British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 4th June 2011

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:25am (repeat)
Thora Hird

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Living Legends: Thora Hird

A profile of Thora Hird, an actress respected by her profession and loved by an admiring public.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 1

Today's show features an annoying French prankster from the Middle Ages, and more.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
180 min
Take It From June - June Whitfield. June Whitfield. Copyright: BBC

Take It From June - June Whitfield

June Whitfield talks to radio drama director Enyd Williams about her long career in radio, spanning over 60 years.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A repeat run of the first three episodes of the 12th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 2

There is plenty of "goo and poo" today, as some medieval knights discover the most disgusting way to attack a castle.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 1

James Corden hosts an all-new comedy sports quiz. Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff line up as team captains, and this week's guests are heavyweight champion David Haye and comedy actor Neil Morrissey.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 8, Highlights Special - Best Of Fighting Talk

Colin Murray presents the best of the battles between pundits from the past season of Fighting Talk.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30am (repeat)
Barry Humphries

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 4, Episode 5 - The Living Legends: Barry Humphries

A tribute to Australian funnyman Barry Humphries, creator of Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson.

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

The News Quiz

Series 74, Episode 8

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig with guests Andrew Maxwell, Paul Sinha, Susan Calman and Jeremy Hardy.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:05pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert

Jest A Minute

Series 1, Episode 4

Justin Moorhouse, Alun Cochrane, Chris Corcoran and Tom Wrigglesworth join Rhod Gilbert in the comedy quiz.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:15pm (repeat)
Barry Humphries

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 4, Episode 5 - The Living Legends: Barry Humphries

A tribute to Australian funnyman Barry Humphries, creator of Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson.

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 Canal: Comedy, with Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe. First aired in 1954.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:10pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

A repeat run of the first five episodes from the latest series of the children's sketch show covering all the horrible bits of history.

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

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 10 - Battle School

The Walmington-on-Sea platoon are going to a training camp. But after the platoon get lost on the way and arrive late, the men begin to lose faith in Captain Mainwaring.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:55pm (repeat)
Hattie Jacques

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 6, Episode 4 - Hattie Jacques

A tribute to Carry On star Hattie Jacques, famous for her matronly roles and her partnership with Eric Sykes. With contributions from Miriam Margolyes and Mo Mowlam.

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

What's So Funny?

Series 1, Episode 9

Rufus Hound talks comedy with comedian Gina Yashere as they gossip, banter and review what is happening in the world of comedy this week.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - If They Could See Us Now.....!

The Trotters now live the high life but with the American Stock Market about to crash, how will they keep their money? Having lost all and having to live back in their Peckham flat Del decides to enter a new TV Game Show "The Goldrush" to try and win some money back.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
BBC Two 6:40pm (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 6, Episode 3 - The Royal Train

The platoon go to the railway station in order to honour the King, who is travelling through. When another train blocks the line, Mainwaring decides to move the train himself, but then there is the small matter of stopping it.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Angus Deayton, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 23, Episode 3

With Penny Smith on Ian's side and Graeme Garden on Paul's.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Take It From June - June Whitfield. June Whitfield. Copyright: BBC

Take It From June - June Whitfield

June Whitfield talks to radio drama director Enyd Williams about her long career in radio, spanning over 60 years.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 7:10pm (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 6, Episode 3 - The Royal Train

The platoon go to the railway station in order to honour the King, who is travelling through. When another train blocks the line, Mainwaring decides to move the train himself, but then there is the small matter of stopping it.

BBC Two 7:10pm (repeat)
Don't Panic! The Dad's Army Story

Don't Panic! The Dad's Army Story

Victoria Wood presents the true story behind Britain's timeless comedy with footage of the cast on location and personal tales about making the show.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 10 - Bills

With Clive Anderson, Phil Kay and John Sessions.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 7:40pm (repeat)
Don't Panic! The Dad's Army Story

Don't Panic! The Dad's Army Story

Victoria Wood presents the true story behind Britain's timeless comedy with footage of the cast on location and personal tales about making the show.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 2, Episode 7 - Out Of The Woods

It's just two weeks before PC Mark Mylow marries beautiful blonde Julie Mitchell, and he doesn't have a best man.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

A repeat run of the first four episodes from the second series of the award-winning sitcom about two parents fighting an unfair war against their three children. Repeated again at 23.40.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Dara O'Briain Talks Funny: Live In London. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

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.

