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Schedule Thursday 17th November 2005

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 3, Episode 1

Corpulent health-spa guest Desiree and Thai bride Ting Tong join the gallery of grotesques as Matt Lucas and David Walliams's near-the-knuckle sketch show returns for a third run. Featuring a guest turn from Cat Deeley.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 2, Episode 2 - In Loco

Louisa is nervously awaiting an interview for promotion to head teacher of Portwenn Primary School, and she's anxious to make a good impression. The breakout of a highly contagious skin infection amongst the children isn't going to help any.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Worst Week Of My Life. Image shows from L to R: Howard (Ben Miller), Mel (Sarah Alexander), Dick (Geoffrey Whitehead), Angela (Alison Steadman). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Worst Week Of My Life

Series 2, Episode 1 - Monday

Howard and mother-to-be Mel begin the week by moving into the cottage bequeathed to them in Granny's will, but their upheaval coincides with the funeral. When one of the pallbearers is taken ill, Dick finds it difficult to entrust the job to the new member of the family.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Sensitive Skin. Davina Jackson (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Sensitive Skin

Series 1, Episode 2

A chance meeting with an old schoolfriend prompts Davina to start looking back on her childhood, and when her mother suffers another stroke she returns to old haunts. Meanwhile, Al meets an old flame.

BBC Four 10:30pm
30 min
The Late Edition. Marcus Brigstocke

The Late Edition

Series 2, Episode 2

Topical comedy show on BBC Four hosted by Marcus Brigstocke.

BBC Four 11pm
30 min
Don't Watch That Watch This. Copyright: Vera Productions

Don't Watch That Watch This

Series 2, Episode 2

This week Jeremy Paxman puts his University Challenge hat on to quiz Michael Howard, George Bush pops up on What's My Line? and confuses everyone, and we test out Bill Oddie's driving skills. It can only mean more fun from the cutting room as DWTWT once again wreaks havoc with the archives.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 12:25am
30 min
ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV

Shoot The Writers!

Series 2, Episode 8

A repeat of this 2003 TV.

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