British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 28th January 2012

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:25am (repeat)
Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood

Episode 5 - Val De Ree (Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha)

Victoria Wood takes to the Yorkshire Dales for some outdoor living with her best friend Jackie.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:55am (repeat)
Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood

Episode 6 - Staying In

Victoria Wood looks at the bizarre etiquette and superficiality of the cocktail party. Also stars Celia Imrie.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 7am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 4

It's round four and, while Flintoff's best mate and two-time Ashes winner Steve Harmison joins the Reds, Mock The Week's Dara O'Briain is picked for the Blues. Corden referees.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:25am (repeat)
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 7:30am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: James Corden, Georgie Ainslie, Andrew Flintoff, John Bishop, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 5

It may be half-time, but the quiz continues to provide a high quotient of belly laughs. Boxer Amir Khan joins the Reds, while comedian Jack Whitehall is picked for the Blues.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7:45am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 2, Episode 7 - Would You Like To Swing On A Star

Gary's fictitious job with Ron may cover his trips to 1941, but it doesn't pay the bills. The antique trade may provide an answer.

BBC Two 7:55am (repeat)
The Ministry Of Curious Stuff. Copyright: BBC

The Ministry Of Curious Stuff

Series 1, Episode 3

Vic and his team wonder whether anything can regenerate like Doctor Who, learn all about the world's strangest languages and explore the chances of aliens living amongst us on earth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

A selection of episodes from the fifth and sixth series of the Richard Wilson sitcom. Repeated again as of 13.55.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10am (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 1, Episode 3 - Sick

Roy faces a dilemma over whether to pretend to be ill.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
Sorry, I've Got No Head. Marek Larwood. Copyright: So Television

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 3, Episode 8

Remote Control Legs Man goes on a date, Experimenter Boy creates a cold remedy and Simon tries out his new game for the school fete, fox in the box.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 9, Episode 26

Steve Bunce, Phil Brown, Greg Brady and Jim Smallman fight for punditry points.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

A selection of episode from the first and second series of the self-sufficient sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 12pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 8

Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:30pm (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 2, Episode 1 - Kissalicious

Sadie has a crush on Taylor Bell, the new boy in town - but she quickly discovers that his girlfriend is the monstrous Ashlii.

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

The News Quiz

Series 76, Episode 5

Sandi Toksvig questions panellists Jeremy Hardy, Rebecca Front, Hugo Rifkind and Steve Punt about this week's news while Carolyn Brown reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 2 - Electricity

With Rich Hall, Jo Brand and Sean Lock.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Christmas Special - Birth

Special Christmas episode with Mark Steel, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:55pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

A selection of episodes from the third series of the children's sketch show.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 3:05pm (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 21

Harry goes back on a trip through Burps of the past, visiting Downton Abbey and EastEnders, and taking a look at reality show Love Thy Neighbour and Stephen Fry and Mark Carwardine's Last Chance To See.

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

What's So Funny?

Series 3, Episode 4

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter take a look the world of comedy. Guests this week include Isy Suttie and Ian Stone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays

A place has become available for Bren to go on holiday to Marbella - with Tony. That's if her mother, Petula, doesn't get in the way.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 8

Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm (repeat)
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes. Image shows from L to R: Benjamin Partridge, Elis James, Nadia Kamil. Copyright: BBC

Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

Series 1, Episode 3 - Politics

Elis James explores historic political Welsh figures through sketch and stand-up. With guest Lloyd Langford.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows left to right: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Credit: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 4, Christmas Special - One Foot In The Algarve

Victor and Margaret accompany Mrs Warboys, who is hoping for romance with her pen pal Alfonso, on holiday to meet him in his native Portugal. Fleet Street paparazzo Martin Trout is hot on their tail after an encounter at Victoria station leads him to believe they have accidentally taken possession of an extremely valuable and politically explosive roll of film...

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 2 - Electricity

With Rich Hall, Jo Brand and Sean Lock.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:45pm
30 min
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 22

Clips include Harry regaling viewers with an old Spandau Ballet hit with the help of Tony Robinson, a look at what Autumnwatch would be like in 3D and Harry going on Nick Baker's trail all the way to Mexico on the hunt for more weird creatures.

