British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 8th January 2020

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Jeeves Live!. Martin Jarvis. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Jeeves Live!

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Great Sermon Handicap

At Twing Hall there's a scheme afoot among the young guests to run a handicap on the length of the sermons preached by the vicars, and Bertie is persuaded by his nephews to fund their bets as well as his own.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Joe Lycett's Obsessions. Joe Lycett. Copyright: BBC

Obsessions

Series 2, Episode 1

Joining Joe on the sofa this week, weather presenter Carol Kirkwood shares her obsession with a cat called Donald, while Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo reveals her love of trainers. Joe also welcomes members of the public to share their secret passions, as well as this week's VOP (very obsessed person), Paul Fraine, who introduces Joe to the world of Live Action Role Play.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Comedy Legends. Peter Sellers. Copyright: 3DD

Comedy Legends

Series 2, Episode 12 - Peter Sellers

Barry Cryer pays tribute to actor Peter Sellers, who shot to fame in The Goon Show and starred in the Pink Panther franchise and was Oscar-nominated for Dr Strangelove and Being There.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Skewer

The Skewer

Series 1, Episode 1

Skewered in this opening episode are Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globes, some growing tensions in Iran and Donald Trump on his knowledge of windmills.

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