British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 1st June 2010

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 12:40pm
10 min
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 12 - Timmy's Birthday

It's Timmy's birthday and his friends make him a delicious cake, but he can't resist tasting a bit early.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 2

A pirate captain regrets stealing a herd of seasick cows, a Georgian sportsman invents a whole new way of boxing, King Charles II raps about his party lifestyle.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: BBC

Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?

Episode 2 - 1980s

In this episode Micky takes us through his 1980's, spent running away to New York and being the "international lover and player of the East End."

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 7 - Merry Christmas Mr Bean

Mr. Bean wreaks havoc at Harrods when he goes Christmas shopping, then has trouble stuffing a turkey on Christmas Day.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:25pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 1, Episode 6 - Stand Up And Be Counted

It's election time and the house is out in force: Alan and Philip are making Labour posters in the attic whilst Rigsby is canvassing for the Conservatives. Ruth, meanwhile, is being wooed by all sides.

Radio 7 7:30pm (repeat)
Does The Team Think.... Vic Reeves. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Does The Team Think...

Series 1, Episode 6

Vic is joined again by Jo Caulfield, Arthur Smith, Tom Baker and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop star in another edition of the satirical panel game. With guest host Bruce Forsyth and guest panellists Ross Noble and Laura Solon.

U&Dave channel logo 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 5

This week, comedian Jack Whitehall and former Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie join David to do battle with Lee's team mates, TV presenter Christine Bleakley and stand-up comedian Frankie Boyle.

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 6 - Week Six

Brendan focuses on the custody battle of his estranged son Jack; Shirley attempts to rid himself of dead celebrity spirits; and Gary collaborates on a short-film with a cult film director.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead

Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.

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

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Dig

Ed helps out on archaeological dig. He find some old coins but, not realising their value, puts them in a condom machine in expectation of a night of passion with the young female professor running the dig.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
So Wrong It's Right. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

So Wrong It's Right

Series 1, Episode 4

Actress and presenter Liza Tarbuck and comedians Richard Herring and Jack Whitehall confess their worst ever excuses and their creative suggestions for the most terrible new gimmick for a TV detective show.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 7, Episode 8 - Chris Rock, Joshua Jackson, Diana Vickers

Guests include outrageous American comedian Chris Rock, Hollywood star of Fringe and Dawson's Creek Joshua Jackson, and X Factor chart-topper Diana Vickers.

BBC Three 1:45am (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 6 - Week Six

Brendan focuses on the custody battle of his estranged son Jack; Shirley attempts to rid himself of dead celebrity spirits; and Gary collaborates on a short-film with a cult film director.

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