British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 22nd December 2010

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 6, Episode 2 - Calendar Boys

When he hears that the Church Hall is in need of funds to remain open, Arthur decides to help raise money for the cause and, of course, to involve his good friends in the process.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm
60 min
The Unforgettable.... Copyright: North One Television / Watchmaker Productions

The Unforgettable...

Series 4, Episode 7 - Mike Reid

A celebration of the life and times of Mike Reid, the East End boy who started out on the wrong side of the law before bursting onto our screens as a stand-up comedian and ultimately becoming one of Britain's best-loved TV characters - Frank Butcher from EastEnders.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Shappi Talk. Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Shappi Talk

Series 2, Episode 1 - Single Mum

Shappi Khorsandi, using her own experience, investigates what it's like being a single mum with guests Jerry Hall and comedian Celia Pacquola.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm
60 min
It's Paul Burling. Paul Burling. Copyright: ITV Studios

It's Paul Burling

One-off show in which Britain's Got Talent finalist Paul Burling gives his impressions of various comical showbiz characters.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
The Comedy Annual. Phillip Schofield. Copyright: ITV Studios

The Comedy Annual

Episode 1 - The Comedy Annual 2010

Some of the biggest names in British comedy - including Jason Manford, Jenny Eclair, Mark Watson and John Bishop - come together to take a look back at 2010 and deliver their verdict on the most brilliant, outrageous and infuriating moments of the year. From the volcanic ash cloud to vuvuzelas, no comedy stone will be left unturned.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
15 min
Little Crackers. Jo Brand

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 7 - Jo Brand's Little Cracker

It's all about teenage turmoil and a moggy mystery in an autobiographical short written by and starring Jo Brand.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9:15pm
15 min
Little Crackers. Bill (Bill Bailey)

Little Crackers

Little Crackers 2010, Episode 8 - Bill Bailey's Little Cracker

Christmas is about giving not gadgetry in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Bill Bailey.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
Chris Moyles Quiz Night. Chris Moyles. Copyright: Magnum Media

Chris Moyles Quiz Night

Series 3, Christmas Special - Chris Moyles Christmas Quiz Night

Chris is joined by guests Pamela Anderson, Kelly Osbourne and Paddy McGuinness, who compete in a festive themed quiz night of fun.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm
30 min
Image shows from L to R: Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb

Sports Mash - Taking The Mic

Episode 13

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

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
David Soul

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Episode 2 - Ego

Ian causes the destruction of parallel earth 413 when his ego goes out of control by having demanding children of new genders. This causes problems, as there is a demand for 2,000 different public toilets.

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