British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 25th 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 4

Comedians Andy Zaltzman and Paul Sinha look back at England's win in the most recent Ashes test. This week Andy and Paul are joined by Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 28, Episode 5

Bored Now - Can I Play With The Puppy? As the green shoots of the silly season start sprouting, Punt & Dennis look into, among other things, exactly why we're all so bored. Meanwhile, Mitch Benn becomes a space station correspondent, Jon Holmes's piece is a "stunna", and Marcus Brigstocke finds it isn't easy being green.

BBC Radio 5 Live 7pm (repeat)
Yes, It's The Ashes. Andy Zaltzman. Copyright: Avalon Television

Yes, It's The Ashes

Episode 4

Comedians Andy Zaltzman and Paul Sinha look back at England's win in the most recent Ashes test. This week Andy and Paul are joined by Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 2

Six-year-old Karen mourns the death of a mouse (killed in a trap by her mouse-murdering parents), eight-year-old Ben stands for election as class rep and older brother Jake triggers his Mum's she-tiger instincts by bringing a girl home for tea.

BBC Two 9:50pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 34, Episode 5

Michael Aspel acts as host. With Reginald D. Hunter on Ian's side and Sara Cox on Paul's.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 1 - Michael McIntyre, Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert

Michael McIntyre introduces comedy from Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 7, Special - Big Brother 9 Special

Along with host Jimmy Carr, team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford, and special guests Vanessa Feltz and Danny Wallace, a gang of Big Brother names past and present participate in this look back at the British public's favourite moments from the 2008 BB series.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:20pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 1, Episode 6 - Jonathan Ross, Mickey Rourke, Denise Van Outen, JLS

In this week's episode, Alan is joined by Jonathan Ross; Hollywood legend Mickey Rourke; and Denise Van Outen. With music from X Factor finalists JLS performing their new single Beat Again.

BBC Two 11:30pm (repeat)
Horne & Corden. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Horne, James Corden. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Horne & Corden

Episode 4

Mathew Horne is in a bad mood but James Corden cheers him up with a special surprise. Meanwhile, a bank job is interrupted when someone needs a phone charger; the Burger Boys visit the dentist with disastrous results; Xander has an unfortunate incident with a children's toy; Shovey Mate turns up in a café; Jonny and Lee Miller tackle Orinoco Flow; and Paul Whitehouse makes a guest appearance.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:10am (repeat)
Friday Night With Jonathan Ross. Jonathan Ross

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 16, Episode 25 - Denzel Washington, Quentin Tarantino, Deborah Meaden, Theo Paphitis, James Caan, Peter Jones, a-ha

There is a rare interview with double Oscar-winning actor, screenwriter and director Denzel Washington; TV's toughest task-masters, Dragons' Den stars Deborah Meaden, Theo Paphitis, James Caan and Peter Jones are in the studio; provocative movie maverick Quentin Tarantino makes an exclusive appearance; and there is chat and music from born-again 80s supergroup a-ha.

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