Schedule Saturday 16th April 2011
9am10 min
Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 13 - Timmy And The BalloonYabba is distraught when Timmy manages to let her balloon go flying off into the sky.
10am
(repeat)
Porridge
A repeat run of the entire second series of the prison sitcom starring Ronnie Barker as Norman Stanley Fletcher. Episodes are: "Just Desserts" 10.00; "Heartbreak Hotel" 10.40; "Disturbing the Peace" 11.20; "No Peace for the Wicked" 12.00,; "Happy Release" 12.35; "The Harder They Fall" 13.15. Repeated again as of 13.55.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 8, Special - Music SpecialA panel of guests from the music industry take part in Fighting Talk's first ever music special, to celebrate National Record Store Day.
12:30pm
(repeat)
The News Quiz
Series 74, Episode 1Immigration, Islamophobia, and Intrepid Ducks. Sandi Toksvig hosts in the week that Cameron and Cable were ununified, France was unveiled, and 12 ducklings were unbelievably well looked after. Jack Dee, Fred Macaulay, Susan Calman and Jeremy Hardy make up the illustrious panel.
1:30pm
(repeat)
What's So Funny?
Series 1, Episode 2Rufus Hound is joined by Jenny Eclair with news, reviews and previews of what's happening in comedy this week.
2pm
(repeat)
The Goon Show
The Collapse of the British Railway Sandwich System: Comedy, with Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe. First aired in 1954.
2:20pm
(repeat)
Arthur [Film]
The 1981 movie starring Dudley Moore, which has just been re-made. An alcoholic millionaire is threatened with losing his inheritance if he does not marry the girl of his parents' choosing.
2:30pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 3 - Command DecisionThe morale of the platoon is hitting rock bottom due to the continuing lack of proper weapons. Some form of salvation comes in the form of a deal, but will Mainwaring be willing to hand over command to desert veteran Colonel Square?
5:40pm
(repeat)
The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson
Series 2, Episode 1This first episode in the new series reveals what could happen if Harry Hill became a UN peace negotiator; Culshaw shows that Steven Gerrard is not just a talented football player; and Stephenson's Katie Price plans her wedding to Michael Winner.
5:55pm
(repeat)
Heroes Of Comedy
Series 6, Episode 6 - Dick EmeryA celebration of the comedian best remembered for his catchphrase, "Ooh you are awful - but I like you."
6:20pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 10, Episode 4 - The Melbourne IdentityA young Australian backpacker catches Janey's eye, but is Ben's chip just on his shoulder or off the old block?
6:30pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 9 - When Did You Last See Your Money?Intending to deposit £500 collected for the servicemen's canteen, Jones is horrified to find he has misplaced the money. The platoon attempt to help him remember where it might be.
7pm
(repeat)
Heroes Of Comedy
Series 6, Episode 2 - Sid JamesWith his dirty laugh and nicotine-ravaged voice, Sid James was the definitive working man's comic star over three post-war decades.
8pm
(repeat)
Heroes Of Comedy
Series 6, Episode 5 - The Living Legends: Ronnie CorbettThe spotlight turns on Ronnie Corbett, whose career spans Crackerjack to The Frost Report, Sorry! and The Two Ronnies.
9pm
(repeat)
Jonathan Creek
Series 4, Episode 3 - The Tailor's DummyAfter a scathing newspaper article drives a legendary fashion designer to suicide, a man who can change his face in a split second attacks the author.
9pm
(repeat)
Dara O'Briain Talks Funny: Live In London
The culmination of Dara O'Briain's massive 2008 sell-out tour, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo.
9pm
(repeat)
The Grumpy Guide To...
Series 2, Episode 2 - WorkThe world of work involves spending most of your life in places you can't bear, with people you can't stand, doing stuff that doesn't matter. Tonight's contributors examine the whole job process.
9pm50 min version
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 4Having looked at over 60 news channels from across the world, read over 140 newspapers and watched over 1000 clips since last week, the Good News team are back to share the funniest things they've found.
9:05pm
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 36, Episode 6Al Murray acts as host, with Germaine Greer and Mark Watson.
9:40pm
(repeat)
The Grumpy Guide To...
Series 2, Episode 4 - MoneyIf there's a word that Grumpies can't stand, it's bling - all those people in diamonds and fast cars. And what about those City boys in their stripy jackets going on about pork bellies and writing off your pension funds?
9:40pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 6This week, TV presenter Davina McCall and comedian Dave Gorman join David's camp and compete against journalistic powerhouse Janet Street-Porter and funnyman Omid Djalili on Lee's team.
9:50pm
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 2 - Lee Mack, Rich Hall, Danny BhoyLee Mack, comedian and star of BBC One sitcom Not Going Out, presents sets from American comic Rich Hall and Scotland's very own Danny Bhoy.
