British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 11th September 2010

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 6, Episode 5 - Harry Shearer interviews Stephen Merchant

Political satirist and voice actor Harry Shearer interviews co-creator of The Office, Stephen Merchant.

BBC Two 12:50pm
25 min
Shelfstackers. Image shows left to right: Dan (Sean Michael Verey), Dani (Georgia Henshaw)

Shelfstackers

Episode 2 - Frenemies

Fitzy is horrified to learn that his mother is Roy's new girlfriend, but has an attack of conscience when he schemes to break up the happy couple. Dani is miffed when Dan fawns over Alyssa, so Alyssa sets out to teach Dani a lesson about the importance of appearances.

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 5 - Something Nasty In The Vault

During an air-raid, the bank is hit by a bomb. The good news is that the bomb has not blown up. The bad news is reason why it has not: Mainwaring and Wilson are holding it!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Les Dawson

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 2, Episode 1 - Les Dawson

Celebrating the comedy of Les Dawson with clips from his shows and tributes from friends, colleagues,
and his widow Tracy.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (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 21, Episode 6

With Keith Chegwin on Ian's side and Michael Grade on Paul's.

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.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 23, Episode 1

The anarchic, award-winning pop quiz returns with new team captain Noel Fielding opposite regular Phill Jupitus and guest host James Corden. The guest panellists include Tom Clarke, Ben Miller, Paloma Faith and Janeane Garofalo.

BBC Two 9:10pm
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.

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.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 23, Episode 2

Guest host Rhod Gilbert is joined by panellists Greg Davies, Martin Kemp, Gabby Logan and Jeremy Reynolds.

BBC Two 9:55pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Russell Howard, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 7

After a break to accommodate the Edinburgh Festival, Mock The Week is back with more topical japery. Several of Pakistan's top bookmakers have ensured that this episode's guest line-up will be Andi Osho, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.

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.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 23, Episode 3

This week's guest host is Alex James from Blur and the panellists are Peter Serafinowicz, stand-up comic Holly Walsh, singer Newton Faulkner and Jessica Origliasso from The Veronicas.

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.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames / BBC

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 23, Episode 4

Guest host Jack Whitehall is joined by musician Mr Hudson, Rochelle Wiseman from The Saturdays, Loose Women's Andrea McLean and actor Stephen Mangan.

Radio 2 logo 11pm
60 min
Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel Of Laughs

Episode 2

Rhod, Lloyd, Greg and Sarah are joined by Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Russell Kane and the band Athlete.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 4, Episode 1

The guests joining Keith, Holly, Fearne and Rufus for the first episode of the new series are Al Murray, Holly Valance and Coronation Street's Michelle Keegan. Plus, be warned, Jedward return.

BBC Two 11:55pm (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 5 - The Day Simon Felt The Family Was Ready To Be Healed

Simon has been on a life changing course and has decided it's his job to heal the family.

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