British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 7th August 2010

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

Swots

Series 2, Episode 8

Head teacher Miles Jupp and Susan Morrison preside over contestants Lucy Porter, David Kay, Zoe Lyons and Philip Differ.

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 8

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.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:05pm
30 min
Those That Can't. Copyright: BBC / Zipline Creative

Those That Can't

Series 2, Episode 2 - Budget Cuts

Bryn strives to save the school tea-trolley from the Acting Head's harsh economic measures.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:35pm
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 4

Jason and Peter go up against GMTV's Lorraine Kelly and comedian Julian Clary as each team ask series of questions to try and determine who in each line up has the odd skill, talent or secret.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Angus Deayton, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 18, Episode 4

With John Sergeant on Ian's side and Mark Seddon on Paul's.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 6 - Beavers

With Anneka Rice, Sean Lock and Bill Bailey.

BBC Two 8:30pm (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 4 - Sgt. Wilson's Little Secret

Mrs Pike plans to take in an evacuee to help with the war effort, but Wilson gets the wrong end of the stick and believes that he has got her pregnant.

BBC Two 9pm
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

An extended edition of the satirical panel game starring Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 1 - Serious

Lee tries to find his serious side by going on a date with an author.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Jason Manford Live. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live

Jason Manford employs his acute observational humour to talk us through the rules of driving, urinal etiquette and the lies that dads tell.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 2 - Death

Tim's grandmother dies, bringing him and Kate closer together, much to Lee's concern.

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

Hot Gossip

Series 3, Episode 4

The irreverent comedy panel show hosted by Claudia Winkleman continues. With guests Jenny Eclair, Micky Flanagan and Andrew Maxwell.

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 5

Determined to prove that the gang were involved in Tony's disappearance, Sally focuses her investigation on Simon.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:10pm
30 min
John Bishop's Britain. John Bishop. Copyright: Objective Productions / 3 Amigos Productions

John Bishop's Britain

Series 1, Episode 3

Former Spice Girl Mel C talks about sport.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:10pm (repeat)
Life Of Brian

The 50 Greatest Comedy Films

The funniest films of all time battle it out in this top 50 comedy film countdown, as voted for by the British public.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 3 - Aussie

Ruth, an Australian friend of Kate's, comes to stay and Lee is persuaded to pretend to be Tim. Lee gets a job handing out leaflets at a shopping centre, but soon falls foul of a local youth.

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

And The Winner Is...

Series 1, Episode 4

The nominations this week are provided by Stephen K Amos, Jo Caulfield and Jon Richardson.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
Roger & Val Have Just Got In. Image shows from L to R: Roger Stevenson (Alfred Molina), Val Stevenson (Dawn French). Copyright: BBC

Roger & Val Have Just Got In

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Guarantee

Roger and Val must face the "big drawer" in their quest for the elusive vacuum cleaner guarantee.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Tim Vine), Lee (Lee Mack), Kate (Megan Dodds). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 1, Episode 4 - Stress

Lee feels stressed after agreeing to give Kate driving lessons, so she suggests he tries yoga to calm his nerves. However, his technique leaves a lot to be desired.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:05pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Kevin Bridges, Alistair McGowan, Reginald D Hunter. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 6 - Alistair McGowan, Reginald D Hunter and Kevin Bridges

Stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. The nation's favourite impressionist, Alistair McGowan, introduces guest appearances from young Scottish comedy prodigy Kevin Bridges and acclaimed comic Reginald D Hunter.

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