British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 18th September 2010

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

Fighting Talk

Series 8, Episode 6

With John Rawling, Martin Kelner, Simon Day and Phil Brown. This episode comes from Gateshead's Sage Theatre.

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

Chain Reaction

Series 6, Episode 6 - Stephen Merchant interviews Jarvis Cocker

Comedian and co-creator of The Office, Stephen Merchant interviews former Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker.

BBC Two 1:20pm
25 min
Shelfstackers. Image shows left to right: Dan (Sean Michael Verey), Dani (Georgia Henshaw)

Shelfstackers

Episode 3 - The Mug

When Roy announces the shop needs a new team leader, Dan is quick to tell everyone that with her killer twin combo of cleverness and bossiness, Dani is a shoo-in for the job.

BBC Two 5:15pm (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 6 - Room At The Bottom

Mainwaring is shocked to learn that he is not a captain but a lieutenant. Things get even worse when he learns later on that he has no rank at all, and ends up as a private.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6pm
30 min
Walk On The Wild Side. Copyright: BBC

Walk On The Wild Side

Series 2, Episode 1

Tensions run high in the natural world as a young lion cub called Malcolm is lost at Giraffestonbury. There is tragedy for Candi as she attempts to become America's Next Top Bison, and the programme meets a Scouse dolphin with serious 'wind issues'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:15pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper - Just Like This!. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 1, Episode 2 - Tommy Cooper

A celebration of the career of legendary comic Tommy Cooper. Classic footage shows that Cooper's lumbering bulk, manic laugh and anxious features belied his aplomb and perfect timing. Among those paying tribute are his widow, Gwen Cooper, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Bob Monkhouse and Eric Sykes.

BBC Two 8:45pm
45 min version
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 1 - Hodge Podge

With Phill Jupitus, Ross Noble and Jack Dee.

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.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Run Fatboy Run. Dennis Doyle (Simon Pegg). Copyright: Material Entertainment

Run Fatboy Run

Having previously jilted his fiancée at the altar, Dennis Doyle attempts to win her back by running a marathon.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 2, Episode 6

Jo Brand joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle this week. Rory Bremner has Jeremy Hardy and John Oliver on his team.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:15pm
45 min
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 1 - Glasgow

Michael McIntyre begins his Series 2 travels at the Glasgow Theatre Royal, where he is joined by special headline guest Kevin Bridges with stand-up performances from Daniel Sloss, Milton Jones and Craig Campbell.

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)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 7 - Espionage

With Clive Anderson, Vic Reeves and Jo Brand.

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
60 min
Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel Of Laughs

Episode 3

Featuring music from Kid British and stand-up from Mark Watson.

BBC Three 10:10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 1 - Jason Manford and Michael McIntyre

Northern funny man Jason Manford acts as host, and the comedy sensation of 2009, Michael McIntyre, is his very special guest.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 8 - Eyes And Ears

With David Mitchell, Phill Jupitus and Jimmy Carr.

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.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:55pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 4, Episode 2

The guests are Richard Bacon, Katie Price and Ultimate Big Brother winner Brian Dowling. Plus Jedward star in their own regular round.

BBC Two 11pm (repeat)
The Rob Brydon Show. Rob Brydon. Copyright: Arbie

The Rob Brydon Show

Series 1, Episode 1

Tonight, Rob chats to Little Britain star and old friend David Walliams. Rob also chats and jams with his hero, Sir Tom Jones, and champions rising star and stand-up comedian Tom Deacon.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 1 - Campanology

With Rob Brydon, Bill Bailey and Rich Hall.

BBC Two 11:30pm (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 8

Dara, Hugh and Andy joined by guests Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan, Stewart Francis and newcomer Miles Jupp.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
Russell Brand Live

Russell Brand Live

Filmed in London during his sell-out 2006 tour, Russell Brand's stand-up show offers a night of dark comedy.

BBC Three 12:25am (repeat)
Mongrels. Image shows from L to R: Destiny, Nelson, Kali, Marion, Vince. Copyright: BBC

Mongrels

BBC Three repeats the entire first series of the animal puppet sitcom, looking at the lives of metrosexual urban fox Nelson and co. Followed by the "Mongrels Uncovered" making-of documentary.

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