British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 8th 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 6

Andy Zaltzman stares down the barrel with Kiwi comic Al Pitcher, Mark Watson and regulars Paul Sinha and Justin Hamilton, in this, the final chapter in the Ashes series.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15pm
Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

The Inbetweeners' Postcard From T4 on The Beach

An exclusive, behind-the-scenes video diary following the stars of The Inbetweeners at T4 on the Beach.

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 7

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: This week Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis wonder why we don't got no respect these days. Also in the show, Mitch Benn writes a new kind of love song; Jon Holmes needs your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle; and special guest Dr Ben Goldacre talks about bad science.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7:20pm (repeat)
Johnny English. Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Working Title Films / STUDIOCANAL

Johnny English

He knows no fear. He knows no danger. He knows... nothing! A film about bumbling secret agent Johnny English.

BBC Two 9pm (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 7.3, Gorilla Warfare: During an exercise, Captain Mainwaring takes the role of a highly important secret agent - but the regular army is not convinced.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

Episodes 1 - 6 from Series VII of the sci-fi sitcom, broadcast backto-back between 9pm - 1am.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:20pm (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 4

Pete and Sue find themselves in every parent's ultimate nightmare - trapped in a foreign airport with three bored young children (and an increasingly bewildered Grandad).

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: Extended version of the classic news quiz with Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.

BBC Two 10:10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 7, Episode 5

With guest stand-ups Stewart Francis and Zoe Lyons.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:20pm (repeat)
Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

BBC Three 10:45pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 2 - Manchester

This week, Michael is at the Manchester Apollo, where he is joined by North West favourite Jason Manford as well as John Bishop, Sarah Millican and Mick Ferry.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Tim Minchin: Live

Tim Minchin: Live

A two hour TV broadcast of Australian musical comedian Tim Minchin's stage show at London's Bloomsbury Theatre in 2008.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 1, Episode 8 - Shane Warne, Patsy Kensit, Gok Wan, Calvin Harris

Alan's guests are cricketer Shane Warne, actress Patsy Kensit and presenter Gok Wan. Plus, Calvin Harris performs his new single Ready for the Weekend.

BBC Two 12:30am (repeat)
Horne & Corden. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Horne, James Corden. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Horne & Corden

Episode 6

James is devastated that it's the end of the series, while Mat doesn't seem so bothered. Meanwhile, Tim Goodall tackles obesity; Xander interrupts Jibson's daughter's birthday party; Shovey Mate attacks in a lift; Spider-Man and Superman finally show their true colours; and the Young People's Church have a song with a mission. Singer Will Young makes a special guest appearance.

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