British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 27th August 2011

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 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 6am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 4, Episode 10

The family seems to have enough problems without Nellie worrying about her friendship with Derek. Joey tries to help out Roxy by giving her money and Adrian gives Billy a fruitless lesson in tact and diplomacy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Great Race

Terry and Bob challenge each other to a cross-country cycle race, but they have failed to take into account the passage of time since they last tried it and sneaky tactics have to be employed by both of them.

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

The Brittas Empire

Series 7, Episode 6 - Gavin Featherly RIP

When Gavin goes missing on a staff weekend, Brittas starts to organise his funeral.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30am (repeat)
George & Mildred. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce), George Roper (Brian Murphy). Copyright: Thames Television

George & Mildred

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Mating Game

Mildred's beloved dog Truffles is in season. George is all for getting her some form of injection - until he hears the price of pedigree puppies. Meanwhile, Tristram's becoming more impressionable, and Ann insists Jeffrey gives up smoking.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

A special Christmas edition from 1982 featuring sketches, jokes and songs.

BBC Two 7:55am (repeat)
Hounded. Image shows from L to R: Dr Muhahahaha (Colin McFarlane), Rufus (Rufus Hound). Copyright: BBC

Hounded

Episode 1 - The Back Of The Sofa

Rufus Hound is transported into a parallel universe and has to save every person on Earth from being sucked down the back of their sofas...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:05am (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 5, Episode 4 - Eyeball, Eyeball

Terry throws himself enthusiastically into using Citizen Band radio, but June is far from thrilled.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:30am (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. devoted today to a selection of Only Fools and Horses Christmas Specials: 1986 Special, "A Royal Flush", 08.30 and 12.50; 1987 Special, "The Frog's Legacy", 09.45 and 14.05; 1988 Special, "Dates", 11.05 and 15.30; 1985 Special, "To Hull and Back", 17.10; and the 1989 Special, "The Jolly Boys' Outing", 19.10.

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 5

The Frightful French feature in this episode as King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette go on Historical Wife Swap with some starving French peasants.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 9, Episode 4

Will Buckley, Tony Dorigo, Des Kelly and Ian Stone all join guest presenter Gabby Logan to try and win points for punditry.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 1 - Crushamondo

Sadie falls for geek-turned-hottie Joe, but how can she compete with trog-face Chloe? By proving to him that she's not a grease monkey in overalls. Cue one of Kit's makeovers.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:40am (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 2 - Robobootylicious

Sadie fixes it for Dede's mum to come to the JLS concert with her, and gets Steve to help Dede with her robot wars fight night on the same night. Then Dede's mum turns out to be even less cool than Steve, so she tries to get her dad back, by sabotaging Dede's robot so he won't have to help her any more.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:10pm (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 3 - Friendalicious

Sadie thinks that Kit has traded her in as his BFF for Chloe. So, she invents a cooler, richer, better best friend - and then has to have him meet Kit!

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 7, Episode 5 - Kevin Eldon interviews Mark Steel

Kevin Eldon chats to stand-up comedian Mark Steel.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:45pm (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 4 - Slumberlicious

Sadie accidently arranges a slumber party and ends up with Chloe coming to her sleepover.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2:05pm (repeat)
Carry On Up The Jungle. Image shows from L to R: Claude Chumley (Kenneth Connor), Lady Evelyn Bagley (Joan Sims), June (Jacki Piper), Prof. Inigo Tinkle (Frankie Howerd). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions / Rank Organisation

Carry On Up The Jungle

The Carry On gang are joined by Frankie Howerd as they set off on an exotic jungle expedition. They encounter an all-female tribe and a sex-crazed gorilla.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:40pm (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 5

The Frightful French feature in this episode as King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette go on Historical Wife Swap with some starving French peasants.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Saturday Playhouse: The Ladykillers

A repeat of this 1996 radio.

U&Yesterday channel logo 5pm (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 entire 23rd series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 5:10pm (repeat)
Bean - The Ultimate Disaster Movie. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions / Working Title Films

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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 5:25pm
40 min
Alexander Armstrong

Epic Win

Episode 2

Micky Flanagan, Katy Brand and EastEnders' Rita Simons judge more extraordinary abilities.

BBC Two 6:30pm (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 7, Episode 5 - The Captain's Car

There is good news for the platoon: they are to welcome a French General and Mainwaring is to get a staff car - a Rolls-Royce, no less. It is decided to have the car camouflage-painted.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Lee Mack, Angus Deayton, David Mitchell. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 1, Episode 5

Russell Howard and Wendy Richard join David Mitchell whilst Len Goodman and Vic Reeves are on Lee Mack's team.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Holly (Hattie Hayridge), Lister (Craig Charles), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series IV, Episode 2 - D.N.A.

Venturing off of Red Dwarf to explore an identified ship floating nearby, the crew find all its inhabitants dead. In a characteristically inquisitive manner, Cat discovers a DNA modification machine, and unwittingly turns Kryten human.

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

Jonathan Creek

Series 3, Episode 5 - Miracle In Crooked Lane

How could a 1970s sex kitten in a coma in hospital be seen heading for a local church to make her peace with God? There's a man in a duffel coat and shaggy hair who thinks he has the answer.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (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 24, Episode 2

With Ross Noble on Ian's side and Gerald Kaufman on Paul's side.

