British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 3rd June 2010

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

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 14 - Tidy Timmy

Timmy's attempts at tidying his toys are rather slapdash, so Harriet shows him how it should be done.

Radio 7 5pm (repeat)
Stanley Baxter

The Stanley Baxter Playhouse

Series 2, Episode 1 - The King's Kilt

A recalcitrant Highland kilt maker is faced with the task of producing a garment for George IV to wear on his first visit to Edinburgh in 1822.

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 4

Britain's greatest sailor, Admiral Nelson, turns out to be horribly seasick, two doctors from the Middle Ages argue over how to treat a patient, the programme discovers the many uses for an Incan llama, and the World War Two Girls sing about Girl Power on the Home Front.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 5, Episode 2 - Murder Most Fouled Up

Arthur steps in at short notice to play a prominent role in a Murder Mystery evening for Lord and Lady Preston, his new best friends. Who committed the heinous murder? Can Count Arthur solve the case? Did he do it? Was it the butler?

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

Mr. Bean

Episode 10 - Mind The Baby, Mr. Bean

The inept master of disaster finds himself looking after a baby at a funfair.

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

The Goon Show

The Sleeping Prince: When Neddie Seagoon is made President of Yakabakoo, he tries to quell a revolution. From February 1957.

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

Rising Damp

Series 2, Episode 2 - Food Glorious Food

With Miss Jones collecting for a famine charity, Philip challenges Rigsby to go 48 hours without eating. He gladly accepts the offer, but soon finds his will weakening...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 9

After 39 series spanning over two decades, Have I Got News For You's most famous recurring gag is hosting the show - John Prescott. With guest panellists John Bishop and Penny Smith.

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 5 - Cardigan

Gary feels middle-aged when Deborah starts hanging out with her new student friends. Then, to cap it all, he gets mistaken for George at the office.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Due to real life news events, Coronation Street is being replaced with a TV Burp repeat.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (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 2

Something's occurring this week as Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones joins her mate James Corden for sports-related banter. Alastair Campbell also guests on the comedy panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 1

We meet the three children. They are a regal five-year-old girl with a talent for interrogation and an interest in nits, a seven-year-old boy with a penchant for lying and an 11-year-old who is gearing up for his scary first day at secondary school.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 4 - Stress

Lee feels stressed after agreeing to give Kate driving lessons, so she suggests he tries yoga to calm his nerves. However, his technique leaves a lot to be desired.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
You Have Been Watching. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

You Have Been Watching

Series 1, Episode 4 - Weird TV Special

Guests Frankie Boyle, Josie Long and Richard Bacon discuss My Life as an Animal, The Jeremy Kyle Show and American plastic surgery reality series The Swan.

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 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh Awards

Will is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Deep Trouble. Image shows from L to R: Commander Alison Fairbanks (Katherine Jakeways), Petty Officer Lucy Radcliffe (Miranda Raison), Lieutenant Jack Trainor (Ben Willbond), Captain Paul Wade (Jim Field Smith). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Deep Trouble

Series 1, Episode 3 - Prize Hamper

A Russian sub, a Harrier Jump Jet, a sewing machine and an unexpected promotion for Lucy are all in store for the crew.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:45pm (repeat)
Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Richie Webb

The Music Teacher

Series 1, Episode 5

Nigel meets Martha, a local folk singer-songwriter who reignites not only his passion for performing, but his passion for passion.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
My Teenage Diary. Rufus Hound

My Teenage Diary

Series 1, Episode 6 - Jenny Eclair

Rufus Hound invites Jenny Eclair to revisit her formative years by dusting off her teenage diaries and read them out in public for the very first time. Will she experience the warm glow of nostalgia or the hot flush of embarrassment?

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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 5 - Cardigan

Gary feels middle-aged when Deborah starts hanging out with her new student friends. Then, to cap it all, he gets mistaken for George at the office.

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