British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 13th January 2020

Radio 4 4pm
30 min
Natalie Haynes

Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics

Series 5, Episode 4 - Homer: The Iliad

Natalie performs a comedy routine about Homer's Iliad, an epic work about gods, Greeks and Trojans, men and women, mothers and fathers and lovers.

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 21, Episode 1 - Science of Laughter

Professor Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince are joined by Frank Skinner, Professor Sophie Scott and Professor Richard Wiseman as they look at the science of what makes us laugh.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
Welcome Strangers. Copyright: BBC

Welcome Strangers

Series 1, Episode 2

Comedy sketch show inspired by the lyrical poetry of Wales.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 23, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by Marcus Brigstocke, Lou Sanders, Cally Beaton and Neil Delamere are the panellists lie on the subjects of chocolate, the human body, the Netherlands and rats.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Cold Feet. Image shows from L to R: David Marsden (Robert Bathurst), Mary (Michelle Holmes)

Cold Feet

Series 9, Episode 1

Adam finds himself in hot water at work, while his relationship with Karen continues to affect the group. Jenny's finished her cancer treatment, but her struggle is far from over. David begins to see Mary in a new light.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
30 min
Group. Image shows from L to R: Steph (Sally Reid), Nell (Lucianne McEvoy), Rob (Grant O'Rourke). Copyright: Pirate Productions

Group

Group is a comedy about addicts' weekly sessions. About our addiction to seeking a better version of ourselves, and the need to tell the world about it. Everyone needs an audience.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
Ladhood. Image shows from L to R: Ralph (Samuel Bottomley), Craggy (Shaun Thomas), Young Liam (Oscar Kennedy), Addy (Aqib Khan)

Ladhood

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Friday Night

Liam attempts a sober Friday night, leading him to reflect on his relationship with booze.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
45 min version
The News Quiz. Nish Kumar

The News Quiz

Series 101, Episode 1

The first episode of the Series 101 begins with new host Nish Kumar, and guests Alun Cochrane, Mark Steel, Helen Lewis and Lucy Porter.

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