British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 5th May 2011

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

Just A Minute

Comedy panel show chaired by Nicholas Parsons, with guests Paul Merton, Clement Freud, Peter Jones and Derek Nimmo. First aired in 1998.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
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.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Delivery Man

With Jeffrey away, it's inevitable that Anne will go into labour. Luckily George is on hand, motorbike, sidecar and all...

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 5 - Kuala Lumpur

A week on standby at the airfield gives Arthur an opportunity to brush up on his stewarding skills, while Douglas seems to have disappeared. And why is everyone terrified of Dirk the groundsman?

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 5

It may be half-time, but the quiz continues to provide a high quotient of belly laughs. Boxer Amir Khan joins the Reds, while comedian Jack Whitehall is picked for the Blues.

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

The Simon Day Show

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dave Angel

1990s Eco-Warrior Dave Angel performs at the Mallard Theatre and a confused delivery man arrives with gifts from a star.

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

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 5 - Omid Djalili

Deadpan comic Jack Dee shares his gripes on school sports day, rubbernecking and the notion of appointing an Olympic village idiot, before introducing a performance by Omid Djalili, who offers his take on everything from Shakespeare to belly-dancing.

U&W channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Maddy Magellan (Caroline Quentin). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Christmas Special - Black Canary

The famous female illusionist, Marella Carney - The Black Canary - is found dead at her rambling mansion. For Jonathan, an encounter with both an old flame and the swashbuckling Detective Inspector Gideon Pryke adds even more spice to an already baffling enigma.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Jason Byrne, Milton Jones, Rob Rouse. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 2, Episode 4 - Jason Byrne

Jason Byrne performs in his hometown of Dublin. Milton Jones and Rob Rouse provide sterling support.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 3, Episode 4

Dad is suffering from a terrible hangover, and it seems worse as he struggles against the issues of his family.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley

TV broadcast of Lee Evans live at Wembley in 2002, unleashing his latest material to a giddy crowd.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Psychoville. Copyright: BBC

Psychoville

Series 2, Episode 1

The survivors of the explosion at Ravenhill Psychiatric Hospital are reunited to bury one of their number killed in the blast. But there is no rest for the wicked as new mysteries beckon.

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 9

After 39 series spanning over two decades, Have I Got News For You's most famous recurring gag is hosting the show - John Prescott. With guest panellists John Bishop and Penny Smith.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
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.

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 13

Joining the panel this week is comedian and host of Take Me Out, Paddy McGuinness, Boy-band heartthrobs Max George and Tom Parker from The Wanted and superstar DJ David Guetta. With Keith Lemon, Fearne Cotton, Rufus Hound and guest captain Davina McCall.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
130 min
David Walliams' Awfully Good. David Walliams. Copyright: Crook Productions

David Walliams' Awfully Good

Episode 3 - David Walliams' Awfully Good Movie Moments

From the world of the silver screen David Walliams presents cinema's most shoddy moments including atrocious monsters, terrible sex, baffling foreign accents and truly contemptible acting.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Fashion Show

It's the start of term and Carli is organising a charity fashion show.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 7

Russell once again gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Gig And The Girlfriend

Simon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Katy Brand, Jack Whitehall, Marcus Brigstocke, John Sergeant, Johnny Vegas, Rufus Hound. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 3, Episode 1

John Sergeant returns with more humorously heated debates. Johnny Vegas and Chris Addison join Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound to ask such questions as, "should we be scared of teenagers?"

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
49 Cedar Street. Image shows from L to R: Laurence (Colin Hoult), Elliot (Tom Parry). Copyright: BBC

49 Cedar Street

Radio 4 sitcom about two lads who are happily sharing a flat and living in peace... until an over-emotional woman moves into their spare room.

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

Shameless

Series 8, Episode 7

Kelly and Shane need all the help they can get when their new fantasy-kidnap business lands them in trouble and sparks a police investigation.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 13 - Gothic

With Jimmy Carr, Jack Dee and Sue Perkins.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Kröd Mändoon And The Flaming Sword Of Fire. Krod Mandoon (Sean Maguire)

Kröd Mändoon And The Flaming Sword Of Fire

Episode 1 - Wench Trouble

Krod and the gang go on a mission to rescue the leader of the resistance against the evil Meconian Empire.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 7

Russell once again gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week.

U&Dave channel logo 1:10am (repeat)
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. Stewart Lee. Copyright: BBC

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Series 1, Episode 1 - Toilet Books

Stewart looks at the phenomenon of toilet books. Where did they come from? And why?

Comedy Central Extra 1:20am (repeat)
Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley

TV broadcast of Lee Evans live at Wembley in 2002, unleashing his latest material to a giddy crowd.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:20am (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 13

Joining the panel this week is comedian and host of Take Me Out, Paddy McGuinness, Boy-band heartthrobs Max George and Tom Parker from The Wanted and superstar DJ David Guetta. With Keith Lemon, Fearne Cotton, Rufus Hound and guest captain Davina McCall.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive. Rob Brydon. Copyright: Jones The Film

Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive

Series 2, Episode 2

Rob agrees to appear on It Takes Two in order to persuade celebrity booker Sara to return to Annually Retentive. While there, he meets his celebrity double - dancer Anton Du Beke - and agrees to appear on Strictly Come Dancing, with disastrous results.

U&Dave channel logo 2:10am (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 2 - Panda

Rick is invited to feature in a TV series that traces celebrities' family trees.

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