British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 8th January 2011

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:25am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fools Rush In

Gary may refuse to buy himself a suit for an interview in 1993 - but he can hardly take Phoebe to a 1940 dance in sweatshirt and trainers.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 3 - Is Your Journey Really Necessary?

Time-travelling Gary returns to 1940 to try to protect Phoebe and Eric from an impending air raid.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 6, Episode 6 - End Of The World

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:40am (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 1, Episode 5 - Writing On The Wall

What have an outbreak of graffiti and a children's fancy-dress parade got in common? Can it be Terry?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
Mike Yarwood

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 6, Episode 1 - The Living Legends: Mike Yarwood

Mike Yarwood was British TV's first great impressionist, and a master of imitating politicians with satirical wit, but without malice.

BBC Two 9am
60 min
Dick And Dom's Funny Business. Image shows from L to R: Richard McCourt, Dominic Wood. Copyright: BBC

Dick And Dom's Funny Business

Episode 1 - Whose Baby With Stephen K Amos

Dick and Dom have found a baby, and their special guest Stephen K Amos is not impressed. With guest skits from sketch groups Idiots Of Ants and Pappys.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (repeat)
Dick Emery - The Comedy Of Errors?. Dick Emery. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 6, Episode 6 - Dick Emery

A celebration of the comedian best remembered for his catchphrase, "Ooh you are awful - but I like you."

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

Fighting Talk

Series 8, Episode 20

John Rawling, Josh Widdicombe, Gary O'Reilly and Gideon Coe all join guest presenter Nick Hancock to try and win points for punditry.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 73, Episode 2

Sandi Toksvig presents another episode of the ever-popular topical panel show. Guests this week are Jeremy Hardy, Sue Perkins, Phill Jupitus and Francis Wheen.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:05pm
25 min
What's The Story?. Justin Waite. Copyright: Tidy Productions

What's The Story?

Series 3, Episode 1

Justin Waite and regulars Frank Honeybone and Hannah Jones are joined by actor Steve Speirs and stand-up Josh Widdicombe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:45pm (repeat)
Carry On Sergeant. Image shows from L to R: Charlie Sage (Bob Monkhouse), Sergeant Grimshawe (William Hartnell). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Sergeant

The first Carry On film. Sergeant Grimshawe is desperate to win the award for best troop before he retires.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30pm (repeat)
Carry On Nurse. Image shows from L to R: Matron (Hattie Jacques), Sister (Joan Hickson). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Nurse

Much to the nurses' frustration, the patients at Haven Hospital have no intention of lying quietly whilst awaiting surgery or recovery.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:10pm (repeat)
Dick Emery - The Comedy Of Errors?. Dick Emery. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 6, Episode 6 - Dick Emery

A celebration of the comedian best remembered for his catchphrase, "Ooh you are awful - but I like you."

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson. Copyright: BBC

The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson

Series 2, Episode 5

Jimmy Carr and Lady Gaga are among the famous faces getting the Culshaw and Stephenson treatment this week.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Classic clips from the previous series.

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

QI

Series A, Episode 8 - Albania

With Linda Smith, Sean Lock and Clive Anderson.

BBC Two Scotland 9pm (repeat)
Gary: Tank Commander. Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Gary: Tank Commander

Series 2, Episode 1 - Checkout

After Gary, Jacko, Charlie and Adam complete their latest tour of duty in Afghanistan and arrive at the aircraft hangar ready to go home, they find out that their flight has already left.

BBC Two 9pm
45 min version
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 15 - Hypnotism, Hallucinations And Hysteria

With Robert Webb, Ronni Ancona and Phill Jupitus.

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 6, Episode 2

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Stephen K Amos and Ed Byrne.

BBC Four 9pm (repeat)
Bob Monkhouse. Copyright: BBC

The Secret Life Of Bob Monkhouse

A look back at the life and career of comedian Bob Monkhouse through a collection of previously unseen archive material.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 2, Episode 5

Mateo tries to get back with his old flame, Kelly. Unfortunately Kelly's mother Sylvia is in town and she doesn't suffer fools gladly.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 2, Episode 6

Janice and Mick try to make Madge and Mel have second thoughts about their wedding - but Janice says the wrong thing to Madge and she and Mel snub The Garveys.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:40pm (repeat)
Come Fly With Me. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas

Come Fly With Me

Episode 1

Hetty Wolf takes her first ever flight with Great British Air; husband and wife pilots Simon and Jackie sort out their marriage at 35,000 feet; and Omar is forced to do something about the lack of life-jackets on his planes.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (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 6, Episode 3

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Greg Davies and Danielle Ward.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
HQ. Roy Hudd. Copyright: Perfectly Normal Productions

HQ

A sketch show pilot for Radio 2 starring Roy Hudd and David Quantick.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
The Comedy Annual. Phillip Schofield. Copyright: ITV Studios

The Comedy Annual

Some of the biggest names in British comedy come together to take a look back at the year.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (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 6, Episode 4

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Michael McIntyre and Mark Watson.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Alistair McGowan

The Sharp End

Radio 2 sitcom pilot starring Alistair McGowan as a consumer affairs host from hell.

BBC Three 10:40pm
45 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Kevin Bridges, Alistair McGowan, Reginald D Hunter. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 6 - Alistair McGowan, Reginald D Hunter and Kevin Bridges

Stand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. The nation's favourite impressionist, Alistair McGowan, introduces guest appearances from young Scottish comedy prodigy Kevin Bridges and acclaimed comic Reginald D Hunter.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (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 6, Episode 5

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Ed Byrne and Zoe Lyons.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Hot Fuzz. Image shows from L to R: Sgt Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost). Copyright: Working Title Films

Hot Fuzz

Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:25am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Highlights. The Best of TV Burp.

BBC Three 5:05am
5 min
Special 1 TV. Copyright: Blue Elf Productions / Caboom Entertainment

Special 1 TV

Series 2, Episode 7

Another series of 15 episodes followed later in the year, covering the 2010-11 Premier League.

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