British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 14th November 2009

BBC Two 10am
30 min
My Almost Famous Family

My Almost Famous Family

Episode 10 - Can't Get You Out Of My Head

Hadley and Isaac get hooked on a not very rock 'n' roll supermarket computer game, Supalife, while Aretha gives Toyah a make-over to attract TV heart-throb Zac MacDonald - and promptly regrets it.

BBC Two 7pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Episode 1 - Prisoner And Escort

It's New Years Eve, and Norman Stanley Fletcher is escorted from London to Slade Prison in the far North of England to begin a five-year sentence for stealing a lorry. But it's a long journey from London to HMP Slade - can Fletch escape his escort?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
30 min
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Episode 6

This week's episode featured talk of the universally loved film Gummo on The X Factor, Pamela Anderson not understanding Joe Swash and the church was on fire on Emmerdale.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of four episodes broadcast between 21.00-23.40.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson. Copyright: BBC

The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson

Series 1, Episode 2

Viewers see a snapshot of Wayne and Colleen Rooney's home life; witness Gordon Brown rapping; and learn the tragic story behind Simon Cowell in Episode 2.

BBC Two 9:30pm
45 min version
(repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 38, Episode 5

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton again look at the week's news. With guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Rebecca Front.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm (repeat)
Four Weddings And A Funeral. Image shows from L to R: Carrie (Andie MacDowell), Charles (Hugh Grant)

Four Weddings And A Funeral

A gentle comedy about a group of friends who keep meeting at weddings; disappointingly, the ceremonies are never their own.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 6 - Brighton

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow heads to the seaside and to the Brighton Dome for the final destination of the series. Here, he introduces Micky Flanagan, Jo Caulfield and Jon Richardson, along with unique pub landlord Al Murray, the evening's headline act.

BBC Two 10:10pm
30 min
The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi), Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 3, Episode 4

The civil servants prepare for a visit from the shadow minister Peter Mannion. For Peter and his team, this informal pre-election briefing is a good opportunity to measure up for new curtains.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Episode 6

This week's episode featured talk of the universally loved film Gummo on The X Factor, Pamela Anderson not understanding Joe Swash and the church was on fire on Emmerdale.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC Midnight (repeat)
Friday Night With Jonathan Ross. Jonathan Ross

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 17, Episode 11 - Sarah Harding, Gerard Butler, David Haye, Michael McIntyre, Arctic Monkeys

Jonathan is joined by comedian Michael McIntyre, Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, boxing champion David Haye, and Hollywood actor Gerard Butler. Also featuring an exclusive performance from Arctic Monkeys.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 1, Episode 4

Topical news show hosted by comedian Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on those sometimes overlooked things that make him smile.

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