British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 29th October 2011

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Episode 3.7, Sabotage: Tom and Diana decide they would like a holiday, but face the task of upsetting the devious Harvey's construction plans to raise the necessary cash.

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 5, Episode 6 - The Lily And The Dandelion

Sandra and Carol have a disagreement - Sandra wants to preserve all of God's little creatures but Carol is more interested in preserving herself. The bigger question appears to be how to preserve their friendship!

BBC Two 6:40am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Episode 3.8, Politics: Diana is persuaded to broaden her horizons, so she ventures into politics and decides to stand as a candidate for the Residents' Party. Unfortunately, Tom and Harvey ruin her plans by running against her.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 5, Episode 7 - Everybody Is Beautiful

The local beauty contest is getting a lot of attention but Sandra and Carol discover that you don't have to win to be a winner!

BBC Two 8:05am (repeat)
Pixelface. Copyright: So Television

Pixelface

Series 1, Episode 4 - Big Close Up

Claireparker gets into difficulty when she has to learn a cut scene in her game. Luckily Aethelwynne fancies himself as a cutting-edge director and is immediately on hand to help coach her in the subtle art of acting.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10am (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 17th and 18th series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 12.00.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (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 episodes frm the third and fourth series from the Only Fools and Horses spin-off. Repeated again as of 14.00.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 9, Episode 13

Sports pundit and journalist Steve Bunce, commentator Darren Fletcher, comedian Bob Mills and broadcaster Iyare Igiehon have their sports knowledge tested.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11am
25 min
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 1, Episode 7 - Suits You Justin

Justin is going out to dinner, but he has played football in his best suit. As long as he doesn't shrink it in the wash, everything will be fine. Will Justin follow the washing instructions properly? And how will a giant duvet come to everyone's rescue?

BBC Two 11:15am (repeat)
Sorry, I've Got No Head. Copyright: So Television

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 2, Episode 6

Rex Dynamo celebrates his latest computer game trophy and viewers meet the "Hot or Not" girls for the first time.

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

The News Quiz

Series 75, Episode 8

In the chair is Sandi Toksvig, joined by panellists Jeremy Hardy, Hugo Rifkind, Susan Calman and Fred MacAulay, for a tongue-in-cheek examination of the week's news while Neil Sleat reads out a selection of cuttings.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 4pm (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.

U&W channel logo 4:30pm (repeat)
Walk On The Wild Side. Copyright: BBC

Walk On The Wild Side

Series 1, Episode 6

A small exotic bird called Kevin performs a moving tribute to Michael Jackson, some wolves are cheating at Bingo, and the credit crunch hits Santa's team of reindeer as new boy Ken is made redundant. With special guest species Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
What's So Funny?. Ed Byrne. Copyright: Unique Productions / BBC

What's So Funny?

Series 2, Episode 4

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter bring a mix of news, reviews and interviews from the comedy world. With guests including Stephen K Amos and Zoe Lyons.

U&W channel logo 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 7, Episode 8 - Breaking Up Ain't Hard To Do

Susan learns two of her old friends are having marital problems, and in an effort to help invites them round for dinner. However, a blazing row soon escalates between the troubled couple, which causes friction in the Harpers' own marriage when they decide to take sides.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6pm (repeat)
The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson. Image shows from L to R: Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson. Copyright: BBC

The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson

Series 3, Episode 1

The impressions show returns. New characters including X Factor judges Louis and Tulisa and Professor Brian Cox join old favourites like Davina McCall and Simon Cowell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of episode from the Dawn French sitcom including the 2004 Christmas and New Year specials.

U&W channel logo 6:35pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 7, Episode 9 - Life Begins At Fifty

Susan is accused of shoplifting and as if the forgetfulness, mood swings and night sweats weren't enough of a problem, she also has to put up with Ben's defending her.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7pm (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 first series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

BBC Three 7pm (repeat)
Wallace And Gromit's Cracking Contraptions. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Wallace And Gromit's Cracking Contraptions

A selection of some of Wallace and Gromit's inventions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Down The Line. Gary Bellamy (Rhys Thomas). Copyright: Down The Line Productions

Down The Line

Series 2, Episode 6

The phone-in show invites listeners to call in with their thoughts on Education and Ghosts.

BBC Three 7:10pm (repeat)
The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

U&W channel logo 7:15pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Curious Tale Of Mr Spearfish

Lenny Spearfish wasn't having a good life until he agrees to sell his soul to the devil - now he's unbelievably rich and seemingly immortal.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
30 min
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Episode 4

This week, Harry takes a look at Young Apprentice and asks whether meat or tomatoes are better. An eyebrow is raised to Gino D'Acampo's There's No Taste Like Home, and an early chopper is spotted at Downton Abbey.

BBC Two 7:40pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 1, Episode 3 - Saville Row To The Rescue

As the Resistance prepare to take delivery of the new uniforms for the Colonel and Hans and sending off the British airmen for good, René is charged with the care of a bottle of explosive disguised as gin.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 3 - Eating

With Phill Jupitus, Johnny Vegas and Jimmy Carr.

BBC Two 8:10pm (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 9, Episode 1 - Wake-Up Walmington

Morale is at rock bottom as no-one is taking the Home Guard seriously. Hodges is being similarly ridiculed, so he and Mainwaring decide to join forces and shake Walmington-on-Sea out of its complacency.

U&W channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Eyes Of Tiresias

A 73-year-old widow's dreams are foretelling deaths. Is it just coincidence? Is she psychic? Or is it just something in the goldfish food...?