BBC Two 7:10pm (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 1, Episode 6 - Shooting Pains

Mainwaring's delighted when the platoon is chosen to provide a Guard of Honour for the Prime Minister at a local event. However, Major Regan is still on their backs, and sets up a showdown between Walmington-on-Sea and the nearby Eastgate platoon.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Christmas Special - Birth

Special Christmas episode with Mark Steel, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm
60 min
Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 3

The Pythons reveal the 'The Sordid Personal Bits', as they discuss their unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, BBC censorship and the departure of John Cleese.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (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 seventh series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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

Series 3, Episode 3 - Friday The 14th

Del's weekend fishing trip to Boycie's country cottage strangely coincides with a local restaurant owner's need for cheap fish. On the journey they are stopped by the police who inform them of an escaped killer who is believed to be in the vicinity. They arrive at the empty cottage with a sense of foreboding...

Edge Media Network 9pm (repeat)
Behind The Sofa. Image shows from L to R: Toby Hadoke, Gary Slaymaker, Mitch Benn, Alex Geairns. Copyright: Cult TV Productions

Behind The Sofa

Episode 2

DVD review show with Mitch Benn, Toby Hadoke and Gary Slaymaker.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing

A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.

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

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 5

It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 2, Episode 4 - Hugh Bonneville, Jack Whitehall, Kermit & Miss Piggy

Jonathan welcomes Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville, muppet legends Kermit and Miss Piggy, and comedian Jack Whitehall. Plus Arctic Monkeys perform live in the studio.

BBC Three 9:55pm (repeat)
Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live

2010, Episode 1

Hosted by Kevin Bridges, acts include: Jason Byrne, Stephen K Amos, John Bishop, Justin Moorhouse, Andrew Lawrence, Andi Osho, David O'Doherty, Mark Watson, Micky Flanagan, Simon Evans and Tom Stade.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
Hot Gossip. Claudia Winkleman. Copyright: TBI Media Productions

Hot Gossip

Series 5, Episode 4

The competitors are The Infinite Monkey Cage's Robin Ince; actress Katy Brand, and the talented Russell Kane, who won the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2010.

Comedy Central 10:20pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 4 - Dublin

The show comes from the Dublin Olympia with Tommy Tiernan, Andrew Lawrence, Keith Farnan & Zoe Lyons.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
And The Winner Is.... Matt Lucas. Copyright: BBC

And The Winner Is...

Series 2, Episode 4

Matt Lucas presents gongs for more unlikely categories. With guests Simon Evans, Alex Lowe and Sir Tim Rice.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (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?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 12:15am (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 6, Episode 8

Holly, Fearne and Rufus are joined by Austin Powers star Verne Troyer and Peter Andre. Who knows the most about the latest celebrity gossip?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35am (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

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 12:40am (repeat)
FHM's Stand-Up Hero. Josh Widdicombe

FHM's Stand-Up Hero

Episode 1

Ed Byrne follows the very first FHM Stand-Up Hero competition which set out to find Britain's best undiscovered stand-up comedian.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:50am (repeat)
Chris Moyles Quiz Night. Chris Moyles. Copyright: Magnum Media

Chris Moyles Quiz Night

Series 5, Episode 7

The penultimate episode in the current series, in which Amir Khan, Gok Wan and Dappy join Chris to flaunt their general knowledge with the aim of claiming the top spot on the leader board to avoid singing out the show.

BBC Three 1:05am (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Series 1, Episode 2

A mix of hilarious character-based sketches taking a look at life in the new millennium by following the lives of some extraordinary and sometimes sinister folk. It asks 'Just who are Britain? What do they? And why?'.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:15am (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 22

Clips include Harry regaling viewers with an old Spandau Ballet hit with the help of Tony Robinson, a look at what Autumnwatch would be like in 3D and Harry going on Nick Baker's trail all the way to Mexico on the hunt for more weird creatures.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:20am (repeat)
Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy. Noel Fielding. Copyright: Secret Peter

Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy

Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy, Episode 1 - Pele

New York Cop goes undercover in Miami; Renny & Gaviskon, the French chefs, take a trip to the moon; and Noel creates a felt-tip masterpiece with disastrous consequences.

Comedy Central Extra 1:35am (repeat)
Jack Dee: Live At The London Palladium

Jack Dee: Live At The London Palladium

Jack Dee delivers a stellar performance from the world famous London Palladium.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:55am (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?

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 2:30am (repeat)
Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 3

The Pythons reveal the 'The Sordid Personal Bits', as they discuss their unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, BBC censorship and the departure of John Cleese.

Comedy Central Extra 2:55am (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 3:20am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.

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

What's So Funny?

Series 3, Episode 4

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter take a look the world of comedy. Guests this week include Isy Suttie and Ian Stone.

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