British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 30th June 2010

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC

North By Northamptonshire

Series 1, Episode 3

Recently divorced Jan gets two compliments in one day. Meanwhile her ex-husband Frank performs the most embarrassing version of Je T'aime ever heard, with his new love Angela.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5:15pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Oakes (Barrie Rutter), 'Bunny' Warren (Sam Kelly), Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Rudge (Daniel Peacock). Copyright: WitzEnd Productions

Porridge

Feature film based on the TV sitcom of the same name, featuring Ronnie Barker and the regular cast in the classic prison comedy.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation. Jeremy Hardy. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation

Series 8, Episode 1 - How To Grow Up

Stand by your radios! Jeremy Hardy is joined by special guests Gordon Kennedy and Rebecca Front as he examines growing up with reference to Nietzsche, Taggart and big big crayons.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 14 - A Thin Time

Arthur is attracted to Beryl, the clippie on his regular bus. And Beryl has only two requirements in men - those with a fondness for athletics and those with a good head of hair!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:25pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 12 - The New Telly

When the Christmas Club payout arrives, Stan and the family decide to buy a colour television. But they have a problem disposing of their old set - especially when Blake buys it!

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
Reunited. Image shows from L to R: Hannah (Zoe Tapper), Martin (Joseph Millson), Sophie (Jemima Rooper), Sarah (Michelle Terry), Ed (Ed Byrne), Belinda (Emma Stansfield), Danny (Navin Chowdhry), Fran (Sarah Jane Potts). Copyright: BBC

Reunited

Comedy drama by the writer of Cold Feet and Life Begins. Six former friends reunite eight years after their houseshare ended in acrimony.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 7, Episode 11

With guests David Mitchell and Milton Jones. Studio warm-up man Ben Norris stands in for an ill Frankie Boyle.

BBC Four 9pm
60 min
Men About The House. Copyright: BBC

Men About The House

A documentary looking at five decades of the father in British sitcoms.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm
45 min version (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 11 - Film

With Emma Thompson, John Sessions and David Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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 5

Ben's on the case again - this time he's got a mystery illness and is far too sick to go to school, or so he says.

Radio 7 10pm (repeat)
The Party Line. Copyright: BBC

The Party Line

Series 1, Episode 5

Duncan spends some quality time with a nice hotel break in Somerset. Little does he know which part of Somerset his sister Jane is taking him to. Also, Duncan's nephew has been quiet about something.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons dissect another week, with the help of England's Jack Whitehall, South Africa's Nik Rabinowitz and New Zealand's Jarred Christmas.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 23, Special - The Doctor Who Special

David Tennant hosts a special Dr Who-themed show with team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding. Guests include Dr Who stars Bernard Cribbins and Catherine Tate, plus platinum-selling jazz artist Jamie Cullum and Radio 1's Jo Whiley.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
The Odd Half Hour. Copyright: BBC

The Odd Half Hour

Series 2, Episode 4

The final episode of the series, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival. Sketches include a healthy builder, Super Nanny disapproving of Mary Poppins' skills, and an epic Karaoke battle.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
You Have Been Watching. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

You Have Been Watching

Series 2, Episode 3

Charlie invites Rufus Hound, Lauren Laverne and Chris Addison to join him in watching Over The Rainbow, Eyewitness, a trailer for The Human Centipede, and more.

BBC Two 11:20pm (repeat)
Rev.. Image shows from L to R: Archdeacon Robert (Simon McBurney), Nigel McCall (Miles Jupp), Rev Adam Smallbone (Tom Hollander), Alex Smallbone (Olivia Colman), Adoha Onyeka (Ellen Thomas), Colin Lambert (Steve Evets). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Rev.

Series 1, Episode 1 - On Your Knees Forget The Fees

Reverend Adam is feeling the pressure of trying to fill a rundown London church - that is, until his congregation quadruples overnight. But the sudden influx of worshippers isn't down to word getting out about his wonderful sermons...

BBC Two 11:50pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: Matt Lucas, David Walliams

Are You Having A Laugh? - TV And Disability

David Walliams narrates an irreverent, funny and often cringe-making look at how television portrays disability.

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 1, Episode 2 - Destiny The Reluctant Sniffer Dog

Destiny learns of the power of bottom-sniffing, Kali is reunited with an old partner in crime, Nelson adopts one of Vince's cubs and Marion overdoses on catnip.

BBC Four 12:30am (repeat)
Men About The House. Copyright: BBC

Men About The House

A documentary looking at five decades of the father in British sitcoms.

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