British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 20th September 2009

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 2:35pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Pretty Maids in a Row: Sitcom about a hapless cafe owner in occupied France and his escapades with the Resistance. Rene is facing up to the usual problems at the cafe in Nouvion.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 4, Episode 1 - Better The Devil

Since Martin and Louisa both got cold feet on their wedding day, Louisa has left, and Martin has been finding life in Portwenn infuriating.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
60 min
Trinity. Copyright: Roughcut Television

Trinity

Episode 1

A new term means a new intake, and for the first time the doors of Trinity are thrown open to less privileged students, including Charlotte Arc, whose professor father is found dead shortly before term begins.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:20pm
30 min
High Hopes. Image shows from L to R: Mam (Margaret John), Fagin (Robert Blythe). Copyright: BBC

High Hopes

Best Bits, Highlights Special - Part 1

Revisit the classic cult valleys comedy series High Hopes, with exclusive interviews with the creator, director and stars of the show.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Episode 2.10, Flight of Terror: Flying back from a visit to a holy shrine, the priestly trio find themselves in mortal danger when Father Fay, the Monkey Priest of Killybashangel, goes mad in the cockpit and causes Father Dougal to do something really stupid. With the plane down to a cupful of fuel, Father Ted has just seconds to come up with a top-notch plan on deciding who gets the last two parachutes.

BBC Three 11:10pm (repeat)
How Not To Live Your Life. Image shows from L to R: Samantha (Laura Haddock), Don Danbury (Dan Clark), Mrs Treacher (Leila Hoffman), Eddie (David Armand). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

How Not To Live Your Life

Series 2, Episode 1 - Don's New Flatmate

Having become close to winning the heart of his ideal woman, Abby, in the last series, Don suddenly finds himself bereft. Oblivious and newly single, Abby has opted for six months travelling to get over her ex-boyfriend - leaving Don with both a void in his life and a spare room to fill.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
The Unforgettable.... Copyright: North One Television / Watchmaker Productions

The Unforgettable...

Series 1, Episode 2 - Richard Beckinsale

Touching and informative tribute to British comedy actor Richard Beckinsale. Archive clips of his TV and film career are featured alongside interviews with friends, co-stars and his actress daughters, Samantha and Kate.

BBC Two 11:40pm (repeat)
Bedazzled. Image shows from L to R: George Spiggot (Peter Cook), Stanley Moon (Dudley Moore)

Bedazzled

The Devil grants a suicidal short-order cook who is in love with a waitress, seven wishes in return for his soul. Stars Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.

BBC Three 11:40pm (repeat)
Lunch Monkeys. Image shows from L to R: Kenny Graham (Christian Foster), Tania MacGuire (Jessica Hall), Asif Khan (Abdullah Afzal), Shelley Benson (Rachel Rae), Darrel Wadsworth (Chris Hannon). Copyright: Channel K / BBC

Lunch Monkeys

Series 1, Episode 2 - Dog Boy Darrel

New girl Shelley spends her day gambling and ringing premium-rate lines using the meeting room phone where she can't be traced.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (repeat)
TV Heaven, Telly Hell. Sean Lock

TV Heaven, Telly Hell

Sean Lock hosts a comedy chat show in which celebrity guests review the TV shows they have loved and loathed. Jimmy Carr joins Sean to give his selection.

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