British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 27th July 2010

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:35pm (repeat)
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 5

An Incan child has the worst birthday ever, a Roman farmer meets a door-to-door poo salesman, and King George IV embarks on a solo musical career.

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, Highlights Special - Savage Songs

A compilation of the songs from the series, featuring Spartan High School Musical, the Viking Rock Band, punky Queen Boudica, Incan emperor Pachacuti, the posh rapping of Charles II, Blackbeard the Pirate, George IV going solo, the Victorian Inventions song, and the World War Two Girls.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 2, Episode 1 - Helsinki

Carolyn and her sister haven't spoken for 15 years. Which is why Arthur has invited her to a party on board, together with 500 Euros-worth of smuggled orchids.

Radio 7 7pm (repeat)
Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne). Copyright: BBC

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 5 - Jobs For The Boys

Hacker discovers that he is being kept in the dark about a government project. Everyone else seems to know about it mind. Sir Humphrey, Bernard and his own chauffeur know more than he does. Meanwhile, Sir Humphrey tires to get a banker friend of his the chairmanship of a quango.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7pm (repeat)
Odd One In. Image shows from L to R: Peter Andre, Bradley Walsh, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

Odd One In

Series 1, Episode 2

Jason and Peter compete against presenters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford.

Radio 7 7:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Humphrey Lyttelton tests the teams' verbal dexterity in the antidote to panel games. From October 1987.

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 4, Episode 3

Gilbert and Sullivan announce their new opera about a maverick cop; a very serious actor has a bitter argument with his moustache; and at last the invention of the domestic jetpack! Meanwhile, behind the scenes, David is selling a brand new kind of biscuit.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 8 - Eyes And Ears

With David Mitchell, Phill Jupitus and Jimmy Carr.

BBC Two 9:30pm
30 min
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 3

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Jack and Angelos on the hit comedy quiz this week are Strictly dancer Brendan Cole, football pundit Chris Kamara, war correspondent John Simpson and Tulisa from top pop group N-Dubz.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Children In Need Special - Entertainment

A Children In Need special, with Jeremy Clarkson, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 5 - Excuse

Penny decides to throw a Pride And Prejudice party in a bid to introduce Miranda to some eligible young men.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
60 min
Bob Monkhouse

All Round Bob Monkhouse

Barry Cryer celebrates the fascinating life of a consummate professional, whose public persona never once revealed his private heartaches. Contributors include Denis Norden.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 6

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics including body parts, prostate exams, and the phrase "a stitch in time saves nine".

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 1

New host Rob Brydon joins regular team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the comedy panel show all about truths and lies. The panellists this week are Carol Vorderman, Larry Lamb, Jo Brand and Russell Howard.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Dave Podmore. Dave 'Pod' Podmore (Christopher Douglas)

Dave Podmore

Dave Podmore's Cricket Fix, Episode 1

Dave Podmore is the new face of english cricket - arrogant, money-grabbing, politically incorrect. This is his story.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 1, Episode 6 - Destiny The Infection Risk

Nelson falls in love with Sandra, a mangy, flea-ridden fox whom he meets at the rubbish tip while rescuing Marion. Gary angers Kali after he erects anti-pigeon spikes on the pub walls, but Destiny is overjoyed when he enters her into a competition.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
On The Hour. Image shows from L to R: Chris Morris, David Schneider, Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Steve Coogan. Copyright: BBC

On The Hour

Series 2, Episode 1

On the Hour returns for it second series. Barbara Wintergreen covers prenatal makeovers, the programme looks at the world of newspapers and Alan Partridge tackles sumo wrestling.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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 2

Ken Livingstone, Reginald D. Hunter, Fern Britton and Stephen Mangan are the guests trying to lie this week. Does the 'D' in Reginald's name stand for 'Delicious' and is Lee Mack lying about a sausage roll?

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Everyone Quite Likes Justin. Justin (Justin Moorhouse). Copyright: BBC

Everyone Quite Likes Justin

Episode 1 - Pilot

Mancunian DJ Justin starts dating again but everything seems to have changed since he last tried. Instead he manages to get embroiled with toy trains, The Phantom of the Opera and a greyhound that will never win a race.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (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.

Radio 7 11:45pm (repeat)
Fabulous. Faye Walters (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: BBC

Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 5

Faye is in a great mood after she manages to get an invite to both the management drinks party and Edith's wedding.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 9, Episode 5

This week Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Jason Manford are joined by guests David Walliams, Fern Britton, Greg Davies and Holly Walsh.

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