British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 17th July 2010

Radio 2 logo 10am
Radio 2 logo

Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross presents his final show for Radio 2. Jonathan and Andy Davies are joined by Alan Carr and there's also a special live performance by Sir Tom Jones. Patrick Kielty will host BBC Radio 2's 10am-1pm show, for the next 10 weeks, before Graham Norton begins his brand new programme on Saturday 2 October.

Radio 4 10:30am
30 min
My Politician Is Funnier Than Yours. Ava Vidal. Copyright: BBC

My Politician Is Funnier Than Yours

Ava Vidal examines whether devolution has changed the way people laugh at politicians.

U&Dave channel logo 11am (repeat)
Passport To Pimlico. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Pemberton (Stanley Holloway), P.C. Spiller (Philip Stainton), Central European (Paul Demel). Copyright: Ealing Studios / STUDIOCANAL

Passport To Pimlico

Ealing comedy about a legal discovery that leads the residents of Pimlico to declare themselves an independent nation, Burgundy.

BBC Radio Scotland 12pm
30 min
Swots. Image shows from L to R: Miles Jupp, Susan Morrison. Copyright: BBC

Swots

Series 2, Episode 5

Panel show in which Miles Jupp presides over a class of unruly celebrity pupils, assisted by stand-up Susan Morrison. This week's contestants are Andy Cameron, Brian Taylor, Libby McArthur and Stephen Purdon.

BBC Radio Scotland 12:30pm (repeat)
Susan Calman

Funny Friends

Series 2, Episode 6 - Fred MacAulay

Susan Calman does Masterchef in the home of her dearest funny friend, stand-up and broadcaster Fred MacAulay.

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

The Now Show

Series 31, Episode 5

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis take a satirical look through this week's news. Helping them along the way are Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn, and special guests.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55pm (repeat)
Carry On Nurse. Image shows from L to R: Matron (Hattie Jacques), Sister (Joan Hickson). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Nurse

Much to the nurses' frustration, the patients at Haven Hospital have no intention of lying quietly whilst awaiting surgery or recovery.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:15pm
45 min
Odd One In. Image shows from L to R: Peter Andre, Bradley Walsh, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

Odd One In

Series 1, Episode 1

Jason Manford and Peter Andre compete against Coronation Street's Katherine Kelly and presenter Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen as each team ask series of questions to try and determine who in each line up has the odd skill, talent or secret.

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 2, Episode 2 - The Battle Of Godfrey's Cottage

Mainwaring plans to use Godfrey's cottage as a vital post in case the Germans should ever invade. His plan is put into action when the church bells ring.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Genius With Dave Gorman. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius With Dave Gorman

Series 1, Episode 5 - Germaine Greer

Author, feminist and critic Germaine Greer judges whether or not the public's ideas are "Genuis or Not".

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Alien Autopsy. Image shows from L to R: Gary Shoefield (Ant McPartlin), Ray Santilli (Declan Donnelly)

Alien Autopsy

Ant and Dec's big screen debut. Ray and Gary film their own re-enactment of the 1947 Roswell alien autopsy and try to pass it off as the original.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 5 - Bears

With Jimmy Carr, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 3 - Flotsam And Jetsam

With Charlie Higson, Andy Hamilton and Rob Brydon.

Radio 4 9pm (repeat)
Summer Lightning. Image shows from L to R: Percy Pilbeam (Matt Lucas), Sir Gregory Parsloe (Michael Jayston), Hugo (Samuel West). Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions

Summer Lightning

Episode 2

Lord Emsworth's brother, Galahad Threepwood, is writing his memoirs, to the horror and trepidation of all who knew him in their wild youths. Sinister forces at Blandings Castle scheme to halt the scandalous revelations.

BBC Two 9:30pm (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.

BBC Two 9:50pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 4 - Swansea

Michael McIntyre takes his Comedy Roadshow over the Severn Bridge to Swansea's Grand Theatre this week. The comic is joined in the Valleys by headliner Sean Lock along with Steve Williams, Ava Vidal and Alun Cochrane.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
Beyond The Pole. Image shows from L to R: Brian Tongue (Rhys Thomas), Mark Bark Jones (Stephen Mangan). Copyright: Shooting Pictures

Beyond The Pole

British comedy film about an environmentally friendly expedition to the North Pole. Stars Rhys Thomas and Stephen Mangan.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
Hot Gossip. Claudia Winkleman. Copyright: TBI Media Productions

Hot Gossip

Series 3, Episode 1

BBC Radio 2's Comedy Season launches with the return of Hot Gossip, the irreverent comedy panel show hosted by Claudia Winkleman. The guests are Rufus Hound, Dom Joly and Jo Caulfield.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Misfits. Image shows from L to R: Curtis (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett), Alisha (Antonia Thomas), Nathan (Robert Sheehan), Kelly (Lauren Socha), Simon (Iwan Rheon). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Misfits

Series 1, Episode 2

Much to their annoyance, the gang have to help out at an OAP's tea-dance as part of their community service. But things look up for Nathan when he befriends a beautiful young volunteer.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
And The Winner Is.... Matt Lucas. Copyright: BBC

And The Winner Is...

Series 1, Episode 1

Panel show hosted by Matt Lucas. The nominations for awards are provided by Katy Brand, James Corden and Graham Linehan. Who will walk off with their very own Lucas?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 1:05am (repeat)
Friday Night With Jonathan Ross. Jonathan Ross

Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Series 18, Episode 25 - David Beckham, Mickey Rourke, Jackie Chan, Roxy Music

After 9 years, 18 series, 275 shows, 811 guests & bands, 4 poofs and 1 piano, the final curtain falls on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross. Sending Lord Goo Goo on his way (to ITV1) are David Beckham, Mickey Rourke, Jackie Chan and the smoothest band of them all, Roxy Music. Farewell, Wossy.

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