British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 24th November 2010

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Hazelbeach. Ronnie Hazelbeach (Jamie Foreman). Copyright: BBC

Hazelbeach

Series 3, Episode 2

Nick tries to prove that people are capable of change, James gets a job, and Ronnie has to hide an entire military band on the run from the army.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:10pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 3 - Private Hire

Stan is in an awkward position, somewhere between the dog track, his wages, and Mum's housekeeping money! After borrowing a small amount to tide him over from depot lout Basher, Stan's ready to do almost anything for money!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
25 min
Scoop. Digby Digworth (Shaun Williamson). Copyright: BBC

Scoop

Series 2, Episode 10 - Double Digby

Criminal mastermind Fingers Golightly has to retrieve a priceless diamond.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:45pm
25 min
Bear Behaving Badly. Barney (Barney Harwood)

Bear Behaving Badly

Series 4, Episode 8 - Sing a Song of Secrets

Barney discovers an old musical box belonging to Uncle Rupert.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack. Lucy Montgomery. Copyright: BBC

Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack

Series 1, Episode 1

Sketch show packed with characters from a non-stop chattering public school girl to an 80-year-old diva.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 7

Harry purloins Chris Packham's hat using a fishing rod on Autumnwatch, there's toy car racing on The Apprentice and there's some step ladder-based action on Channel 4's The Family. Plus, there's contempt for David Van Day on Celebrity Coach Trip.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
We Need Answers. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Tim Key, Alex Horne. Copyright: BBC

We Need Answers

Series 2, Episode 13 - Exploring Ireland

Writer, actress and comedian Sharon Horgan takes on travel writer and presenter Benedict Allen this week, in the final episode of We Need Answers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm
90 min
Fry And Laurie: Reunited. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry

Fry And Laurie: Reunited

UKTV Gold special featuring double act Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie reminiscing about their friendship, careers and sketches.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 1, Episode 2

Jo Brand is the guest on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team, whilst Andy Parsons and Mark Steel are on Rory Bremner's team.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 4, Episode 1

Mark Watson is the panellist on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team. Over on the other side Russell Howard becomes a joint team captain with Andy Parsons. They're joined by David Mitchell this week.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
45 min
Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club. Richard Bacon. Copyright: TalkbackThames

Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club

Series 1, Episode 10

The series is rounded off with Charlie Baker, writer and broadcaster Russell Kane, and actor Joe Swash. Topics include the greatest quiz show ever, best way to spend a tenner, and what would make these boys cry.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Episode 4 - 2008 US Election Special

A special episode covering the American Presidental election and the arrival of Barack Obama. Jo Brand acts as host, with Toby Young on Ian's side and Reginald D. Hunter on Paul's.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Episode 1 - Pilot

This Boxing Day pilot was the very first bit of Fry and Laurie. Sketches covered things such as Australian soap operas, a toy car showroom, and their own late-night review show "Argue the Toss".

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

Sports Mash - Taking The Mic

Episode 9

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 1 - Bambi

Realising that they've not washed their clothes since 1981, the housemates head to the laundrette. However, Neil's forgotten to tell them that they're expected on University Challenge.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
The Cornwell Estate. Phil Cornwell. Copyright: Curtains For Radio / BBC

The Cornwell Estate

Series 2, Episode 5 - Kenny Killigrew

When Pete visits friend and keen mountaineer Kenny, he realises he has developed agoraphobia following his divorce.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
The New Statesman. Alan B'Stard MP (Rik Mayall). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Yorkshire Television

The New Statesman

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Haltemprice Bunker

In his latest drive for even greater fame and fortune, Alan sets about unmasking a Nazi he happens to know is hiding in Britain.

BBC Three 12:25am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Episode 5

Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl through newspapers, websites, TV and radio shows.

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