British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 2nd July 2011

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05am (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Series 1, Episode 5

The leisure centre closes as Brittas investigates a case of staff pilfering.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 5, Episode 2 - Fishing

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:50am (repeat)
The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions

The Green Green Grass

A repeat run of the first three episodes of the sequel to Only Fools and Horses. Repeated again as of 10.50.

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 6

Some tantalising tastes are on the menu this week as Henry VIII extols the virtues of his "all meat, no vegetables" diet plan and a variety of unusual courses are dished up in Aztec Come Dine With Me.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Have I Got Sport For You. Nick Hancock. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Fighting Talk

2011 Summer Specials - Wimbledon Special

Gabby Logan is judge and jury for a special Fighting Talk, live from Wimbledon. With Jamie Murray, Robbie Savage, Bob Mills and Martin Kelner.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11am (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 8

James Corden oversees another bout between Redknapp and Flintoff. This week, funnyman Bob Mortimer joins the Blues and world champion diver Tom Daley plays for the Reds.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30am (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 9

It's the penultimate fix and there's still everything to play for. Gabby Logan joins Redknapp's Reds, while Father Ted's Ardal O'Hanlon is picked for Flintoff's Blues.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 34, Episode 4

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Mitch Benn, Susan Calman and Laura Shavin, to present an assortment of stand-up, sketches and comedy songs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

G.O.L.D. devotes today to Britain's most popular sitcom with a selection of some of it's best episodes. Episodes are: Episode 1.1, "Big Brother" (12.50); Episode 3.1, "Homesick" (13.30); Episode 3.2, "Healthy Competition" (14.10); 1983 Christmas Special, "Thicker Than Water" (14.50); Episode 5.4, "Tea for Three" (15.30); Episode 5.6, "Who Wants to be a Millionare?" (16.10); 1987 Christmas Special, "The Frog's Legacy" (16.50); Episode 7.5, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Uncle" (18.10); Episode 7.6, "Three Men, a Woman and a Baby" (19.15); Episode 8.2 "Modern Men" (20.20); and Episode 8.3, "Time on Our Hands" (21.40).

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

Jest A Minute

Series 2, Episode 5

Greg Davies, Eggsy, Lloyd Langford and Chris Corcoran join Rhod Gilbert for the comedy quiz from Cardiff.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 8 - The Waxwork

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 2pm (repeat)
Mutiny On The Buses. Image shows from L to R: Suzy (Janet Mahoney), Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Mutiny On The Buses

Second spin-off from the popular sitcom. Stan wants to get married, but his family are not impressed by the idea.

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

What's So Funny?

Series 1, Episode 13

Rufus Hound talks comedy with Stewart Lee and Andrew Lawrence as they gossip, banter and review what is happening in the world of comedy this week.

BBC Two Scotland 5:40pm (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 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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:40pm (repeat)
Walk On The Wild Side. Copyright: BBC

Walk On The Wild Side

Series 2, Episode 1

Tensions run high in the natural world as a young lion cub called Malcolm is lost at Giraffestonbury. There is tragedy for Candi as she attempts to become America's Next Top Bison, and the programme meets a Scouse dolphin with serious 'wind issues'.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:15pm
45 min
Odd One In. Image shows from L to R: Peter Andre, Bradley Walsh, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

Odd One In

Series 2, Episode 3

An I'm A Celebrity... special, with jungle survivors Joe Pasquale and Sian Lloyd taking on presenters Caroline Flack and Russell Kane.

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

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 3 - City Slickers

A family of city slickers seeking a new life by the sea look set to disrupt the tranquillity of Portwenn.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A repeat run of the entire first series of the popular sitcom starring Mathew Horne, Joanna Page, Ruth Jones and James Corden.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm
Piff the Magic Dragon on Penn & Teller Fool Us. John Van Der Put

Penn and Teller: Fool Us

Comedy circuit regular and Edinburgh favourite Piff the Magic Dragon performs his amazing and funny illusions with the assistance of his trusty Chihuahua sidekick Mr Piffles. He is one of the magicians attempting to fool Penn & Teller tonight. Jonathan Ross hosts.

U&W channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wrestler's Tomb

A celebrated artist has been killed, with a beautiful model bound and gagged by his side. The police are baffled - so it is just as well that Jonathan Creek accidentally spears Maddy's hand with a cocktail stick...

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley

TV broadcast of Lee Evans live at Wembley in 2002, unleashing his latest material to a giddy crowd.

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

Grumpy Old Women

Well-known comedians, entertainers and personalities talk about the many aspects of modern life that drive them up the wall.

