British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 9th May 2010

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
7 Day Saturday. Chris Addison. Copyright: Avalon Television

7 Day Saturday

Series 1, Episode 16

Chris Addison is joined by Andy Zaltzman, the return of Sarah Millican and guest Russell Kane.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
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 4:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 71, Episode 3

Grillings, Gaffes and Greeks. Sandi Toksvig hosts in the week that the leaders had their final turn to speak, Brown spoke out of turn, and the Greek economy turned upside down. Andy Hamilton, Francis Wheen, Hugo Rifkind and Will Smith make up the illustrious panel.

BBC Two 5:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 5 - Ways And Means

After offering advice to fellow fishing-net "knitter" McLaren on curbing his short temper, Fletch attempts to make amends with the governor when McLaren forgoes angry outbursts for a more peaceful rooftop protest.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20pm (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!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Old Guys. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Roger Lloyd Pack), Sally (Jane Asher), Roy (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

The Old Guys

Series 1, Episode 1 - Sally's Party

Sally's having a party and Tom and Roy are desperate to be invited. They offer to help Sally prepare for the party in the hope that this will secure them an invitation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Old Guys. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Roger Lloyd Pack), Sally (Jane Asher), Roy (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

The Old Guys

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Therapist

Roy is feeling low, so Amber suggests that he starts seeing Ned, her therapist.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
The Mark Steel Lecture. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 3, Episode 4 - Mary Shelley

Mark presents the life of Mary Shelley, crediting her as the inventor of science-fiction, and whose most famous novel, Frankenstein, has never had a faithful adaptation.

BBC Two 10:40pm (repeat)
Smashie & Nicey - End Of An Era

Smashie & Nicey - End Of An Era

Spoof documentary starring Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse as Fab FM's most eminent DJs, Dave Nice and Mike Smash.

BBC Three 10:45pm (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 1 - Week One

Gary making himself at home in the lavish Laurel Canyon mansion of Ruta Lee, a film star of Hollywood's golden age; Brendan plans for a meeting with a venerated producer; and Shirley tries to use his psychic powers to hustle a free room at a posh hotel.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
A Series Of Psychotic Episodes. Copyright: BBC

A Series Of Psychotic Episodes

Series 1, Episode 4

Sketches include Hansel and Gretel visiting a shop in the present day, a set of house keys trying to flee down the back of the sofa, and the New Age Mother finds her son's cartoons.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Episode 1.6, Grant unto Him Eternal Rest: Father Jack's fondness for floor polish results in his tragic death and an inheritance for Ted and Dougal. But they have to satisfy one chilling proviso before they can get their hands on the cash.

BBC Three 11:10pm (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.

Radio 7 11:15pm (repeat)
Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows. Gus Murdoch (Stephen Carlin). Copyright: BBC

Gus Murdoch's Sacred Cows

Episode 1 - National Lottery

The original pilot for the series looked at the National Lottery, examing the lives of the UK's biggest winners and losers. This pilot was a finalist in the "Witty and Twisted" competition.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
Colin And Fergus' Digi Radio. Image shows from L to R: Fergus Craig, Colin Hoult. Copyright: BBC

Colin And Fergus' Digi Radio

Series 1, Episode 4

Colin and Fergus witness the tragic destruction of Digi Radio. Rutherford Lodge tries to solve the case of the gay pink gas.

Channel 5 logo 11:40pm (repeat)
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.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 3, Episode 1 - Manny Come Home

Fran returns from another holiday to find that Manny and Bernard are leading (almost) separate lives.

BBC Three 12:15am (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 6

Nessa and Dave's wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:20am (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 1 - From Hell

While boss Douglas does his best to run Reynholm Industries into the ground, Jen has to deal with a builder from Hell, Roy loses 20 quid and Moss learns how to stand up to ruffians.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1:30am (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.

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