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TV schedule Thursday 18th March 2010

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:40pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 10 - Lock Out

While preparing for bed, the farmer manages to lock himself out of the house and is stuck outside in his pyjamas. He decides to spend the night in the barn but his incessant snoring drives the flock mad. Shaun concocts a plan to return him to his bed without waking him up.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:10pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Comedy following workshy bus driver Stan and his family; his conductor, Jack; and their depot boss, Inspector Blake.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:45pm
15 min
Big Babies. Image shows from L to R: Rocco (Martin Collins), Brooks (Spencer Jones). Copyright: BBC

Big Babies

Episode 4 - Market

Rocco and Brooks go to the market and bump into the Gonch, who teaches them about bargains. Budge wants to go too, but he misses the car so has to try alternative transport.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Episode 15

Quick fire comic Harry Hill skewers more of the funniest, quirkiest and silliest clips from the week's TV output, including the usual mix of top reality shows, soaps and dramas, along with some genuine oddities. Includes a build-up to the much-anticipated K Factor Not-Live Final.

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

Million Pound Bike Ride

David Walliams recruits Miranda Hart, Jimmy Carr, Russell Howard, Patrick Kielty, Davina McCall and Fearne Cotton to attempt a non-stop cycle relay between John O'Groats and Lands End, for Sport Relief. The gruelling four-day challenge involves cycling almost 1,000 miles through day and night, during the coldest winter for thirty years.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Little Britain Abroad. The first in a two-part Christmas special in which the regular assortment of grotesque comic creations are let loose overseas. With guests Ronnie Corbett and Steve Coogan.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
30 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 2

Something's occurring this week as Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones joins her mate James Corden for sports-related banter. Alastair Campbell also guests on the comedy panel show.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
The Bubble. David Mitchell. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Bubble

Episode 5 - Josie Long, Tim Key, Katy Brand

Three contestants are locked in a media-free zone. When they're brought out into the studio, they're shown a series of news reports. All they have to do is identify the true stories from the fakes. With Katy Brand, Josie Long and Tim Key.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
45 min
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 3, Episode 1

Keith Lemon, Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton and Rufus Hound are joined by DJ Dave Berry, Corrie actor Craig Gazey and model and WAG Abbey Clancy. Japes, jokes, gossip and star guests, including a new regular round featuring X Factor twins Jedward.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 3, Episode 7 - David Haye, Miranda Hart, Russell Howard, Justin Bieber

Alan is joined on the sofa by guests including the newly-crowned WBA World Heavyweight Boxing Champion David Haye and US teen sensation Justin Bieber chats about his new single Baby. With music from Florence and the Machine

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Psychoville. Copyright: BBC

Psychoville

Series 1, Episode 1

Mr Lomax, a blind recluse; Robert, a telekinetic dwarf; Mr Jelly, an embittered clown; David, a serial-killer obsessed man-child; and deranged but caring midwife Joy, each receive a black edged card bearing the anonymous message: "I know what you did." As the past catches up with these five seemingly unconnected characters, we begin to delve into their present-day lives.

BBC Three 10:30pm
BBC Three

Eddie Izzard: Marathon Man

Final episode in the series which follows comedian Eddie Izzard rising to the challenge for Sport Relief by running an astonishing 43 marathons in 51 days. Setting off from Glasgow he is on a tight schedule to get to the finish line in London on time. His route takes him through Edinburgh, where he meets old friends from his days as a struggling comedian. He is joined and supported by celebrities including Denise Van Outen and Frank Skinner along the way. But once he leaves Edinburgh he is alone once more.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 1, Episode 1 - Welcome To Royston Vasey

Outsider Benjamin arrives in town. Ben's friend Martin visits the Local Shop and meets the unfailingly strange Tubbs and Edward. Restart officer Pauline is angered that a job seeker has a job interview.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 4 - Apocalypse

A fairground fortune teller informs Richie he will die within 3 days. Having been hiding in a protective den in the living room, Eddie decides it's time to end his misery.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 2

Something's occurring this week as Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones joins her mate James Corden for sports-related banter. Alastair Campbell also guests on the comedy panel show.

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