British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 15th June 2015

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
So On & So Forth. Image shows from L to R: John Sheerman, Alison Thea-Skot, Nick Gadd, Martin Allanson. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

So On & So Forth

Episode 2

One of the rising stars of the live sketch group circuit, So On and So Forth, bring their particularly British style of sketch comedy to Radio 4 in this new series.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 4 - Naughty Napoleon

We follow Napoleon as he rises from humble beginnings to be the Emperor of France, bashing most of Europe along the way, and ultimately meeting his Waterloo at, well, Waterloo! Meanwhile across the world we meet the Indian traveller who brought Shampoo to the world.

BBC Local Radio 5:30pm
30 min
Jesting About

Jesting About

Series 3, Episode 3

Sketches with The Mimic Men, John Scott, Hot Gulp, Sammy Dobson, Barry Fox, Katie Yossarian and Mark Kennedy.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Just A Minute

Series 72, Episode 5

Paul Merton, Tim Rice, Lisa Tarbuck and Graham Norton attempt to talk for 60 seconds with no hesitation, repetition or deviation.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
30 min
Vicious. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Frances de la Tour), Freddie (Ian McKellen), Mason (Philip Voss), Stuart (Derek Jacobi), Penelope (Marcia Warren), Ash (Iwan Rheon). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy / Kudos Productions

Vicious

Series 2, Episode 3 - Ballroom

The gang decides to join Ash and Jess at a ballroom dancing class. Nimble on his feet, Stuart quickly becomes teacher's pet, leaving Freddie in a huff, while Violet becomes a hit with the amorous teacher in other ways. After seeking Freddie's advice, Ash decides to take his relationship with Jess to the next level.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
30 min
It's A Funny Old Week. Copyright: ITV Studios

It's A Funny Old Week

Episode 1

Jason Manford introduces his new show. Plus, Jason Byrne talks about his family ahead of Father's Day; and Joan Collins bemoans how Britain is losing its manners.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Episodes. Image shows from L to R: Beverly Lincoln (Tamsin Greig), Sean Lincoln (Stephen Mangan), Matt LeBlanc (Matt LeBlanc). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC

Episodes

Series 4, Episode 6

Matt learns his father has had heart failure. Sean and Beverly find themselves dragged along to the hospital to support him during his day of familial hell.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Man Down. Image shows from L to R: Brian (Mike Wozniak), Emma (Jeany Spark), Dan (Greg Davies), Mum (Gwyneth Powell), Jo (Roisin Conaty), Nesta (Stephanie Cole). Copyright: Avalon Television

Man Down

Series 2, Episode 3 - Diversity

Dan is sent on a diversity course after alarming headmistress Miss Lipsey, the ongoing target of his clumsy advances, with his complete lack of political correctness. After dragging an injured Brian into his idiotic plans, Dan's 'diversity buddy' proves more helpful than he could have possibly imagined.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
55 min
Virtually Famous. Image shows from L to R: Chris Stark, Kevin McHale, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Talkback / Hungry Bear Media

Virtually Famous

Series 2, Episode 10 - Made In Chelsea Takeover

Kevin McHale is joined by Made In Chelsea's Spencer and Binky as part of the special takeover night. Seann and Chris are also joined by Russell Kane and David Morgan, plus a special appearance from internet sensation and eccentric inventor Colin Furze.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
45 min version
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 87, Episode 5

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig, with regular panellist Jeremy Hardy and guests Andy Hamilton, Bob Mills and Rebecca Front.

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