British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 5th August 2009

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:30pm
30 min
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 1, Episode 1 - New Boy

The opening episode follows the O'Brien family as they settle into their new community of Ballyfermot.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
BBC One. Copyright: BBC

Who Do You Think You Are?

History documentary that's of note because this week it is David Mitchell tracing his family tree. David knows that the Mitchells were wealthy sheep farmers in Sutherland, but mysteriously gave up the lease to the farm in 1933. He wants to know why they abandoned a tradition going back so many years. He also tries to find out whether his family were involved in the notorious Highland Clearances, and discovers how one member of the family became a local hero.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Taking The Flak. Image shows from L to R: Rory Wallace (Damian O'Hare), Jane Thomason (Doon Mackichan), David Bradburn (Martin Jarvis), Joyful Sifuri (Kobna Holdbrook-Smith), Margaret Hollis (Joanna Brookes), Harry Chambers (Bruce Mackinnon), Grace Matiko (Lydiah Gitachu). Copyright: BBC

Taking The Flak

Episode 5 - Unfriendly Fire

A trip to a school out in the bush takes a turn for the lethal when the team finds itself caught in the crossfire between government and rebel forces.

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