British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Sunday 16th January 2011

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am
15 min
Hedz. Copyright: BBC

Hedz

Series 2, Episode 12

Kids' comedy series putting celebrities in unexpected places.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:30pm (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 1 - Crushamondo

Sadie falls for geek-turned-hottie Joe, but how can she compete with trog-face Chloe? By proving to him that she's not a grease monkey in overalls. Cue one of Kit's makeovers.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1pm (repeat)
Carry On Teacher. Image shows from L to R: Mr. William Wakefield (Ted Ray), Mr. Gregory Adams (Kenneth Connor). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Teacher

A group of school children try to stop their mild-mannered headmaster leaving.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45pm (repeat)
Carry On, Constable. Image shows from L to R: Sgt. Frank Wilkins (Sid James), Desk Sgt. Laura Moon (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On, Constable

Classic comedy with Sid James making his debut. A group of novices are drafted in to cover at a police station that's been hit by flu.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:05pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

BBC Three 7pm (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

BBC Three 7:30pm (repeat)
A Close Shave. Credit: BBC, Aardman Animations

A Close Shave

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 3, Episode 1

Following the hostage situation, the holidaymakers return to The Solana to enjoy a free week's vacation as compensation for their travails the previous year.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
Comic's Choice. Bill Bailey. Copyright: Unique Productions

Comic's Choice

Episode 1 - Alan Davies

Alan Davies talks to Bill Bailey about who he thinks deserves an award.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:15pm
30 min
That Sunday Night Show. Adrian Chiles. Copyright: Avalon Television

That Sunday Night Show

Series 1, Episode 2

This week Adrian Chiles is joined by guests including Frank Skinner and Margaret Mountford, formerly of The Apprentice.

BBC Two 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 24, Episode 12

Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by guest host Frankie Boyle plus guest panellists Michelle Williams, Goldie, Professor Green and Miles Jupp.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Comedy Rocks With Jason Manford. Jason Manford. Copyright: ITV Studios

Comedy Rocks With Jason Manford

Episode 1

Jason Manford is joined by a stellar line up of comedians including Micky Flanagan, Jim Jefferies and the award winning Russell Kane. Jason's house band this week is chart-topping Irish group The Script.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 8, Episode 3

Grim footage of Frank on his stag night shocks Libby back to reality, while Frank is still completely lost in his own sci-fi odyssey.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 3 - Tentacles Of Doom

When a nearby relic has its importance upgraded by the church, a group of bishops pay visit to the island.

Comedy Central 12:10am
30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 18

Paul Tonkinson on Boris Johnson, Chris McCausland on online shopping, Lucy Porter on therapy and Miles Jupp on Stephen Hawking.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 8, Episode 4

Karen and Connor return hoping to start afresh, but on a routine visit to her psychiatric hospital Karen is shocked to discover Frank, who seems vulnerable and confused.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:20am (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 2, Episode 6 - A Nice Change

A change is as good as a rest when Bernard, Manny and Fran decide to escape the madness and go on holiday.

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