British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 31st May 2012

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Rebecca Front

Incredible Women

Series 2, Episode 4 - Paddy Jones

Jeremy meets Paddy Jones, a photographer and former 60s wild child whose photographic projects included the Vietnam war and many rock stars.

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

The Simon Day Show

Series 2, Episode 1 - Tommy Cockles

Tommy Cockles arrives at the theatre to find it transformed: there's a new Nigerian owner, soundman Goose has been replaced by an authoritarian ex-copper and receptionist Catherine has disappeared off to India to find herself.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm
60 min
Julian Clary. Copyright: Twofour

God Save The Queens

Episode 1

A look at the fabulous men who hid from the glare of the spotlight, including Kenneth Williams, Liberace and Danny La Rue.

BBC Three 9pm
30 min
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 8

Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm
30 min
Walking The Dogs. The Queen (Emma Thompson). Copyright: Sprout Pictures

Walking The Dogs

Touching comedy drama based on the events of an intruder breaking into the Queen's bedroom. Stars Emma Thompson as the monarch.

BBC Three 9:30pm
30 min
Live At The Electric. Russell Kane. Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 1, Episode 1

Show blending stand-up from Russell Kane with short films, quick-fire sketches and music, taking the traditional live comedy show and wiring it to the mains.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Tonight. Rory Bremner. Copyright: Unique Productions

Tonight

Series 2, Episode 4

Rory Bremner and the team return for another series of Tonight, the topical satire show that digs that bit deeper into national and international politics.

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