British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 12th November 2011

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

Fighting Talk

Series 9, Episode 15

On this week's panel is former English and Arsenal footballer Perry Groves, comedian Neil Delamere, sports broadcaster and the first lady of FT Elly Oldroyd and 6Music presenter and journalist Gideon Coe.

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 11 - Get Fit Justin

Justin prepares food for his friend Katie on Get-Fit Day. His idea of fit food is very different from hers, while Robert has invented the Jigglometer 3000 to ensure that Justin keeps on the move.

Radio 4 2:30pm
60 min
Radio 4

Bar Mitzvah Boy

Amy Rosenthal's adaptation of the Jack Rosenthal play.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10pm (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 third series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

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 9, Episode 3 - Knights Of Madness

It is "Wings for Victory" week in Walmington and the final event is to be shared by the Home Guard and the ARP. Mainwaring has decided to act out the fight between St. George and the Dragon - with him as St. George, of course.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 24, Episode 3

Paul Merton acts as guest host. With Rich Hall on Ian's side and Ross Noble and Andrew Neil on the other.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 3 - Bombs

With Clive Anderson, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:45pm
30 min
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Episode 6

This week, Harry's a little concerned about the Sorority Girls, and wonders about different types of biscuits. Meanwhile, things in Albert Square are getting a bit dangerous and stunt doubles have to be called in.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series III, Episode 5 - Timeslides

After discovering that they're able to literally step into the past through photographs, Lister resolves to change his past, become a multi-millionaire and never board Red Dwarf. Rimmer however, is less satisfied with this new reality.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 10 - Inland Revenue

With Al Murray, Dara O'Briain and Sandi Toksvig

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 sixth series of the satirical panel game hosted by Dara O'Briain. Repeated again as of 23.40.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 3

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

Radio 2 logo 10pm (repeat)
And The Winner Is.... Matt Lucas. Copyright: BBC

And The Winner Is...

2Day Special

A specially commissioned 2DAY edition of And the Winner Is... starring Matt Lucas and featuring the talents of Radio 2's own Alex Lester plus comedians Henning Wehn and Susan Calman.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm
45 min
The Boat Show

Comedy On The Boat

Episode 5

Stand-up performances by Windsor, Jo Caulfield, Pat Cahill and Ian Stone on board the Tattershall Castle on the River Thames.

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

Jimmy Carr's Comedy Cuts

Episode 6 - The Nature Of Laughter

Jimmy Carr's final comedy masterclass of the series, he takes a look at the nature of laughter.

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 11 - I'm A Celebrity Special

As this is an 'I'm A Celebrity...' special, Holly and Fearne's teams are completed by celebrities who are linked to the jungle: Gino D'Acampo, Shaun Ryder and Russell Kane.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Spike Milligan - The Serious Poet. Spike Milligan. Copyright: White Pebble Media

Spike Milligan - The Serious Poet

Spike Milligan's daughters discuss how their father's serious poetry reflected his life and personality.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Victoria Wood, Seen on TV: The Lancashire-born comedienne reflects on the highlights of her TV career. The programme features clips from shows including As Seen on TV, Acorn Antiques and dinnerladies, as well as jokes and songs from her numerous other TV performances. Friends and famous fans including Dawn French, Julie Walters and Roger Moore discuss her enduring appeal - and reveal what she is like to work with.

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