British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 23rd July 2012

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
30 min
Neil Pearson

Brian Gulliver's Travels

Series 2, Episode 5 - Hermicia

This week Brian talks about the country of Hermicia, which consists of the altruistic Manchevan people and the selfish Cononans.

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 3, Episode 1

When added to a failing political career, Richard Fallon's messy divorce and problems with his morbidly obese child Toby mean he will not be leaving Martha's care any day soon.

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 6, Episode 6 - Science v Art

With Al Murray, Sara Pascoe, Andrew Pontzen, Jon Butterworth.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Image shows from L to R: Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 57, Episode 5

A welcome visit to the Rose Theatre in Kingston-upon-Thames for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, plus Ross Noble on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge. Image shows from L to R: Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan), Sidekick Simon (Tim Key). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - Idiom + Inception

Alan and Simon ask their listeners some thought-provoking questions, such as 'How often should you wash your towels?' and 'What is the best thing?'.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm
30 min
Adam Buxton's BUG. Adam Buxton

Adam Buxton's BUG

Episode 3

Comedian Adam Buxton presents more madcap music videos unearthed from the internet along with the comments they've provoked from opinionated online communities.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Olympics Special

Eddy and Patsy play their own very special part in the London Olympics. The ladies shmooze some rather famous UK athletes, as only they know how.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm
35 min
A Running Jump. Perry (Eddie Marsan). Copyright: Film4 / BBC Films

A Running Jump

Short 35 minute film about a car dealer's family. Written and directed by Mike Leigh for the London 2012 Festival.

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