British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 24th February 2011

U&Yesterday channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Shine On Harvey Moon. Image shows from L to R: Harvey Moon (Kenneth Cranham), Stanley (Lee Whitlock)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 3, Episode 6 - Goodnight Vienna

It's the week before Christmas, but the season of goodwill doesn't mean much in a Jewish household and Nan has a couple of run-ins with the landlord.

Radio 7 5pm (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 1, Episode 5 - Edinburgh

It's the highlight of Douglas and Arthur's year - taking nice old boy Mr Birling on his annual day-trip to see the final Six Nations match, and get heroically sloshed. Martin, however, has difficulty working out what they see in him.

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 6, Episode 6 - Thanks For The Memory

While on a train journey, Terry manages to knock himself unconscious helping a lady retrieve her luggage, and comes to with complete amnesia.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 2, Episode 14

Farmer Dung puts on an impressive display of sheep-rounding, adventurer Rapids Johnson seeks out a rare bear at a funfair and Dina Lady cooks a full English breakfast - with a twist.

Radio 7 5:30pm (repeat)
The Alan Davies Show. Alan (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

The Alan Davies Show

Episode 2 - (Mungo)

Alan agrees to look after Mungo, his girlfriend's talented stunt-dog who proceeds to eat everything in sight.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters. Tom Wrigglesworth. Copyright: BBC

Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters

Series 1, Episode 4 - Estate Agents

Tom wonders why we still need estate agents.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Shine On Harvey Moon. Image shows from L to R: Harvey Moon (Kenneth Cranham), Stanley (Lee Whitlock)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 3, Episode 6 - Goodnight Vienna

It's the week before Christmas, but the season of goodwill doesn't mean much in a Jewish household and Nan has a couple of run-ins with the landlord.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
80 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 1, Highlights Special - Best Bits

A chance to see some of the best bits from the last seven weeks, as well as some previously unseen material.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
Micro Men. Image shows from L to R: Chris Curry (Martin Freeman), Sir Clive Sinclair (Alexander Armstrong). Copyright: DSP

Micro Men

Comedy drama about the rise and fall of the home computer market in the 1980s. Stars Alexander Armstrong and Martin Freeman.

Comedy Central 9:30pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 5 - Belfast

Comedy sensation Michael McIntyre is in Belfast as he continues his Saturday night entertainment show. Local hero Patrick Kielty is the headline act this week at the Waterfront Hall. Michael is also joined on stage by Neil Delamere, Jeff Green and Kerry Godliman.

BBC Two Scotland 10pm
30 min
Limmy's Show!. Brian Limond. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Limmy's Show!

Series 2, Episode 2

Jacqueline McCafferty tries her luck at ceilidh speed dating. Zoned-out waster Dee Dee takes an epic trip to Yoker, and psychic medium Raymond Day brings more surprising news from the spirit world. Meanwhile, Limmy gets embroiled in a karaoke melodrama, has a novel approach to gang fighting and helps us with our spelling.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
45 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 3

This week, fashion guru Gok Wan, Danny Jones and Lethal Bizzle join the gang.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
10 O'Clock Live. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Charlie Brooker, Lauren Laverne, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

10 O'Clock Live

Series 1, Episode 6

David Mitchell, Jimmy Carr, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne broadcast live. Guests include General Secretary of the Rail Maritime and Transport Workers union, Bob Crow.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (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 1

The first ever episode. Linda Smith is the guest on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team, whilst Rory Bremner has John Oliver and Jeremy Hardy on his team.

Radio 7 10:30pm
30 min
Miles Jupp

Newsjack

Series 4, Episode 3

This week, we meet Banksy to talk about his Oscar nomination and also hear a snippet from the newly-discovered Enid Blyton book.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Lunch Monkeys. Image shows from L to R: Shelley Benson (Rachel Rae), Asif Khan (Abdullah Afzal), Tania MacGuire (Jessica Hall), Kenny Graham (Christian Foster), Darrel Wadsworth (Chris Hannon). Copyright: Channel K / BBC

Lunch Monkeys

Series 2, Episode 4 - Dream A Little Dream

Kenny is back from a week on tour with the band for which he does photos and flyers. Tania has missed him, but Asif has missed him more.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Odd One In. Image shows from L to R: Peter Andre, Bradley Walsh, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

Odd One In

Series 1, Episode 8

Regular home team Jason Manford and Peter Andre take on Lynda Bellingham and Gino D'Acampo as they try to find the odd one in from a series of bizarre and spectacular line-ups.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels

Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels

London-based gangster comedy movie directed by Guy Ritchie. Eddie and his three friends find enough money to take on Hatchet Harry in a poker game.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
Bruce Morton

Comic To Comic

Series 1, Episode 4 - Jeremy Hardy

Bruce Morton welcomes the stand-up comedian Jeremy Hardy for a chat about satire, bad singing, and the romance of cardigans.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Special - Death

A Halloween-themed episode, with Andy Parsons, Clive Anderson and Sean Lock.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
It's Your Round. Angus Deayton. Copyright: BBC

It's Your Round

Series 1, Episode 2

Andy Parsons, Rebecca Front, Miles Jupp and prog-rock legend Rick Wakeman battle it out to see who can beat each other at their own games.

Comedy Central Extra 11:15pm (repeat)
Dara O'Briain Live At The Theatre Royal. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Dara O'Briain Live At The Theatre Royal

Stand-up comedy from Dara O'Briain. An hour of highlights from the comedian's 2006 routine.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
The Jason Explanation. David Jason. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Explanation

Series 1, Episode 4 - ...of Politics

David Jason gets political with this week's explanation.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
80 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 1, Highlights Special - Best Bits

A chance to see some of the best bits from the last seven weeks, as well as some previously unseen material.

Comedy Central Extra 12:35am (repeat)
Stewart Lee: 41st Best Stand Up Ever. Stewart Lee

Stewart Lee: 41st Best Stand Up Ever

Stand-up show from Stewart Lee about popularity, after he was voted the 41st best stand-up comedian ever in a Channel 4 poll.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:25am (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 3

This week, fashion guru Gok Wan, Danny Jones and Lethal Bizzle join the gang.

BBC Three 1:45am (repeat)
Lunch Monkeys. Image shows from L to R: Shelley Benson (Rachel Rae), Asif Khan (Abdullah Afzal), Tania MacGuire (Jessica Hall), Kenny Graham (Christian Foster), Darrel Wadsworth (Chris Hannon). Copyright: Channel K / BBC

Lunch Monkeys

Series 2, Episode 4 - Dream A Little Dream

Kenny is back from a week on tour with the band for which he does photos and flyers. Tania has missed him, but Asif has missed him more.

Comedy Central Extra 2:15am (repeat)
Not The Nine O'Clock News. Image shows from L to R: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones. Copyright: Getty Images

Not The Nine O'Clock News

Popular satirical sketch show of the late 70s and early 80s starring Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.

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