British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 24th September 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 1, Episode 6 - Forty Love

Amy's suspicion's are confirmed when she sees evidence of David and Linda's affair.

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 7, Episode 5

Things take another turn for the worse when Nellie is taken to hospital. As she discovers she has been given an hysterectomy, a visit from the family proves less than comforting. Grandad, in the meantime, is left alone to cope with a visit from Lilo Lill.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 2, Episode 10 - Grandad

The girls are called in to look after Sandra's grandfather for the day. As they struggle to keep him occupied, their Saturday turns into far more hassle than they'd imagined - and Beryl soon scarpers for the quiet of home.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (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 7, Episode 6

While Nellie is recovering in hospital, the family is at home wondering why her mystery visitor, Derek, called her "darling". Nellie, however, is struggling with Lilo Lill's bedside manner. Jack is frustrated with his lack of success at becoming a father and suspects Leonora is on the pill.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 2, Episode 9 - The Dog

Beryl's none too keen when Sandra returns home with a small puppy, particularly as the landlord expressly forbids pets in the building.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (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 selection of episodes from the 18th and 19th series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 12.00.

BBC Two 8:05am (repeat)
Hounded. Image shows from L to R: Dr Muhahahaha (Colin McFarlane), Rufus (Rufus Hound). Copyright: BBC

Hounded

Episode 5 - Mu Pizza

Dr Mu's latest hair-brained plan is to invade the Earth using pizza. He's harvesting the resources of planet Pizzeria in this latest evil quest, and as ever, Rufus must stop him before it's too late...

U&Dave channel logo 9:40am (repeat)
Genius With Dave Gorman. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius With Dave Gorman

Series 1, Episode 3 - Jonathan Pryce

One of Britain's greatest actors, Jonathan Pryce, comes along to judge the ideas of the British public.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (repeat)
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

A selection of three episodes of Victoria Wood's sketch show, featuring such sketches such as Acorn Antiques.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (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.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 9, Episode 8

Mark Watson, Alec Stewart, Jim White and Des Kelly all join Colin Murray to battle it out to win points for punditry.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 7

The Houses of Parliament smell of poo, Cinderella struggles with the Blitz, and Helen of Troy reveals her complicated love life.

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

The News Quiz

Series 75, Episode 3

Sandi Toksvig and panellists Andy Hamilton, Julia Hartley-Brewer, Jeremy Hardy and Susan Calman take a sideways look at the week's news, with Corrie Corfield reading out the cuttings.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (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 the seventh series and Christmas specials from Britain's most popular sitcom.

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 1, Episode 11 - A Trip To France

After playing sailor in the bath Tony decides to purchase a boat, so Bill leads him down to Sid's. As ever, Sid has ulterior motives in mind when he sells Tony a boat: brandy smuggling.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:10pm (repeat)
Scoop. Digby Digworth (Shaun Williamson). Copyright: BBC

Scoop

A selection of episodes from the third series of the children's journalistic comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

The Secret Escritoire: Comedy, with Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe. First aired in 1955.

U&Dave channel logo 3:20pm (repeat)
Genius With Dave Gorman. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius With Dave Gorman

Series 1, Episode 3 - Jonathan Pryce

One of Britain's greatest actors, Jonathan Pryce, comes along to judge the ideas of the British public.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 11 - Promalicious

Desperate to shine at the Y prom, Sadie infiltrates Kit's Glee-style show-choir and steals the show.

U&W channel logo 5:30pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 5 - Owed To Susan

The Harpers' marriage is threatened by Susan's discovery that the love poem Ben wrote to woo her was not an original.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 5:30pm
40 min
Alexander Armstrong

Epic Win

Episode 6

Micky Flanagan, Jason Byrne and Joe Swash join Alexander Armstrong and Joe Lycett to judge silly talents.

U&W channel logo 6:10pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 4, Episode 6 - Deliverance

Janey's baby is due, and Susan insists on travelling to Manchester for the birth. The journey throws up several blasts from the past.

U&W channel logo 6:45pm (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"?

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
The Bubble. David Mitchell. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Bubble

Episode 5 - Josie Long, Tim Key, Katy Brand

Three contestants are locked in a media-free zone. When they're brought out into the studio, they're shown a series of news reports. All they have to do is identify the true stories from the fakes. With Katy Brand, Josie Long and Tim Key.

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 6 - Meltdown

Kryten discovers a matter transporter and transports the crew to 'Waxworld' - a theme park full of waxdroids.

BBC Two 7:45pm (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 3, Episode 8 - The Day The Balloon Went Up

The platoon discover a runaway barrage balloon and decide to release it safely themselves. This proves not to be wise, when the balloon flies away with Captain Mainwaring still hanging onto it.

U&W channel logo 8pm (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...

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 24, Episode 6

Boris Johnson acts as host. With Stephen K. Amos on Ian's side and Clive Anderson on Paul's.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of episodes from the third series of the satirical panel game. Repeated again as of 23.40.