BBC Two 9pm
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 40, Episode 3

John Bishop hosts the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, with guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Miles Jupp.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
60 min
The Marriage Ref. Dermot O'Leary

The Marriage Ref

Episode 3

On tonight's show, James Corden, Jimmy Carr and Lorraine Kelly meet a couple who row about the husband's backseat driving, and a boyfriend who refuses to cut back on his hobby of trainspotting.

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

Grumpy Old Women

Well-known comedians, entertainers and personalities talk about the many aspects of modern life that drive them up the wall.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:50pm
40 min
Lee Mack's All Star Cast. Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron / Arlo Productions

Lee Mack's All Star Cast

Episode 3

Today, Lee is joined by rock legend Alice Cooper, funny lady Sarah Millican, and veteran American stand-up comic Rita Rudner. Plus music from the Kaiser Chiefs.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
Hot Gossip. Claudia Winkleman. Copyright: TBI Media Productions

Hot Gossip

Series 4, Episode 2

Sara Cox is joined by guests Stephen K Amos, Simon Evans and Andi Osho.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:15pm (repeat)
Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason. Image shows from L to R: Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger), Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason

Comedy sequel with more embarrassments and romantic messes for the diary-keeping heroine. Hapless Bridget gets cold feet about her relationship.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
The Blagger's Guide. David Quantick. Copyright: Unique Productions

The Blagger's Guide

Blagger's Guide To Country, Episode 2

Music and comedy writer David Quantick returns with more comical and occasionally fabricated explanations of music. Matters concerning Dolly, country and politics, Willie Nelson and Nashville.

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

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 4 - Dublin

The show comes from the Dublin Olympia with Tommy Tiernan, Andrew Lawrence, Keith Farnan & Zoe Lyons.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Episode 2.1, Teacher's Pet: Having been reduced to selling sushi at the local supermarket, Tom decides to pull his finger out and set up a drama school - and it seems as though his first pupil will be Linda's sister Sugar, who turns up bragging about her West End debut.

Comedy Central 11:15pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 3

Jack Dee takes centre stage himself for this episode, ranting at the insanity of Antiques Roadshow, safari ballooning and dentists, and revealing how he was forced to dress his son up as a bumblebee.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Episode 2.2, Stiff: Linda and Tom discover a dead body in their living room and spend the rest of the day trying to identify it, while a forlorn Spanish hunk only serves to complicate matters.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 1

After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 1 - Fashion

Wealthy international public relations maven Edina Monsoon awakes hungover with one day to put together a major fashion show. Who should she turn to for help, and can she do it whilst off the booze?

Comedy Central Extra 12:35am (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 12:40am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 2

After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:45am (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 1, Episode 7

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics including Karl's new diary, Stephen's attempt to get a nickname, and whether people think in their accents.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fat

Penny Casper-Morse, a stick thin model from Eddy's 1960s past, is coming to visit. Edina's already worried about her weight, having failed to exercise for about 30 years, and now the issue's pressing!

Comedy Central Extra 1:10am (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.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:10am (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 1, Episode 8

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics including face implants, redesigning the camel, and whether Karl would save either Ricky or Stephen from a sinking ship.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
The New Statesman. Alan B'Stard MP (Rik Mayall). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Yorkshire Television

The New Statesman

Series 4, Episode 2 - H*A*S*H

Now working as a high-class prostitute to the Brussels elite, it's not long before Alan has a plan for Sarah. Piers, meanwhile, is under extreme pressure in his new job as an EU commissioner, and working on drugs laws.

Comedy Central Extra 1:45am (repeat)
Jeff Green

Jeff Green: Back From The Bewilderness

Comedy special featuring award-winning comic and best-selling author Jeff Green, filmed in London's West End.

U&Dave channel logo 1:50am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10am (repeat)
The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X

The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Episode 2.6, Flight 709: In the final episode Slade get attacked by seven bumblebees while on holiday, there is a musical turn from "Cleo Laine", and we see the very first TV appearance of Swiss Tony.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
Smack The Pony. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Allen, Sally Phillips, Doon Mackichan

Smack The Pony

Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:30am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb

Sports Mash - Taking The Mic

ITV4 show in which archive sport footage is given a comic twist with new commentary supplied by comedians.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40am (repeat)
Crapston Villas

Crapston Villas

Flossie reveals she is moving into the squat downstairs, while Jonathan catches Sophie in the pub with Malcolm.

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (repeat)
The Detectives. Image shows from L to R: Dave Briggs (Robert Powell), Bob Louis (Jasper Carrott). Copyright: Celador Productions

The Detectives

1997 Christmas Special, Go West, Old Man: After their boss disappears due to the stress they have caused, Louis and Briggs discover Chief Superintendent Cottam is in Canada. But will he return home?

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