British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 9th October 2010

BBC Radio 5 Live 10:30am
60 min
Fighting Talk. Colin Murray. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 8, Episode 8

With Mark Watson, Martin Kelner, Dougie Anderson and Robbie Savage.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:10pm
30 min
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 1

In this week's episode there are some unsavoury looking sausages on The Apprentice, there's a bush push on EastEnders, there's some real nail-biting stuff on Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers and Cheryl asks Treyc if she's ready on The X Factor

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Benny Hill: The Untold Story. Benny Hill. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 3, Episode 1 - Benny Hill

Benny Hill is the subject of this tribute. Hill touched the funny bone of the whole world, but behind the comedy there was a very private person: the loner, a shy and humble clown.

BBC Two 8:45pm (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 9 - War Dance

Captain Mainwaring organises a dance event in order to improve relations between members of the platoon. However, the event is likely to be spoilt with Pike's plan to announce a surprise engagement.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Arthur Askey

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 3, Episode 3 - Arthur Askey

A celebration of the life and career of British comedian Arthur Askey through clips from TV shows, films, sketches and Royal Variety performances. Featuring contributions by Peter Waterman, Cliff Richard, Bob Monkhouse and June Whitfield.

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

Mock The Week

Series 7, Episode 10

With David Mitchell and Sarah Millican.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (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 1

Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle are joined by Jo Brand for the third time, whilst Rory Bremner has Andy Parsons and John Oliver on his team.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
60 min
Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel Of Laughs

Episode 6

Rhod, Greg, Lloyd and Sarah are joined by Jon Richardson. Music comes from The Hoosiers.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
The 100 Greatest Stand-Ups. Billy Connolly. Copyright: Visual Voodoo Films

The 100 Greatest Stand-Ups

Episode 2 - 100 Greatest Stand-Ups 2010

Epic countdown in which Channel 4 present the results of a new, updated 2010 version of the poll asking the British public who they think are the greatest stand-up comedians ever.

BBC Two 10:05pm
45 min version
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 4 - Humans

With Jo Brand, Jimmy Carr and Jack Dee.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:10pm
45 min
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 4 - Dublin

The show comes from the Dublin Olympia with Tommy Tiernan, Andrew Lawrence, Keith Farnan & Zoe Lyons.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 8

Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

BBC Two 10:50pm (repeat)
The Rob Brydon Show. Rob Brydon. Copyright: Arbie

The Rob Brydon Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Tonight, Rob Brydon discusses retirement, Eurovision and the infamous trouser incident with broadcasting legend Sir Terry Wogan. There's also a touching duet with Sharleen Spiteri, and stand-up comedy from Hal Cruttenden.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Katy Brand, Jack Whitehall, Marcus Brigstocke, John Sergeant, Johnny Vegas, Rufus Hound. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 3, Episode 4

Locking horns on the lively debate show here are regulars Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound plus guests Sean Lock and Stephen K Amos. Should real life be more like EastEnders?

BBC Three 11:15pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 4 - Rhod Gilbert and John Bishop

Welsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.

BBC Two 11:20pm (repeat)
Genius With Dave Gorman. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius With Dave Gorman

Series 2, Episode 2 - Jane Moore and The Hairy Bikers

This week Dave is joined by motorbiking chefs The Hairy Bikers (Simon King and David Myres) and journalist Jane Moore. This week's ideas include magent-powered cars, edible sticky tape and colour co-ordinated supermarkets.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 4, Episode 5

Guests Mel B, Gino D'Acampo and Paloma Faith join Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton, Rufus Hound and Keith Lemon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (repeat)
Passport To Pimlico. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Pemberton (Stanley Holloway), P.C. Spiller (Philip Stainton), Central European (Paul Demel). Copyright: Ealing Studios / STUDIOCANAL

Passport To Pimlico

Ealing comedy about a legal discovery that leads the residents of Pimlico to declare themselves an independent nation, Burgundy.

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