British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 9th July 2009

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9am
10 min
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 24 - Timmy Brings A Smile

Apricot brings her favourite blanket to the nursery but the other animals mistake it for a rag.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:35pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 13

A lazy aristocrat invents the sandwich, the Romans host their own revolting cookery show, and William Shakespeare is haunted by the ghost of King Richard III.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:55pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 7 - The Kids' Outing

Much to his disgust, this year it is Stan's turn to drive the bus for the children's annual outing.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:25pm (repeat)
Carry On Laughing. Copyright: Associated Television

Carry On Laughing

A series of half-hour stories, mostly historical romps, presented by the Carry On team. Starring Sid James, Barbara Windsor, Joan Sims and other regulars from the films.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
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 5

Irene is in hospital - suffering from amnesia, loss of sex drive and a compulsion to use bad language.

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
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 7, Episode 1

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Frankie Boyle, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons and special guests Frank Skinner and Gina Yashere.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 1, Episode 3 - Charisma

Alan gives Rigsby some relaxation pills to help his confidence in wooing Miss Jones; however, he makes no mention of the possible side-effects. Philip's advice is altogether more helpful: to smoke some wood taken from the love tree...

BBC Two 9:30pm
30 min
That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 3, Episode 5

A pair of cellists want to build an airport; there's some bad news about toast; a bitter row about pens; and a very saintly man on top of a pole.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Psychoville. Copyright: BBC

Psychoville

Series 1, Episode 4

David and his mum, Maureen, continue their killing spree - three people, one room, one body in a trunk. The pair are mid-murder when an unexpected visitor throws them into a panic. But who is the mystery caller and what if the body is discovered? Will Maureen finally get to try pyramid teabags? Featuring a secret guest star.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
Plus One. Image shows from L to R: Duncan from Blue (Duncan James), Linsey (Miranda Raison), Rob Black (Daniel Mays). Copyright: Kudos Productions

Plus One

Episode 5 - One Love

Rob decides to give up looking for the perfect 'plus one' and avoid the wedding entirely. That is until he hooks up with a vivacious multi-millionairess supermodel.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
The Kevin Bishop Show. Copyright: Objective Productions

The Kevin Bishop Show

Series 1, Episode 5

This week's show includes a US remake of All Creatures Great and Small, and joins Colin Farrell on set in his constant quest to get his end away. Radiohead cheer up a bit and sing some happy songs, and Sir David Attenborough, Rick Stein and Bob Geldof all get the Kevin Bishop treatment.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm
30 min
TNT Show. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Holly Walsh. Copyright: Objective Productions

TNT Show

Episode 5

Tom Allen introduces the words 'Hypocro-besity', 'Slagwrestle' and 'Jacksgone'. The studio audience for Jack Whitehall Investigates meet an OAP drug dealer. Holly Walsh obtains some celebrity small talk. Gilbert interviews H from Steps. Plus La Roux's new music video.

BBC Four 11:30pm (repeat)
The High Life. Sebastian Flight (Alan Cumming)

The High Life

Episode 4 - Choob

Shona lands the job of presenting the Air Scotia's in-flight video, much to Sebastian's annoyance.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
Fonejacker. The Fonejacker (Kayvan Novak). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Fonejacker

Series 2, Episode 5

Janec gets in an argument over how many tea-breaks British builders take, Scouse Steve looks for a catering job, Mendoza tries to find a drummer for the 15-hour orgie he is planning and Terry Tibbs wants a fireworks display.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (repeat)
You Have Been Watching. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

You Have Been Watching

Series 1, Episode 1

Charlie Brooker asks Richard Herring, Rufus Hound and Jamelia to look at The One Show and oddball American 'documentary' show Deadliest Warrior which, in all seriousness, tries to use scientific methods to answer questions like: who would win in a fight between the IRA and Al Qaeda.

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