British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 30th April 2011

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

Fighting Talk

Series 8, Episode 36

Simon Day, Will Buckley, Martin Kelner and Jim White all join Colin to battle it out to win points for punditry.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15am (repeat)
Don't Lose Your Head. Image shows from L to R: Sir Rodney Ffing (Sid James), Lord Darcy De Pue (Jim Dale). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Don't Lose Your Head

In Paris, 1789, two dashing English noblemen rescue their French counterparts from Madame Guillotine and the republican revolutionaries.

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

The News Quiz

Series 74, Episode 3

Weddings, Wikileaks and Website overload. Sandi Toksvig hosts in the week that a couple got married, a couple of questionable reasons were unveiled, and there were more than a couple of last minute applications. Fred Macaulay, Russell Kane, Hugo Rifkind and Jeremy Hardy make up the panel.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

The Whistling Spy Enigma: Neddie goes on the search of a whistling secret agent. From 1954.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Battle Of Godfrey's Cottage

Mainwaring plans to use Godfrey's cottage as a vital post in case the German should ever invade. His plan is put into action when the church bells ring.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:50pm (repeat)
Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Sally Abbot (Sally Geeson), Sid Abbot (Sid James), Jean Abbot (Diana Coupland), Mike Abbot (Robin Askwith)

Bless This House

Popular sitcom spin-off film starring Sid James, Terry Scott, Diana Coupland and June Whitfield.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
What's So Funny?. Rufus Hound. Copyright: Unique Productions / BBC

What's So Funny?

Series 1, Episode 4

Rufus Hound is joined by Susan Calman as they presents a half-hour, weekly whizz through the world of comedy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit. Credit: BBC, Channel 4 Television Corporation, Aardman Animations

A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit

Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

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 11 - A Brush With The Law

After one of the wardens sees a light shining from the church hall, Hodges believes he has Mainwaring on an indefensible charge. Mainwaring is sure of his innocence, but Captain Square's presence as Chief Magistrate does not bode well!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05pm (repeat)
A Close Shave. Credit: BBC, Aardman Animations

A Close Shave

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45pm (repeat)
Creature Comforts. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Creature Comforts

Episode 2.2, The Brood: Animated animals discuss adolescence, parenthood and growing up. A seagull reveals the emotions of seeing a youngster leave the nest, a monkey admits to teething troubles and an amoeba talks about arguing with its parents.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Christmas Special - To Hull And Back

Del becomes embroiled in a diamond smuggling caper with Boycie and Abdul and, as usual, he's the one with the dirty job to do. Things are not helped, however, when the 'Old Bill' start asking awkward questions...

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing

A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm (repeat)
Grumpy Old Men. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Men

Comedians, entertainers and other personalities moan about many of the aspects of modern life which really get on their nerves.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series D, Episode 1 - Danger

With Sean Lock, Jo Brand and Jimmy Carr.

BBC Two 9:30pm
45 min version
(repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 8

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop star in another edition of the satirical panel game. With guest host Bruce Forsyth and guest panellists Ross Noble and Laura Solon.

Comedy Central Extra 9:40pm (repeat)
Grumpy Old Men. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Men

Comedians, entertainers and other personalities moan about many of the aspects of modern life which really get on their nerves.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 5 - To Kill A Mocking Alan

Alan invents a new drink while trying to impress some TV executives, and meets Jed, his biggest fan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Jolly Boys' Outing

It's the Nags Head's annual jamboree down to Margate and the Trotters head for the seaside. But with Rodney getting arrested and the coach blowing up the trip is hardly a bundle of laughs...

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
And The Winner Is.... Matt Lucas. Copyright: BBC

And The Winner Is...

Series 2, Episode 5

Matt Lucas is the host of his own awards do - The Lucases - with gongs for more unlikely categories. With guests Jason Byrne, Graham Norton and Lucy Porter.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 5, Episode 12

Keith is joined by award-winning actor and director Noel Clarke, Danish actress Brigitte Nielsen, Irish singer-songwriter Una Healy and Hollyoaks model Gemma Merna. Rufus Hound acts as Team Captain.

BBC Two 10:15pm (repeat)
Frank Skinner's Opinionated. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Avalon Television

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 2, Episode 6 - Maidstone

It's the final episode in the series. This time Frank Skinner is in Maidstone with guests Alan Davies and Katy Brand.

Comedy Central 10:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 4 - Ross Noble

Jack Dee presents some top stand-up comedy, with guest comic Ross Noble.

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 5

This week, comedian Jack Whitehall and former Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie join David to do battle with Lee's team mates, TV presenter Christine Bleakley and stand-up comedian Frankie Boyle.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:20pm
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 8

The topical stand-up show takes a no-holds-barred look at the week's big stories. This week's guest comedian is Neil Delamere.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
The Jason Byrne Show. Jason Byrne. Copyright: BBC

The Jason Byrne Show

Series 3, Episode 5 - Technology

Comedian Jason Byrne remembers just how much fun you can have with a food tray and a flight of stairs.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Fabulous. Faye Walters (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: BBC

Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 4

It's Easter - a time of chocolate, sharing and hopefully a loan of £10,000 for Faye.

