British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 6th May 2010

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Yes, Prime Minister: As it is election day, G.O.L.D. is dedicating the day to Britain's most successful satirical sitcom. Following his success over the "Euro-sausage", Jim Hacker MP is now Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, but he still has to fight the civil service lead by Sir Humphrey Appleby.

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

Arthur Smith's Balham Bash

Series 2, Episode 4

With Phill Jupitus, Josh Widdecombe and Marlon Davies. The music is supplied by Nine Below Zero.

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

The Goon Show

Scradje: With Britain's boots exploding, Neddie Seagoon tackles the nation's 'scradje' shortage. From March 1956.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:55pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 11 - Film

With Emma Thompson, John Sessions and David Mitchell.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Keeping Mum. Image shows from L to R: Lance (Patrick Swayze), Gloria Goodfellow (Kristin Scott Thomas), Reverend Walter Goodfellow (Rowan Atkinson), Grace Hawkins (Maggie Smith). Copyright: Keeping Mum Productions

Keeping Mum

Black comedy starring Rowan Atkinson & Maggie Smith. A family's sweet new housekeeper solves their problems... but she's a serial killer.

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 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!

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 1 - Hair

Tony returns from his holidays sporting a beard, and Dorothy moves in with Gary.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
240 min
Channel 4's Alternative Election Night. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, David Mitchell, Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night

Episode 1 - Channel 4's Alternative Election Night 2010

Channel 4's witty and irreverent alternative to the traditional election night reporting, hosted by David Mitchell, Jimmy Carr and Lauren Laverne with contributions from Charlie Brooker.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
5 min
Fonejacker. The Fonejacker (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Fonejacker

Election Special

Three special calls made by the Fonejacker for Channel 4's Alternative Election Night.

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 9

It's the penultimate fix and there's still everything to play for. Gabby Logan joins Redknapp's Reds, while Father Ted's Ardal O'Hanlon is picked for Flintoff's Blues.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:25pm
30 min
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 4

Dad is suffering from a terrible hangover, and it seems worse as he struggles against the issues of his family.

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

Rising Damp

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Good Samaritans

When a new lodger arrives at the house with talk of only staying one night before "moving on", Rigsby's soon calling the Samaritans to stop a suicide attempt. But which of the residents will come off worse?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9:55pm
45 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 3, Episode 8

Madcap host Keith Lemon invites broadcaster Janet Street-Porter, entrepreneur and Dragons' Den star Peter Jones and comedian Patrick Kielty to take part in another round of the topical panel quiz.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Kinky Boots. Copyright: Miramax Films

Kinky Boots

A shoe factory is on the verge of closing down, until the desperate owner is inspired by a drag queen to switch to making saucy footwear.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Field Trip

It's a new term and the infamous sociology and geography field trip to Swanage is coming up; all the boys are on board.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:25pm
50 min
You Have Been Watching. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

You Have Been Watching

Series 2, Special - Election Night Special

Guests Robert Webb, Sharon Horgan and Peter Serafinowicz join Charlie Brooker as part of Channel 4's Alternative Election Night to discuss the political-related TV shows that have been on over the last few weeks, including the leadership debates.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Episode 7

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines, as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked stories that have caught his eye as he sifts through the papers, news websites and TV news channels.

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

Facejacker

Series 1, Episode 3

Terry Tibbs enters the dating scene; Dufrais visits an N-Dubz video shoot; Brian Badonde goes whisky tasting; Iraqi TV meets a Sean Connery lookalike; and Augustus Kwembe installs himself as a Morrison's checkout assistant.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
Acropolis Now

Acropolis Now

Series 2, Episode 6 - Food

The restaurant regulars decide to have a "Last Supper". No food - just fine words, songs and... hemlock.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
Jo Brand Through The Cakehole. Jo Brand. Copyright: Channel X

Jo Brand Through The Cakehole

Series 1, Episode 4

Another battle of the sexes, Jo Brand style. Ex-boxer Barry McGuigan puts in an appearance and is assaulted by a posse of women. Jo feels the burn after her exercise routine.

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 9

It's the penultimate fix and there's still everything to play for. Gabby Logan joins Redknapp's Reds, while Father Ted's Ardal O'Hanlon is picked for Flintoff's Blues.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2am (repeat)
Facejacker. Kayvan Novak. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Facejacker

Series 1, Episode 3

Terry Tibbs enters the dating scene; Dufrais visits an N-Dubz video shoot; Brian Badonde goes whisky tasting; Iraqi TV meets a Sean Connery lookalike; and Augustus Kwembe installs himself as a Morrison's checkout assistant.

Share this page

Subscribe to our newsletters