British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 4th April 2011

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10am
30 min
Arthur Smith's Balham Bash. Arthur Smith. Copyright: BBC

Arthur Smith's Balham Bash

Series 3, Episode 1

With Katie Melua, Roisin Conaty, Alun Cochrane and Nick Helm.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Fags, Mags And Bags. Image shows from L to R: Sanjay (Omar Raza), Ramesh (Sanjeev Kohli), Dave (Donald Mcleary), Alok (Susheel Kumar). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Fags, Mags And Bags

Series 4, Episode 1 - Foam Wizards

Ramesh and Alok go head to head as they enter a competition to design a new sweetie favourite. Will the old wise head see off the challenge from the young pretender to the corner shop crown?

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45am (repeat)
Carry On... Up The Khyber. Image shows from L to R: Pte. James Widdle (Charles Hawtrey), Sgt. Major Macnutt (Terry Scott), Capt. Keene (Roy Castle), Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond (Sid James), Major Shorthouse (Julian Holloway). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On... Up The Khyber

Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond is in charge of the motley kilted crew of the Third Foot and Mouth regiment at a British outpost in the Khyber Pass.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 12:45pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Episode 5

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Bernard Cribbins, aiding Cooper in his illusion of the week.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:15pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Episode 7

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. This week, he is assisted by Vincent Price.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 1 - Crushamondo

Sadie falls for geek-turned-hottie Joe, but how can she compete with trog-face Chloe? By proving to him that she's not a grease monkey in overalls. Cue one of Kit's makeovers.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:05pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 1 - Moving On

With their home due for demolition by order of the council, George and Mildred Roper are forced to look to move home. Much against the wishes of George and the estate agent - who happens to be the next-door neighbour - Mildred settles on 46 Peacock Crescent, Hampton Wick.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 3, Episode 1 - Marcus Brigstocke interviews Clive Anderson

Marcus Brigstocke interviews broadcaster and presenter Clive Anderson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Mort

Terry Pratchett's Mort

Episode 1

Mort is hired as an apprentice by Death and taken to his home beyond time and space to begin his training.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:15pm (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 3 - Monster In A Box

Haggis is depressed and no one knows why. A therapist says he needs a father figure so Nick reluctantly steps into the role. But when Nick starts to enjoy his time with his new monster son, Eddie and the other monsters start to get jealous.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 7, Episode 1

Alan Davies, Jack Dee, Marcus Brigstocke and Lucy Porter play the panel game built on truth and lies hosted by David Mitchell. Subjects covered tonight include Enid Blyton, curry, flies and breasts.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

BBC Two Scotland 7:50pm (repeat)
BBC Two Scotland

Welsh Greats: Harry Secombe

Documentary series Welsh Greats turns its attention to multi-talented entertainer Harry Secombe.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
The Armstrong & Miller Show. Image shows from L to R: Ben Miller, Alexander Armstrong. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / Toff Media

The Armstrong & Miller Show

Series 2, Episode 1

We learn about the origins of hairdressing from Neanderthals; Brabbins and Fyffe, the filthy alter-egos of Flanders and Swann, sing a jolly little song about women.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (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 3, Episode 1

Gina Yashere is Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's fellow panellist again. Meanwhile Clive Anderson and Russell Howard make their first appearances on Mock the Week. They're on Andy Parsons's side.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 7

The Brockman family have a very restless night. Will anyone get any sleep? And what on earth are those dreadful noises coming from next door? And why is there a policeman at their front door?

Comedy Central 10pm
30 min
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Episode 2

Investigative reporter Rachel Connigle tracks down a Latin American dictator in the suburbs, and the OCD lady gets a taxi.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 23, Episode 6

Claudia Winkleman is joined by Spinal Tap and Simpsons star Harry Shearer, pop sensation Little Boots, pop star Jamelia, and comedian and actor Tom Basden.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 59, Episode 8

Nicholas Parsons is joined by Julian Clary, Paul Merton, Graham Norton and Terry Wogan as they try to speak on a given subject without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Nick Jowett (Vincent Franklin), Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville), Sally Owen (Olivia Colman), Kay Hope (Amelia Bullmore), Graham Hitchins (Karl Theobald). Copyright: BBC

Twenty Twelve

Series 1, Episode 4

Ex-athlete Dave Wellbeck is, in theory, a natural choice as Brand Ambassador for a scheme to get young people inspired by Olympic ideals - but he has about as much charisma as a dimmer switch.

