British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 28th July 2010

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
The Castle. Image shows from L to R: Sir William De Warenne (Neil Dudgeon), Lady Anne Woodstock (Martha Howe-Douglas), Lady Charlotte (Ingrid Oliver), Sir John Woodstock (James Fleet). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Castle

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Snowballs Of Hell

There's romance in the air for Charlotte as a vicious gang war breaks out in the castle. Meanwhile, De Warenne discovers the fondue and declares martial law.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 6, Episode 1 - The Charterhouse Redemption

Ed is now a happily-retired author. Not only that but he's well fed, warm and happily ensconced in Berkhampstead's premier accommodation of choice for the financially distressed.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:50pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 13 - Goodnight Mr. Bean

More mayhem with hapless bumbler Mr. Bean as he thinks up some unusual methods to help him sleep.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:25pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Episode 14 - Hair By Mr. Bean Of London

The blunderingly inept master of disaster goes for a haircut, but ends up styling the other customers' hair before causing chaos at a school fun day.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Freddie Starr

An Audience With...

Episode 16 - Freddie Starr

An evening with the outrageous and unpredictable Freddie Starr as he performs in front of a celebrity audience. Those in the front few rows will no doubt be on their guard.

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 5, Episode 3

Rhod Gilbert is on the side of Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Meanwhile Lauren Laverne makes her debut on Russell Howard and Andy Parsons's team.

BBC Four 9pm
30 min
The Great Outdoors. Image shows from L to R: Christine (Ruth Jones), Bob (Mark Heap)

The Great Outdoors

Episode 1

Bob begins a titanic battle of wills with the newest member, Christine, for the heart and soul of his treasured walking group.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (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 5, Episode 4

Adam Hills takes a seat on the left of the screen with Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Meanwhile Jo Caulfield is back on, she's on Russell Howard and Andy Parsons's team again.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 8 - Eyes And Ears

With David Mitchell, Phill Jupitus and Jimmy Carr.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
60 min
Dave Allen

Dave Allen - Goodnight And May Your God Go With You

Ed Byrne celebrates Dave Allen, the sit-down, stand-up comedian.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Rufus Hound, John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 1, Episode 11

Is it easier being a woman? This and other topics are thrashed out by Marcus Brigstocke, Rufus Hound, Sue Perkins and Jason Byrne.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:40pm (repeat)
Tim Minchin: Live

Tim Minchin: Live

A two hour TV broadcast of Australian musical comedian Tim Minchin's stage show at London's Bloomsbury Theatre in 2008.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Rufus Hound, John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 1, Episode 12

Host John Sergeant and team captains Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound welcome guests Jarred Christmas and Lucy Porter.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
The Ladies. Emily Watson. Credit: Hat Trick Productions, BBC

The Ladies

Series 2, Episode 2

The Ladies attempt to apprehend a thief, we hear from a struggling graffiti artist and we meet two women who seem to be married to the same man.

BBC Three 12:35am (repeat)
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.

BBC Four 12:45am (repeat)
The Great Outdoors. Image shows from L to R: Christine (Ruth Jones), Bob (Mark Heap)

The Great Outdoors

Episode 1

Bob begins a titanic battle of wills with the newest member, Christine, for the heart and soul of his treasured walking group.

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