British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Tuesday 3rd August 2010

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4:35pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Episode 6

The Ug and Ugio families go head to head on Stone Age Family Fortunes, mad King George III's doctors are even madder than he is, and Emperor Elagabalus launches his pranktastic Roman lottery.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 4, Episode 11 - The Bells Are Ringing

Yvonne's new health drink is about to go into production, but Gary is more concerned with what Phoebe is about to produce.

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
That Mitchell And Webb Look. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Robert Webb. Copyright: BBC

That Mitchell And Webb Look

Series 4, Episode 4

A TV chef travels the round the world in a balloon - with a hostage; we see Bavaria's most popular statistics-based entertainment show, Reports Mode; and learn how the Ku Klux Klan really got their name. Plus how a glass-and-a-half of wine can almost solve all the world's problems.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 2 - Cummingtonite

With Doon Mackichan, Arthur Smith and Andy Hamilton.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead

Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.

BBC Two 9:30pm
30 min
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 4

EastEnders favourite Cheryl Fergison, who plays Heather; One Show regular Dominic Littlewood; chef Jean Christophe Novelli; and Skins actor Luke Pasqualino take part in the surreal panel game.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 1 - Campanology

With Rob Brydon, Bill Bailey and Rich Hall.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 6 - Dog

The discovery of a handsome stranger's lost wallet in the shop prompts one of Miranda and Stevie's infamous competitions.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 1, Episode 7

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics including Karl's new diary, Stephen's attempt to get a nickname, and whether people think in their accents.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 3

Joining David Mitchell this week are songstress Jamelia and comic Marcus Brigstocke; while Mancunian motor-mouth Terry Christian and comedian and TV presenter Jimmy Carr unite with Lee Mack in a bid to outwit the opposing team.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Mongrels. Credit: BBC

Mongrels

Series 1, Episode 7 - Marion The Superfluous Feed Character

Nelson organises a rooftop picnic to celebrate Vince's birthday, but things go badly wrong when an accident with a party popper puts Vince in a coma. Meanwhile, Destiny tries dating a bossy sheepdog and Kali plots her revenge on Harry Hill after seeing her mum getting electrocuted on You've Been Framed.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 4

TV presenter Claudia Winkleman, stand-up comedian Jason Manford, presenter Clive Anderson and comic actress Miranda Hart are the celebrity guests on a quest for the truth this week.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 2 - Work Experience

It's work experience week at school. Jay and Simon work at a plant hire, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Omid Djalili: No Agenda

Omid Djalili: No Agenda

The multi-talented Omid Djalili delivers his inimitable brand of irreverent comedy, captured live in concert at the London Palladium.

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