British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 9th July 2011

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (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 6 - Snap

A bitter rival of David's has arrived at the hotel. This man was even to blame for his redundancy!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05am (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

A repeat run of the first three episodes of the first series of the shop-based sitcom starring Ronnie Barker and David Jason.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 4, Episode 6 - How Long Has This Been Going On?

Gary is getting ready for Yvonne's return from Korea, but an unexpected arrival at the Royal Oak could cause him even more trouble.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

A repeat run of the first three episodes of the first series of the self-sufficient 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 7

Robert Walpole struggles to talk to England's German King; the Roman Emperors channel the King of Pop in their musical argument; and more...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35am (repeat)
Creature Comforts. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Creature Comforts

Episode 2, Pets at the Vet's: Poorly animals discuss seeing the vet, including a piranha with toothache, a pig suffering from sunstroke and a monkey who loves being given intrusive injections.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50am (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

A repeat run of the first three episodes of the fifth series of the popular sitcom starring Richard Wilson as Victor Meldrew.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9:55am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.

U&Dave channel logo 10am (repeat)
The Ladykillers. Image shows from L to R: Major Claude Courtney (Cecil Parker), Harry Robinson (Peter Sellers), Professor Marcus (Alec Guinness), Louisa Alexandra Wilberforce (Katie Johnson), 'One-Round' Lawson (Danny Green). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

The Ladykillers

Classic Ealing comedy starring Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers. A gang of robbers meet their match in a little old lady.

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 10

The final whistle is about to blow. Football legend Matt Le Tissier joins the Reds, and actor Stephen Mangan is picked for the Blues. Who will finish top of the league?

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10:25am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30am (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 2

Something's occurring this week as Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones joins her mate James Corden for sports-related banter. Alastair Campbell also guests on the comedy panel show.

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

Fighting Talk

2011 Summer Specials - Formula 1 Special

BBC motor racing presenter Jake Humphrey hosts a special Formula 1 version of the punditry battle from Silverstone to celebrate the British Grand Prix. With Al Murray, Anthony Davidson, David Croft and Des Kelly.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Just William. William Brown (Daniel Roche). Copyright: BBC

Just William

Episode 1 - The Sweet Little Girl In White

When the Bott family move into Croombe Hall, William and The Outlaws are horrified to learn that they are banned from playing in the woods. But the worst is yet to come, in the form of the frilly-but-formidable Violet-Elizabeth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50am (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 selection of three episodes from the first series of the Only Fools and Horses sequel. Repeated again as of 13.50.

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 5

Steve Punt is joined by Jan Ravens, Gareth Gwynn, John Finnemore and Laura Shavin, plus songs and satirical Darth Vader impressions from Mitch Benn.

Radio 4 2:30pm
60 min
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

Revolution, Special - The Penny Dreadfuls Present: Revolution

The Penny Dreadfuls present their latest play - their version of the French Revolution. Guest starring Richard E. Grant as Robespierre and Sally Hawkins as Marie-Therese, daughter of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:50pm (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

A selection of episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom. Episodes repeated are: Episode 2.6, "It Never Rains..." (15.50); Episode 3.3, "Friday the 14th" (16.30); Episode 6.4, "The Unlucky Winner Is" (17.05); 1991 Christmas Special Part 1, "Miami Twice - Part One: The American Dream" (18.15); 2002 Christmas Special, "Strangers on the Shore" (19.25); and 1991 Christmas Special Part 2, "Miama Twice - Part Two: Oh To Be In England (21.00).

BBC Two 4:20pm (repeat)
Comedy Connections. Copyright: BBC

Comedy Connections

Series 1, Episode 1 - Porridge

Writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, director-producer Sydney Lotterby and members of the cast give the inside story of Porridge.

U&W channel logo 5pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A repeat run of the first three episodes from the first series of the popular mainstream BBC One sitcom.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 5:40pm (repeat)
Walk On The Wild Side. Copyright: BBC

Walk On The Wild Side

Series 2, Episode 2

A vulture tries out a saucy joke, two Geordie chimps have a close encounter with aliens, and an evil cloned giraffe threatens to "kiss your mum".

BBC Two 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 6 - Things That Go Bump In The Night

The van runs out of petrol in the middle of a huge storm, so the platoon have to take shelter in a large, dark and gloomy house.

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 4

Jason Manford and Peter Andre take on Stephen K Amos and Stacey Solomon. The teams must try to pick out the world's fastest violinist, identify the genuine country bumpkin, find the real basketball champion, discover the man who can sing like a woman and reveal the super senior citizen.

U&W channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 1, Episode 2 - Jack In The Box

Veteran comedian Jack Holiday has committed suicide. But how did a man with crippling arthritis manage to hold a gun to his head? And how was Jonathan duped into another of Maddy's "grisly murder investigations"?

BBC Two Scotland 8pm (repeat)
Comedy Connections. Copyright: BBC

Comedy Connections

Series 1, Episode 1 - Porridge

Writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, director-producer Sydney Lotterby and members of the cast give the inside story of Porridge.

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

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Admirer

Portwenn is becoming a hotbed of passion. Louisa is furious to discover she has a rival for Dr Martin Ellingham's affections: Carrie Wilson.

