British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 14th November 2010

BBC Radio 5 Live 11:05am
55 min
7 Day Saturday. Chris Addison. Copyright: Avalon Television

7 Day Saturday

Series 2, Episode 9

The week that Cameron went to China. Chris Addison is joined by Andy Zaltzman, Andrew Collins and Rebecca Front to discuss the week's news.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:15pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 6

This week's episode featured the EastEnders theme played on a steel drum, a dog watching Paddy and Rhona's argument on Emmerdale and Wagbo stealing Simon Cowell's glasses.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Room With An Alan

Despite being reduced to living in a roadside motel and presenting an early-morning programme on Radio Norwich, Alan still dreams of launching a new show on the BBC. However, his meeting with chief commissioner Tony Hayers does not run smoothly.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy. Copyright: BBC

Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy

Dawn French talks to Victoria Wood.

Sky Arts 2 9pm
25 min
Chekhov: Comedy Shorts. Nyukhin (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Chekhov: Comedy Shorts

Episode 1 - A Reluctant Tragic Hero

Tolkachov (Johnny Vegas) is a frustrated and exasperated family man.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa. Image shows left to right: Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne

Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa

Craig Cash and Caroline Aherne take viewers behind-the-scenes in this special programme charting the life of TV's laziest family, the Royles.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 6 - Julian Clary

Joining Jack Dee on stage is Julian Clary, who whips the audience into a frenzy with a set where no one is safe from his wit. Jack delivers a set lambasting cold calling for gas, phone and electricity, and he also lays into chemists, mobile phones and even vacuum cleaners.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 3

Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Life Of Brian

The 50 Greatest Comedy Films

The funniest films of all time battle it out in this top 50 comedy film countdown, as voted for by the British public.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Treacher (Leila Hoffman), Brian (Silas Carson), Samantha (Laura Haddock), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Eddie (David Armand), Jason (Daniel Lawrence Taylor). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

How Not To Live Your Life

Series 3, Episode 1 - Don's New Job

Don has to face up to the fact that he blew his chance with flatmate Sam. To make matters worse, Sam has a new boyfriend who is everything Don isn't. Featuring guest star Noel Fielding.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Steve Coogan), Rob (Rob Brydon). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Arbie

The Trip

The Trip, Episode 2 - L'Enclume

Steve and Rob enjoy a taster menu at L'Enclume in Cartmel.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Lee Mack Live. Lee Mack. Copyright: Avalon Television

Lee Mack Live

Lee Mack presents a stand-up show from London's Bloomsbury Theatre.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Treacher (Leila Hoffman), Brian (Silas Carson), Samantha (Laura Haddock), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Eddie (David Armand), Jason (Daniel Lawrence Taylor). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

How Not To Live Your Life

Series 3, Episode 2 - Don's Angry Girlfriend

It's been a while since Don has been out on a date but things are looking up and he heads out for dinner with Jenny.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:25pm
30 min
The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson. Copyright: BBC

The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson

Series 2, Episode 1

This first episode in the new series reveals what could happen if Harry Hill became a UN peace negotiator; Culshaw shows that Steven Gerrard is not just a talented football player; and Stephenson's Katie Price plans her wedding to Michael Winner.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:40pm
30 min
The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret. Todd Margaret (David Cross). Copyright: RDF Television / Merman

The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret

Series 1, Episode 1 - In Which Claims Are Made And A Journey Ensues

Todd Margaret bluffs his way into an apparently great job opportunity. All he has to do is sell several thousand energy drinks before his boss arrives. Simple. Apart from the fact that he knows nothing about British culture and nothing about sales.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 2, Episode 6

Jo Brand joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle this week. Rory Bremner has Jeremy Hardy and John Oliver on his team.

BBC Two 11:30pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 24, Episode 4

Terry Wogan hosts. The panellists are Rufus Hound, Imelda May, Edith Bowman and James Blunt.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 6 - Julian Clary

Joining Jack Dee on stage is Julian Clary, who whips the audience into a frenzy with a set where no one is safe from his wit. Jack delivers a set lambasting cold calling for gas, phone and electricity, and he also lays into chemists, mobile phones and even vacuum cleaners.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 3

Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.

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