British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 10th December 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 5, Episode 7

Aveline has good news about Oswald's sperm count, Adrian finally hears from Magdalena and Joey's loyalty to the family drives a bigger wedge between him and Roxy. Meanwhile, Shifty is in trouble with Yizzel and his mate over money, so he steals their car and heads for London - again!

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

The Brittas Empire

Series 6, Episode 5 - We All Fall Down

Brittas plays with fire once again, organising the eternal flame for the leisure centre's World Peace and Hunger Day celebrations.

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 5, Episode 8

Jack arrives home drunk and is whisked in to Grandad's house to avoid a confrontation with his mother ... and the vicar! Aveline decides to put her desire for a baby on hold while she returns to modelling and Nellie meets her admirer in the park.

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

The Brittas Empire

Series 6, Episode 6 - Mr Brittas Falls In Love

Brittas believes that swimming with a dolphin at the leisure centre will bring peace, relaxation and happiness to all the inhabitants.

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

Pixelface

Series 1, Episode 10 - Mrs Dynamo's Son

Rex gets into a panic when QM tells him his mother is coming to stay.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:25am (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Episode 6

Frustrated at constant comments about her pasty appearance, Audrey sets off on holiday - or at least sets about creating the appearance of one, whilst relaxing under a sun lamp in the Lodge!

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 8:35am (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

Series 8, Episode 6 - Seance In A Wet Reg And Bone Yard

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 10

Some WWI soldiers try some very unusual ways to cure frostbite in the winter. Plus, the not at all romantic movie starring William the Conqueror, the story of Aztec Emperor Motecuhzoma, and a strange Stuart doctor takes a snooze during the middle of a battle.

BBC Two 9:30am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 1

A pirate captain worries about early bedtime, a soldier from the First World War struggles to cook with fake food and the four King Georges form a boy band and sing Born To Rule - a musical journey through 18th-century British History, sung in the style of a Westlife ballad.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40am (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 1, Episode 1

Vince and Penny are on nightmare dates in the same pub but are unaware of each other until their paths meet at the cigarette machine. It's been 5 years and 3 months since they were last in touch - the day he jilted her at the altar. They decide to catch up over a meal but the atmosphere is frosty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15am (repeat)
Just Good Friends. Image shows from L to R: Penny Warrender (Jan Francis), Vince Pinner (Paul Nicholas). Copyright: BBC

Just Good Friends

Series 1, Episode 2

At their last meeting Vince arranged to meet Penny at the Red Lion pub - but which one? He manages to track her down at her home on the pretext of returning a handkerchief. He has a shock in store when her mother, Daphne, makes an appearance and he gets another grilling about the wedding.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

1991 Christmas Special, The Father Christmas Suit: Hyacinth buys Richard a Father Christmas outfit for him to wear when distributing gifts to the elderly.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 9, Episode 19

Katharine Merry, Des Kelly, Ian Moore and Will Buckley fight for punditry points.

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 19 - The Sleepover

Someone is making a mess every night in Justin's house, while Justin always wakes up tired in the morning. They discover that these two things may be related when Mr Maker comes round for a sleepover.

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

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 2, Episode 12

Series two of the irreverent sketch show continues, featuring a cast including Marcus Brigstocke, Mel Giedroyc, Anna Crilly and Justin Edwards. Tammy messes up her cousin's wedding, the Deer Club hold their annual conference, and Headless Bill turns his talents to the tennis court.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35am (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 including the 1983 Christmas Special "Getting Sam Home".

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 5

A galactic news round up from this and other worlds with Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn, David Quantick and Paul Sinha.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 12:50pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 17

Strap in for a rollicking ride through past Burps, as big-collared telly critic Harry Hill presents more of the funniest moments from previous series.

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

Episode 6.19, The Jet-Propelled Guided NAFFI: Grytpype and Moriarty aim to steal the plans for a new secret weapon. First aired in 1956.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:45pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 6 - Little Problems

Rodney's wedding is approaching and Del has promised him money for the deposit on his new flat. However, he's also unknowingly promised the same money to the Driscoll brothers, two local thugs who he inadvertently did business with. Will it be Rodney's hopes or Del's body to take a beating?

U&W channel logo 5:30pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 8 - Much Ado About Ben

When Susan finds Viagra, she wonders why Nick has it. Later though, Ben gets ill and has to go to the hospital where he's told he has hypertension... but not before he admits to taking the Viagra.

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

What's So Funny?

Series 2, Episode 10

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter bring a mix of news, reviews and interviews from the comedy world. This week's special guest is Omid Djalili.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 5:35pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Kenzo Harper (Tayler Marshall), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 10, Christmas Special - Mary Christmas

One young girl seems set to have a particularly un-merry Christmas, while Ben looks upon the new year as a chance to renew an old battle with his next-door neighbour.

U&Yesterday channel logo 6pm (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 fourth series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

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

My Family

Series 2, Episode 1 - All Roads Lead To Ramon

Ben gets a new assistant and surprise, surprise she doesn't like him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (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 three episodes including two Christmas specials, "The Jolly Boys' Outing" (18.35) and "Rodney Come Home" (20.25).

U&W channel logo 6:50pm (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"?

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

Doc Martin

Series 4, Episode 5 - The Departed

Martin is in London to meet with Robert Dashwood, who is leading the selection process for the prestigious London surgeon's job that Martin has applied for.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Norman Wisdom: His Story. Norman Wisdom

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Living Legends: Norman Wisdom

This is the story of Norman Wisdom, a living legend, one of the country's best-loved and most successful clowns since Charlie Chaplin, who has made millions laugh around the world.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 3 - Hoaxes

With Danny Baker, Sean Lock and David Mitchell.

