British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 4th May 2010

Radio 4 9am
45 min
Morecambe And Wise: The Garage Tapes. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe. Copyright: Whistledown

Morecambe And Wise: The Garage Tapes

Jon Culshaw presents an unheard treasure trove of vintage recordings by comedy greats Morecambe and Wise.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:20am (repeat)
Please Sir!. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Hedges (John Alderton), Maureen Bullock (Liz Gebhardt), Sharon Eversleigh (Carol Hawkins), Dennis Dunstable (Peter Denyer), Eric Duffy (Peter Cleall). Copyright: Rank Organisation / ITV Studios

Please Sir!

Movie spin-off from the popular TV sitcom, in which teacher Bernard Hedges takes troublesome class 5C to a holiday camp.

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
David Haig

Gentleman Jim

David Haig stars in Raymond Briggs's own dramatisation of his graphic novel of the same title, Gentleman Jim.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Baggage. Caroline (Hilary Lyon). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Baggage

Series 4, Episode 4 - Tales Of The Unexpected

It's December in Edinburgh, and the Christmas spirit is in short supply. The spirit of whisky, however, features heavily, as Ruth decides whether or not to risk falling off the wagon and Caroline and Roddy risk seriously falling out.

Radio 7 7:30pm (repeat)
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 3

The final election special, recorded on the day of transmission. Rory Bremner and his team give their own cutting, comic take on the election as it builds to its climax. 'Charles Kennedy' pesters the Lib Dems and there's some wise words from 'Boris Johnson'.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 7, Episode 15

During his birthday celebrations, Joe receives tragic news of his father's death. The painful realisation that 'life's too short' fuels his determination to start a new life with Karen.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 1

New host Rob Brydon joins regular team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the comedy panel show all about truths and lies. The panellists this week are Carol Vorderman, Larry Lamb, Jo Brand and Russell Howard.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
La La Land. Image shows from L to R: Gary Garner (Marc Wootton), Brendan Allen (Marc Wootton), Shirley Ghostman (Marc Wootton). Copyright: Showtime / Fooling Nobody

La La Land

Episode 2 - Week Two

Gary shocks guests at an industry function with some outrageous anecdotes; Shirley uses his psychic powers to help a private investigator; and Brendan pitches an up-and-coming producer his latest idea in a seedy motel room.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:45pm (repeat)
BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC

Welsh Greats: Harry Secombe

Documentary series Welsh Greats turns its attention to multi-talented entertainer Harry Secombe.

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

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Operations

Will Ed find inspiration in his suffering, like Orwell and Burgess, or will he just complain from his hospital bed?

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 11

Steve Punt & Hugh Dennis use tactical comedy to ensure they are the biggest jokers in a hung satirical programme. With Andi Osho, Isy Suttie, Jon Richardson, Jon Holmes and news reader Zeinab Badawi.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm
60 min
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 7, Episode 16

Births, breakdowns and ballroom dancing, librarian love and legless lust, masochism, murder and sham marriage, it's been a frenetic year on the Chatsworth estate... but it's not quite over yet.

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 3

The final election special, recorded on the day of transmission. Rory Bremner and his team give their own cutting, comic take on the election as it builds to its climax. 'Charles Kennedy' pesters the Lib Dems and there's some wise words from 'Boris Johnson'.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
Lee Mack Live. Lee Mack. Copyright: Avalon Television

Lee Mack Live

Lee Mack presents a stand-up show from London's Bloomsbury Theatre.

BBC Three 12:45am (repeat)
La La Land. Image shows from L to R: Gary Garner (Marc Wootton), Brendan Allen (Marc Wootton), Shirley Ghostman (Marc Wootton). Copyright: Showtime / Fooling Nobody

La La Land

Episode 2 - Week Two

Gary shocks guests at an industry function with some outrageous anecdotes; Shirley uses his psychic powers to help a private investigator; and Brendan pitches an up-and-coming producer his latest idea in a seedy motel room.

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