BBC Two 9:15pm
45 min version
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 3 - Imbroglio

With Sean Lock, Frank Skinner and John Bishop.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 1, Episode 4 - Helen Mirren, Harry Hill, Louie Spence

Jonathan is joined by acting legend Dame Helen Mirren, comedian Harry Hill and the fantastically flexible Louie Spence. Plus Kasabian perform their latest single live in the studio.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:35pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Chris Addison, Al Murray, Tim Vine. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 3 - Al Murray, Chris Addison and Tim Vine

The pub landlord Al Murray hosts, before introducing special guests Chris Addison and pun-meister Tim Vine.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
Carrott-U-Like. Jasper Carrott. Copyright: Celador Productions

Carrott-U-Like

Comedy special hosted by Jasper Carrott, with TV advert spoofs, stand-up comedy and sketches.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Calendar Girls. Image shows from L to R: Annie (Julie Walters), Chris (Helen Mirren). Copyright: Calendar Girls Productions

Calendar Girls

Gentle comedy drama based on the true story of 11 ladies from Yorkshire who stripped off for a charity calendar.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
60 min
Russell Kane's Whistle Stop Tour. Russell Kane. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Kane's Whistle Stop Tour

Episode 6 - Bournemouth

Russell Kane is joined at Bournemouth's Pig and Whistle by another top selection of comics.

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 6, Episode 4

Joining the panel today are Mel C, Stacey Solomon and Paddy Doherty.

Comedy Central 10:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Dara O Briain, Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 4 - Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle

Live stand-up comedy from Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
This Is Jinsy. Image shows from L to R: Maven (Justin Chubb), Mr Slightlyman (David Tennant), Sporall (Chris Bran). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company

This Is Jinsy

Series 1, Episode 1 - Wedding Lottery

It is wedding lottery time again on Jinsy and residents are making frantic last-minute preparations before being randomly assigned new partners for the next three cycles.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm
50 min version
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 12, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by British boxing sensation Amir Khan, The IT Crowd's Richard Ayoade and comics Holly Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 11:15pm (repeat)
This Is Jinsy. Eric Dunt (Peter Serafinowicz). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company

This Is Jinsy

Series 1, Episode 2 - Cupboards

It's been ten days since the Great He last made contact, and Arbiter Maven is starting to worry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 4 - Jealous

When Edina's arch-rival Claudia Bing beats her to a coveted Public Relations award set up by Edina herself, she is left fuming. Unfortunately a missing speech sends her comeback plans awry, and she rants against her own industry in frustration.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (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.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:25am (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.

U&W channel logo 12:45am (repeat)
Love Soup. Alice Chenery (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: BBC

Love Soup

Series 1, Episode 6 - War Is Heck

The wife of Alice's cousin is going to jail, so she asks Alice to keep an eye on her daughter. However, Alice begins to wonder if her cousin is beginning to fall in love with her. Irene and Bob get back together, and Bob's mother wants to see Gil.

BBC Three 12:55am (repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Lee Nelson (Simon Brodkin)

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Lee invites an audience member to take on some unusual subjects at Lee Nelson's Comprehensive. Preening premiership footballer Jason Bent finds his team at the bottom of the league, while Dr Bob reassures first-time parents with his unique bedside manner.

Comedy Central 1:20am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 4

Stand-up comedy from Pete Johansson, Rufus Hound, Jo Caufield and Rob Rouse.

BBC Three 1:25am (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Luke Gell), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Billy (Freddie Hogan), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Cassie (Georgia Henshaw). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 9, Episode 3 - Trial Schmile

In the aftermath of the fire, Donna and Gaz are forced to move into Janet's old place.

Comedy Central 1:50am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 9

At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Jarred Christmas on aggressive Londoners, Steve Williams on graffiti, Andi Osho on Nigerian parenting and Mike Wilmot on alcoholism and London.

BBC Three 1:55am (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Luke Gell), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Billy (Freddie Hogan), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Cassie (Georgia Henshaw). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 9, Episode 4 - The Gaz-Bot

Donna is looking forward to starting her new job, if only she could remember what it is that HR actually stands for... Meanwhile, Gaz accessorises his wheelchair and decides that he wants to become a paralympian.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 3, Episode 4 - Jealous

When Edina's arch-rival Claudia Bing beats her to a coveted Public Relations award set up by Edina herself, she is left fuming. Unfortunately a missing speech sends her comeback plans awry, and she rants against her own industry in frustration.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (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.

Comedy Central Extra 2:55am (repeat)
Grumpy Old Women. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Women

Series 3, Episode 2 - Beat The Clock

The demands on the modern woman form the basis for this catalogue of complaint from, among others, Germaine Greer.

Comedy Central Extra 3:25am (repeat)
Grumpy Old Women. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Women

Series 3, Episode 3 - My Family And Other Animals

A veritable army of women "of a certain age" join forces to bemoan the vicissitudes of family life.

BBC Three 3:25am (repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. Lee Nelson (Simon Brodkin)

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Lee invites an audience member to take on some unusual subjects at Lee Nelson's Comprehensive. Preening premiership footballer Jason Bent finds his team at the bottom of the league, while Dr Bob reassures first-time parents with his unique bedside manner.

BBC Three 3:55am (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Luke Gell), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Billy (Freddie Hogan), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Cassie (Georgia Henshaw). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 9, Episode 3 - Trial Schmile

In the aftermath of the fire, Donna and Gaz are forced to move into Janet's old place.

BBC Three 4:25am (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Luke Gell), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Billy (Freddie Hogan), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Cassie (Georgia Henshaw). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 9, Episode 4 - The Gaz-Bot

Donna is looking forward to starting her new job, if only she could remember what it is that HR actually stands for... Meanwhile, Gaz accessorises his wheelchair and decides that he wants to become a paralympian.

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