British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 7th November 2010

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
7 Day Saturday. Chris Addison. Copyright: Avalon Television

7 Day Saturday

Series 2, Episode 8

The week of Obamarama. Chris Addison is with Andy Zaltzman from the Bugle podcast, Sarah Millican from the world of cakes'n'puddings and stand-up tours, and force of nature and friend of the show Rob Rouse.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 6, Episode 6

David Mitchell hosts an edition of the game show recorded at the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe, with panellists Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges, Tom Wrigglesworth and Lucy Porter discussing subjects such as bells, donkeys, the police and Mrs Beeton.

Radio 7 2:30pm (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 1 - Loyal Support

George Mainwaring has returned to England, having been working in Switzerland. He is shocked to learn that Frambourne is demolishing the local pier. Mainwaring goes to the bank to get a loan so that he can buy the pier, and is startled to discover the bank manager is his former employee, Arthur Wilson.

Radio 7 3:30pm (repeat)
Nebulous. Image shows from L to R: Paula Breeze (Rosie Cavaliero), Rory Lawson (Graham Duff), Professor Nebulous (Mark Gatiss). Copyright: BBC / Baby Cow Productions

Nebulous

Series 2, Episode 1 - Holofile 023: The Deptford Wives

K.E.N.T. travels to the Deptford, one of the Cockney Islands in the Indonesian Ocean in order to investigate a series of murders.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:45pm (repeat)
The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery. Copyright: Braywild Limited

The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery

Frankie Howerd falls foul of the infamous schoolgirls in their fourth outing. The girls confront a hapless gang of crooks trying to retrieve stashed loot.

Radio 7 4:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 72, Episode 6

Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical news quiz with guests Jeremy Hardy, Ava Vidal, Francis Wheen and Phill Jupitus.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 5

This week's episode featured the last in the series of Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers, a new bust of the Queen Vic on EastEnders, the verge emerge on Emmerdale and a man talking about every car he's ever owned on BBC Four.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper - Just Like This!. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 1, Episode 2 - Tommy Cooper

A celebration of the career of legendary comic Tommy Cooper. Classic footage shows that Cooper's lumbering bulk, manic laugh and anxious features belied his aplomb and perfect timing. Among those paying tribute are his widow, Gwen Cooper, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Bob Monkhouse and Eric Sykes.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:25pm (repeat)
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Vera Small (Anne Reid), Irene Spencer (Maureen Lipman). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Ladies Of Letters

Series 2, Episode 8

Vera reports more violence and mayhem at the trailer park, but is still providing a happy home there for granddaughter Sabrina.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

I Know What Alan Did Last Summer. Alan is anxious about a visit from the Inland Revenue.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy. Copyright: BBC

Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy

Dawn French talks to Catherine Tate.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jo Brand. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 6 - Russell Howard and Jo Brand

Stand up comedy from Russell Howard and Jo Brand.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years. Adrian Mole (Stephen Mangan). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years

Episode 1: Sue Townsend's neurotic diarist, now a single parent working as an offal chef in Soho, turns 31 on the eve of the 1997 General Election. Starring Stephen Mangan, Helen Baxendale and Alison Steadman.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

BBC Four 9:30pm
BBC Four

Mark Lawson Talks to Alison Steadman

Mark Lawson talks to the actress Alison Steadman about her life and career, as she explores her early gift for mimicry, passion for improvisation and her joy of working with some of the greatest writers in the country. Steadman won over both theatre and television audiences alike as the grotesquely comic Essex hostess Beverly in Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party, before going on to star in such shows as Pride and Prejudice and Gavin & Stacey.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club. Richard Bacon. Copyright: TalkbackThames

Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club

Series 1, Episode 7

This week Richard invites over Jack Osbourne, son of Ozzy, TV presenter Dave Berry and resident regular Charlie Baker. This week's topics are: best gadget you have ever owned, the most underrated TV show of all time and the most famous person you have touched.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Steve Coogan), Rob (Rob Brydon). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Arbie

The Trip

The Trip, Episode 1 - The Inn At Whitewell

When Steve's girlfriend decides to leave him, he is faced with a week of meals for one. Reluctantly, he calls Rob, the only person he can think of who will be available. Their first stop is the Inn at Whitewell.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Chris Addison, Holly Walsh, Carl Donnelly. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 1, Episode 5 - Russell Kane

The 2010 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Russell Kane comes from his old stomping ground of Southend-on-Sea. With support from Carl Donnelly and Holly Walsh.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:05pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 10 - Flight Into Terror

Ted, Dougal and Jack stare death in the eyes when the plane they're flying in loses almost all of its fuel. Who could be to blame? What will they do? And what will be the trio's fate?

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Hut 33. Image shows from L to R: Charles (Robert Bathurst), Joshua Fanshawe-Marshall (Alex Macqueen), Archie (Tom Goodman-Hill). Copyright: BBC

Hut 33

Series 2, Episode 1 - Royal Visit

A royal visitor is coming to inspect Bletchley Park, but the top brass are worried that this particular royal is a Nazi sympathiser.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
Abigail's Party. Image shows from L to R: Laurence (Tim Stern), Beverly (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC

Abigail's Party

Acerbic comic drama about a neighbours' get-together in suburbia. Written and directed by Mike Leigh.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:40pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 1 - Are You Right There Father Ted?

When Father Crilly upsets the local Chinese community, he's determined to right the misunderstanding in any way he can. Sadly, Dougal, Jack, and luck are always present to conspire against him...

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
Swots. Image shows from L to R: Miles Jupp, Susan Morrison. Copyright: BBC

Swots

Series 2, Episode 2

Substitute headteacher Jo Caulfield presides over a class of unruly celebrity pupils, assisted by stand-up Susan Morrison. This week's contestants are Russell Kane, Phil Nichol, Janice Forsyth and Julie Coombe.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 2, Episode 5

Gina Yashere joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again. Meanwhile Rory Bremner has the help of Andy Parsons and Greg Proops.

BBC Three 11:25pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
No Tomatoes. Copyright: BBC

No Tomatoes

Episode 2 - Trash Talk

Sketches include the woman who was not alphabetti spaghetti as a child, the land of Confabula, and the word "Skit" undergoes surgery to become an adjective.

BBC Two 11:40pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 24, Episode 3

It's host Jack Dee versus Jedward this week. Also on the show, Charlie Higson, Katy Brand and singer Eliza Doolittle.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 1, Episode 3 - Grapes Of Wrath

Bernard and Manny have the cleaners in and are forced to house-sit for a friend with expensive taste in wine. Fran has an unusual date.

Radio 7 11:45pm (repeat)
Clipboard

Knocker

Episode 2 - Eligibilliant

Ian attempts to ask children about their views on yogurt, on a rough council estate in the middle of Halloween. He only manages to ask an old woman, who thinks he his Death.

BBC Three 11:55pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 3 - 50/50

Jen has a new admirer, but his romantic gesture goes horribly wrong when Jen's inability to tell the truth results in a very public humiliation. Meanwhile, Moss and Roy conduct an experiment with a 'lonely hearts' website.

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