British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 9th March 2011

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Turf Wars. Copyright: BBC

Turf Wars

Episode 1 - Losing The Plot

Timid Edward decides to by an allotment to get close to the attractive Amanda, but has to deal with ferocious site manager Bernie. Stars James Fleet, Joanna Monro and Jonathan Coy.

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 4, Episode 6 - All Or Nothing At All

Frieda has to cope with a death and an unexpected visit.

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

Terry & June

Series 8, Episode 3 - One Arabian Night

Under pressure from Sir Dennis, Terry reluctantly agrees to play host to a visiting Arab prince who has asked to spend a night in the home of a typical English family.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
The Legend Of Dick And Dom. Copyright: BBC

The Legend Of Dick And Dom

Series 3, Episode 8 - Cabbage Ball Run

Princes Dick and Dom must take part in the biggest race in Bottom World to escape the Beastmaster.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:45pm
30 min
Pixelface. Copyright: So Television

Pixelface

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Problems Of Dr Nigiri

Everyone in the console is excited when the extraordinary Dr Nigiri visits them from the virtual TrainBrain Academy to test their minds.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Stand Up For Comic Relief. Image shows from L to R: Tony Blackburn, Jenni Murray. Copyright: BBC

Stand Up For Comic Relief

Episode 3

The fearless sextet of BBC radio presenters, performing stand-up comedy for the first time, each perform a three minute set at The Comedy Store. Following this broadcast you will be able to vote for who you think should win the illustrious title of 'Stand Up for Comic Relief Champion 2011'.

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 4, Episode 6 - All Or Nothing At All

Frieda has to cope with a death and an unexpected visit.

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

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 13

This week's episode featured the residents of Whiteley retirement village in Hawaii Five-0, Harry holding a Lemur's hand and a music video set in a car park.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Looking For Eric. Copyright: Film4

Looking For Eric

Eric a football fanatic postman whose life is descending in to crisis receives some life coaching from the famously philosophical Eric Cantona.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 5 - Cardigan

Gary feels middle-aged when Deborah starts hanging out with her new student friends. Then, to cap it all, he gets mistaken for George at the office.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Severance

Severance

Darkly comic horror film about a team-building exercise that goes disastrously wrong. Stars Danny Dyer, Tim McInnerny and Laura Harris.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 6 - Rich And Fat

Tony discovers that Gary has £33,000 in his current account, while Tony's ever-expanding waistline doesn't go unnoticed.

BBC Two Scotland 10pm (repeat)
How TV Ruined Your Life. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

How TV Ruined Your Life

Episode 6 - Knowledge

Charlie traces how TV's notion of knowledge has changed from bespectacled experts to celebrity presenter drivel. Warning: this episode contains an alien meeting with Danny Dyer and celebrity supernatural activity.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 40, Episode 9

Miranda Hart hosts the satirical panel featuring guest panellists Greg Davies and Marcus Brigstocke.

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 6, Episode 3

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Greg Davies and Danielle Ward.

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 1 - Jason Manford and Michael McIntyre

Northern funny man Jason Manford acts as host, and the comedy sensation of 2009, Michael McIntyre, is his very special guest.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
Alan Parker's 29 Minutes Of Truth. Alan Parker (Simon Munnery). Copyright: BBC

Alan Parker's 29 Minutes Of Truth

Episode 5: Comedy with Simon Munnery, from 1995.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi), Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 3, Episode 3

Nicola and Ollie are trying to write speech for the annual party conference in a hotel bedroom in Eastbourne, with nothing but a laptop, a printer and a tiny kettle.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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 6, Episode 4

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Michael McIntyre and Mark Watson.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
It Is Rocket Science!. Helen Keen. Copyright: BBC

It Is Rocket Science!

Series 1, Episode 1

Helen Keen introduces the three fathers of modern rocket science. The little-known geniuses who transformed science fiction dreams of space travel into glorious science fact, and who were entirely admirable (apart from the one who was a massive Nazi).

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 8, Episode 13

A charity night at the Jockey ends in disaster when Shane steals Tilly's wheelchair.

Radio 4 11:15pm (repeat)
The Ladies. Emily Watson. Credit: Hat Trick Productions, BBC

The Ladies

Series 2, Episode 1

Paranoid Christians preparing for the end of the world, a girl who gets wedged in a dress and a desperate wannabe mum are among the people visting the ladies lavatories.

Comedy Central Extra 12:20am (repeat)
Edinburgh & Beyond. Copyright: Avalon Television

Edinburgh & Beyond

Al Murray presents some of the best acts from the Edinburgh Fringe. Featuring We Are Klang, Phil Nichol, Glenn Wool and Chris Addison.

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (repeat)
Rab C. Nesbitt. Rab C. Nesbitt (Gregor Fisher). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Rab C. Nesbitt

Long-running Scottish sitcom starring Gregor Fisher as Rab C Nesbitt, a rude, dirty, lazy, foul-mouthed, sexist alcoholic.

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