British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 19th May 2011

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Rebecca Front

Incredible Women

Series 1, Episode 4 - Kate Wilkie

In today's episode, Jeremy meets Kate Wilkie, now aged 37, who shot to fame at the age of 12 when she accompanied her father on a polar expedition and saved his life... in a very macabre way.

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

The Simon Day Show

Series 1, Episode 5 - Tommy Cockles

Comedy legend Tommy Cockles performs at the Mallard Theatre and is stunned to discover that manager Ron Bone has no idea who he is.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Al Murray's Compete For The Meat. Al Murray

Al Murray's Compete For The Meat

Episode 1

Al Murray presents the first episode of his new comedy quiz show. The celebrities joining Al this week are Dom Littlewood, Olivia Lee and Peter Shilton.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Psychoville. Copyright: BBC

Psychoville

Series 2, Episode 3

Mr Lomax reveals more about his past and his hatred for Tony Hancock becomes clear. Meanwhile Mr Jelly arrives at a booking meant to be for Mr Jolly and hopes no one will tell the difference.

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 15 - Coronation Street vs. Emmerdale

Holly's back this week, and the regular team are joined by Emmerdale stars Kelvin Fletcher and Adele Silva, plus Coronation Street's Craig Gazey and Michelle Keegan.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
Channel 4's Comedy Gala. Image shows from L to R: Alan Carr, Shaparak Khorsandi

Channel 4's Comedy Gala

Highlights Special - Comedy Gala 2010: Best Bits

Ahead of the 2011 show, Comedy Gala: Best Bits comprises all the best funny bits and biggest names from last year's inaugural C4 Comedy Gala, including Michael McIntyre and Lee Evans.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Jason Cook's Happiness HQ. Image shows from L to R: Jason Cook, Sandra Scott, Chris Ramsey, Pat Cook. Copyright: BBC

Jason Cook's Happiness HQ

Studio comedy show pilot in which Jason Cook, his mum, and Chris Ramsey explore how to have a more contented life.

Comedy Central Extra 11:20pm
60 min
If You Prefer A Milder Comedian Please Ask For One

If You Prefer A Milder Comedian Please Ask For One

TV broadcast of the stand-up comedy show in which Stewart Lee explores the formal limits of the art form.

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