British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 20th November 2011

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
History Repeats Itself. Danny Baker. Copyright: Campbell Davison Media

History Repeats Itself

Episode 3

TV archaeologist Neil Oliver, writer India Knight and DJ Baylen Leonard join Danny Baker.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11am
25 min
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 1, Episode 14 - Robert's Holiday

Robert is so hard-working that Justin decides to send him on holiday. The only problem is that Robert doesn't want to go, because for him, every day is a holiday in Justin's house.

BBC Two 6pm (repeat)
George Formby

Frank Skinner On George Formby

Frank Skinner delves into the world of George Formby, in his eyes the greatest entertainer of all time.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Episode 7

I'm A Celebrity is back this week, with star guest ... Sinitta. There's also penguin hopping in Frozen Planet, and a spot of bother with ashes on both Doctors and Coronation Street.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:55pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

A selection of three episodes with Richard Wilson starring as Victor Meldrew. Repeated again as of 22.55.

Radio 4 7:15pm
30 min
Dilemma. Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Dilemma

Series 1, Episode 2

Sue Perkins is joined by Nick Revell, Danielle Ward, journalist Grace Dent, and the lead singer of the Kaiser Chiefs, Ricky Wilson.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (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, Episode 2

Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.

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 5

It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.

BBC Three 9:30pm (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 6

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (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, Episode 6

It's Antony's 18th, and Barbara's prepared a buffet on the back table, ready for a small get-together. It's also the Royles' first chance to meet new girlfriend Emma and make a good impression.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
70 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 7, Episode 4 - Lady Gaga, Dannii Minogue, Peter Kay

The iconic Lady Gaga graces Alan's sofa. Plus Alan also talks to Dannii Minogue and Peter Kay.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Misfits. Image shows from L to R: Curtis (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett), Kelly (Lauren Socha), Simon (Iwan Rheon), Alisha (Antonia Thomas), Rudy (Joe Gilgun). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Misfits

Series 3, Episode 4

An old Jewish man plans to use Curtis's old time-rewind super-power to go back in time and kill Hitler.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
The Royle Family Portraits. Image shows from L to R: Caroline Aherne, Sue Johnston, Craig Cash, Ricky Tomlinson, Ralf Little. Copyright: Jellylegs

The Royle Family Portraits

Royle Family highlights clip show, featuring interviews and introductions from the cast.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:25pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 41, Episode 5

Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace become HIGNFY's first co-hosts. Guest panellists are Richard Herring and Samira Ahmed.

BBC Two 10:50pm (repeat)
Fast And Loose. Image shows from L to R: Justin Edwards, Laura Solon, David Armand, Pippa Evans, Hugh Dennis, Humphrey Ker, Marek Larwood. Copyright: Angst Productions

Fast And Loose

Episode 4

Hugh Dennis presents another episode of the fast moving improv show. With guests Wayne Brady, Ruth Bratt, Justin Edwards, Pippa Evans, Jonathan Mangum and David Reed.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:10pm (repeat)
My Favourite Joke. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

My Favourite Joke

Episode 6

Contributors include Jo Brand, Al Murray, Shappi Khorsandi and Ken Dodd.

BBC Two 11:20pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 25, Episode 7

Rocker Alice Cooper hosts the pop quiz. He's joined by guest panellists Olly Murs, Wretch 32, Rufus Hound and Penny Smith.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
Him & Her. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Sarah Solemani), Steve (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Him & Her

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Get Together

Becky's parents, Nigel and Jill, meet Steve's mum, Janet, and her new partner Mike. Meanwhile, Paul and Laura have brought along a housewarming present.

BBC Two 11:50pm (repeat)
Scenes Of A Sexual Nature

Scenes Of A Sexual Nature

Comedy drama about the romantic and erotic trials and tribulations of a handful of couples, set one sunny afternoon on Hampstead Heath.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 2, Episode 3 - Destiny And The V.E.T.S.

Vince bumps into his old mate Danny Dyer. Kali struggles to win back her perch from a bolshy immigrant. Nelson falls for a feisty older vixen and runs into trouble with a disapproving relative. When Marion adopts Destiny's owner Gary, Destiny has to compete to regain his affection.

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