British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Thursday 21st April 2011

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8am
25 min
Me & My Monsters. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Me & My Monsters

Series 2, Episode 9 - The Fall Out

It's Eddie's birthday and he can't wait for a party with his three best friends in the all the world - Haggis, Fiend and Norman. But when the monsters argue over what present to give Eddie, it turns into a full scale row that threatens all the party plans, and even their friendship with Eddie.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Chicken Run

Chicken Run

Award-winning animation telling the story of a band of hens doomed to a life of egg-laying on a Yorkshire chicken farm.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:15pm (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Unkindest Cut Of All

Mildred's even snobbier sister, Ethel, and her husband visit the Ropers for dinner. Unfortunately, George has forgotten to pay the electricity bill...

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 10 - Greats

With Jo Brand, Sean Lock and David Mitchell.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 6

Here, Jack's hilarious set takes in trouble with builders, and his fear of burglars.

U&W channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Carla Borrego (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Seer Of The Sands

Could a 'ghost hunter' dedicated to exposing fraud and exploitation be trying to explain his own death from beyond the grave?

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Andi Osho, Alex Horne. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 2, Episode 2 - Mark Watson

Bristolian Mark Watson goes back to his roots, with support from the outrageous Andi Osho and the inventive Alex Horne.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience

Rhod Gilbert is on emergency call with the fire brigade. But will he be able to stand the heat or will he melt under the pressure? First shown on BBC Wales.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 7

Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Eamonn Holmes and guest panelists Armando Iannucci and Robert Peston.

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 5, Episode 11

Louie Spence, Stacey Solomon and Brooke Vincent take part in the quiz. Chris Moyles is the guest team captain standing in for Holly.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
10 O'Clock Live. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Charlie Brooker, Lauren Laverne, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

10 O'Clock Live

Series 1, Episode 14

Tonight's show will include a look at super-injunctions with broadcaster Clive Anderson and media lawyer Charlotte Harris; and a debate on the Monarchy.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 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 3 - Will's Birthday

It's Will's birthday, and he's planning a suitably grown-up dinner. Unfortunately, Will's party clashes with a far more popular one.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 5

Russell Howard once again gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week, as well as highlighting some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (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 4 - Night Out In London

In a desperate attempt at reinvention, Will decides that the lads should become cool and go clubbing.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Piers Morgan's Life Stories. Image shows from L to R: Russell Brand, Piers Morgan

Piers Morgan's Life Stories

Piers Morgan talks to Russell Brand. The comedian discusses his marriage to pop star Katy Perry, his previous addictions to women and drugs and how he now feels about the infamous radio broadcast with Jonathan Ross that nearly ended his career.

BBC Four 10:40pm (repeat)
The Story Of Variety With Michael Grade. Michael Grade. Copyright: BBC

The Story Of Variety With Michael Grade

Episode 1 - After The War

Sixty years ago every UK town had a variety theatre. Michael Grade tells the story of this lost world.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Episode 4

Door Bitch gets cheesed off at a Farmer's Market and Miss Single tries to have a golf lesson.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 10 - Greats

With Jo Brand, Sean Lock and David Mitchell.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 8, Episode 5

After weeks of suffering at the hands of his own mental incarceration Frank is almost fully intact of his marbles and is planning his escape from the psychiatric hospital.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (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 2, Episode 7

Karl says that sometimes he wishes he were smaller so that things like food portions and cities would be bigger in comparison.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:35pm (repeat)
Fierce Creatures. Image shows from L to R: Adrian (Michael Palin), Rollo Lee (John Cleese), Willa Weston (Jamie Lee Curtis), Vince McCain (Kevin Kline)

Fierce Creatures

John Cleese leads the staff (and animals) of an English zoo under threat from a heartless global corporation.

BBC Four 11:40pm (repeat)
The Story Of Variety With Michael Grade. Michael Grade. Copyright: BBC

The Story Of Variety With Michael Grade

Episode 2 - Onto The Box

What happened to the variety stars once the theatres closed and the cameras beckoned? Michael Grade tells the ups and downs of the variety stars on television.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Andi Osho, Alex Horne. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 2, Episode 2 - Mark Watson

Bristolian Mark Watson goes back to his roots, with support from the outrageous Andi Osho and the inventive Alex Horne.

BBC Three 12:45am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 5

Russell Howard once again gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week, as well as highlighting some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:55am (repeat)
Porridge. Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: WitzEnd Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Living Legends: Ronnie Barker

A portrait of comedy actor Ronnie Barker, with contributions from his friends and colleagues including Ronnie Corbett, Michael Palin and David Jason.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:05am (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 3 - Will's Birthday

It's Will's birthday, and he's planning a suitably grown-up dinner. Unfortunately, Will's party clashes with a far more popular one.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:20am (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 11

Louie Spence, Stacey Solomon and Brooke Vincent take part in the quiz. Chris Moyles is the guest team captain standing in for Holly.

U&Dave channel logo 1:30am (repeat)
Banzai

Banzai

Cult Japanese-style sketch show. A wacky no holds barred betting show, often involving celebrities.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:30am (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 4 - Night Out In London

In a desperate attempt at reinvention, Will decides that the lads should become cool and go clubbing.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2am (repeat)
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 8, Episode 5

After weeks of suffering at the hands of his own mental incarceration Frank is almost fully intact of his marbles and is planning his escape from the psychiatric hospital.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:35am (repeat)
Beehive. Image shows from L to R: Alice Lowe, Sarah Kendall, Clare Thomson, Barunka O'Shaughnessy. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Beehive

Episode 4

This time round the four Amy Winehouses launch a rescue mission, Charlie's Angels style; the obnoxious South African air hostesses are back to foil a hijack attempt; Barunka and Sarah drill a peephole through to the boys toilets and we see what makes the Sex and the City cast really tick.

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