British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 1st August 2009

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

Yes, It's The Ashes

Episode 5

Andy Zaltzman and regular sidekick Paul Sinah are joined by comedian Lee Mack. Plus, on the line once again is token Australian Justin Hamilton.

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 6

We Hate It When A Plan Comes Together: Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis take a look at the events marking three years to go until the Olympics; Mitch Benn has written a musical; Marcus Brigstocke says 'Sausages'; and special guest David Quantick talks about the most boring music prize going.

BBC Two 7pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Episode 7.2: A Man of Action. Captain Mainwaring declares martial law when a bomb drops on the outskirts of Walmington-on-Sea.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

A double bill of the fast-paced sketch show. Ron Manager meets a female commentator.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

Four episodes back-to-back of the satirical panel game broadcast between 21.00-23.40.

BBC Two 9:30pm
45 min version (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

Have I Got a Bit More News for You: An extended edition of the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:45pm (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 3

Another celebration of parental incompetence as Pete and Sue attempt to ban TV and have an old-fashioned Sunday, with traditional parlour games like Pelmanism and Scissors-Paper-Velociraptor.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
Educating Rita. Image shows from L to R: Rita (Julie Walters), Dr. Frank Bryant (Michael Caine)

Educating Rita

Moving comedy drama about a hairdresser who dreams of rising above her drab urban existence. Stars Julie Walters and Michael Caine.

BBC Three 11:05pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Stand-up series hosted by Michael McIntyre. The comic introduces acts from various venues around Britain.

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 7 - Rupert Everett, Barbara Windsor, Kevin Bishop

In this week's episode, Alan is joined by Rupert Everett; the queen of EastEnders, Barbara Windsor; and comedian Kevin Bishop. There is also music from The Enemy, performing their new single Be Somebody.

Comedy Central 11:40pm (repeat)
Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Store

A special stand-up performance featuring Michael Mcintyre. Recorded live at London's famous Comedy Store.

BBC Four 11:45pm (repeat)
Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy. Copyright: BBC

Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy

More Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy. Dawn French interviews Julie Walters about her life in comedy.

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

Horne & Corden

Episode 5

Mathew Horne and James Corden attempt some audience interaction. The Vague Critics, meanwhile, provide more meaningless debate; Xander interrupts Jibson's work presentation; the Silent Farter is once again not that silent; and Mat desperately tries to catch up with the mysterious Julie.

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