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

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 8

In this edition, regulars Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton and Rufus Hound are joined by Janice Dickinson, presenter George Lamb and his dad, former EastEnders star Larry Lamb.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Sophie Chapman (Olivia Colman), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 3, Episode 2 - Sectioning

Merry, an eccentric old friend from university, is back on the scene, and things are looking up for Jeremy when she offers him the chance to manage a pub she owns.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Pickerskill Reports. Image shows from L to R: Harry Hindle-Rand (Thomas Sangster), Dr Henry Pickerskill (Ian McDiarmid). Copyright: Curtains For Radio

The Pickerskill Reports

Series 1, Episode 1 - Harry Hindle-Rand

An apparently saintly pupil and chorister encourages one of the masters weakness for altar wine while bribing him for answers to end of term exams.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
Lead Balloon. Image shows from L to R: Rick Spleen (Jack Dee), Mel (Raquel Cassidy), Magda (Anna Crilly), Ben (Rasmus Hardiker), Michael (Tony Gardner), Sam (Antonia Campbell-Hughes), Marty (Sean Power). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Lead Balloon

Series 3, Episode 4 - Karma

A near-death experience makes Rick a changed man. From now on, he plans to embrace the positive and see only the good in people.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
Burnistoun. Image shows from L to R: Robert Florence, Iain Connell. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Burnistoun

Series 2, Episode 1

Paul and Walter have trouble dealing with a customer's unlikely order, Peter and Scott try out some unusual exercise machines at the gym, and Jolly Boy John is once again 'for real' in another video filmed in his bedroom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 3, Episode 1 - Manny Come Home

Fran returns from another holiday to find that Manny and Bernard are leading (almost) separate lives.

5Star 10:45pm (repeat)
Comedy Kings - Best Of Just For Laughs. Copyright: Just For Laughs Productions

Comedy Kings - Best Of Just For Laughs

Episode 4

Ross Noble, Craig Ferguson and Danny Bhoy perform stand-up comedy routines at Montreal's renowned Just For Laughs festival.

U&Dave channel logo 10:55pm (repeat)
That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 3, Episode 1

Sketches include the difficult home life of Santa Claus, Mrs Claus and Santa's troubled brother, Russ; Jan Hankl's exciting new technique for finding books and car keys simply by patting your thighs; and the best way to discover a murderer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Arthur Smith's Balham Bash. Arthur Smith. Copyright: BBC

Arthur Smith's Balham Bash

Series 3, Episode 1

With Katie Melua, Roisin Conaty, Alun Cochrane and Nick Helm.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:15pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 3, Episode 4

Former world tennis number one Boris Becker and sports presenter Clare Balding join in the fun that sees Freddie Flintoff try his hand at modelling... a dress.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:15am (repeat)
Gregory's Two Girls. Copyright: Film4

Gregory's Two Girls

Bill Forsyth's sequel to Gregory's Girl sees Gregory Underwood, now a teacher at his Cumbernauld alma mater, caught between two girls.

BBC Four 1:30am (repeat)
Twenty Twelve. Image shows from L to R: Nick Jowett (Vincent Franklin), Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville), Sally Owen (Olivia Colman), Kay Hope (Amelia Bullmore), Graham Hitchins (Karl Theobald). Copyright: BBC

Twenty Twelve

Series 1, Episode 4

Ex-athlete Dave Wellbeck is, in theory, a natural choice as Brand Ambassador for a scheme to get young people inspired by Olympic ideals - but he has about as much charisma as a dimmer switch.

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