British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 12th March 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 10 - And The Winner Is... With Jason Byrne

Star guest Jason Byrne finds himself locked in his dressing room in a rather floral edition of Dick And Dom's Funny Business.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

G.O.L.D. devote today to the classic sitcom. Episodes repeated are "Slow Bus to Chingford" (10.00), "The Frog's Legacy" (10.40), "Friday the 14th" (12.00), "To Hull and Back" (12.40) and "The Miracle of Peckham" (14.40). Episodes repeated again as of 15.20.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 8, Episode 29

This week's panellists are sports columnist Des Kelly, up-and-coming comedian Josh Widdicombe, former Wasps and England rugby prop Jeff Probyn, and sports feature writer Will Buckley.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 33, Episode 2

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis host the topical stand-up and sketch show. They are joined by guest impressionist Jan Ravens and German stand-up Henning Wehn.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 3:05pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 13

This week's episode featured the residents of Whiteley retirement village in Hawaii Five-0, Harry holding a Lemur's hand and a music video set in a car park.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:10pm (repeat)
Carry On Regardless. Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Regardless

Wild adventures and misadventures of co-partners in an unconventional employment agency.

BBC Two 6:30pm (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 5, Episode 4 - Getting The Bird

Jones is running low on meat, but Walker claims that he can get some for him. But surely a massive drop in Trafalgar Square's pigeon population cannot go unnoticed? Meanwhile, Sergeat Wilson has gone AWOL.

BBC Two 7pm (repeat)
Spike Milligan... I Told You I Was Ill... A Live Tribute

Spike Milligan... I Told You I Was Ill... A Live Tribute

The cream of British comedy pay tribute to Spike Milligan at a charity evening recorded live at London's Guildhall.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:10pm
Let's Dance For Comic Relief 2011. Image shows from L to R: Steve Jones, Alex Jones

Let's Dance For Comic Relief

The final. Taking part are Russell Kane performing as Beyonce, Katie Price 'Breaking Free' with a vacuum cleaner, Noel Fielding with his uncanny Kate Bush impression; Charlie Baker and best mate James Thornton; Ade Edmondson with a Dying Swan dance; and the 80s Super Group. With Miranda Hart, Louie Spence and Rufus Hound on the judging panel.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:20pm
30 min
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 14

This week's episode featured Harry admitting to weeing in the pool at Centre Parcs, a chicken thrown into Shirley's kitchen on EastEnders and Heston making a "shepherd's pie on steroids".

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.

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 4, Episode 1

Mark Watson is the panellist on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team. Over on the other side Russell Howard becomes a joint team captain with Andy Parsons. They're joined by David Mitchell this week.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Radio 2 logo 10pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper - Just Like This!. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

Tommy Cooper - Just Like This!

Sean Lock looks at the life of Tommy Cooper, a man who is as popular today as he ever was.

Comedy Central 10:10pm (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 10:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 1, Episode 1

The first ever episode. Linda Smith is the guest on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team, whilst Rory Bremner has John Oliver and Jeremy Hardy on his team.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
Dylan Moran: What It Is. Dylan Moran

Dylan Moran: What It Is

Stand-up show starring Black Books star Dylan Moran. Recorded in Australia.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm (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: Hugh Dennis, Rory Bremner, Dara O Briain, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 1, Episode 3

Jo Brand joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again, whilst Rory Bremner has John Oliver and Al Murray on his side.

BBC Four 11pm (repeat)
How TV Ruined Your Life. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

How TV Ruined Your Life

Episode 6 - Knowledge

Charlie traces how TV's notion of knowledge has changed from bespectacled experts to celebrity presenter drivel. Warning: this episode contains an alien meeting with Danny Dyer and celebrity supernatural activity.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm
50 min
Stand Up For The Week. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Jon Richardson, Kevin Bridges, Andi Osho, Rich Hall. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Stand Up For The Week

Series 2, Episode 1

The topical stand-up show returns for a new series. Now on Saturday nights, with new host Kevin Bridges, Stand Up For The Week is filmed in front of a live audience at the Koko Club in Camden. This week East End comic Micky Flanagan joins the regulars for a guest performance.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm (repeat)
John Bishop's Britain. John Bishop. Copyright: Objective Productions / 3 Amigos Productions

John Bishop's Britain

Series 1, Episode 2

Bill Oddie talks about his first kiss.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:20pm
BBC One

Local Comedy Programming

Note: A repeat of John Bishop's Britain is showing in parts of the country, but in some regions there is new programming as local radio presenters try stand-up comedy for the first time.

Comedy Central Extra 11:40pm (repeat)
Grumpy Old Women. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Women

Well-known comedians, entertainers and personalities talk about the many aspects of modern life that drive them up the wall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:10am (repeat)
Max Miller

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 1, Episode 4 - Max Miller

Though born 100 years ago, Max Miller's influence is still felt today. He was the highest paid comedian in variety and a master of innuendo. With footage of Miller in action.

BBC Two Scotland 12:10am (repeat)
Limmy's Show!. Brian Limond. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Limmy's Show!

Series 2, Episode 4

Lovable ex-junkie Jacqueline McCafferty meets her hero, but doesn't make things easy for herself; and The Secret Agents meet on a park bench with their newspapers.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:30am (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 5 - Up The Duff Special

It's the 'Up The Duff' special with Holly's team being made up solely of 'mums to be', with Emma Bunton and Myleene Klass joining in the fun. Fearne is joined by Italian Stallion chef Gino D'Acampo and regular comedian, Rufus Hound.

Comedy Central 12:40am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 11

Rob Rouse on becoming a father, Paul Tonkinson on the rules of rugby, Terry Alderton on accents and Simon Cowell, and Josh Howie on religion.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:45am (repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais. Copyright: Media Rights Capital / Wildbrain

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Karl pitches a bizarre idea for a film, in which the comatose hero, played by 'Clive Warren', has his brain transplanted into his widow's head.

Comedy Central Extra 12:50am (repeat)
Edinburgh & Beyond. Copyright: Avalon Television

Edinburgh & Beyond

Al Murray presents some of the best acts from the Edinburgh Fringe. Featuring Richard Herring, Chris Green, Spencer Brown and Reginald D. Hunter.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:20am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 10, Episode 14

This week's episode featured Harry admitting to weeing in the pool at Centre Parcs, a chicken thrown into Shirley's kitchen on EastEnders and Heston making a "shepherd's pie on steroids".

Comedy Central Extra 1:50am (repeat)
Grumpy Old Women. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Women

Well-known comedians, entertainers and personalities talk about the many aspects of modern life that drive them up the wall.

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (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

Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.

Comedy Central Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Not The Nine O'Clock News. Image shows from L to R: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones. Copyright: Getty Images

Not The Nine O'Clock News

Popular satirical sketch show of the late 70s and early 80s starring Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.

BBC Three 5:15am
5 min
Special 1 TV. Copyright: Blue Elf Productions / Caboom Entertainment

Special 1 TV

Series 3, Episode 1

11 further episodes followed in 2011.

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