British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 31st August 2010

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:05pm (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 10

King Charles I sends someone else to get married for him, a new recruit regrets joining the Georgian Army, and Queen Cleopatra reveals her weird beauty secrets.

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 9 - Flash, Bang, Wallop

Gary has to take drastic measures to make sure that a compromising photograph from the 1940s is not seen in the present day.

Radio 7 6pm (repeat)
The Brightonomicon. Copyright: Ladbroke Productions / Hocus Bloke Productions

The Brightonomicon

Episode 5 - The Lark Of The Lansdowne Lioness

Rune and Rizla find themselves collecting the tea-flavoured tears of a magical statue.

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 6 - Limerick

An interminable flight with a very baffling cargo gives the crew the opportunity to pass the time by alternately opening their hearts up to each other and persuading Arthur not to play charades.

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 2, Episode 2 - The Greasy Pole

Hacker plans to give permission for a new harmless chemical to be made, but its name is not the most politically friendly. Hacker decides to "meet" the person behind a report into the chemical's safety.

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

QI

Series F, Episode 12 - Food

With David Mitchell, Rich Hall and Jimmy Carr.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 3 - Eating

With Phill Jupitus, Johnny Vegas and Jimmy Carr.

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

Dave Podmore

Dave Podmore's World Of Cricket, Episode 2

A case of libel for Pod, in which a portaloo figures prominently. But could Pod's legal challenge land Andy in jail?

BBC Three 10:30pm
35 min
Ideal. Moz (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Ideal

Series 6, Episode 3 - The Kill

Moz discovers that Cartoon Head's gang are involved in black market organ trading. Judith and Jake embark on an ill-advised plan to kill Cartoon Head.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (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 11

Storylines from this episode include: Valentine's Day; Karl's pulling techniques; fish vs. humans; and the final Monkey News.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Angus Deayton. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 2, Episode 5

With guest panellists Hugh Dennis, Eamonn Holmes, Olivia Colman and Peter Serafinowicz.

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 3

Peter O'Hanraha-Hanrahan tries to cover American trade sanctions, there is chaos as train stations crash into each other and there is an earthquake in Corinth.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Nick Mohammed

Nick Mohammed In Bits

Episode 1 - Witness Statement

There's been a robbery, and Nick dons a police helmet and takes statements.

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 6 - Exam Time

Exams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Angus Deayton. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 2, Episode 6

With guest panellists Michael Buerk, Danny Baker, Russell Howard and Anton du Beke.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
Old Boats

Elephants To Catch Eels

Series 1, Episode 2

Will Tamsyn be persuaded to appear on the expert panel at the convention for smuggling enthusiasts?

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Train

Tickets Please

Episode 4

After delays caused by lightning, a 20-piece orchestra in coach G practices. This offers Robin a plangent background for his declaration of love. But can he seize his chance before the train arrives at Exeter St David's?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
Pete Versus Life. Image shows from L to R: Kurt (Chris Geere), Rob (Joseph Kloska), Chloe (Susannah Fielding), Jen (Catherine Russell), Pete (Rafe Spall), Anna (Pippa Duffy), Ollie (Reece Ritchie), Jake (Daniel Ings). Copyright: Objective Productions

Pete Versus Life

Series 1, Episode 4 - Marriage Of Convenience

Pete realises that he's too selfish and decides to turn his life around. His first altruistic act is to agree to a visa marriage.

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