British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 26th March 2013

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
The Kneebone Bonanza. Image shows from L to R: Dwight (Ed Gaughan), Carl Grose, Maddy (Alex Tregear), Slick (Michael Shelford). Copyright: BBC

The Kneebone Bonanza

Episode 2

The Kneebones are in serious financial trouble. Could a lost gold mine in Arizona be the answer? And who is the mysterious American with the snake skin boots?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
The Johnny & Inel Show. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Cochrane, Inel Tomlinson. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Johnny & Inel Show

Series 1, Episode 11

Johnny and Inel have a difference of opinion about the direction of the show. Johnny wants to take a more serious approach and Inel is determined to keep it as silly as possible. When Inel explains Johnny's approach is losing them fans, Johnny soon has a change of heart.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Trevor Noah: The Racist. Trevor Noah. Copyright: BBC

Trevor Noah: The Racist

A Radio 4 stand-up special starring top South African comedian Trevor Noah.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Heading Out. Sara Ford (Sue Perkins)

Heading Out

Episode 5

Sara and the gang go to Toria's spooky family home for a practice exercise in which Sara must come out to Toria's parents. Toria is forced to face her own fears, and Jamie and Justine share an intimate moment.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
40 min
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask. Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Series 2, Episode 5

Joining Alexander Armstrong this time are comics Jack Whitehall, Andrew Maxwell and Phill Jupitus.

BBC Three 10pm
30 min
Bluestone 42. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Stephen Wight), Mary (Kelly Adams), Millsy (Gary Carr), Nick (Oliver Chris). Copyright: BBC

Bluestone 42

Series 1, Episode 4

Mary reveals a secret about her past before she became a padre and Nick tries to take full advantage. Bird is offered a promotion.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
60 min
Radio 2's History Of British Comedy. David Mitchell. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

Radio 2's History Of British Comedy

Episode 4

The final episode opens in the late seventies as observational comedy blossoms thanks to an Englishman, a Scotsman and a Welshman. Listen out for the birth of comedy clubs too, and more...

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 11, Episode 5

Chesney's having a rough day at work. His chillers have broken, and when he goes on the hunt for replacements he meets Remona, a feisty Muslim pharmacist.

Fox 10:30pm
30 min
The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret. Todd Margaret (David Cross). Copyright: RDF Television / Merman

The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret

Series 2, Episode 4 - In Which Todd Accidentally Learns A Secret And Brent And Doug Get Closer To Further From The Truth

Wondering if she had the wrong idea about him, Alice visits Todd. After Todd's father leaves the country, Todd seeks solace in a pub, but instead finds himself enmeshed in a night of unimaginable debauchery in a bachelorette party from hell.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
The Matt Lucas Awards. Matt Lucas. Copyright: John Stanley Productions / BBC

The Matt Lucas Awards

Series 2, Episode 4

The nominations are provided by broadcaster Richard Bacon and comedians Jason Byrne and Shappi Khorsandi.

Comedy Central 11pm
30 min
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 1, Episode 8 - Shouty Bollocks

Henning Wehn talks royalty, Tony Law tells his new joke and there's original comedy from Eleanor Tiernan, Boothby Graffoe, Simon Munnery and interviews by Stewart Lee.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
James Acaster's Findings. James Acaster. Copyright: BBC

James Acaster's Findings

Episode 0 - Pilot

Stand-up comedian James Acaster presents the results of his in-depth research into the subject of bread, assisted by his trusty sidekick Nathaniel Metcalfe.

We'll find out why the French struggle to come up with a snappy slogan to advertise Brioche, learn why the Bagel is so trendy, and discover the hidden anti-bread propaganda pushed at children through the medium of fairytales.

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