British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 5th June 2012

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Cabin Pressure

Series 3, Episode 4 - Ottery St Mary

Martin is a man with a van, Douglas flies a plane with an otter, and Carolyn dates a pilot with a problem with sheep. And two mysteries solved - the name of Carolyn's dog and the rules of Yellow Car.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Special - Horrible

A Halloween special with Dara O'Briain, Sean Lock and Chris Addison.

BBC Three 9pm
60 min
Unzipped. Image shows from L to R: Greg James, Russell Kane. Copyright: Talkback

Unzipped

Series 1, Episode 6

Greg James and Russell Kane, along with a special guest, take a look at British behaviour and reveal what really goes on behind closed doors and inside our heads.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 5

Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 4 - Humans

With Jo Brand, Jimmy Carr and Jack Dee.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop star in another edition of the satirical panel game. With guest host Bruce Forsyth and guest panellists Ross Noble and Laura Solon.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 5

The boys call Jay's bluff and go to the Camber Sands meeting of the Caravan Club to see if it really is 'like a massive orgy'.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
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 10:30pm (repeat)
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.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm
30 min
Cardinal Burns. Image shows from L to R: Seb Cardinal, Dustin Demri-Burns. Copyright: Left Bank Pictures

Cardinal Burns

Series 1, Episode 5

Phil and Jase, two camp paranormal investigators, hunt down spooky goings on at Goswell House; Dustin faces humiliation at a casting for a TV commercial; and tension rises as New Guy installs a hot tub at Office Flirt HQ.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm (repeat)
Starlings. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Starlings

Series 1, Episode 4

While Jan feels Gravy has some growing up to do, Terry would appreciate it if Charlie took time out from being a teen. Bell and Reuben make progress.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Special - The Queen Of Sheba

Nearly seven years on, and now living with the Royles, Nana is bedridden and the centre of attention. Jim is, unsurprisingly, not best pleased. Meanwhile, Antony is a businessman; Denise is pregnant again; and poor Cheryl is still trying to lose weight and find love.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 1, Episode 8

Dara O'Briain, Oxford University maths professor Marcus du Sautoy and comedy guest Andi Osho test their mathematical nous one final time in the last episode of the series.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
The Pickerskill Reports. Image shows from L to R: Harry Hindle-Rand (Thomas Sangster), Dr Henry Pickerskill (Ian McDiarmid). Copyright: Curtains For Radio

The Pickerskill Reports

Series 2, Episode 3 - Timothy Spoontz

When the new progressive headmaster Mike Poulson Jabby decides to impose an austerity drive, the quality of the school's food is compromised, but the inventive agricultural talents of young boarder Timothy Spoontz provide a solution.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm
30 min
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 5 - Karl's Day

Karl describes a typical day in his life, which includes spending time alone working on DIY projects.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 8, Episode 6 - Michael McIntyre, Kylie Minogue, Little Mix

Michael McIntyre, Kylie Minogue, and X Factor group Little Mix join Alan Carr. Music is from Kaiser Chiefs, who perform I Predict a Riot.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 6 - Wedding

Nancy asks Jez to marry her... for administrative reasons. Mark and Super-Hans combine forces to try and break them up, but on seeing Jez cry they abort.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

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