British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 28th April 2011

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Simon Day Show. Simon Day. Copyright: BBC

The Simon Day Show

Series 1, Episode 2 - Tony Beckton

Reformed violent criminal Tony Beckton visits the Mallard Theatre to read from his memoirs as part of his rehabilitation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30pm (repeat)
Fry And Laurie: Reunited. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry

Fry And Laurie: Reunited

UKTV Gold special featuring double act Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie reminiscing about their friendship, careers and sketches.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
60 min
Rock & Chips. Image shows from L to R: Freddie 'The Frog' Robdal (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Joan Trotter (Kellie Bright). Copyright: Shazam Productions / BBC

Rock & Chips

Episode 1 - The Frog & The Pussycat

Joan longs for a new life. Reg has found her a job as a charlady but it's not entirely suitable as her employer has a very different idea about her responsibilities. Meanwhile, Del wants to become a movie producer.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Dave Gorman, Simon Evans, Isy Suttie. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 2, Episode 3 - Dave Gorman

The roaming comedy showcase reaches Birmingham, where the headline act is quick-witted Genius host Dave Gorman. Support comes from Isy Suttie and Simon Evans.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Luke Gell), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Billy (Freddie Hogan), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Cassie (Georgia Henshaw). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 9, Episode 1 - Nil By Muff

Gaz and Donna are finally together, but Gaz was left paralysed by his accident and the two of them are struggling to come to terms with his new life in a wheelchair.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Luke Gell), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Billy (Freddie Hogan), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Cassie (Georgia Henshaw). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 9, Episode 2 - Cheese Toastie

Gaz struggles to get used to his metrosexual carer Billy. Not only does Billy have manicures, he keeps calling him babe and trying to hug him. Billy is upset, but he's determined to win Gaz round no matter what it takes.

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 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop star in another edition of the satirical panel game. With guest host Bruce Forsyth and guest panellists Ross Noble and Laura Solon.

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 12

Keith is joined by award-winning actor and director Noel Clarke, Danish actress Brigitte Nielsen, Irish singer-songwriter Una Healy and Hollyoaks model Gemma Merna. Rufus Hound acts as Team Captain.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 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 9

Little Britain's David Walliams hosts, with team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding. Guests include Lord of the Rings star Andy Serkis, Gareth Malone from BBC Two's The Choir, Swedish pop star Basshunter and comedian Josie Long.

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 15

The last episode of the topical comedy show broadcast live. David Mitchell, Jimmy Carr, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne look forward to the Royal Wedding tomorrow.

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 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh Awards

Will is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 6

While it is impossible to know what news will feature in this totally topical show, smart money must be on the forthcoming royal wedding joining the many other major stories going under the Good News spotlight this week.

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 6 - Exam Time

Exams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.

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 12 - Gravity

With Barry Humphries, Bill Bailey and Rich Hall.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
That Jan Ravens. Jan Ravens. Copyright: BBC

That Jan Ravens

Impressions sketch show pilot. Dame Maggie Smith discovers a shocking secret in Downton Abbey, the Queen discusses wedding plans with Mrs Middleton, and Baroness Warsi appears as a challenger on Countdown.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 8, Episode 6

Carl's 21st birthday is on the horizon and in an attempt to raise funds he sets up his own valet service.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (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 8

Ricky reads some predictions for the future and Karl shares his theories on them.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Dave Gorman, Simon Evans, Isy Suttie. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 2, Episode 3 - Dave Gorman

The roaming comedy showcase reaches Birmingham, where the headline act is quick-witted Genius host Dave Gorman. Support comes from Isy Suttie and Simon Evans.

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