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British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Wednesday 20th January 2010

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV

National Television Awards

Dermot O'Leary reveals the winners of the 2010 National Television Awards from the O2 Arena.

Benidorm, Gavin & Stacey, Harry Hill's TV Burp and The Inbetweeners are the four shows shortlisted in the comedy category. Meanwhile Michael McIntyre, Paul O'Grady and Ant & Dec are listed in the Entertainment Presenter category.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Persuasionists. Image shows from L to R: Billy Hitchens (Iain Lee), Emma (Daisy Haggard), Clive Johnson (Jarred Christmas), Greg Bannister (Adam Buxton), Keaton (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Persuasionists

Episode 2 - The Handsomeness

After misreading a book about beauty, Clive creates a new 'Handsomeness' initiative, and puts Emma in charge. Meanwhile, Billy and Keaton are arguing over who is the least sensible and practical, and Greg is dating a top model.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
We Need Answers. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Tim Key, Alex Horne. Copyright: BBC

We Need Answers

Series 2, Episode 8 - Medicine

Presenter and comedian Sue Perkins competes with doctor and comedian Phil Hammond. Sue and Phil try to see if they can eat, move and think at the same time - the cue for yoghurt, spinning chairs and a word search.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Rufus Hound, John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 2, Episode 9

With guests Dara O'Briain and Will Smith.

BBC Two 11:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 8 - Germany

With Jo Brand, Rob Brydon and Sean Lock.

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