Schedule for 15th October 2011 - British Comedy Guide

11am
60 min

Fighting Talk

Series 9, Episode 11

Martin Kelner, Steve Lamacq, Tom Davis and Tony Dorigo all join Colin Murray to battle it out to try and win points for punditry.

11am
25 min

Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Chris is coming to visit. Robert is delighted, because he likes things to be just right, not like messy Justin. Except that when Chris finally arrives, Robert discovers that his friend is even more conscious about cleanliness than he is.

7pm (repeat)

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.

7:15pm
30 min

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Episode 2

Harry has a singalong at Downton Abbey, meets his long-lost brother Brian Belo, and eyes Katie Price's new reality contest show with more than a little suspicion.

7:20pm (repeat)

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 10 - Flight Into Terror

Ted, Dougal and Jack stare death in the eyes when the plane they're flying in loses almost all of its fuel. Who could be to blame? What will they do? And what will be the trio's fate?

7:40pm (repeat)

HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 24, Episode 9

Jeremy Clarkson acts as host. With Michael Grade on Ian's side and Mo Mowlam on Paul's.

8:15pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 8, Episode 6 - The Face On The Poster

Mainwaring hopes to recruit more members to the platoon with a series of posters featuring Jones, but there is a mix-up at the printers.

8:20pm (repeat)

QI

Series E, Episode 6 - Everything, Etc.

With Jeremy Clarkson, Clive Anderson and Vic Reeves.

8:40pm (repeat)

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night

A local restauranteur and friend to the Fawltys, André, helps them arrange a special gourmet night in the hotel restaurant in order to make the best use of new chef Kurt's considerable talents...

9pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

A selection of episodes from the second series, as well as the series three and four highlights specials of the satirical panel game. Repeated again as of 00.20.

9pm (repeat)

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.

9:15pm (repeat)

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems

It's St. George's Day, and when a Mrs Alice Richards books into Fawlty Towers expecting a room with sea view, Basil's temper begins to boil. Meanwhile, a racing tip from a rare satisfied guest could land him in it with Sybil.

9:30pm (repeat)

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.

9:45pm
45 min version

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 6 - Inventive

With Bill Bailey, Nina Conti (with her puppet Gran) and Sean Lock.

9:45pm (repeat)

Run Fatboy Run

Having previously jilted his fiancée at the altar, Dennis Doyle attempts to win her back by running a marathon.

9:55pm
60 min

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 1, Episode 7 - David Walliams, Michael Bublé, Seth Rogen, Coldplay

Jonathan is joined by comedian David Walliams, crooning heart-throb Michael Bublé and Hollywood funnyman Seth Rogen. Plus there is music from rock superstars Coldplay[.

10pm (repeat)

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Episode 3, Legs and Co: Tom receives a visit from a suicidal home helper while laid up with a broken leg, and Linda is thrilled to find romance with a sexy motorcycle courier - but the past soon comes back to haunt them all.

10pm
30 min

Two Episodes Of Mash

Series 1, Episode 2

Joe reveals he has blown the programme budget on a life-size ice sculpture of Tim Henman, and he and David O'Doherty look for ways to raise money so they can finish the show. Fundraising ideas include face painting and lying in a bath of beans...

10pm
45 min

Comedy On The Boat

Episode 2

MC Jim Smallman introduces Jeff Innocent, Will Smith and Rob Deering.

10:30pm (repeat)

Jimmy Carr's Comedy Cuts

Episode 2 - The Theory Of Jokes: Part 1

Jimmy Carr takes a look at the theory of jokes and plays clips from Frankie Howerd, Les Dawson, Michael McIntyre and more.

10:40pm (repeat)

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Episode 4, Do They Take Sugar?: Offers of work flood in as Tom's burgeoning TV career looks set to take off thanks to the arrival of Linda's long-lost showbiz sister, who receives a less enthusiastic welcome from her sibling.

11:20pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dibley Live

To celebrate the 650th year since Dibley's founding, Geraldine arranges a special licence to run their own local radio station. All of the villagers lend a hand in the week-long event, and Frank has a particular secret to impart. Meanwhile, the Vicar finds the perfect opportunity to bring David down a peg or two.