British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 16th May 2012

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 1, Episode 2 - Rivals

Richard Wilson narrates his fictional autobiography. Did you know Sean Connery was offered the part of Victor Meldrew, before Richard Wilson? Neither did Richard, until Connery, his life-long rival, broke the news.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
So Wrong It's Right. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

So Wrong It's Right

Series 3, Episode 1

Lee Mack, Susan Calman and Daniel Maier compete to be the best at being wrong.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
30 min
The Unforgettable.... Copyright: North One Television / Watchmaker Productions

The Unforgettable...

Series 5, Episode 6 - Noele Gordon

A tribute to Noele Gordon - best known for her role as Meg Mortimer in the series Crossroads.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
It Is Rocket Science!. Helen Keen. Copyright: BBC

It Is Rocket Science!

Series 2, Episode 1 - Where Is Everyone?

Helen Keen explores the mystery of Fermi's Paradox - in a vast universe, potentially teeming with alien life, why has no one even dropped by to say hello? (There is a steadfast refusal to see this as her 17th birthday party all over again.)

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
Strap In - It's Clever Peter. Image shows from L to R: Richard Bond, William Hartley, Ed Eales-White. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Strap In - It's Clever Peter

Episode 1 - Nigel

Comedy sketch show featuring a pygmy hippo, a mystery voice, some house eyes and the Pope.

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