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 23, Episode 7

With Linda Smith on Ian's side and David Dickinson on Paul's.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:55pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse

Every hotelier's worst nightmare: a stiff in one of the rooms. Basil's initially concerned as to whether the late Mr Leeman had started his breakfast, but his mind soon turns to clearing the room as soon as possible.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 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 8

Lee Mack hosts the satirical panel show, with guest panellists Ken Livingstone and Sarah Millican.

BBC Three 9pm
45 min version
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 1

Russell Howard returns to BBC Three with another series of Good News.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary

It's the Fawlty's wedding anniversary, and Sybil storms out, thinking Basil has forgotten - just moments before a group of their friends arrive for celebratory drinks.

BBC Two 9:40pm
45 min version
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 8 - Inequality

With Clive Anderson, Sandi Toksvig and Henning Wehn.

BBC Three 9:45pm (repeat)
Lesbian Vampire Killers. Image shows from L to R: Fletch (James Corden), Jimmy (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Velvet Bite

Lesbian Vampire Killers

Comedy horror about two best friends who must become lesbian vampire killers in order to survive an ancient curse.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:45pm
Piers Morgan's Life Stories. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Piers Morgan

Piers Morgan's Life Stories

James Corden talks to Piers Morgan about his meteoric rise to fame as one of Britain's brightest young talents and how his over-inflated ego sent him into meltdown. Corden candidly reveals his journey from lazy school kid to TV's star-struck golden boy who took a bath with David Beckham.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
Two Episodes Of Mash. Image shows from L to R: Diane Morgan, Joe Wilkinson. Copyright: BBC

Two Episodes Of Mash

Series 1, Episode 4

Diane and Joe decide to plan a party to celebrate the end of the series. David O'Doherty is drafted in to help.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (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 7 - Zoop

With the pig postal system already causing him major stress, Maven is forced to deal with a renegade thrash-folk band and its enigmatic leader.

BBC Two 10:25pm
60 min
Laughs In The Park. Image shows from L to R: Eddie Izzard, Ross Noble, Tommy Tiernan. Copyright: BBC

Laughs In The Park

Eddie Izzard, Ross Noble and Tommy Tiernan perform at Laughs in the Park 2011, the UK's largest open air comedy festival.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr's Comedy Cuts. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: BBC

Jimmy Carr's Comedy Cuts

Episode 4 - How To Tell Jokes

Jimmy Carr takes a look at how to tell jokes.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 6, Episode 9

This week, team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton and regular panellist Rufus Hound are joined by those kings of light entertainment Ant and Dec, and chart topping rapper Professor Green.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club. Richard Bacon. Copyright: TalkbackThames

Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club

Series 2, Episode 4

Joining Richard this week are three very funny men - Al Murray, Tim Key and Chris Ramsey. Subjects up for discussion include - how to make sport more fun, what makes them angry, and what has been their most elaborate lie.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

Comedy Central 11:05pm (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.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:25pm (repeat)
Misfits. Image shows from L to R: Curtis (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett), Alisha (Antonia Thomas), Nathan (Robert Sheehan), Kelly (Lauren Socha), Simon (Iwan Rheon). Copyright: Clerkenwell Films

Misfits

Series 2, Christmas Special

'Tis the week before Christmas and all through the estate, not much of anything is happening, until one of the gang sees some graffiti that offers 'Money for Powers'.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:45pm
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 6

Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson thrash out the hot stories of the week with guests Louie Spence, Elis James, Joe Wilkinson and Shappi Khorsandi.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
40 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (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: Vic and Bob present their own take on Countryfile and Slade have problems with bees.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:30am (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Episode 4

This week, Harry takes a look at Young Apprentice and asks whether meat or tomatoes are better. An eyebrow is raised to Gino D'Acampo's There's No Taste Like Home, and an early chopper is spotted at Downton Abbey.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am
55 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 8

Lee Mack hosts the satirical panel show, with guest panellists Ken Livingstone and Sarah Millican.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:55am (repeat)
The Likely Lads. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes)

The Likely Lads

Series 3, Episode 8 - Goodbye To All That

It seems that Bob is tiring of his home town and wants to join the army in order to see the world. Terry thinks he is just down because Thelma Chambers has dumped him but is surprised when Bob goes through with it. Terry struggles to adjust to his best friend's departure and eventually joins up himself, but he is in for a very big surprise!

Comedy Central Extra 1am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Series 2, Highlights Special

More of the best moans, groans and funniest thoughts of the series from our very Grouchy Young Men - such as pregnancy and geriatrics.

BBC Three 1:05am
45 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 1

Russell Howard returns to BBC Three with another series of Good News.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Grouchy Young Men. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Donny Tourette, Jim Jefferies, Jack P. Shepherd, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grouchy Young Men

Series 2, Highlights Special

Look back at the best moans of the series to see what topics really got under the skin of our Grouchy Young Men - including sport and WAGs.

U&Dave channel logo 1:35am
45 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

BBC Three 1:50am (repeat)
Mongrels. Image shows from L to R: Destiny, Nelson, Kali, Marion, Vince. Copyright: BBC

Mongrels

A selection of episodes from the first series of the puppet based sitcom. Repeated again as of 03.50.

Comedy Central Extra 2am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Episode 1

Olivia Lee returns in the hidden camera sketch show. Featuring the world's worst talk-show guest Elaine Caine meeting Anthony Costa from Blue.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2am (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 2, Episode 6

Karl tells the story of having kidney stones, ponders a phenomenon - and more.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (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: Vic and Bob present their own take on Countryfile and Slade have problems with bees.

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