5Star 11pm (repeat)
Comedy Kings - Best Of Just For Laughs. Copyright: Just For Laughs Productions

Comedy Kings - Best Of Just For Laughs

Episode 8

Stewart Lee, Craig Hill and Aziz Ansari perform stand-up comedy routines at Montreal's renowned Just For Laughs festival.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Blackout

Fran sees her boyfriend on a lunch date. Bernard is snubbed by friends but doesn't know why and Manny plays good cop, bad cop.

BBC Three 11pm
45 min version
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 6

While it is impossible to know what news will feature in this totally topical show, smart money must be on the forthcoming royal wedding joining the many other major stories going under the Good News spotlight this week.

BBC Two Scotland 11:15pm (repeat)
Burnistoun. Image shows from L to R: Robert Florence, Iain Connell. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Burnistoun

Series 2, Episode 4

Burnistoun's crimefighting caped crusader Doberman Man attempts to track down his nemesis - the boy who teased him at school.

Comedy Central 11:20pm (repeat)
Lee Evans Live From The West End. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live From The West End

A one-off live performance from the comic genius, recorded at the Lyric Theatre in 1995.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Spaced. Image shows from L to R: Marsha Klein (Julia Deakin), Mike Watt (Nick Frost), Daisy Steiner (Jessica Hynes), Brian Topp (Mark Heap), Tim Bisley (Simon Pegg), Twist Morgan (Katy Carmichael)

Spaced

Series 1, Episode 4 - Battles

Whilst Tim and Daisy argue over the ownership of a dog, he also goes paintballing with Mike where he sees Duane for the first time since Sarah left him. Mike makes a big sacrifice for Tim as he seeks his ultimate vengeance. Brian reminisces about his childhood pet.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Mark Lamarr, Vic Reeves, George Dawes (Matt Lucas), Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 1, Christmas Special - Xmas Shooting Stars

With Clive Mantle, Anna Friel, Neil Morrissey and Alvin Stardust.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35am (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Mark Lamarr, Vic Reeves, George Dawes (Matt Lucas), Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 2, Christmas Special

With Jarvis Cocker, Emma Forbes, Ewen Bremner and Ian Kelsey.

Comedy Central Extra 12:35am (repeat)
Grumpy Old Holidays

Grumpy Old Holidays

Four-part series in which grumpy celebrities ponder on why holidays are just another of life's many disappointments.

Comedy Central 12:40am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Episode 5

Miss Single finally finds someone to be her 'Bamberigi'!

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:40am (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 8

Ricky reads some predictions for the future and Karl shares his theories on them.

Comedy Central Extra 1:15am (repeat)
Grumpy Old Holidays

Grumpy Old Holidays

Four-part series in which grumpy celebrities ponder on why holidays are just another of life's many disappointments.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:15am
45 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 6

While it is impossible to know what news will feature in this totally topical show, smart money must be on the forthcoming royal wedding joining the many other major stories going under the Good News spotlight this week.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20am (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Mark Lamarr, Vic Reeves, George Dawes (Matt Lucas), Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 3, Christmas Special

With Louise Nurding, Mark Owen, Melvyn Hayes, Lorraine Kelly.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:25am (repeat)
Duty Free. Image shows from L to R: David Pearce (Keith Barron), Linda Cochran (Joanna Van Gyseghem), Carlos (Carlos Douglas), Robert Cochran (Neil Stacy), Amy Pearce (Gwen Taylor). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Duty Free

Series 2, Episode 4 - El Astro

Frazer Hines is staying in the hotel and there's great excitement among the British guests.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:50am (repeat)
Duty Free. Image shows from L to R: David Pearce (Keith Barron), Linda Cochran (Joanna Van Gyseghem), Carlos (Carlos Douglas), Robert Cochran (Neil Stacy), Amy Pearce (Gwen Taylor). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Duty Free

Series 2, Episode 3 - Couples

A young honeymoon couple find themselves offered marital advice from some unlikely sources - the Pearce's and the Cochran's.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55am (repeat)
The Omid Djalili Show. Omid Djalili. Copyright: BBC

The Omid Djalili Show

Series 1, Episode 6

Omid talks about multiculturalism and the execution of Saddam Hussein. Sketches include some pushy parents and Donny Chicago going undercover.

Comedy Central Extra 1:55am (repeat)
Ross Noble: Unrealtime. Ross Noble. Copyright: Stunt Baby

Ross Noble: Unrealtime

The first televised stand up performance from Geordie comedian Ross Noble.

U&Dave channel logo 1:55am (repeat)
Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive. Rob Brydon. Copyright: Jones The Film

Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive

Series 2, Episode 6

Rob travels home to Wales to appear on the BBC show Who Do You Think You Are? - whilst exploring his family history he makes some very unpleasant discoveries.

U&Dave channel logo 2:25am (repeat)
Lead Balloon. Image shows from L to R: Rick Spleen (Jack Dee), Mel (Raquel Cassidy), Magda (Anna Crilly), Ben (Rasmus Hardiker), Michael (Tony Gardner), Sam (Antonia Campbell-Hughes), Marty (Sean Power). Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Lead Balloon

Series 3, Episode 4 - Karma

A near-death experience makes Rick a changed man. From now on, he plans to embrace the positive and see only the good in people.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 3, Episode 6 - A Bandage

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

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

Special 1 TV

Series 3, Episode 8

11 further episodes followed in 2011.

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