BBC Two Scotland 8:30pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon Me

Blanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The World's Greatest Comedy Characters

The World's Greatest Comedy Characters

Channel 4 reveals the 50 Greatest Comedy Characters, as determined by website voting, industry experts, and critical opinion.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Dara O'Briain Live At The Theatre Royal. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Dara O'Briain Live At The Theatre Royal

Stand-up comedy from Dara O'Briain. An hour of highlights from the comedian's 2006 routine.

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 One. Copyright: BBC 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 4

Featuring guest host Chris Addison and guest panellists James Blunt and Nick Robinson.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mark Watson

Improvisation My Dear Mark Watson

Improv comedy show pilot hosted by Mark Watson which makes use of green screen technology.

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

The Marriage Ref

Episode 4

This week, Dermot is joined by comedians Jack Whitehall and Sarah Millican and presenter Eamonn Holmes, who must decide who is in the right and who is in the wrong in a series of romantic tiffs. The panel meet a boyfriend who will not stop playing pranks on his long-suffering girlfriend, and a wife who refuses to stop cleaning in the nude.

U&W channel logo 9:15pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Reconstituted Corpse

A plastic surgeon is murdered. The police suspect Zola Zbzewski, his ex-lover who is publicising her book on how he gave her the perfect body. But then Zola is found dead in baffling circumstances...

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.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Andi Osho, Alex Horne. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 2, Episode 2 - Mark Watson

Bristolian Mark Watson goes back to his roots, with support from the outrageous Andi Osho and the inventive Alex Horne.

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 4

Joining Lee Mack are celebrity guests Katie Price, comedian Rhod Gilbert, Theo Paphitis and stand-up Danny Bhoy. Music comes from Scouting For Girls.

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

Hot Gossip

Series 4, Episode 3

Sara Cox hosts the topical celebrity-based panel show, unleashing comics and commentators into the silicon-filled world of glossy magazines and showbiz columns. With guests Kevin Day, Shappi Khorsandi and Iain Lee.

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 2, Episode 4 - Keith Barret

Jack Dee invites Rob Brydon's alter ego Keith Barret on to the stage.

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 3

Music and comedy writer David Quantick returns with more comical and occasionally fabricated explanations of music. The truth about Garth Brooks, Country and Women, George Strait and Bakersfield, North Carolina.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 4, Episode 1

Mark Watson is the panellist on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team. Over on the other side Russell Howard becomes a joint team captain with Andy Parsons. They're joined by David Mitchell this week.

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

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 5 - Bristol

Mighty Boosh star Noel Fielding headlines, with additional performances from Seann Walsh, Mike Gunn and Hal Cruttenden.

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 2.3, Prison Visitor: Tom gets a new cat that he hopes is destined to find fame on Coronation Street, while Linda starts a romance with a convicted serial killer.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Episode 6

Al Murray acts as host, with Germaine Greer and Mark Watson.

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 2.4, Dirty Thirty: Linda plans a surprise party for Tom's 30th birthday, but the guest list leaves a lot to be desired - and that's before Bucks Fizz get involved.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mark Watson

Improvisation My Dear Mark Watson

Improv comedy show pilot hosted by Mark Watson which makes use of green screen technology.

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 3 - France

Edina and Patsy are off for a jaunt in France. Arriving at the wrong place, they struggle to find food until Saffron and Bubble arrive. After drinking liberally and actually enjoying a game of ping-pong, they are given an urgent message by Bubble.

Comedy Central Extra 12:40am (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)
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Andi Osho, Alex Horne. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 2, Episode 2 - Mark Watson

Bristolian Mark Watson goes back to his roots, with support from the outrageous Andi Osho and the inventive Alex Horne.

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 4 - Iso Tank

With Bubble now surprisingly efficient at the office, Edina feels surplus to her own life. Forbidden by Safron from attending her sixth form's open day, she decides that adopting a Romanian baby would be a good idea...

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:05am (repeat)
The World's Greatest Comedy Characters

The World's Greatest Comedy Characters

Channel 4 reveals the 50 Greatest Comedy Characters, as determined by website voting, industry experts, and critical opinion.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:05am (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 9

Storylines from this episode include: talking to animals; Chinese inventions; Karl's dancing classes; and the weekly Monkey News.

Comedy Central Extra 1:20am (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 1:35am (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 10

Storylines from this episode include: Karl's views on the National Curriculum; dishwashers on Mars; the human appendix; and a chimp doctor in Monkey News.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (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.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 4, Episode 1

Mark Watson is the panellist on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team. Over on the other side Russell Howard becomes a joint team captain with Andy Parsons. They're joined by David Mitchell this week.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Phill Jupitus: Quadrophobia

Phill Jupitus: Quadrophobia

Stand-up show featuring Phill Jupitus. His set encompasses the London Zoo, electrical superstores and his morbid fear of spiders.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10am (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.

U&Dave channel logo 2:15am (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Episode 6

Al Murray acts as host, with Germaine Greer and Mark Watson.

Comedy Central 2:20am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 11

Rob Rouse on becoming a father, Paul Tonkinson on the rules of rugby, Terry Alderton on accents and Simon Cowell, and Josh Howie on religion.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
The New Statesman. Alan B'Stard MP (Rik Mayall). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Yorkshire Television

The New Statesman

Series 1, Episode 2 - Passport To Freedom

Fearing that his wife is set to divorce him, which would almost certainly result in the loss of his constituency, Alan sets about ruining any chance she has of independent financial stability...

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