British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 5th July 2011

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Tim Key

Tim Key's Suspended Sentence

Comic documentary in which Tim Key looks at what makes a great opening line in a novel.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 10

Some WWI soldiers try some very unusual ways to cure frostbite in the winter. Plus, the not at all romantic movie starring William the Conqueror, the story of Aztec Emperor Motecuhzoma, and a strange Stuart doctor takes a snooze during the middle of a battle.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Lead Balloon. Rick Spleen (Jack Dee). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Lead Balloon

Series 4, Episode 6 - End

The final episode of the sitcom. Rick has at last found the fame and success he so desperately craves...

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
30 min
Mark Watson

Improvisation My Dear Mark Watson

Improv comedy show pilot hosted by Mark Watson which makes use of green screen technology.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
60 min
Barbara Windsor's Funny Girls. Barbara Windsor. Copyright: Just Radio / Made In Manchester Productions

Barbara Windsor's Funny Girls

Series 1, Episode 1 - Hylda Baker

Barbara Windsor looks back at the life and career of comedienne Hylda Baker.

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