British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 14th April 2011

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8am
25 min
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 2, Episode 4 - Teenage Dream Boy

Norman turns into a human boy for just one hour and escapes from the basement - so Eddie and the others have to catch him before he barges in on Kate and Nick's dinner party upstairs. But worst of all, how do they stop Angela falling for this mysterious, gorgeous blue-eyed dream boy?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Just A Minute. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

With guests Paul Merton, Clement Freud, Tim Rice and Gerry Kelly. First aired in 1998.

BBC Two 11:35am (repeat)
Just My Luck. Copyright: ITV Studios

Just My Luck

An impoverished jeweller's assistant places an unlikely bet in an effort to raise the funds to buy the perfect gift for his secret love.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
So Wrong It's Right. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

So Wrong It's Right

Series 2, Episode 5

Charlie's joined by comedians Frank Skinner and Josie Long, and Harry Hill's TV Burp writer Daniel Maier.

Radio 4 2:15pm (repeat)
On Mardle Fen. Copyright: BBC

On Mardle Fen

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mural

Warwick can't help interfering in the kitchen. He is driving his son mad. Until his grandson suggests they give the old man a project.

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 9 - My Husband Next Door

With the Fourmiles on holiday for the week, Mildred has been entrusted with the key so that she may water their plants. Lucky timing for George as his television has just stopped working. But Mildred's keen that their money is not spent on a repair or replacement, but redecorating their sitting room...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (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 2, Episode 2 - Gdansk

When MJN Air is chartered to ferry a chamber orchestra, Carolyn has to deal with the mysterious Case Of The Poisoned Cashews, while Martin gets to run through all of the Seven Deadly Sins.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!. Copyright: BBC

Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!

Episode 1

The city of Ankh-Morpork is under threat from a 60ft fire-breathing dragon. Can the city's Night Watch save the day?

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

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 10 - Dust Bag Love

When the monsters scare off a cleaner, Kate reaches breaking point; either they clean up their own mess or get out. Eddie is desperate to tidy the house before she gets back but the monsters have other ideas.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
So Wrong It's Right. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

So Wrong It's Right

Series 2, Episode 6

Comics Lee Mack, Sarah Millican and writer Graham Linehan battle to supply the finest wrong answers.

U&W channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Carla Borrego (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 4, Episode 6 - Gorgon's Wood

When the disappearance of a porcelain figure of a mustic monk sets off a train of tragic events, the trail takes Jonathan and Carla to a mysterious wood.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Stand-up comedy performances from London's Hammersmith Apollo, by the biggest acts on the circuit.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Dave's One Night Stand. Chris Addison

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 2, Episode 1 - Chris Addison

The Thick Of It's Chris Addison returns home to perform at the Manchester Palace Theatre, supported by Craig Campbell and Jo Enright.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience

Rhod Gilbert is on emergency call with the fire brigade. But will he be able to stand the heat or will he melt under the pressure? First shown on BBC Wales.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 2

With guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Richard Herring and Victoria Coren.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
So Wrong It's Right. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

So Wrong It's Right

Series 2, Episode 5

Charlie's joined by comedians Frank Skinner and Josie Long, and Harry Hill's TV Burp writer Daniel Maier.

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 10

Mel B, Vernon Kay, Louis Walsh and Scott Mills are this week's guests. Rufus Hound is Team Captain as Holly is away.

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 13

The topical comedy show continues. Tonight's topics will include the future of banking, and the arrests of the News Of The World journalists. David Mitchell interviews high profile Labour MP Tessa Jowell.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Field Trip

It's a new term and the infamous sociology and geography field trip to Swanage is coming up; all the boys are on board.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 4

Having looked at over 60 news channels from across the world, read over 140 newspapers and watched over 1000 clips since last week, the Good News team are back to share the funniest things they've found.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 2 - Work Experience

It's work experience week at school. Jay and Simon work at a plant hire, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 4, Episode 6

Les/Lesley discovers some of Donald's clothes on the nudist beach - and it seems that Donald has left Jacqueline a note.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Episode 3

Olivia returns with more sexy, funny stunts and pranks.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 8 - Germany

With Jo Brand, Rob Brydon and Sean Lock.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto. Mark Thomas. Copyright: BBC

Mark Thomas - The Manifesto

Series 1, Episode 1

The ideas up for the vote this week are holding a public referendum before going to war next time; bring back The Witch's Hat to kids' playgrounds; reform the role of Whips in The House Of Commons and Lords.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Bruce Morton

Comic To Comic

Series 2, Episode 5 - Andy Zaltzman

Bruce Morton discusses with comedian Andy Zaltzman why being a stand-up is the best job in the world.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Jackie (Tamsin Greig), Adam (Simon Bird), Martin (Paul Ritter), Jonny (Tom Rosenthal)

Friday Night Dinner

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Date

Adam comes home to find the house looking immaculate, with classical music playing in the living room, Mum's posh bowls on the dinner table, Dad in a smart suit, and most mysteriously - the table is set for five.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 8, Episode 4

Karen and Connor return hoping to start afresh, but on a routine visit to her psychiatric hospital Karen is shocked to discover Frank, who seems vulnerable and confused.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Party. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Tom Basden), Phoebe (Katy Wix), Mel (Anna Crilly), Duncan (Tim Key), Jared (Jonny Sweet). Copyright: BBC

Party

Series 1, Episode 3

The Party clarifies its policies on climate change, while Duncan deals with the aftermath of under-cooked chicken sausages from a BBQ. Before long, murder is committed and the young idealists are placed in a compromising position.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 6

Karl tells the story of having kidney stones, ponders a phenomenon - and more.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Chris Addison

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 2, Episode 1 - Chris Addison

The Thick Of It's Chris Addison returns home to perform at the Manchester Palace Theatre, supported by Craig Campbell and Jo Enright.

BBC Three 12:45am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 4

Having looked at over 60 news channels from across the world, read over 140 newspapers and watched over 1000 clips since last week, the Good News team are back to share the funniest things they've found.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:05am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Field Trip

It's a new term and the infamous sociology and geography field trip to Swanage is coming up; all the boys are on board.

Comedy Central Extra 1:10am (repeat)
Lee Evans Live In Scotland. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live In Scotland

The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:30am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 2 - Work Experience

It's work experience week at school. Jay and Simon work at a plant hire, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:35am (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 10

Mel B, Vernon Kay, Louis Walsh and Scott Mills are this week's guests. Rufus Hound is Team Captain as Holly is away.

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