British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 5th January 2011

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:45am
15 min
Hedz. Copyright: BBC

Hedz

Series 2, Episode 2

Kids' comedy series putting celebrities in unexpected places.

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 4 - The Curse Of Count Arthur

Arthur is due at a Hammer Horror convention but seems to have lost his entrance tickets.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 2 - Monster Smart

Eddie is panicking about the arrival of his school report, and tries to stop the post with the help of the monsters. But they are too busy being educated by Kate and Nick, who are desperate to prove who is the brainier parent.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 4pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes), Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz)

Doc Martin

Series 1, Episode 3 - Sh*t Happens

Doctor Ellingham raises the ire of the Portwenn community when he suggests the water supply may be to blame for an outbreak of violent diarrhea in the vilage.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:05pm (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 1, Episode 3 - Flying Carpets

Terry gets into a lather when a new carpet arrives just before a visit from his boss. The neighbours help him precipitate a possible disaster.

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

Shappi Talk

Series 2, Episode 3 - History

Shappi Khorsandi goes back in time fascinated by the world of history with Adam Hart-Davis, comedian Simon Evans and music from Duncan Oakley.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
The Unforgettable.... Copyright: North One Television / Watchmaker Productions

The Unforgettable...

Series 4, Episode 1 - Bob Monkhouse

Bob Monkhouse was one of British television's most popular and prolific performers. Fondly remembered as the quintessential TV gameshow host, he was also a writer, cartoonist and stand-up comedian - but his private life was dogged by tragedy and sadness.

U&Dave channel logo 8:30pm
30 min
Carpool. Robert Llewellyn. Copyright: RDF Television

Carpool

Episode 6 - Jo Brand & Jason Byrne

Carpool is back after it's Christmas break, as host Robert Llewellyn picks up Jason Byrne from Heathrow Airport and takes Jo Brand to the hairdressers.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 1 - Serious

Lee tries to find his serious side by going on a date with an author.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Jimmy Carr

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 8 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2010

Jonathan Ross, Ruth Jones, Alan Carr, Noel Fielding, Michael McIntyre and Richard Ayoade join Jimmy Carr to see who remembers most about 2010.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 2 - Death

Tim's grandmother dies, bringing him and Kate closer together, much to Lee's concern.

Radio 7 10pm (repeat)
Another Case Of Milton Jones. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Another Case Of Milton Jones

Series 1, Episode 6 - World's Greatest Formula 1 Racing Driver

In this show Milton is a world famous racing driver.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (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 5, Episode 6

Ben Norris joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Ed Byrne joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
The Maltby Collection. Copyright: BBC

The Maltby Collection

Series 2, Episode 2

Rod holds a press conference and Walter makes a move.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
45 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 24, Highlights Special

David O'Doherty presents a compilation of the best bits from this series of Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Join him as he reunites all of the guest hosts for a star-studded evening of entertainment.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm
60 min
A Comedy Roast. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

A Comedy Roast

Episode 5 - Barbara Windsor

Barbara Windsor's long, varied and extremely successful career is honoured in a gala evening jam-packed with the country's best comic talent as well as some of Barbara's close celebrity friends.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 1

New host Rob Brydon joins regular team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the comedy panel show all about truths and lies. The panellists this week are Carol Vorderman, Larry Lamb, Jo Brand and Russell Howard.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
David Soul

iGod

Episode 4 - Fame

Tonight we see how Parallel Earth 888 was wiped out by Ian's desire for fame, which occurs when a meteor crashes into his nose.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
Comic Fringes. Copyright: BBC

Comic Fringes

Series 6, Episode 1 - The Woman Who Sniffed

Susan Calman reads The Woman Who Sniffed - which takes a wry look at office politics.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Series 2, Episode 4 - Jan Ravens

Impressionist Jan Ravens has a boxing lesson, has her eyebrows threaded and builds a brick wall.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 6 - New Year's Eve

It's New Year's Eve, and Mark is depressed about Dobby, but Jeremy is determined that the 'El Dude Brothers' are going to enjoy the night of their lives.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 5, Episode 4 - Matt Lucas, Dame Edna Everage, McFly

Alan Carr chats to Come Fly With Me Star Matt Lucas, Dame Edna Everage, and pop band McFly.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (repeat)
The Morgana Show. Morgana Robinson. Copyright: Running Bare Pictures

The Morgana Show

Episode 5

More big and silly character-based comedy sketches starring Morgana Robinson.

BBC Three 12:35am (repeat)
How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Treacher (Leila Hoffman), Brian (Silas Carson), Samantha (Laura Haddock), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Eddie (David Armand), Jason (Daniel Lawrence Taylor). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

How Not To Live Your Life

Series 3, Episode 3 - Don's Posh Weekend

Don finds himself the centre of attention during a tour he gives for a new exhibition at the gallery.

BBC Three 1:05am (repeat)
How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Treacher (Leila Hoffman), Brian (Silas Carson), Samantha (Laura Haddock), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Eddie (David Armand), Jason (Daniel Lawrence Taylor). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

How Not To Live Your Life

Series 3, Episode 4 - Don Meets His Maker

The week doesn't start well for Don when he discovers that his hair is thinning. He is sent into a panic, but quickly arranges an appointment with a specialist to discuss a hair transplant.

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