U&W channel logo 8:05pm (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...

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 6

Here, Jack's hilarious set takes in trouble with builders, and his fear of burglars.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
The Square Peg

The Square Peg

War comedy starring Norman Wisdom. Drafted into the army, Norman is airdropped behind enemy lines and captured by the Nazis.

Channel 5 logo 9pm (repeat)
The Tommy Cooper Hour. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Thames Television

The Tommy Cooper Hour

Tommy Cooper's Christmas: 1973 special with the master of comedy, magic and mirth, Tommy Cooper.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
The Parole Officer. Simon Garden (Steve Coogan)

The Parole Officer

Offbeat comedy starring Steve Coogan as an inept parole officer efforts to aims to recover a CCTV tape that proves he is innocent of a murder.

BBC Three 9:15pm
45 min version
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 7

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

Comedy Central 10pm (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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield's Yule Log Chums

Special Christmas edition of the comedy sketch series. Includes a spoof on the film Titanic, and the Toddlers wreaking havoc in a supermarket.

BBC Two 10pm
45 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 1 - I-Spy

With Jimmy Carr, Lee Mack and Sandi Toksvig.

Radio 2 logo 10pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel Of Laughs

Episode 3

Featuring music from Kid British and stand-up from Mark Watson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Robert Newman - Apocalypso Now. Rob Newman. Copyright: Laughing Stock

Robert Newman - Apocalypso Now

Episode 2 - Part Two

The second part of Rob Newman's Apocalypso Now set, recorded at the Tricycle Theatre, Kilburn, London in May 2005. Topics include William Wordsworth, Winston Churchill and ID Cards.

Channel 5 logo 10:05pm (repeat)
The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: Thames Television

The Morecambe & Wise Show

Series 2, Christmas Special - The Morecambe And Wise Christmas Show

Ernie rewrites "Julius Ceasar" with Eric in the lead role. Guest starring Ralph Richardson and Alvin Stardust.

U&Dave channel logo 10:50pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 3 - Hoaxes

With Danny Baker, Sean Lock and David Mitchell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Christmas Special - Gay

It's Fashion Week season; London's over, and New York's due up next. A fortuitous time, therefore, for Gran to let slip that Serge is gay and living in the Big Apple. Eddy resolves to track him down - after all, how many gay men can there be in New York?

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 10

Richard Bacon invites guests including boxing legend Joe Calzaghe, comedian Russell Kane and journalist Gordon Smart to his exclusive club. Subjects up for discussion include the things that make them laugh but really shouldn't. And just who is the hardest sports star of all time?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Hot Fuzz. Image shows from L to R: Sgt Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost). Copyright: Working Title Films

Hot Fuzz

Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.

U&Dave channel logo 11:50pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 6 - Alan Wide Shut

Alan's book is due to be pulped and he's clearly feeling the strain at Lynn's baptism. But, needless to say, he has the last laugh.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:10am (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 4, Episode 1 - Parralox

A new TV venture's on the cards for Edina, and she's lined up a guest spot with Richard and Judy to help launch a new campaign; for Patsy, life revolves around a skin-freezing serum called Parralox. Saffy, meanwhile, hopes for a government job promoting British culture.

U&Dave channel logo 12:30am (repeat)
The Parole Officer. Simon Garden (Steve Coogan)

The Parole Officer

Offbeat comedy starring Steve Coogan as an inept parole officer efforts to aims to recover a CCTV tape that proves he is innocent of a murder.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50am (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Episode 1, Who's That Boy?: After a drunken night out Linda and Tom find a half-naked man in their kitchen.

Comedy Central Extra 1:20am (repeat)
Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience

Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience

Highlights and brand new excerpts taken from Lee's first three releases.

BBC Three 1:20am
45 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 7

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 1:30am (repeat)
Black Books. Image shows from L to R: Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), Manny Bianco (Bill Bailey), Fran Katzenjammer (Tamsin Greig). Copyright: Assembly Film And Television

Black Books

Series 3, Episode 6 - Party

Bernard, Manny and Fran finally get out and go to a party. But the mix of drink and emotion turns things awry.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:35am (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 2, Episode 4 - El Astro

Frazer Hines is staying in the hotel and there's great excitement among the British guests.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 13 - On The Make

Stan's intentions are less than honourable when he offers Edna a place to stay after her landlady throws her out.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield's Yule Log Chums

Special Christmas edition of the comedy sketch series. Includes a spoof on the film Titanic, and the Toddlers wreaking havoc in a supermarket.

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.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 6 - Alan Wide Shut

Alan's book is due to be pulped and he's clearly feeling the strain at Lynn's baptism. But, needless to say, he has the last laugh.

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

Series 1, Episode 5

The grouchy young celebrities lament life's work-based nuisances, from job hunting and their current careers to getting the sack.

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

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 1, Episode 4

Lady Gatecrasher talks some bull at a cattle auction, and Terrible Therapist turns out to be a bit of a sucker.

Comedy Central Extra 3:55am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 1, Episode 5

Miss Single visits a high-end tailor; artist and fashion designer Sharon Crisp casts a model for her Spring/Summer range; the OCD lady is out on a blind date; and Lady Gatecrasher heads out to an open-mic poetry night...

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

What's So Funny?

Series 2, Episode 10

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter bring a mix of news, reviews and interviews from the comedy world. This week's special guest is Omid Djalili.

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