British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 20th January 2011

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am
15 min
Hedz. Copyright: BBC

Hedz

Series 2, Episode 16

Kids' comedy series putting celebrities in unexpected places.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:20pm (repeat)
Sailor Beware. Image shows from L to R: Carnoustie Bligh (Gordon Jackson), Emma Hornett (Peggy Mount), Albert Tufnell (Ronald Lewis). Copyright: Remus Films

Sailor Beware

1950s farce starring Peggy Mount as a formidable mother who scares her daughter's naval fiancé.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:35pm (repeat)
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 13 - Bogey Brothers

A nasty surprise awaits the unruly monsters when their fiendish behaviour becomes too much for the Carlson family.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 4pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 2, Episode 8 - Erotomania

Mrs Tishell has been wearing a collar to combat neck pain for years. The doctor urges her to remove it, thinking she doesn't really need it.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 1

A prank-loving Emperor hosts a dinner party on Roman Come Dine With Me, the Durham Home Guard injure themselves while learning first aid, and the Viking rock band paint the town red... literally.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Lawnmower

Terry and June get off to a bad start with their new neighbours in a dispute over a lawnmower.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:15pm
30 min
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 2, Episode 4

Featuring Keith Fit, fitness pundit, who demonstrates how to go canoeing, with predictable results.

Radio 7 5:30pm (repeat)
Potting On. Pam Grant (Pam Ayres)

Potting On

Episode 3 - Curse Of The Pharaoh

Gordon becomes so addicted to a computer game that Pam has to get a dog for company.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto. Mark Thomas. Copyright: BBC

Mark Thomas - The Manifesto

Series 3, Episode 3

Comedian-activist Mark Thomas collates policies suggested by his studio audience into a People's Manifesto.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 5

Immigration officer Ian Foot pulls in Taaj for questioning as part of a random security check.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 1, Episode 3

More top internet clips and funniness from Russell Howard, including some Bonfire Night themed viral videos. In the extended-length repeat, Canadian comic Craig Campbell tells us what he likes about Britain.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 4, Episode 3 - Movie

Lucy is fed up of Lee treating her flat as if he owns it. He promises to change but omits to mention that he has already let the flat out to a film director who is paying Lee £500 to use the flat while Lucy's out at work.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
The Great Outdoors. Image shows from L to R: Christine (Ruth Jones), Bob (Mark Heap)

The Great Outdoors

Episode 2

The freakishly over-organised Christine is now deputy leader of the Mid-Bucks Walking Club. Bob thinks he can handle this threat to his authority...

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 7

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests David Mitchell and Lucy Porter.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Keith Lemon's Very Brilliant World Tour. Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis). Copyright: Bellyache Productions

Keith Lemon's Very Brilliant World Tour

Episode 1

Keith visits America, where he joins the Chippendales in Las Vegas and meets up with Spice Girls Mel B and Mel C. In Montana he tries his hand at being a cowboy, but only after he pays a visit to a Testicle Festival.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
10 O'Clock Live. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Charlie Brooker, Lauren Laverne, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

10 O'Clock Live

Series 1, Episode 1

A new weekly, live comedy and current affairs show hosted by David Mitchell, Jimmy Carr, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne. Mitchell interviews David Willetts, the Minister for Universities and Science.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Keith Lemon's Very Brilliant World Tour. Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis). Copyright: Bellyache Productions

Keith Lemon's Very Brilliant World Tour

Episode 2

Keith arrives in Australia, where he plays volleyball on the beach with a group of girls, explores a crocodile's natural habitat and meets Neighbours star Stefan Dennis.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Odd One In. Image shows from L to R: Peter Andre, Bradley Walsh, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

Odd One In

Series 1, Episode 3

Peter Andre and Jason Manford team up for ITV1's new comedy game show against guests Katy Brand and actor Joe Swash.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
The Armstrong & Miller Show. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Armstrong, Ben Miller. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / Toff Media

The Armstrong & Miller Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Breakfast News takes more viewer emails, Divorced Dad explains to his son why no one wants to be friends with him, Rog finds his wife on top of Peter (turns out he has a bad back!) and asks Peter about a pregnancy test and the half-price pots scandal is revealed.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
Spread A Little Happiness. Copyright: Autolycus Productions

Spread A Little Happiness

Series 1, Episode 3

A recent jog to work seems to have impressed more than Hope and Jodie's muscles, judging by the number of breakfast baps they are selling.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
60 min
Comic's Choice. Bill Bailey. Copyright: Unique Productions

Comic's Choice

Episode 5 - Sean Lock

Sean Lock reveals his all-time fantasy nominations in some of the categories from The British Comedy Awards.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
Ross Noble Goes Global. Ross Noble. Copyright: BBC

Ross Noble Goes Global

Series 1, Episode 4 - Ireland

Ross takes in the sights of Sligo, Kilkenny and Dublin where he performs his unique brand of stand-up and tries his hand at playing the penny whistle - but will Irish eyes still be smiling at the end of his act?

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