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

Jonathan Creek

Series 3, Episode 4 - Ghost's Forge

When Maddy's glamorous former colleague Mimi Trantor turns up with a mystery in an old house in Norfolk, it's all change. Jonathan turns investigator, as Maddy finds herself turning into an illusionist...

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

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.

BBC Two 9pm
100 min
Comedy Prom. Tim Minchin. Copyright: BBC

Comedy Prom

The 40th Prom in the BBC's 2011 programme is the first ever Comedy Prom, hosted by Tim Minchin.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (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

A selection of extended editions of the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Repeated again as of 23.55.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:40pm
30 min
John Bishop's Britain. John Bishop. Copyright: Objective Productions / 3 Amigos Productions

John Bishop's Britain

Series 2, Episode 5 - Friends

John Bishop takes on the important topic of friends. He starts by looking at those first friends we make at school, before asking: "What do the nicknames we give our friends actually mean?". Internet friends also come under his comedy microscope, as does the biggest question of all: "Can men and women actually be friends?".

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Grumpy Old Men. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Men

Episode 1.3, A Life in the Day: Celebrities including Rory McGrath, Rick Stein, Bob Geldof and Will Self offer a mature, insightful, and irreverent perspective on subjects as diverse as keep-fit fads, designer coffee bars and rubbish in newspapers.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:15pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 4, Episode 3

Regulars Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton and Rufus Hound are joined by Dave Berry, Sugababes singer Heidi Range and Austin Powers star Verne Troyer.

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

Live At The Apollo

Stand-up comedy performances from London's Hammersmith Apollo, by the biggest acts on the circuit.

Comedy Central Extra 10:40pm (repeat)
Grumpy Old Men. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Men

Episode 1.4, Who's to Blame?: Rick Wakeman, Rory McGrath, Bill Nighy and Arthur Smith are among the curmudgeons contemplating the changing role of women in society, while Bob Geldof, John O'Farrell and John Peel explain why politicians, television and the royal family are to blame for their general discontent.

BBC Two 10:40pm (repeat)
The Rob Brydon Show. Rob Brydon. Copyright: Arbie

The Rob Brydon Show

Series 2, Episode 6

Rob Brydon gets up close and personal with Frank Skinner. Manchester band Hurts perform their single Wonderful Life and Rob attempts to impress them with his musical prowess. There's also stand-up comedy from Joe Wilkinson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

In an Easter special from 1999, Dawn lands a job as Gwyneth Paltrow's stand-in on the movie sequel Shakespeare in Love Again.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (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.

BBC Two 11:10pm (repeat)
Confetti. Image shows from L to R: Josef (Stephen Mangan), Isabelle (Meredith MacNeill), Sam (Jessica Hynes), Matt (Martin Freeman), Michael (Robert Webb), Joanna (Olivia Colman). Copyright: BBC

Confetti

Mockumentary following three couples competing to win a 'most original wedding' competition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
Jason Manford Live. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live

Jason Manford employs his acute observational humour to talk us through the rules of driving, urinal etiquette and the lies that dads tell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:30am (repeat)
The Old Guys. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Roger Lloyd Pack), Sally (Jane Asher), Roy (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

The Old Guys

Series 2, Episode 5 - Hospital

A visit to the hospital gives Tom and Roy the perfect excuse to do battle for Sally's affections when she is called in for a knee operation.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 12:30am (repeat)
One Foot In The Gravy. John Shuttleworth (Graham Fellows)

One Foot In The Gravy

John Shuttleworth takes to the stage at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire. A TV broadcast of Graham Fellows' 2001 stage show.

BBC Two 12:45am (repeat)
Carry On England. Cpt. S. Melly (Kenneth Connor). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On England

Captain S Melly is put in charge of a troublesome mixed-sex anti-aircraft battery during World War II, tasked with getting the troops into shape.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:05am (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

In an Easter special from 1999, Dawn lands a job as Gwyneth Paltrow's stand-in on the movie sequel Shakespeare in Love Again.

U&Dave channel logo 1:45am (repeat)
Kröd Mändoon And The Flaming Sword Of Fire. Krod Mandoon (Sean Maguire)

Kröd Mändoon And The Flaming Sword Of Fire

Episode 4 - Succubi: The Dawn's Early Light

Krod is dispatched by Ralph's warlock Grimshank, to light a beacon that will alert resistance leaders everywhere that Dongalor is on the verge of activating the Eye.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (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.

BBC Three 2am (repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Lee Nelson (Simon Brodkin)

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Lee Nelson returns with Well Good Dad, Bent Night Live, Dr Bob, Aunty Janet's useful tips, Omelette and Nan.

U&Dave channel logo 2:10am (repeat)
Kröd Mändoon And The Flaming Sword Of Fire. Krod Mandoon (Sean Maguire)

Kröd Mändoon And The Flaming Sword Of Fire

Episode 4 - Succubi: The Dawn's Early Light

Krod is dispatched by Ralph's warlock Grimshank, to light a beacon that will alert resistance leaders everywhere that Dongalor is on the verge of activating the Eye.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
The Old Guys. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Roger Lloyd Pack), Sally (Jane Asher), Roy (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

The Old Guys

Series 2, Episode 5 - Hospital

A visit to the hospital gives Tom and Roy the perfect excuse to do battle for Sally's affections when she is called in for a knee operation.

Comedy Central 3:20am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 12

Jason Byrne on marriage and annoying his wife, Lloyd Langford on the recession, Jo Caulfield on relationships and Dave Fulton on the police.

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