British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 23rd November 2010

Radio 4 5pm (repeat)
Clare In The Community. Copyright: BBC

Clare In The Community

Series 1, Episode 6 - Stage Fright

Brian writes a play, for his A level pupils, which is a barely disguised portrayal of his own personal life.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:10pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 14 - A Thin Time

Arthur is attracted to Beryl, the clippie on his regular bus. And Beryl has only two requirements in men - those with a fondness for athletics and those with a good head of hair!

Radio 7 5:30pm (repeat)
Linda Smith's A Brief History Of Timewasting. Linda (Linda Smith). Copyright: BBC

Linda Smith's A Brief History Of Timewasting

Series 1, Episode 6

Linda's procrastinating live-in builder finds fame and neighbour Betty's got worries.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Odd Half Hour. Copyright: BBC

The Odd Half Hour

Series 3, Episode 2

Kevin Bishop, Stephen K Amos, Doon Mackichan, Justin Edwards and Jessica Ransom star in a new series of the comedy sketch show.

BBC Four 7:30pm (repeat)
It's Only A Theory. Image shows from L to R: Andy Hamilton, Reginald D Hunter. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

It's Only A Theory

High-brow panel show in which experts are given a comic inquisition by Andy Hamilton and Reginald D Hunter.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
FHM's Stand-Up Hero. Josh Widdicombe

FHM's Stand-Up Hero

Episode 4 - Heat 4

Featuring Mary Bourke, Henry Ginsberg, Michael Mooney, Ged Butcher and Teddy. Brendon Burns asks Andi Osho for her thoughts.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 8 - Germany

With Jo Brand, Rob Brydon and Sean Lock.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Mark Watson Kicks Off. Mark Watson. Copyright: World's End Productions

Mark Watson Kicks Off

Episode 5

The irreverent sports panel show hosted by the comedian Mark Watson continues...

Radio 7 10pm (repeat)
Married. Robin Lightfoot (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC

Married

Series 2, Episode 4 - Identity

Robin has trouble with parallel worlds - there are 232 of him. Then he meets a woman he knew from another life. Confused? He is.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 2 - Before I Die

Miranda's recent experience in the graveyard gets her thinking. This week she starts to worry what her life is all about and what people would say at her funeral.

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

QI

Series D, Episode 10 - Divination

With Graeme Garden, Johnny Vaughan and Phill Jupitus.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Frankie Boyle Live. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: 4DVD

Frankie Boyle Live

A TV broadcast of controversial comedian Frankie Boyle's 2008 stand-up set, recorded at London's Hackney Empire.

BBC Four 10:15pm
30 min
Getting On. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Kim Wilde (Jo Brand), Doctor Pippa Moore (Vicki Pepperdine), Hilary Loftus (Ricky Grover), Sister Den Flixter (Joanna Scanlan). Copyright: Vera Productions

Getting On

Series 2, Episode 5

Tonight, a graduate nurse drives a wedge between Den and Kim, and Hilary's elaborate new hand-washing protocols serve only to help muddy the water. Meanwhile, Pippa suffers the indignity of reapplying for her own job, but luckily Den and Kim find a way of cheering things up.

Radio 7 10:30pm (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 4 - Holofile 767: Destiny Of The Destinoyd

K.E.N.T. travel to an abandoned moon base, where Nebulous meets Franabelle, a beautiful female ghost. However, Paula and Rory discover that she is a "Destinoyd" that is responsible for the deaths of several men.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 4, Episode 8 - X Factor Special

Featuring X Factor host Dermot O'Leary, 2008 finalist and West End star Diana Vickers and last year's runner-up Olly Murs. Plus X Factor twins Jedward take on a Halloween potato bobbing challenge.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Episode 3

Tom Baker acts as host, with Vince Cable on Ian's side and Chris Addison on Paul's.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb

Sports Mash - Taking The Mic

Episode 8

Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb and Lucy Montgomery trawl through the ITV World of Sport archive from the 1970s and 80s.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas. Copyright: BBC

Little Britain

Episode 0 - Pilot

Matt Lucas and David Williams preview their forthcoming sketch show, which takes a look at life in Britain in the new millennium by following the lives of some less than ordinary folk. Meet Emily Howard - who's a lady, Marjory Dawes and her fat-fighters - and is Daffyd really the only gay in the village?

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Beautiful Dreamers

Beautiful Dreamers

Episode 5 - The River Europe

Nat follows the endurance swimmer and world's fittest alcoholic Craig McKenzie's controversial attempt to complete the world's toughest swim.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
The Jason Byrne Show. Jason Byrne. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 1, Episode 2 - Law

Jason Byrne explores the theme of law with stand-up, sketches and the help of special guest Ivan Brackenbury.

BBC Four 2:30am (repeat)
Getting On. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Kim Wilde (Jo Brand), Doctor Pippa Moore (Vicki Pepperdine), Hilary Loftus (Ricky Grover), Sister Den Flixter (Joanna Scanlan). Copyright: Vera Productions

Getting On

Series 2, Episode 5

Tonight, a graduate nurse drives a wedge between Den and Kim, and Hilary's elaborate new hand-washing protocols serve only to help muddy the water. Meanwhile, Pippa suffers the indignity of reapplying for her own job, but luckily Den and Kim find a way of cheering things up.

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