Schedule Saturday 28th May 2011
6:05am
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Swots
Series 2, Episode 8Head teacher Miles Jupp and Susan Morrison preside over contestants Lucy Porter, David Kay, Zoe Lyons and Philip Differ.
9am
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Goon Again
A special edition of The Goon Show celebrating the comedy's 50th anniversary. Starring Andrew Secombe, Jon Glover and Jeffrey Holland.
9:05am
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Heroes Of Comedy
Series 3, Episode 3 - Arthur AskeyA celebration of the life and career of British comedian Arthur Askey through clips from TV shows, films, sketches and Royal Variety performances. Featuring contributions by Peter Waterman, Cliff Richard, Bob Monkhouse and June Whitfield.
10am
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Eric Sykes - The Radio Years
The veteran writer and performer talks to Paul Jackson about his radio career.
10:15am
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The Vicar Of Dibley
A repeat run of the first series of the popular sitcom starring Dawn French as woman vicar Geraldine Granger. Repeated again as of 15.35.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 8, Special - Champion Of ChampionsLive from London, Colin Murray hosts a special Champion of Champions programme as the season's best pundits pickup points for punditry on the week's sports stories. With Bob Mills, Martin Kelner, Steve Bunce and Tom Watt.
11am
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The Last Goon Show Of All
Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Ray Ellington and Max Geldray reunite for a final fling in October 1972.
11am
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Bean - The Ultimate Disaster Movie
Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) finds himself in Los Angeles, masquerading as the National Gallery's top art expert and destroying everything in his wake.
11:30am
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Heroes Of Comedy
Series 4, Episode 5 - The Living Legends: Barry HumphriesA tribute to Australian funnyman Barry Humphries, creator of Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson.
12:30pm
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The News Quiz
Series 74, Episode 7A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig with guests Andrew Maxwell, Paul Sinha, Susan Calman and Jeremy Hardy.
1:05pm
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Jest A Minute
Series 1, Episode 1Rhod Gilbert hosts the panel game about comedy, with team captains Chris Corcoran and Justin Moorhouse. This week's guests are Jeremy Hardy and Jarred Christmas.
1:25pm
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Carry On Cowboy
Saddle up for a fistful of double entendres in this western spoof from the Carry On team. Stodge City is terrorised by the villainous Johnny Finger.
2pm
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The Goon Show
The Affair of the Lone Banana: Neddie travels to a South American banana republic to find a missing man. First aired in 1954.
2:05pm
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Horrible Histories
A repeat run of the first five episodes of the award-winning children's sketch that looks at all the horrible bits of history, based on the books by Terry Deary.
2:10pm
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The Story Of Dibley
Documentary celebrating the popular BBC sitcom The Vicar Of Dibley, featuring interviews with cast and crew.
2:30pm
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Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 9 - Operation KiltThe platoon take part in an exercise in which they must protect the church hall from being captured by full-time soldiers lead by a Scottish captain.
5:30pm
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What's So Funny?
Series 1, Episode 8Rufus Hound is joined by Richard Herring with news, reviews and previews of what's happening in comedy this week.
6pm
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Dad's Army
Series 6, Episode 2 - My British BuddyThe Americans have joined the war - finally - and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.
7pm
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Dad's Army
Series 6, Episode 2 - My British BuddyThe Americans have joined the war - finally - and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.
7pm
(repeat)
Goon Again
A special edition of The Goon Show celebrating the comedy's 50th anniversary. Starring Andrew Secombe, Jon Glover and Jeffrey Holland.
7:35pm
(repeat)
The Story Of Dibley
Documentary celebrating the popular BBC sitcom The Vicar Of Dibley, featuring interviews with cast and crew.
8pm
(repeat)
Terry & June
Series 4, Episode 3 - CampingHaving caught the holiday bug after viewing the Sprys' tortuous home-movie footage, the Medfords resolve to go camping. In preparation for their trip, Terry and June try out their new tent in the garden.
8pm
(repeat)
Eric Sykes - The Radio Years
The veteran writer and performer talks to Paul Jackson about his radio career.
8:30pm
(repeat)
The Many Faces Of...
Episode 1 - The Many Faces Of June WhitfieldComedy actress June Whitfield tells her own story, from her early days in the West End to her successful sitcom career.
9pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - DatesDel attempts to meet his dream woman at a dating agency after seeing Trigger have some success. Meanwhile, Uncle Albert is dropping heavy hints about his impending birthday...
9pm
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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.
9pm
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Grumpy Old Men
Comedians, entertainers and other personalities moan about many of the aspects of modern life which really get on their nerves.