9:50pm
(repeat)
Frank Skinner's Opinionated
Series 2, Episode 4 - NorwichFrank is in Norwich with guests Ross Noble and Sarah Millican.
9:50pm
Piers Morgan's Life Stories
Piers Morgan launches a new series of his biographical talk show with the first major interview with actor and comedian Russell Brand since the Sachsgate scandal. Russell discusses his marriage to pop star Katy Perry, his previous addictions to women and drugs and how he now feels about the infamous radio broadcast with Jonathan Ross that nearly ended his career.
10pm30 min
And The Winner Is...
Series 2, Episode 3Matt is joined by Scottish comic Limmy, Holly Walsh and Marc Wootton.
10pm
(repeat)
Robert Newman - Apocalypso Now
Episode 2 - Part TwoThe second part of Rob Newman's Apocalypso Now set, recorded at the Tricycle Theatre, Kilburn, London in May 2005. Topics include William Wordsworth, Winston Churchill and ID Cards.
10:20pm
(repeat)
Burnistoun
Series 2, Episode 2An innocent family singsong takes a devilish turn, the funeral director solves the age old question of whether to go for burial or cremation, and an ambitious employee panics when the boss tells an unfunny joke.
10:20pm45 min version
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 2Stephen Mangan hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Kevin Bridges and Bob Ainsworth.
10:20pm
(repeat)
10:20pm50 min
Stand Up For The Week
Series 2, Episode 6This week's guest comedian is the award-winning Josh Widdicombe.
10:30pm
(repeat)
The Jason Byrne Show
Series 3, Episode 3 - Fear & PhobiasJason Byrne looks at the subject of fears and phobias in the third episode of his themed audience comedy show, with high-energy stand-up and sketches.
10:45pm
(repeat)
Frank Skinner's Opinionated
Series 2, Episode 4 - NorwichFrank is in Norwich with guests Ross Noble and Sarah Millican.
10:45pm
(repeat)
10:50pm
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Stand-up comedy performances from London's Hammersmith Apollo, by the biggest acts on the circuit.
10:50pm45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 2Stephen Mangan hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Kevin Bridges and Bob Ainsworth.
10:50pm
(repeat)
Celebrity Juice
Series 5, Episode 10Mel B, Vernon Kay, Louis Walsh and Scott Mills are this week's guests. Rufus Hound is Team Captain as Holly is away.
10:55pm
(repeat)
Twenty Twelve
Series 1, Episode 5There are only three applicants for the post of Curator of the Cultural Olympiad, so how difficult can it be to select the best candidate?
11pm
(repeat)
Black Books
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Big Lock-OutA new security system ensures Manny is locked in and Bernard out. Fran is obsessed by the voice of an old friend.
11pm
(repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 23, Episode 7The show is hosted by Mark Watson, with team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding. Guests include comedian Tim Minchin, investigative journalist Donal Macintyre, musician Daniel Merriweather and lead singer of The Noisettes Shingai Shoniwa.
11:05pm
(repeat)
Comedy Kings - Best Of Just For Laughs
Episode 6Noel Fielding, Flight of the Conchords and Dylan Moran perform stand-up comedy routines at Montreal's renowned Just For Laughs festival.
11:45pm45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 2Stephen Mangan hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Kevin Bridges and Bob Ainsworth.
11:50pm
(repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 2, Episode 3Olivia returns with more sexy, funny stunts and pranks.
12:20am
(repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 6Karl tells the story of having kidney stones, ponders a phenomenon - and more.
12:40am
(repeat)
Grumpy Old Women
Series 3, Episode 3 - My Family And Other AnimalsA veritable army of women "of a certain age" join forces to bemoan the vicissitudes of family life.
12:40am45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 4Having looked at over 60 news channels from across the world, read over 140 newspapers and watched over 1000 clips since last week, the Good News team are back to share the funniest things they've found.
1:20am
(repeat)
Grumpy Old Women
Series 3, Episode 4 - This Wasn't Going To Happen To YouThe groovy chicks of the Swinging Sixties decided they were never going to get old. Here, a select few reflect on how the years have proved them wrong.
1:20am
(repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 1Mark Watson on phrases, meanings and travel. Plus Andrew Lawrence on getting fat and noisy neighbours; Andi Osho on the worst places in Britain and Alun Cochrane on relationships.
1:20am
(repeat)
Sex, Secrets & Frankie Howerd
Documentary looking at Frankie Howerd's controversial private life. Howerd risked his career in his pursuit of young male lovers.
1:50am
(repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 2, Episode 3Olivia returns with more sexy, funny stunts and pranks.
2am
(repeat)
Jeff Green: Back From The Bewilderness
Comedy special featuring award-winning comic and best-selling author Jeff Green, filmed in London's West End.
5:25am5 min
