British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 12th February 2011

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 6 - Definitely Not Going Out With Tim Vine

Dick and Dom try to hide from their special guest star, who this time is punmeister and Not Going Out star Tim Vine.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 8, Episode 25

This week's guests are comedian Simon Day, Scottish presenter Dougie Anderson, former Spurs defender Gary O'Reilly and musician and Arsenal fan Tayo Popoola.

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

The News Quiz

Series 73, Episode 7

Sandi Toksvig presents another episode of the ever-popular topical panel show. Guests are Jeremy Hardy, Danielle Ward, Sue Perkins, and Fred MacAulay.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:05pm
25 min
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20pm (repeat)
The Titfield Thunderbolt. Image shows from L to R: Joan (Gabrielle Brune), Valentine (Stanley Holloway). Copyright: Ealing Studios

The Titfield Thunderbolt

Comedy starring Stanley Holloway. The villagers of Titfield take matters into their own hands when their local railway line closes down.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:50pm (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 4pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son Ride Again. Image shows from L to R: Albert (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited

Steptoe And Son Ride Again

The rag-and-bone business is in trouble and Harold is convinced that Albert must die so that he can collect the old man's life insurance.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 4:25pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 9

Fresh from another British Comedy Awards win, Harry Hill is back with more telly send-ups. With Dancing On Ice up and running, all the big soaps in full flow and even the odd gypsy wedding to contend with, there are bound to be plenty of laughs for the big-collared comic to find.

BBC Two 5:15pm (repeat)
Easy Virtue. Image shows from L to R: Larita Whittaker (Jessica Biel), Mr. Whittaker (Colin Firth), Mrs. Whittaker (Kristin Scott Thomas), John Whittaker (Ben Barnes). Copyright: Ealing Studios / Pathe

Easy Virtue

Social comedy based on the play by Noel Coward. When a glamorous American widow marries an young Englishman, tensions arise with her new in-laws.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:50pm
30 min
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 10

With Louie Spence, Birth of Britain and the ever-popular Dancing on Ice occupying the airwaves, expect a gag-packed and unmissable edition of the show.

BBC Two 7:30pm (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 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

BBC Two 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder Rides Again. Rowan Atkinson

Blackadder Rides Again

Rowan Atkinson and the cast of the legendary comedy series Blackadder are back for a one-off documentary special.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans Live In Scotland. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live In Scotland

The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Jack Whitehall. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 1, Episode 2 - Jack Whitehall

This week young up-and-comer Jack Whitehall performs from the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London, with support from David O'Doherty and Andrew Lawrence.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Dara O Briain, Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 4 - Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle

Live stand-up comedy from Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle.

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 6

Peter and Judith have got mixed up in the dark arts of voodoo on their latest disastrous package holiday.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:50pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 3, Episode 5

Gavin discovers that Troy is apparently cheating on him. The Oracle's tall tales get him in trouble with the police. Diana comes to help her recently conned son Martin but only succeeds in making him feel much, much worse. Mel and Madge end up taking to the stage at The Benidorm Palace.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Vegas, Seymour Mace, Justin Moorhouse. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 1, Episode 3 - Johnny Vegas

Johnny Vegas headlines Dave's One Night Stand from his hometown of St. Helen's, supported by Justin Moorhouse and Seymour Mace.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
Jimmy Carr's Comedy Cuts. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: BBC

Jimmy Carr's Comedy Cuts

Episode 5 - The Ingredients Of A Joke

Jimmy Carr takes a look at the ingredients of a joke.

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 4 - Swansea

Michael McIntyre takes his Comedy Roadshow over the Severn Bridge to Swansea's Grand Theatre this week. The comic is joined in the Valleys by headliner Sean Lock along with Steve Williams, Ava Vidal and Alun Cochrane.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
On The Blog. Andrew J Glasgow (Andy Taylor). Copyright: Above The Title Productions

On The Blog

Series 3, Episode 5

Unemployed and destitute, Andrew finds himself alienated from his flatmates and sharing his bedroom with a mysterious stranger.

BBC Four 10:55pm (repeat)
How TV Ruined Your Life. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

How TV Ruined Your Life

Episode 3 - Aspiration

From Dallas to Grand Designs, TV continually rubs desirable lifestyles in your face, making you feel inadequate in the process. Warning: contains Sophie Dahl and coffins.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Chris Addison, Holly Walsh, Carl Donnelly. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 1, Episode 5 - Russell Kane

The 2010 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Russell Kane comes from his old stomping ground of Southend-on-Sea. With support from Carl Donnelly and Holly Walsh.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead

Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.