9pm
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Run Fatboy Run
Having previously jilted his fiancée at the altar, Dennis Doyle attempts to win her back by running a marathon.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm
(repeat)
The Last Goon Show Of All
Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Ray Ellington and Max Geldray reunite for a final fling in October 1972.
9:15pm
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 1 - Jason Manford and Michael McIntyreNorthern funny man Jason Manford acts as host, and the comedy sensation of 2009, Michael McIntyre, is his very special guest.
9:20pm
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Jonathan Creek
Special - The Grinning ManCould a madman who preys upon human flesh really be to blame for 70 years worth of disappearances in an attic called 'The Nightmare Room'? Can Jonathan solve the mystery, or will fearlessly sceptical Joey Ross get there first?
9:30pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Episode 2, Fat: The imminent reappearance of an annoyingly ultra-thin acquaintance from the past prompts Edina to go on a diet.
9:40pm
(repeat)
Grumpy Old Men
Comedians, entertainers and other personalities moan about many of the aspects of modern life which really get on their nerves.
9:40pm
(repeat)
10pm45 min version
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 7Bill Bailey acts as tonight's guest host. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Jack Whitehall.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 1, Highlights Special - Best BitsA chance to see some of the best bits from the last seven weeks, as well as some previously unseen material.
10pm30 min
Reception
Impressions show pilot set behind the scenes at Radio 2.
10:20pm
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 3, Episode 3 - Jo Brand and Michael McIntyreComedian Jo Brand hosts, with special guest Michael McIntyre. In the firing line are Simon Cowell, Labiaplasties, football referees and flaming terrorists.
10:30pm
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Fare Trade
Richard Wilson stars as frustrated Latin teacher turned taxi driver Frank Ross, who thinks he's too good for his job.
10:40pm
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Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
Episode 1 - Fawlty Towers: Re-OpenedJohn Cleese hosts a special tribute to what is arguably the finest sitcom ever made.
10:45pm45 min version (repeat)
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 39, Special - Have I Got Election News For YouThe 2010 General Election is finally over - which gives HIGNFY a chance to mock Brown, Cameron and Clegg without having to worry about being impartial. With host Jo Brand and guest panellists Jon Richardson and ex-MP Lembit Opik.
11pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 5, Highlights Special - End Of Series PartyMadcap host Keith Lemon, team captain Fearne Cotton and regular panellist Rufus Hound throw an incredible end of series party featuring a look back at the best moments from the latest series.
11:20pm
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Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Series 1, Episode 1 - EdinburghIn this week's opening episode, Michael starts his Comedy Roadshow at the Edinburgh Playhouse, where he is joined by headline guest Rhod Gilbert, with additional stand-up from Mark Watson, Stewart Francis and Kevin Bridges.
11:20pm65 min
Aim Low: The Very Best Of Dylan Moran
A selection of the best bits from the career Irish stand-up comedian and Black Books star Dylan Moran.
11:30pm
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Grumpy Old Holidays
Episode 3: Celebrities including Michael Winner and Jenny Eclair offer their irreverent perspectives on camping holidays, recalling leaking tents, tiny caravans, the great British seaside holiday and sleet in a Scottish August.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
12:30am
(repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 12Ricky, Stephen and Karl discuss whether old urinals or sharks in formaldehyde should be considered works of art.
12:55am
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 1 - Jason Manford and Michael McIntyreNorthern funny man Jason Manford acts as host, and the comedy sensation of 2009, Michael McIntyre, is his very special guest.
1am
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The Grumpy Guide To...
Series 2, Episode 5 - RomanceA grumpy look at romance. For those newly in love, the dating game may be a wonderful thing, but for the rest of us just the word romance alone sets us off. It could be that the process of finding someone nice to date is so hideous and difficult that once two people find each other they stick together like glue.
1am60 min version (repeat)
1:40am
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The Grumpy Guide To...
Series 2, Episode 3 - TeenagersFor many, teenagers can be a huge pain, lounging around, often in your house, without proper jobs, but apparently not able to do anything much at all except eat pizza and drink beer.
1:50am45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 1, Highlights Special - Best BitsA chance to see some of the best bits from the last seven weeks, as well as some previously unseen material.
2:20am
(repeat)
Phill Jupitus: Quadrophobia
Stand-up show featuring Phill Jupitus. His set encompasses the London Zoo, electrical superstores and his morbid fear of spiders.
2:35am
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Spaced
Series 1, Episode 5 - ChaosTim and Daisy are still in disagreement about Colin, which is intensified when he mysteriously disappears. When they receive an anonymous note it is up to Tim to pull the troops together and save Colin.