British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 29th August 2010

Radio 4 1:30pm
30 min
Last Of The Last Of The Summer Wine

Last Of The Last Of The Summer Wine

As Last Of The Summer Wine draws to a close, broadcaster and poet Ian McMillan pays tribute to television's longest-running sitcom. He examines why the series has survived so long, surprising critics, audiences and even the BBC itself, which has often been accused of underestimating its importance.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 31, Episode 6 - The Very Last Of The Summer Wine: How Not To Cry At Weddings

Everyone arrives at the pub for the wedding, but Glenda receives a call to say the bridegroom has done a runner.

BBC Two 9pm
60 min
Vexed. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Kate Bishop (Lucy Punch), D.I. Jack Armstrong (Toby Stephens). Copyright: Greenlit Rights

Vexed

Series 1, Episode 3

The high profile kidnap of a girlband member puts an uncomfortable spotlight on Jack and Kate, resulting in an embarrassing ransom situation and mounting tensions.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
50 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 4, Episode 11 - Whoopi Goldberg, Jedward, Kim Cattrall, McFly

Alan is joined by American actress Whoopi Goldberg, Jedward, Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall, and pop band McFly.

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