British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Tuesday 17th February 2009

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:05pm
30 min
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Series 1, Episode 12 - Fright Knight

Thanks to their resident ghost, the hotel staff get themselves on Most Haunted Live.

Radio 7 5:30pm (repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Episode 3 - Who Owned The Pier?

Pike and Hodges research the history of Frambourne Pier, and a visit by the electrician brings worrying news.

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

Broken Arts

Episode 6

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 6 - Dunk

The crew become involved in a spy plot.

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 6

It's the big day in The Grapes. The boys prepare for the Big Boys Beano with a hearty breakfast, while Melanie meets her real Dad. Back at The Grapes, Ken discovers who's been blocking the urinals!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
Ladies Of Letters. Image shows from L to R: Vera Small (Anne Reid), Irene Spencer (Maureen Lipman). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Ladies Of Letters

Series 1, Episode 3

Irene invites Vera down for a visit, but long-held insecurities raise their head, when Vera revels in the limelight at a soiree that Irene takes her along to. Worse still, Irene learns that her daughter is moving to Australia, and she may never see her granddaughter again!

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 6, Episode 4

Monica feels neglected when Frank rejects her sexual advances, and she's determined to get her groove back.

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

The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 2, Episode 4 - Che Guevara

Mark presents the life of Che Guevara, possibly the greatest revolutionary in history, despite the fact he was a chronic asthmatic.

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 6 - No Win, No Fee

Michelle and Jenny's girlie night out ends in disaster. Grant maims pensioners in his bid to drum up business for his law firm. Alex comes face to face with his fear of little people and runs through a sheet glass window, yet again. Chris discovers he's a daddy and has been for the past sixteen years.

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 6

Kate 'Normal' Winslet tries to rent a room. Captain Rosie hosts a training weekend. Caroline forces an ultimatum from Darren. Clare Bevan MP gets embroiled in a scandal. Plus, an interview with Keira 'Neckbrace' Knightley and a parody of Amy Winehouse.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm
60 min
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 6, Episode 5

Karen and Jamie's relationship is rocked when Karen suffers a miscarriage. Both unaware of the pregnancy, the two try to come to terms with what's happened.

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

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Irreverent telly tour guide Harry Hill has been hard at work again, exploring the vast televisual terrain of soaps, reality shows, documentaries and dramas.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
On The Hour. Image shows from L to R: Chris Morris, David Schneider, Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Steve Coogan. Copyright: BBC

On The Hour

Series 2, Episode 1

On the Hour returns for it second series. Barbara Wintergreen covers prenatal makeovers, the programme looks at the world of newspapers and Alan Partridge tackles sumo wrestling.

BBC Four 11:40pm (repeat)
We Need Answers. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Tim Key, Alex Horne. Copyright: BBC

We Need Answers

Series 1, Episode 1 - Reading

Celebrity guests Germaine Greer and Michael Rosen take part to find out which one of them is the smartest, the funniest and the best at surreal physical challenges. All the questions come from the audience members and text-messaging services.

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