British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 11th June 2011

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
180 min
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Count Arthur Speaks!, Highlights Special - Extra Strong - Count Arthur Speaks!

Count Arthur Strong talks about his life, work and inspiration. Not only does he shed a little light on his humble beginnings and showbiz lifestyle, but listeners also learn how he came by his title. Includes 5 of the best episodes from the show's six series.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (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 6

This 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.

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 4

With Matthew Wright on Ian's side and Mark Steel on Paul's.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50pm (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, Episode 1 - Yuppy Love

Del has gone all high-powered and trendy in an attempt to adopt a yuppy image. Rodney is unimpressed as his attention is focused on getting his computer diploma at night school.

BBC Two 7pm (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 4 - We Know Our Onions

The platoon go on a course with a van full of onions that Walker has sold to Hodges. While the men start to fall behind in their training, Hodges makes an attempt to get his onions.

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

QI

Series A, Episode 11 - Arts

With Richard E. Grant, Bill Bailey and Linda Smith.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (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, Episode 2 - Danger UXD

There is trouble in store for the Trotters when Del puts his 'high profile' business strategy into overdrive.

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 three episodes from the third series of the award winning sitcom about two parents fighting an unfair war against their three children. Repeated again as of 23.40.

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 9

Jo Brand host tonight's edition. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton will be Reginald D. Hunter and Joanna Scanlan.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

A repeat of the first episodes in the second series of Dave's One Night Stand, featuring stand-up from Chris Addison in Manchester, Mark Watson in Bristol and Dave Gorman in Birmingham. Repeated again as of 24.00.

BBC Three 9:10pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sarah Millican, Rob Brydon, Jason Byrne. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 2 - Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason Byrne

BAFTA-nominated actor and comedian Rob Brydon hosts. The special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's very own Jason Byrne.

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 15 - Green

With Jeremy Clarkson, Bill Bailey and Danny Baker.

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 2 - Semi Final 2

Tonight at The Komedia in Bath, six acts go head-to-head to see who will make it to the final. Taking part are Ian Smith, Pat Cahill, Chris Turner, Michael J Dolan, Andrew Ryan and Tez Ilyas.

BBC Two 10:30pm (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.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Kevin Eldon

Hamilton's Ode-ssey

A BBC Radio 2 sitcom pilot about a poet written by and starring Kevin Eldon.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:50pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 1 - Glasgow

Michael McIntyre begins his Series 2 travels at the Glasgow Theatre Royal, where he is joined by special headline guest Kevin Bridges with stand-up performances from Daniel Sloss, Milton Jones and Craig Campbell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Early Doors. Image shows from L to R: Joe (Craig Cash), Duffy (Phil Mealey). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Early Doors

Series 2, Episode 2

Ken is laid up with the flu. The cops arrive to celebrate their successful drugs bust. Duffy is in no mood for celebrating and faces up to the prospect of single life, seeking solace in the bottom of his beer glass.

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