British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 19th August 2010

BBC Radio Scotland 10am
90 min
MacAulay And Co. Image shows from L to R: Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2010, Episode 9 - Thursday 19th

Fred MacAulay and Susan Calman present the very best comedy from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2010. Repeated in the evening on Radio 7 at 11pm.

BBC Two 12:40pm (repeat)
Bell-Bottom George

Bell-Bottom George

Wartime comedy that pits the might of the Nazi empire against Britain's secret weapon: George. Starring George Formby.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 6, Episode 2 - All About Yvonne

When Yvonne throws Gary out of the marital home, his edgy behaviour makes Phoebe suspicious that he is seeing another woman.

Radio 7 6:30pm (repeat)
The Spaceship. Captain Gordon Taylor (James Fleet). Copyright: BBC

The Spaceship

Series 2, Episode 4 - Sick

The crew contract a mystery virus which makes them age at an alarming rate.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
On The Fringe With Stephen K Amos. Image shows from L to R: Nicholas Parsons, Paul Merton, Stephen K Amos. Copyright: BBC

On The Fringe With Stephen K Amos

Stephen K Amos presents a stand-up show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2010, including highlights from a Radio 4 show on the Royal Mile.

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 Great Regent's Park Swim: Neddie invents swimming. First aired in 1957.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 23, Episode 5

Guest host Frank Skinner is joined by dance superstar Calvin Harris, comedian Jon Richardson, presenter Fearne Cotton and UK hip hop star Tinchy Stryder.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 23, Episode 6

Claudia Winkleman is joined by Spinal Tap and Simpsons star Harry Shearer, pop sensation Little Boots, pop star Jamelia, and comedian and actor Tom Basden.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Getting On. Image shows from L to R: Sister Den Flixter (Joanna Scanlan), Doctor Pippa Moore (Vicki Pepperdine), Nurse Kim Wilde (Jo Brand). Copyright: Vera Productions

Getting On

Series 1, Episode 3

Hilary has accused Kim of making an inappropriate remark and is insisting on disciplinary action, forcing Kim to call in her union rep.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels

Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels

London-based gangster comedy movie directed by Guy Ritchie. Eddie and his three friends find enough money to take on Hatchet Harry in a poker game.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Episode 7

David Mitchell acts as host, with Sarah Millican and Andy Hamilton.

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 2, Episode 4

Goliath is coming to the end of its voyage and the crew are preparing for some revelry. Barry finds a donkey, Wade finds a baby, Fairbanks finds an Admiral and Trainor finds a jazz band.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 4, Episode 9 - Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Minnie Driver, Alexandra Burke

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant talk about the new Cemetery Junction DVD, Minnie Driver drops by to chat about her new TV role, and former X Factor winner Alexandra Burke updates Alan on her life.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
MacAulay And Co. Image shows from L to R: Fred MacAulay, Susan Calman. Copyright: BBC

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2010, Episode 9 - Thursday 19th

Fred MacAulay and Susan Calman present the very best comedy from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2010. Repeated in the evening on Radio 7 at 11pm.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Episode 8

Jerry Springer acts as host, with Ken Livingstone on Ian's side and Katy Brand on Paul's.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Recorded For Training Purposes. Copyright: BBC

Recorded For Training Purposes

Series 4, Episode 5

A razor-sharp sketch show about modern communication takes aim at such idiocies of modern life as TV talent show formats and disclaimers at the end of emails.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Safety Catch. Simon McGrath (Darren Boyd). Copyright: BBC

Safety Catch

Series 2, Episode 2 - I Draw The Line

Faced with a particularly tricky moral issue, Simon finally decides that enough is enough and quits his job. It is not great timing, though, as he and Anna find themselves contemplating having a baby.

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