Schedule for 28th August 2010 - British Comedy Guide

11am
60 min

Fighting Talk

Series 8, Episode 3

Special guest presenter Barry Davies is judge and jury as Bob Mills, Perry Groves, Eleanor Oldroyd and Dougie Anderson try to win points for punditry.

1:05pm
30 min

Those That Can't

Series 2, Episode 5 - Democracy

A school council seems a nice idea, until the most disruptive pupils are elected onto it: a liar, a megalomaniac and a boy with a bin on his head.

6:45pm
45 min

Odd One In

Series 1, Episode 7

The away team this week are TV presenter Angellica Bell and Coronation Street's Craig Gazey, playing head-to-head as ever against Peter Andre and Jason Manford.

7:10pm (repeat)

The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery

Frankie Howerd falls foul of the infamous schoolgirls in their fourth outing. The girls confront a hapless gang of crooks trying to retrieve stashed loot.

8:20pm (repeat)

I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Episode 1.1, A Room With An Alan: Despite being reduced to living in a roadside motel and presenting an early-morning programme on Radio Norwich, Alan still dreams of launching a new show on the BBC. However, his meeting with chief commissioner Tony Hayers does not run smoothly.

8:30pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Lion Has 'Phones

Mainwaring tries to improve communications amongst the platoon by giving lessons in using public telephone boxes. Their lessons are needed when a German plane crash lands into the local reservoir.

8:30pm (repeat)

The Hot Desk: Russell Brand

Nicole Appleton and Mel Blatt talk to Russell Brand.

8:50pm
30 min

John Bishop's Britain

Series 1, Episode 6

More sketches and anecdotes from John Bishop and the people of Britain. This time, on the subject of holidays. Featuring Tara Palmer-Tomkinson and Bill Oddie.

9pm
45 min version (repeat)

HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 6

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Martin Clunes and guest panelists Chris Addison and Julia Hartley-Brewer.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 4 - Fight Or Flight

With Johnny Vegas, Pam Ayres and Sean Lock.

9:20pm (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 1 - Edinburgh

In this week's opening episode, Michael starts his Comedy Roadshow at the Edinburgh Playhouse, where he is joined by headline guest Rhod Gilbert, with additional stand-up from Mark Watson, Stewart Francis and Kevin Bridges.

9:45pm (repeat)

Vexed

Series 1, Episode 2

Jack and Kate investigate the attempted murder of a high-flying banker who was almost blown up.

10pm (repeat)

QI

Series C, Episode 11 - Carnival

With Clive Anderson, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

10pm (repeat)

The Alex Lowe Double Act

A mix of sketches, monologues, characters and comedy banter from Alex Lowe and Alistair McGowan.

10:30pm (repeat)

A Cinema Near You

Radio 2 sitcom pilot starring Mathew Horne as a fledgling cinema manager struggling to drum up excitement for a Swedish art-house film.

10:40pm (repeat)

QI

Series C, Episode 12 - Combustion

With Dara O'Briain, Phill Jupitus and Bill Bailey.

10:40pm (repeat)

Roger & Val Have Just Got In

Series 1, Episode 4 - Be Our Guests

Roger's dad is slipping away. To add to the anxiety, cousin Cathy is arriving with her husband to say her last goodbyes and, in a mad moment, Val has been panicked into inviting them to stay in the spare room.

10:45pm (repeat)

Grandma's House

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Day Simon Announced That He Was In Control Of The Universe

Simon has fallen in love. He's also read a book that leads him to believe that he might be able to control the universe. The family isn't impressed though.