BBC Two Scotland 11:20pm (repeat)
Gary: Tank Commander. Gary McLintoch (Greg McHugh). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Gary: Tank Commander

Series 2, Episode 6 - Star Wars

The army are looking for soldiers to be part of their new advertising campaign...

BBC Two 11:20pm (repeat)
Fast And Loose. Image shows from L to R: Justin Edwards, Laura Solon, David Armand, Pippa Evans, Hugh Dennis, Humphrey Ker, Marek Larwood. Copyright: Angst Productions

Fast And Loose

Episode 5

A collection of improvised games, sketches and music with Greg Davies, Justin Edwards, Pippa Evans, Humphrey Ker, Marek Larwood and Laura Solon.

BBC Four 11:25pm (repeat)
Getting On. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Kim Wilde (Jo Brand), Doctor Pippa Moore (Vicki Pepperdine), Hilary Loftus (Ricky Grover), Sister Den Flixter (Joanna Scanlan). Copyright: Vera Productions

Getting On

Series 2, Episode 1

There's more grim humour among the bedpans as a new shift unfolds on B4. Kim has an unknown female admission to occupy her, Den has Hilary to cope with, and Pippa has a ward round. Mrs Fyvie, a new patient, is admitted but it's her daughter, Beedy, who requires more attention than her mother.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 1

Keith Lemon returns with Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton and Rufus Hound. The guests are Queen of the Jungle Stacey Solomon, Joe Swash and Coronation Street actor Mikey North.

BBC Two Scotland 11:50pm (repeat)
Fast And Loose. Image shows from L to R: Justin Edwards, Laura Solon, David Armand, Pippa Evans, Hugh Dennis, Humphrey Ker, Marek Larwood. Copyright: Angst Productions

Fast And Loose

Episode 5

A collection of improvised games, sketches and music with Greg Davies, Justin Edwards, Pippa Evans, Humphrey Ker, Marek Larwood and Laura Solon.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Jack Whitehall. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 1, Episode 2 - Jack Whitehall

This week young up-and-comer Jack Whitehall performs from the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London, with support from David O'Doherty and Andrew Lawrence.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am
The Furred Man. Max Naughton (Daniel Carter Hope). Copyright: Evil Hypnotist Productions

The Furred Man

Award winning short horror comedy film. The police are questioning a man - or is he a werewolf? Don't worry, he can explain.

Comedy Central 1am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 3

Micky Flanagan on cockney boys, Kai Humphries on adolescence, Tom Wrigglesworth on public transport and Neil Delamere on diving with sharks.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Vegas, Seymour Mace, Justin Moorhouse. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 1, Episode 3 - Johnny Vegas

Johnny Vegas headlines Dave's One Night Stand from his hometown of St. Helen's, supported by Justin Moorhouse and Seymour Mace.

BBC Three 1:10am (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Dara O Briain, Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 4 - Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle

Live stand-up comedy from Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle.

Comedy Central Extra 1:15am (repeat)
Edinburgh & Beyond. Copyright: Avalon Television

Edinburgh & Beyond

Russell Howard presents a selection of some of the best acts at the Edinburgh Fringe. Tonight's episode features Russell Kane, Holly Walsh, Jack Whitehall and Justin Edwards.

Comedy Central 1:30am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.

U&Dave channel logo 1:45am (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Chris Addison, Holly Walsh, Carl Donnelly. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 1, Episode 5 - Russell Kane

The 2010 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Russell Kane comes from his old stomping ground of Southend-on-Sea. With support from Carl Donnelly and Holly Walsh.

Comedy Central Extra 2:15am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Series 1, Highlights Special

We look back at the best bits from the series to see what caused our Grouchies to really grind their teeth and clench their fists.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:35am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 10

With Louie Spence, Birth of Britain and the ever-popular Dancing on Ice occupying the airwaves, expect a gag-packed and unmissable edition of the show.

BBC Three 5:20am
5 min
Special 1 TV. Copyright: Blue Elf Productions / Caboom Entertainment

Special 1 TV

Series 2, Episode 12

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

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