British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 20th January 2009

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:30pm
30 min
Scoop. Digby Digworth (Shaun Williamson). Copyright: BBC

Scoop

Series 1, Episode 12 - Environ-Mental

The Pilbury Post is running an environmental campaign and makes Digby its eco-warrior.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Broken Arts. Copyright: BBC

Broken Arts

Episode 2

David Quantick presents his look at the world of culture and the arts. David is joined by Daniel Maier, Richie Webb, Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Jane Lamacraft. Includes a "guest appearance" from Gilbert and Sullivan.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
The High Life. Sebastian Flight (Alan Cumming)

The High Life

Episode 2 - Birl

As standards fall, the company orders its employees to attend a weekend of intensive retraining. Steve finds love, Shona finds herself and Sebastian finds out a secret.

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

Little Britain

Lou and Andy are in the countryside, and Judy of the Women's Institute projectile vomits over a visiting MP.

BBC Four 9:30pm (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 1, Episode 2

Women throw themselves at Ken in The Grapes. Liam's cooking Melanie a meal for her birthday, although Joe and Duffy suspect she's got a bigger treat in store.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
Cowards. Image shows from L to R: Tim Key, Stefan Golaszewski, Lloyd Woolf, Tom Basden. Copyright: Angel Eye Media

Cowards

Episode 1

Sketch show offering a unique comic slant on human frailties, within an ever-shifting world full of surprise and invention. Scenarios range from Russian roulette at the dinner table to socially-awkward judges.

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
The Mark Steel Lecture. Mark Steel. Copyright: BBC

The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 1, Episode 4 - Thomas Paine

Mark presents the life of Thomas Paine, one of the great writers who inspired the American War of Independance, and who was condemed for preaching atheism. But how do you preach atheism?

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Grownups. Image shows from L to R: Chris (Richard Mylan), Michelle (Sheridan Smith). Copyright: BBC

Grownups

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winks

In a bid to help Alex pick up trade at Bar Salade, Grant reluctantly agrees to take part in an illegal underground tiddlywink betting ring. Jenny decides to date sexy older man Chris, while Michelle tries to change her promiscuous ways.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Katy Brand's Big Ass Show. Katy Brand. Copyright: World's End Productions

Katy Brand's Big Ass Show

Series 2, Episode 2

Lily Allen turns her hand to comedy and Capt Rosie takes a look at festivals in 'Privates Out'. Kate Winslet has an appointment with the Doctor, and Prince Harry asks his grandma for a favour.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:05pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Harry delves into the archives for a third helping of memorable clips, including Billie Piper playing a very long game of badminton.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:35pm (repeat)
No Heroics. Image shows from L to R: Devlin, aka Excelsor (Patrick Baladi), Jenny, aka She-Force (Rebekah Staton), Don, aka Timebomb (James Lance), Sarah, aka Electroclash (Claire Keelan), Alex, aka The Hotness (Nicholas Burns). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

No Heroics

Episode 3 - Mean Gills

Sarah is given a sidekick with behavioural problems by the Super Powers Authority as part of her probation. Don takes Alex to a strip club, who attempts to convince people there that he can be dangerous. Back at The Fortress, Jenny gets chatted up by a mysterious lothario at the pool table.

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