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.

BBC Two 9pm
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 41, Episode 8

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Richard Madeley. Sharon Horgan hosts.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 41, Episode 8

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Richard Madeley. Sharon Horgan hosts.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
John Bishop's Britain. John Bishop. Copyright: Objective Productions / 3 Amigos Productions

John Bishop's Britain

Series 1, Episode 6

More sketches and anecdotes from John Bishop and the people of Britain. This time, on the subject of holidays. Featuring Tara Palmer-Tomkinson and Bill Oddie.

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.

BBC Two 9:45pm
45 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 3 - Games

With Phill Jupitus, Sean Lock and Liza Tarbuck.

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

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 6 - Leeds

The Leeds Grand Theatre hosts comedy from Ardal O'Hanlon, Jack Whitehall, Andi Osho & Sean Collins.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 2

With guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Richard Herring and Victoria Coren.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
BBC New Comedy Award. Image shows from L to R: Patrick Kielty, Angela Barnes

BBC New Comedy Award

2011, Episode 1 - Semi Final 1

Patrick Kielty hosts the first of two semi-finals of BBC Radio 2's nationwide search. With Adam Hess, Luke Graves, Joe Lycett, Mark Restuccia, Angela Barnes and Horse & Louis.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 10:15pm
45 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 3 - Games

With Phill Jupitus, Sean Lock and Liza Tarbuck.

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

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 2 - Jimmy Carr and Alan Carr

Jimmy Carr hosts, with his special guest Alan Carr. In this show recorded in front of a packed house at the famous Hammersmith Apollo Jimmy and Alan point the finger at bullies, estate agents, phone sex lines and bread making machines.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm
120 min
One Foot In The Gravy. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows)

One Foot In The Gravy

Sheffield's eccentric singer-songwriter John Shuttleworth takes to the stage at the Shepherd's Bush Empire for a riotous mix of songs on his organ and wacky tales of life in the North.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
No Angel. Image shows from L to R: Denica Fairman, Emily Head, Leo (Ricky Tomlinson), Katherine (Martine McCutcheon), Scott (Clive Anderson), Policeman (Andy Parsons). Copyright: Perfectly Normal Productions

No Angel

Audio drama starring Martine McCutcheon and Ricky Tomlinson. Radio producer Katherine is convinced that she is being stalked.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
55 min version
(repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 3

With guest host Robert Webb and panellists David Threlfall and Marcus Brigstocke.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Hot Fuzz. Image shows from L to R: Sgt Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost). Copyright: Working Title Films

Hot Fuzz

Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.

U&Dave channel logo 11:55pm
60 min version
(repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 1

Lee Mack hosts. The guest panellists are Kevin Bridges and Nigel Farage.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 12:30am (repeat)
John Shuttleworth In Southern Softies. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows)

John Shuttleworth In Southern Softies

Spoof documentary fronted by John Shuttleworth, in a follow-up to It's Nice Up North.

U&Dave channel logo 12:55am
50 min version
(repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 2

With guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Richard Herring and Victoria Coren.

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
The Grumpy Guide To.... Ronni Ancona. Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Grumpy Guide To...

Series 2, Episode 2 - Work

The 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.

Comedy Central Extra 1:40am (repeat)
The Grumpy Guide To.... Ronni Ancona. Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Grumpy Guide To...

Series 2, Episode 4 - Money

If 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?

U&Dave channel logo 1:45am
45 min version
(repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 3

With guest host Robert Webb and panellists David Threlfall and Marcus Brigstocke.

Comedy Central Extra 2:20am (repeat)
Tim Vine Live. Tim Vine

Tim Vine Live

Former Guinness World Record holding joke machine Tim Vine performs in London.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
Banzai

Banzai

Tonight's challenges include finding out how many helium balloons are needed lift a chicken off the ground.

Comedy Central Extra 3:55am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 18

Paul Tonkinson on Boris Johnson, Chris McCausland on online shopping, Lucy Porter on therapy and Miles Jupp on Stephen Hawking.

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