British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 19th November 2011

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 3, Episode 6

Joey is forced to confront Roxy's husband, with unusual results, and Aveline decides to give up her modelling career.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Series 4, Episode 1 - Not A Good Day

Gordon Brittas invites Sebastian Coe to promote fitness in "Life Cycle Week".

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05am (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 3, Episode 7

Freddie has been arrested for running off with his dust cart after getting the sack, and Grandad has been taken to hospital after wandering off on his own.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:45am (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Christening

The Whitbury Leisure Centre prepares for the christening of the Brittas twins.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20am (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

Series 19, Episode 2 - Tarzan Of The Towpath

Nora's unusual osteopathic skills make a new man of Compo.

BBC Two 8:35am (repeat)
Pixelface. Copyright: So Television

Pixelface

Series 1, Episode 7 - High Spirits

After she borrows a golden Egyptian idol from her game, Alexia is accused of always taking things without asking.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (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

Series 19, Episode 3 - Truly And The Hole Truth

Compo and Clegg are unenthusiastic when Truly tries to form them into an active rescue team.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Christmas Special

It's Audrey's first Christmas outside of Grantleigh, and Mrs fforbes-Hamilton is feeling rather hard-done-by with DeVere having inherited most of her traditional festive duties.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Christmas Special - 25th Anniversary Special

Audrey and Richard's 25th wedding anniversary is coming up, so there is a party to plan at Grantleigh Manor. The scene is set for a great night until an extraordinary confession gets in the way.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 9, Episode 16

German comedian Henning Wehn, journalist and actor Tom Watt, TV and radio presenter Natalie Pinkham and journalist and FT regular Will Buckley join Colin Murray.

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 13 - Robert Gets Converted

Robert has invented a converter which changes the sounds of things. Unfortunately he falls into his contraption and ends up talking gobbledygook. Will anyone come and save the day?

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

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 2, Episode 4

A 40-year-old French Exchange student has outstayed his welcome, and there's also a failed attempt to break yet another World Record, with members of the elusive and secretive Deer Club taking on a rival gang.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30am (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.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 35, Episode 2

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis dissect the week's news with the assistance of Jon Holmes, Henning Wehn, Pippa Evans and Mitch Benn.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Christmas Special

It's Audrey's first Christmas outside of Grantleigh, and Mrs fforbes-Hamilton is feeling rather hard-done-by with DeVere having inherited most of her traditional festive duties.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 2:25pm (repeat)
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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Christmas Special - 25th Anniversary Special

Audrey and Richard's 25th wedding anniversary is coming up, so there is a party to plan at Grantleigh Manor. The scene is set for a great night until an extraordinary confession gets in the way.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 4pm (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 4

Jennifer Aniston's career takes a radical new turn; Katie Price starts her own finishing school; and there's war in the BBC newsroom.

U&W channel logo 5:30pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the tenth and first series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

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

What's So Funny?

Series 2, Episode 7

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter bring a mix of news, reviews and interviews from the comedy world. With this week's guest Tom Allen.

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

U&Dave channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 24, Episode 5

John Sergeant acts as host. With Germaine Greer on Ian's side and Lorraine Kelly on Paul's.

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

QI

Series B, Episode 1 - Blue

All the questions are themed on colours. With Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

U&W channel logo 7:30pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Carla Borrego (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 4, Episode 2 - Angel Hair

A pop star's marriage is threatened by a ransom note - but how can the kidnapping be filmed before the victim is captured?

BBC Two 7:30pm (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 4 - The Miser's Hoard

It is discovered that Frazer has been hiding hundreds of gold sovereigns. Mainwaring believes that the best thing is for him to buy an annuity (not that his commission has anything to do with it), but the Scotsman has other ideas.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series III, Episode 6 - The Last Day

The ship receives a message informing them that Kryten's expiry date has come, and he will shortly shut down and be replaced. Lister decides to hold a party in his honour, but things don't quite go as expected.

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 7

I'm A Celebrity is back this week, with star guest ... Sinitta. There's also penguin hopping in Frozen Planet, and a spot of bother with ashes on both Doctors and Coronation Street.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 4, Episode 2 - Uneasy Lies The Head

Martin struggles to deal with Louisa's news. But Louisa is adamant she does not want Martin involved.

Channel 5 logo 8:15pm (repeat)
Ken Dodd: How Tickled I've Been. Ken Dodd. Copyright: BBC

An Audience With...

Episode 14 - Ken Dodd

Ken Dodd entertains a celebrity audience to celebrate 40 years in show business. Guests include Frank Carson, Paul Daniels, Warren Mitchell, Kevin Whately and Coronation Street stars Liz Dawn, Bryan Mosely and Peter Baldwin.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 6 - Towering Alan

Developments at the BBC give Alan a whiff of hope, so he prepares to do some intensive networking - at a funeral. Despite his tactics, the plan appears to come off.

U&W channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Carla Borrego (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Tailor's Dummy

After a scathing newspaper article drives a legendary fashion designer to suicide, a man who can change his face in a split second attacks the author.

