks; Liza Tarbuck lectures on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Susan Calman has researched make-up; and Charlie Brooker has the topic of Thomas Edison.

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

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 1 - A Man Of Action

A journalist comes to make a report on the Home Guard. This is soon overshadowed when a landmine cuts off Walmington-on-Sea's gas, water and railway lines. Captain Mainwaring decides the best thing to do is to put the town under martial law - he puts himself in charge naturally.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Bremner, Bird And Fortune: The Daily Wind Up. Image shows from L to R: John Fortune, Rory Bremner, John Bird. Copyright: Vera Productions

Bremner, Bird And Fortune: The Daily Wind Up

Episode 2

The second of the three specials, recorded on the day of transmission. 'Gordon Brown' takes to the streets to try and help Labour win seats in Salford. Includes a dinner party sketch.

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

QI

Series F, Episode 5 - France

With Hugh Dennis, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 5

It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!

BBC Three 9:30pm (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.

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

Justin Lee Collins: Good Times

Episode 6

Joining JLC on the sofa this week is boxing world champion Amir Khan and model and reality TV star Janice Dickinson. Elsewhere, Ricky Whittle throws a few arrows and music comes courtesy of Marina and the Diamonds.

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 4

Vera and Irene both busy themselves raising their granddaughters, while their own daughters behave either mysteriously or very badly indeed. When Karen falls pregnant to trailer park heavy Damon, Irene can scarcely contain her joy!

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

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 4 - Moonlight And Roses

Miss Jones has become engaged to a librarian and looks set to move out - Rigsby is distraught but determined that no other man should have her. Alan, meanwhile, is already assessing suitable candidates to take on her room!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 7, Episode 4 - Jennifer Lopez, Karen Gillan, Alan Davies

Graham is joined by: Hollywood actress and singing star Jennifer Lopez, who talks about her glittering career and latest film The Backup Plan; Doctor Who's new assistant Karen Gillan discusses life in the Tardis; and QI and Jonathan Creek star Alan Davies is in the comedy chair. Plus, there's music from Ben's Brother.

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 2 - Blue Herring

Ryan and the team get involved in media technology at World United Associated Media Corp - and Owen gets involved in Sophie's love life.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 3, Episode 1

Sketches include the difficult home life of Santa Claus, Mrs Claus and Santa's troubled brother, Russ; Jan Hankl's exciting new technique for finding books and car keys simply by patting your thighs; and the best way to discover a murderer.

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 10

With less than 72 hours till the polls open, Punt & Dennis psych themselves up for one last big push. They are ably assisted by Doc Brown rapping some fiscal advice, John Finnemore taking an entirely one-sided look at media bias, Holly Walsh doing an opinion poll about opinion polls and Times leader writer Hugo Rifkind, giving us an insight into the inner workings of newspaperdom.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Bremner, Bird And Fortune: The Daily Wind Up. Image shows from L to R: John Fortune, Rory Bremner, John Bird. Copyright: Vera Productions

Bremner, Bird And Fortune: The Daily Wind Up

Episode 2

The second of the three specials, recorded on the day of transmission. 'Gordon Brown' takes to the streets to try and help Labour win seats in Salford. Includes a dinner party sketch.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC Midnight (repeat)
Grumpy Old Men. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Men

All You Need Is Love: The grumblers rail against the rich list, the national obsession with house prices, adverts inviting you to consolidate your loans, modern art and the Royal Family.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:10am (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Laura Whitmore, Leigh Francis, Emily Atack. Copyright: Talkback Productions

Celebrity Juice

ITV2 panel show hosted by Leigh Francis as Keith Lemon, focused on the world of celebrity and silly games.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:30am (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 7, Episode 4 - Jennifer Lopez, Karen Gillan, Alan Davies

Graham is joined by: Hollywood actress and singing star Jennifer Lopez, who talks about her glittering career and latest film The Backup Plan; Doctor Who's new assistant Karen Gillan discusses life in the Tardis; and QI and Jonathan Creek star Alan Davies is in the comedy chair. Plus, there's music from Ben's Brother.

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