British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 21st August 2010

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Fighting Talk. Colin Murray. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 8, Special - Royal National College For The Blind Special

Fighting Talk is broadcast live from the Royal National College for the Blind. With Martin Kelner, John Rawling, Des Kelly and Martin Allen.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11am (repeat)
School For Scoundrels. Image shows from L to R: Henry R. Palfrey (Ian Carmichael), Mr. S. Potter (Alastair Sim). Copyright: Guardsman Films

School For Scoundrels

Comedy about a born loser who enrols at the College of Lifemanship and learns how to charm and ease his way to the top with the minimum of effort.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 6, Episode 2 - Lee Mack interviews Ade Edmondson

Lee Mack interviews fellow comedian Ade Edmondson.

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

Those That Can't

Series 2, Episode 4 - Dog In The School

'You've no idea what a stray dog does to the minds of children.' The dedicated staff of Tom Jones Comprehensive are determined to catch a canine intruder.

BBC Two 4:30pm (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 3, Episode 2 - Battle School

The Walmington-on-Sea platoon are going to a training camp. But after the platoon get lost on the way and arrive late, the men begin to lose faith in Captain Mainwaring.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 5:05pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Oakes (Barrie Rutter), 'Bunny' Warren (Sam Kelly), Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Rudge (Daniel Peacock). Copyright: WitzEnd Productions

Porridge

Feature film based on the TV sitcom of the same name, featuring Ronnie Barker and the regular cast in the classic prison comedy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:15pm (repeat)
Carry On Spying. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / STUDIOCANAL

Carry On Spying

Four trainee spies are put on the trail of the subversive organisation STENCH as they try to track down the secret Formula X.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:45pm
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 6

Singer and TV presenter Peter Andre and comedian Jason Manford team up against Sarah Millican and Donal MacIntyre.

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 23, Episode 1

With Phill Jupitus on Ian's side and Evan Davis on Paul's.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 8 - Bees

With Fred MacAulay, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

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 3, Episode 2 - Battle School

The Walmington-on-Sea platoon are going to a training camp. But after the platoon get lost on the way and arrive late, the men begin to lose faith in Captain Mainwaring.

Channel One 9pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Vic Reeves. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Possibly the world's barmiest, weirdest, surreal and off-the-wall panel show. Presented by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
John Bishop's Britain. John Bishop. Copyright: Objective Productions / 3 Amigos Productions

John Bishop's Britain

Series 1, Episode 5

John discusses parenting, kids, and family life.

BBC Two 9pm
40 min version (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Special - Have I Got Election News For You

The 2010 General Election is finally over - which gives HIGNFY a chance to mock Brown, Cameron and Clegg without having to worry about being impartial. With host Jo Brand and guest panellists Jon Richardson and ex-MP Lembit Opik.

Channel One 9:30pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Vic Reeves. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Possibly the world's barmiest, weirdest, surreal and off-the-wall panel show. Presented by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
45 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sarah Millican, Rob Brydon, Jason Byrne. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 2 - Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason Byrne

BAFTA-nominated actor and comedian Rob Brydon hosts. The special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's very own Jason Byrne.

BBC Two 9:40pm (repeat)
Vexed. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Kate Bishop (Lucy Punch), D.I. Jack Armstrong (Toby Stephens). Copyright: Greenlit Rights

Vexed

Series 1, Episode 1

Kate and Jack attempt to catch a murderer who is using a supermarket loyalty card scheme and customers' purchase histories to pick out victims. However, while Kate uses the case to see whether her husband is having an affair, Jack decides to use the investigation and database for other purposes - his own love life.

Channel One 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.

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

Hot Gossip

Series 3, Episode 6

The irreverent comedy panel show hosted by Claudia Winkleman continues. With guests Jenny Eclair, Scott Capurro and Rhys Thomas.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

A compilation of highlights and unseen treats from the most recent series of the show, hosted by Jimmy Carr. Also featuring regular team captains/comedians, Jason Manford and Sean Lock.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 9, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Highlights from the ninth series.

BBC Four 10:25pm (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 3 - The Dining Room Curtains

Val arrives home to find that Roger has had yet another run in with Phil - his boss at the Winter Gardens.

Channel One 10:30pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.

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

And The Winner Is...

Series 1, Episode 6

Matt Lucas hosts the new awards do - The Lucases - with gongs for Most Redundant Technology and Greatest Historical Fatty. With guests Tom Baker, Alex MacQueen and Bob Mortimer.

BBC Two 10:40pm (repeat)
Grandma's House. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Simon Amstell), Tanya (Rebecca Front), Clive (James Smith). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Grandma's House

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Day Simon Decided It Might Be A Nice Idea To Surprise His Mother With A Gift

Simon has brought his mum, Tanya, an extravagant gift which she refuses to accept.

BBC Two 11:10pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Episode 4

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. The mystery guest is the human spider man.

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