British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 12th 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, Julian Clary 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 3 - Dave Angel

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 4, Episode 4 - All Work And No Pay

George's no-nonsense approach to traffic control has annoyed one too many of his superiors and colleagues, and after a stern talking to - plus some characteristic advice from Jerry - he manages to resign. Needless to say, Mildred is not pleased.

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 6 - Limerick

An interminable flight with a very baffling cargo gives the crew the opportunity to pass the time by alternately opening their hearts up to each other and persuading Arthur not to play charades.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 6pm (repeat)
The Laxian Key. Copyright: BBC

The Laxian Key

Episode 3

Guilt stricken Arnold's call home to apologise for melting Earth is traced. Our planetary decontaminationists are on the run.

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 10

The final whistle is about to blow. Football legend Matt Le Tissier joins the Reds, and actor Stephen Mangan is picked for the Blues. Who will finish top of the league?

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

The Simon Day Show

Series 1, Episode 4 - Billy Bleach

The headlining stand-up comedian has not shown up, so newcomer Billy Bleach is called upon to perform an extended set.

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&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Dave's One Night Stand. Greg Davies. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 2, Episode 5 - Greg Davies

Greg Davies performs in his hometown of Shrewsbury. With support from Roisin Conaty, Tom Deacon and Ed Gamble.

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 5

The last time Mum's sister Auntie Angela came to visit, it all ended in disaster. Now she is back to show off the American therapist she has married.

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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 5 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Uncle

Uncle Albert has been mugged and Del is determined to bring the perpetrators to justice. But is Uncle Albert telling all he knows...?

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Psychoville. Copyright: BBC

Psychoville

Series 2, Episode 2

The search for the missing locket continues with the investigation turning to Christopher Biggins for answers. Meanwhile, we find out what happened to Robert and Kerry as we return to the mysterious cottage in the woods.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Lee Mack Live. Lee Mack. Copyright: Avalon Television

Lee Mack Live

Lee Mack presents a stand-up show from London's Bloomsbury Theatre.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
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.

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 14

Joining the panel this week is Boyzone heartthrob Shane Lynch, fellow Boyzone band mate and Coronation Street star Keith Duffy and pop legend Lulu. With Keith Lemon, Fearne Cotton, Rufus Hound and guest team captain Chris Moyles.

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 3 - Will's Dilemma

Simon and his new girlfriend Tara go on a double date with Will and her friend Kerry.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Highlights Special - Best Bits

The best bits from Series 4 of the topical comedy show hosted by Russell Howard. Includes some previously unseen material.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (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 4 - The Trip To Warwick

Simon and his new girlfriend Tara are going to visit her sister at university.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Adil Ray

Sparkhill Sound

Radio 4 sitcom pilot about an ethnically diverse local radio station broadcasting from Birmingham.

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

Shameless

Series 8, Episode 8

Struggling to work for the family and care for baby Cilla, Micky comes up with a new way of making money: a fake website capturing credit card details of unsavoury users of other illegal websites.

Comedy Central Extra 11:20pm (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Stand-up comedy from London's famous club, The Comedy Store.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 14 - Greeks

With Phill Jupitus, Clive Anderson and Rich Hall.

Comedy Central Extra 11:50pm (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. Stewart Lee. Copyright: BBC

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Series 1, Episode 3 - Political Correctness

Stewart Lee asks whether political correctness really has gone mad.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Highlights Special - Best Bits

The best bits from Series 4 of the topical comedy show hosted by Russell Howard. Includes some previously unseen material.

U&Dave channel logo 12:55am (repeat)
Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive. Rob Brydon. Copyright: Jones The Film

Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive

Series 2, Episode 4

The news that Annually Retentive is to be shot in high definition causes Rob to become concerned about his hair loss. He visits Harley Street to discuss a possible transplant, brushes up on the pros and cons of a wig and receives an exclusive pep talk from friend Jimmy Carr.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:05am (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 3 - Will's Dilemma

Simon and his new girlfriend Tara go on a double date with Will and her friend Kerry.

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.

U&Dave channel logo 1:30am (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 1, Episode 7 - Ends

Mike's professional life comes into question as he is interviewed for re-entry to the TA and Tim's love life is equally rocky when he hears from Sarah. He cannot understand why Daisy and Mike aren't happy for him. Daisy finally overcomes a massive writer's bloke and Brian takes Twist out.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:35am (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 4 - The Trip To Warwick

Simon and his new girlfriend Tara are going to visit her sister at university.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:50am (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 14

Joining the panel this week is Boyzone heartthrob Shane Lynch, fellow Boyzone band mate and Coronation Street star Keith Duffy and pop legend Lulu. With Keith Lemon, Fearne Cotton, Rufus Hound and guest team captain Chris Moyles.

U&Dave channel logo 1:55am (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 1 - Gas

Mel announces that Magda is moving in with them until her boiler's fixed. Rick fears that it will become a permanent arrangement.

U&Dave channel logo 2:25am (repeat)
Banzai

Banzai

Cult Japanese-style sketch show. A wacky no holds barred betting show, often involving celebrities.

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