British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 30th November 2010

Radio 4 9:45am
15 min
Born Brilliant: The Life Of Kenneth Williams. Kenneth Williams. Copyright: Pier Productions

Born Brilliant: The Life Of Kenneth Williams

Episode 2

Williams is an established star of the Carry On films and is offered a role in a new radio comedy series.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:05pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 6 - Bye Bye Blakey

Whilst the company puts all employees through a medical, Stand and Jack overhear Blakey tell the doctor this his "days are numbered", and, overcome with remorse with the way they have treated the inspector in the past, swear to be kind to him during his last few hours on Earth...

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 2, Episode 1

Linda takes on the mantle of Kofi Annan as she tries to broker a fragile peace between her elderly neighbour Betty and live-in builder Chris. In the strife-torn streets of East London, can bingo and musical theatre ever be reconciled?

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

The Odd Half Hour

Series 3, Episode 3

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

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

FHM's Stand-Up Hero

Episode 5 - Heat 5

Chris McCausland, Carl Hutchinson, Andrew Watts, Steve Graston and David Ward compete in the final heat. Justin Moorhouse looks over the tapes with Brendon Burns.

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 9 - Gallimaufrey

With Phill Jupitus, Hugh Dennis and Andy Hamilton.

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

Mark Watson Kicks Off

Episode 6

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 5 - Serenity

It has been a taxing few months for Robin in his new universe. But at last he seems to have tapped that well of inner peace. Or is there a more obvious explanation?

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 3 - Let's Do It

Things are looking up for Miranda's love life when as she finds herself with two dates and two men vying for her affections. As always with Miranda, these things are never simple and she risks losing out on her perfect man.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 9

With guest host Bill Bailey, and panellists Mark Watson and Charles Kennedy.

BBC Four 10pm
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 6

'Nurse of the Year' at King Edward's sees Den pushing the boat out, while Kim has unwisely banked on her annual assessment resulting in a pay rise.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights

Episode 1

The opening episode features Knight Rider on drugs, some jokes about the Pope, and a rude spoof of The Green Mile.

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 5 - Holofile 840: Tempus Fugitive

When called to investigate the time travel experiments of Doctor Linda Andil, K.E.N.T. find themselves stuck in different time periods.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm
30 min
The Morgana Show. Morgana Robinson. Copyright: Running Bare Pictures

The Morgana Show

Episode 1

A young Boris Johnson enters a school debate; Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue play with tarot cards; Gilbert tries to bake a cake; Fearne Cotton shoots herself from a cannon; and more.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (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 4

Gina Yashere joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle for the fifth time. Meanwhile Russell Howard and Andy Parsons have Ed Byrne.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
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.

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

Little Britain

Series 1, Episode 1

Hypnotist Kenny Craig goes out to eat, bad transvestite Emily Howard goes shopping, and Vicky Pollard tries to explain why her homework is late.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Beautiful Dreamers

Beautiful Dreamers

Episode 6 - The Stardiver

Nat travels to Tuscany to meet the Uzbek dissident and billionaire Mikhail Azazev, as he prepares freefall from beyond the Karman Line - an altitude of over 100 kilometres.

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

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 1, Episode 3 - Relationships

Jason Byrne stars in a new series that explores a different theme each week. The show features stand-up, sketches and special guest Ivan Brackenbury. This week, Relationships.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Robert's Web. Robert Webb. Copyright: Objective Productions

Robert's Web

Episode 1

Robert Webb makes his solo debut with a new comedy show filmed in front of a studio audience. Robert's Web offers an alternative take on the week's online news and happenings - scouring the internet for the funniest tweets, the most talked-about uploads, the weirdest new Facebook groups and the best celebrity websites.

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