British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 14th May 2012

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
30 min
The Castle. Image shows from L to R: Sir William De Warenne (Neil Dudgeon), Lady Anne Woodstock (Martha Howe-Douglas), Lady Charlotte (Ingrid Oliver), Sir John Woodstock (James Fleet). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The Castle

Series 4, Episode 1 - Tender Is The Knight

Sir John fills his castle with wounded soldiers and De Warenne fills his trousers with ice. Plus a new valet arrives hotfoot from somewhere called Downton Abbey.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Mr Blue Sky. Image shows from L to R: Kill-R (Javone Prince), Jacqui Easter (Claire Skinner), Dr Ray Marsh (Justin Edwards), Sean Calhoun (Michael Legge), Robbie Easter (Tyger Drew-Honey), Charlie Easter (Rosamund Hanson), Harvey Easter (Mark Benton), Alan Leopold (Simon Day), Lou Easter (Sorcha Cusack). Copyright: Avalon Television

Mr Blue Sky

Series 2, Episode 6 - On Your Wedding Day

It's the day before Charlie and Kill-R's wedding day. While Rakesh makes Jax an unexpected offer and the bride gets cold feet, Harvey's plan to write his speech is interrupted by a distress call from the groom at Gatwick.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 63, Episode 1

Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Sue Perkins and Greg Proops are asked to speak on the subjects of 'How I Would Describe Myself On A Dating Website', 'Surprise Parties', 'Robin Hood', 'The Best Thing About Hollywood' and 'How I Like My Coffee'.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
40 min
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 1, Episode 5

Dara's back, proving again that mathematics can save the day in almost any circumstance. This week he tackles problems that you might come across in an Italian restaurant.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10:40pm
60 min
Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia. Morgan Spurlock. Copyright: Thumbs Up Productions / Warrior Poets

Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia

Episode 7

Morgan Spurlock's tongue-in-cheek delve into British culture continues, this week taking a look at fame. Spurlock is joined in the studio by Katy Brand, Peter Serafinowicz and actor Corey Feldman. Frank Turner provides the music.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
45 min version
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 77, Episode 6

Sandi Toksvig is in the chair and Carolyn Brown reads out cuttings as panellists Jeremy Hardy, Mark Steel, Fred MacAulay and Bridget Christie take a satirical look at the week's news.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm
50 min version
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 13, Episode 3

David Hasselhoff, Rachel Riley and comedians Rob Beckett and Justin Moorhouse join regulars Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson for the topical quiz.

Share this page