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&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (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 second and third series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Four Lions. Image shows from L to R: Waj (Kayvan Novak), Hassan (Arsher Ali), Omar (Riz Ahmed), Barry (Nigel Lindsay)

Four Lions

A film by Chris Morris mocking Islamic extremism and suicide bombers. It follows the exploits of four wannabe suicide bombers.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 11 - Infantile

With Ronni Ancona, Dave Gorman and Lee Mack.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa. Image shows left to right: Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne

Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa

Craig Cash and Caroline Aherne take viewers behind-the-scenes in this special programme charting the life of TV's laziest family, the Royles.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 4

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
60 min
Radio 2 Comedy Spectacular For Children In Need. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Jason Cook. Copyright: BBC

Radio 2 Comedy Spectacular For Children In Need

Alex Horne and The Horne Section band present highlights from a night of comedy in aid of Children In Need.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm
45 min
The Boat Show

Comedy On The Boat

Episode 6

Stand-up performances by Michael Legge, Christian Reilly, Chris McCausland and Paul Tonkinson on board the Tattershall Castle on the River Thames.

Comedy Central 10:20pm (repeat)
Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 2

Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 5 - Ways And Means

After offering advice to fellow fishing-net "knitter" McLaren on curbing his short temper, Fletch attempts to make amends with the governor when McLaren forgoes angry outbursts for a more peaceful rooftop protest.

Comedy Central 11:25pm (repeat)
Lee Evans Live In Scotland. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live In Scotland

The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Episode 7

I'm A Celebrity is back this week, with star guest ... Sinitta. There's also penguin hopping in Frozen Planet, and a spot of bother with ashes on both Doctors and Coronation Street.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 6

It's Antony's 18th, and Barbara's prepared a buffet on the back table, ready for a small get-together. It's also the Royles' first chance to meet new girlfriend Emma and make a good impression.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift

Working the night shift has everyone on edge, particularly a moody Grim. Sergeant Dawkins is particularly overcome with frustration, whilst both Fowler and Grim have teenage problems to deal with.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 12:20am (repeat)
Shakespeare In Love

Shakespeare In Love

Romantic comedy about a fictional relationship between William Shakespeare and a young woman who poses as a man in order to star in his plays.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa. Image shows left to right: Craig Cash, Caroline Aherne

Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa

Craig Cash and Caroline Aherne take viewers behind-the-scenes in this special programme charting the life of TV's laziest family, the Royles.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35am (repeat)
Jo Brand Through The Cakehole. Jo Brand. Copyright: Channel X

Jo Brand Through The Cakehole

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Bit Racey

Comedian Jo Brand shares her thoughts on her Maltese holiday, Bernard Manning, and racist cabbies. The Drudge Squad investigate a murder in a village run by the Klu Klux Klan and Meera Syal tries to organise an arranged marriage for Jo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:10am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 5 - Ways And Means

After offering advice to fellow fishing-net "knitter" McLaren on curbing his short temper, Fletch attempts to make amends with the governor when McLaren forgoes angry outbursts for a more peaceful rooftop protest.

BBC Three 1:15am
45 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 4

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:50am (repeat)
The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.C. Kray (Kevin Allen), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift

Working the night shift has everyone on edge, particularly a moody Grim. Sergeant Dawkins is particularly overcome with frustration, whilst both Fowler and Grim have teenage problems to deal with.

BBC Three 2am (repeat)
Ideal. Image shows from L to R: Moz (Johnny Vegas), Nicki (Nicola Reynolds). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Ideal

The complete seventh series of the Johnny Vegas sitcom, followed by a selection of outtakes (05.00).

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:10am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb

Sports Mash - Taking The Mic

ITV4 show in which archive sport footage is given a comic twist with new commentary supplied by comedians.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:25am (repeat)
Jo Brand Through The Cakehole. Jo Brand. Copyright: Channel X

Jo Brand Through The Cakehole

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Bit Racey

Comedian Jo Brand shares her thoughts on her Maltese holiday, Bernard Manning, and racist cabbies. The Drudge Squad investigate a murder in a village run by the Klu Klux Klan and Meera Syal tries to organise an arranged marriage for Jo.

Comedy Central Extra 2:35am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 16

Carl Donnelly on his Subway sandwich experience, John Gordillo on binge drinking, Miles Jupp on class differences and Jason John Whitehead on Facebook.

U&Dave channel logo 2:40am (repeat)
Carpool. Robert Llewellyn. Copyright: RDF Television

Carpool

Chat show in which Robert Llewellyn interviews celebrities whilst driving them in his car.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:55am (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 12

Ricky, Stephen and Karl discuss whether old urinals or sharks in formaldehyde should be considered works of art.

Comedy Central Extra 3:05am (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

Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.

Comedy Central Extra 3:30am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Highlights Special

The very best of Olivia Lee's hidden camera comedy sketch show, featuring; Miss Single, Neurotic Flatmate and many more.

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

What's So Funny?

Series 2, Episode 7

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter bring a mix of news, reviews and interviews from the comedy world. With this week's guest Tom Allen.

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