British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 18th July 2009

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Yes, It's The Ashes. Andy Zaltzman. Copyright: Avalon Television

Yes, It's The Ashes

Episode 3

This week Andy Zaltzman is joined by top comic Roger Monkhouse, Olympic swimmer Mark Foster and regulars Paul Sinha and Justin Hamilton. Plus - John Oliver sneaks into the Lords pavilion!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:30pm
60 min
Anonymous. Stephen Mulhern. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Anonymous

A prank show pilot from ITV1 hosted by Stephen Mulhern in which celebrities don cunning disguises to play pranks on fans and friends.

BBC Two 7:30pm
15 min
Mollie Sugden: A Tribute. Mollie Sugden

Mollie Sugden: A Tribute

A tribute to the actress Mollie Sugden who starred in Are You Being Served?.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Three episodes of the stand-up show broadcast between 21.00-24.00. Stars Jo Brand, Michael McIntyre, Jack Dee, Russell Howard, Jimmy Carr, Alan Carr.

BBC Two 9:15pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Long-running topical panel game with a strong political slant, featuring team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.

BBC Three 10:40pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Dara O Briain, Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 4 - Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle

Live stand-up comedy from Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle.

BBC Two 10:55pm (repeat)
Horne & Corden. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Horne, James Corden. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Horne & Corden

Episode 3

Mat and James try to do their bit to help a disabled fan... with disastrous results. Meanwhile, Superman has to give Spider-Man some very bad news about Banana Man; Ricky Gervais takes on a new Western film; James has something special to shows Mat; and the Young People's Church have a very special message for the non-believers.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
New Heroes Of Comedy

New Heroes Of Comedy

Episode 3 - Sacha Baron Cohen

Celebrating the success of Sacha Baron Cohen, the comic genius behind Ali G and Borat. From a five-minute character feature on Channel 4's satirical late night comedy series The 11 O'Clock Show to internationally renowned superstar, this one-hour show documents Sacha's meteoric rise.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 1, Episode 5 - Kanye West, Mr Hudson, Fern Britton, Sarah Harding

This week Alan is joined by global music star and fashion icon Kanye West. Kanye is joined on the sofa by his new UK protege Mr Hudson. Together they perform the new single Supernova. The other guests are Fern Britton, and Sarah Harding (from Girls Aloud).

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