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Television

TV schedule Saturday 20th March 2010

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

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Episode 16

Mr Blobby is on BBC Three's Undercover Princesses, there's a fierce tiger on Seven Ages of Britain and, in Albert Square, there's a dance going on in the laundrette. Plus, the winner of The K Factor is announced.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Comedy Exchange. Image shows from L to R: Eugene Mirman, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Comedy Exchange

Phill Jupitus and US comedian Eugene Mirman each attempt to make their stand-up routines work in the other's home country.

BBC Two 9:30pm
45 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 1 - Gardens

With Dara O'Briain, Rob Brydon and David Mitchell.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Episode 5

Jack Dee acts as host, with Miranda Hart on Ian's side and Quentin Letts with guest team captain Frank Skinner, who replaces Paul Merton is ill with a kidney infection.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Episode 6

Al Murray acts as host, with Germaine Greer and Mark Watson.

BBC Four 10:50pm (repeat)
The Armstrong & Miller Show. Image shows from L to R: Ben Miller, Alexander Armstrong. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / Toff Media

The Armstrong & Miller Show

Series 2, Episode 5

The Second World War pilots question whether being forced to eat powdered egg is actually abuse. And, when a middle-aged raver is recognised by the DJ as Mr Wilkinson from work, he begins to regret popping those extra pills.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Episode 7

David Mitchell acts as host, with Sarah Millican and Andy Hamilton.

BBC Four 11:20pm (repeat)
Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe

Series 2, Episode 3

Charlie Brooker squeezes more fun out of the news with the usual mix of comedians, reports and gags, this time looking at celebrities in the news. Will simply mentioning the likes of Russell Brand, Jedward and Megan Fox in this billing make people more likely to tune in?

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Eddie Izzard: Circle. Eddie Izzard. Copyright: Ella Communications / Line By Line Productions

Eddie Izzard: Circle

The first TV broadcast of Eddie Izzard's seminal performance recorded in New York City's Town Hall in 2000.

BBC Two 11:45pm
30 min
Lizzie And Sarah. Image shows from L to R: Lizzie (Julia Davis), Sarah (Jessica Hynes). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Lizzie And Sarah

A dark comedy pilot written by and starring Julia Davis and Jessica Hynes. The duo play two fiftysomething suburban housewives.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 12:30am (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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:20am (repeat)
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

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