British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 13th March 2010

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 30, Episode 1

Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Jon Holmes, Mitch Benn, Marcus Brigstocke and Laura Shavin return to BBC Radio 4 to present the 30th series of the multi-award-winning topical satire show.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm
Mr. Bean's Holiday. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Universal Pictures

Mr Bean's Holiday

The disaster-prone Englishman wins a holiday to Cannes, but on his travels he unwittingly separates a young boy from his film director father.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7pm
BBC One. Copyright: BBC

Let's Dance For Sport Relief - The Final

Steve Jones and Claudia Winkleman introduce the grand final of the celebrity charity dance competition. A viewers' vote has narrowed the 18 celebrity acts down to six finalists: EastEnders' Cheryl Fergison, the Grumpy Old Women, impressionist Debra Stephenson, stand-up Rufus Hound, comedy actor Katy Brand and duo Kate Garraway & Richard Arnold.

The judges are Jon Culshaw, Jack Dee and 2009 champion Robert Webb (pictured).

BBC Two 7:30pm (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

Series 9, Episode 3 - Knights Of Madness

It is "Wings for Victory" week in Walmington and the final event is to be shared by the Home Guard and the ARP. Mainwaring has decided to act out the fight between St. George and the Dragon - with him as St. George, of course.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
30 min
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Episode 15

Quick fire comic Harry Hill skewers more of the funniest, quirkiest and silliest clips from the week's TV output, including the usual mix of top reality shows, soaps and dramas, along with some genuine oddities. Includes a build-up to the much-anticipated K Factor Not-Live Final.

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

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 3 - Sean Lock and Jason Manford

Stand-up comedy from the 8 Out Of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series III, Episode 4 - Bodyswap

A bodyswap deal between Lister and Rimmer doesn't quite go to plan when Rimmer gets a bit carried away with himself.

BBC Four 10:35pm (repeat)
The Armstrong & Miller Show. Image shows from L to R: Ben Miller, Alexander Armstrong. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / Toff Media

The Armstrong & Miller Show

Series 2, Episode 3

The Second World War pilots are vexed that people have been talking about them behind their backs; Dennis Lincoln-Park examines the only surviving panel of a rare tapestry; and the divorced dad offers his teenage son tips on avoiding STDs.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series III, Episode 5 - Timeslides

After discovering that they're able to literally step into the past through photographs, Lister resolves to change his past, become a multi-millionaire and never board Red Dwarf. Rimmer however, is less satisfied with this new reality.

BBC Four 11:05pm (repeat)
The Armstrong & Miller Show. Image shows from L to R: Ben Miller, Alexander Armstrong. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / Toff Media

The Armstrong & Miller Show

Series 2, Episode 4

Divorced Dad tells his son the reason Tilly Green hasn't replied to his text is because she's out of his league. Meanwhile, a boxer's coach fills the one-minute silence by telling him that, sometimes, he sees fairies at the end of his bed.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Credit: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series V, Episode 4 - Quarantine

On encountering another ship, the crew go into rescue the female hologram on board. Much to their horror, they discover that she has contracted a holo virus, and has gone completely insane.

BBC Four 11:35pm (repeat)
Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe

Series 2, Episode 3

Charlie Brooker squeezes more fun out of the news with the usual mix of comedians, reports and gags, this time looking at celebrities in the news. Will simply mentioning the likes of Russell Brand, Jedward and Megan Fox in this billing make people more likely to tune in?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 3, Episode 6 - Frankie Boyle, Torvill & Dean, Lindsay Lohan, Mary J. Blige

Alan is joined on the sofa by comedian Frankie Boyle who talks about his latest UK tour. Torvill and Dean chat about the Dancing on Ice tour. Lindsay Lohan drops in for a chat too. Plus Mary J. Blige performs her new single: I Am.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (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

The Smeg Ups. Patrick Stewart introduces a laugh-out-loud Red Dwarf special featuring the funniest outtakes from seven series of the spaceship comedy.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 12:45am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 1

James Corden hosts an all-new comedy sports quiz. Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff line up as team captains, and this week's guests are heavyweight champion David Haye and comedy actor Neil Morrissey.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 12:50am (repeat)
Friday Night With Jonathan Ross. Jonathan Ross

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 18, Episode 9 - Charlotte Church, James Corden, Cast Of Outnumbered, Amy Williams, Plan B

Jonathan Ross welcomes Charlotte Church, James Corden, the cast of Outnumbered and Olympic golden girl Amy Williams.

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