British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 12th July 2012

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Old Harry's Game. Image shows from L to R: Satan (Andy Hamilton), Gary (Steven O'Donnell). Copyright: BBC

Old Harry's Game

Olympic Special

The 2012 Olympics coming to London. Edith strongly believes in the ideas the Olympic movement stood for, but Satan tried to prove her wrong by taking her to the some famous Ancient Greeks.

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

Live At The Electric

Series 1, Episode 7

Hari Kondabolu delivers his all-American views on British history; Jigsaw take part in a half-baked robbery; and Joe Wilkinson's timing is slightly off cue.

Radio 2 logo 9:30pm
30 min
The Trap

The Trap

Radio 2 sketch show starring Jeremy Limb, Paul Litchfield and Dan Mersh, also known collectively as The Trap.

BBC Asian Network 10pm
30 min
Meera Syal's Asian Comedy Story. Meera Syal. Copyright: Tonic Productions

Meera Syal's Asian Comedy Story

Episode 4 - Meera Syal's Asian Comedy Night - Part 2

Meera Syal and Tommy Sandhu present more highlights from an evening showcasing the very best in Asian comedic talent.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 5

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison look back at the Wimbledon final and ahead at the final preparations for the London Olympics, with the help of guests Josh Widdicombe, Miles Jupp and Milton Jones.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
The Midnight Beast. Image shows from L to R: Stef (Stefan Abingdon), Dru (Andrew Wakely), Ash (Ashley Horne). Copyright: Warp Films / Cuba Comedy

The Midnight Beast

Series 1, Episode 2 - Father's Day

Stef stays up all night editing a rubbish animated video for their new track Booty Call. Meanwhile, Dru miraculously gets a maintenance cheque from his long-estranged dad.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Dead Boss. Helen Stephens (Sharon Horgan). Copyright: BBC

Dead Boss

Episode 6

Helen is moved to D Wing where she is befriended by white collar criminal Jo. She soon receives an unwanted visit from widow Mrs Bridges, who has something interesting she wants to show her.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Alice's Wunderland. Alice Lowe. Copyright: BBC

Alice's Wunderland

Series 1, Episode 1

A trip round Wunderland, the Poundland of magical realms.

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