British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 4th February 2012

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 7, Episode 5 - The Insurance Money

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (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

A selection of three episodes from the time-travelling sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 7, Episode 6 - Six Million Dollar Sykes

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (repeat)
Creature Comforts. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Creature Comforts

Episode 3, The Circus: The animals talk about the joys of the circus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
Dear John..... John Lacey (Ralph Bates). Copyright: BBC

Dear John....

Series 1, Episode 6

When Ken turns up at the club one evening, John's exaggerations begin to haunt him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50am (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 sixth series of the Richard Wilson sitcom. Repeated again as of 13.30.

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

Pixelface

Series 2, Episode 2 - Quit Bugging Me

Alexia and Claireparker are driving the rest of the team mad with their constant childish competitions to prove which one of them is the best.

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 4 - Charity Case

Roy's enthusiasm gets the better of him when he throws himself into the annual school charity drive.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:25am (repeat)
Sorry, I've Got No Head. Marek Larwood. Copyright: So Television

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 3, Episode 9

There's a bikeability test on the island of North Barrasay, Tony Take It has taken some keys down the back of the sofa and those hot-or-not girls discuss X Factor.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 9, Episode 27

Bob Mills, John Rawling, Eleanor Oldroyd and Colin Paterson fight for punditry points.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40am (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 episodes from the second series of the self-sufficient sitcom.

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

Sadie J

Series 2, Episode 2 - Tofutastic

When Sadie discovers that her new crush, Taylor, is a committed vegetarian, she starts a campaign to get a veggie menu at the Y - but will Ashlii expose her as a fully-fledged meat eater? Meanwhile, Danny is stunned when he gets a good school report. Is this the end for him and Jake?

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

The News Quiz

Series 76, Episode 6

Panellists Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Roisin Conaty and Mark Steel help chairman Sandi Toksvig take a light-hearted look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Neil Sleat.

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

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 3 - Private Hire

Stan is in an awkward position, somewhere between the dog track, his wages, and Mum's housekeeping money! After borrowing a small amount to tide him over from depot lout Basher, Stan's ready to do almost anything for money!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 3:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 4 - Stan's Worst Day

Damage to the bus causes Stan, Jack and Blakey to remember the week Blake was first promoted to inspector, and Arthur came to rent the Butlers' spare room.

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
Great Lives - Stan Laurel. Image shows from L to R: Matthew Parris, Ken Dodd. Copyright: BBC

Great Lives - Stan Laurel

An episode of Radio 4's Great Lives in which Matthew Paris and Ken Dodd discuss the life and work of Stan Laurel.

U&W channel logo 5pm (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 fourth series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

BBC HD 5:30pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Ryan (Oscar Lloyd), Nathan Carter (Ben Bailey Smith), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), Ash (Tom Rolinson). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 4 - Disco

The school disco means just one thing for the Carter brothers - girl trouble.

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

What's So Funny?

Series 3, Episode 5

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter take a look the world of comedy. This week Ed is joined by Steve Hughes, Paul Sinha and Hugh Dennis.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson. Copyright: BBC

The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson

Series 1, Episode 1

Master impressionist Jon Culshaw joins forces with talented Debra Stephenson, who returns to her comedy roots. No one is safe as the two of them lampoon some of the most familiar celebrities in Britain today.

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 4 - Adventurers

More historical heroism as Aneurin Bevan, Hywel Dda and the Rebecca Rioters are put to the Totaliser. With guest Clint Edwards.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Kryten (Robert Llewellyn), Rimmer (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Series VI, Episode 1 - Psirens

While trying to search for Red Dwarf, the crew encounter a large number of space ships floating in space.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:15pm
30 min
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 12, Episode 1

Harry takes up the Baker Brothers' challenge of bread making, is surprised by poetry in EastEnders and Natural World, and marvels at the dating techniques of the Welsh.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
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 2, Episode 1 - Operation Kilt

The platoon take part in an exercise in which they must protect the church hall from being captured by full-time soldiers lead by a Scottish captain.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
The Story Of Dibley. Copyright: BBC

The Story Of Dibley

Documentary celebrating the popular BBC sitcom The Vicar Of Dibley, featuring interviews with cast and crew.

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 4

The Pythons make it big in the States, release their first film, And Now For Something Completely Different, and then set out to make Monty Python And The Holy Grail.

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 eighth series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes), Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz)

Doc Martin

Series 1, Episode 2 - Gentleman Prefer

Dr Ellingham raises the ire of seemingly the entire village when he sacks Elaine, who is taking out her own frustrations on her father and his fiancée. Meanwhile, Martin diagnoses former teacher Roger Fenn with a possible larynx cancer.

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 3

DVD review show with Mitch Benn, Toby Hadoke and Gary Slaymaker. This week, the panel champion Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Citizen James, Drive and the Fantastic Voyage cartoon series.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Dara O'Briain Talks Funny: Live In London. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Dara O'Briain Talks Funny: Live In London

The culmination of Dara O'Briain's massive 2008 sell-out tour, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo.

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 fifth and ninth series of the satirical panel game starring Dara O'Briain. Repeated again as of 23.40.

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

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 2, Episode 5 - David Beckham, Kevin Bridges, Jessie J

Jonathan is joined by superstar David Beckham, Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges, and singer Jessie J, who also performs.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:05pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

1996 Specials, Easter Special - The Easter Bunny

Easter is approaching, and whilst the village is struggling to make good on its Lenten fasts, old Mrs Cropley is taken ill. The prognosis is bleak, and she asks the Vicar one final favour before passing into the hereafter...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Carry On Emmannuelle. Image shows from L to R: Lyons (Jack Douglas), Emmannuelle Prevert (Suzanne Danielle)

Carry On Emmannuelle

Spoof of the saucy Emmanuelle films of the 70s, starring Kenneth Williams, Kenneth Connor and Joan Sims.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
30 min
Father Figure. Image shows from L to R: Elaine Whyte (Lucy Montgomery), Tom Whyte (Jason Byrne), Dylan Whyte (Dominic Applewhite). Copyright: BBC

Father Figure

Episode 1 - People Carrying

The family break down in the car on their way to a wedding. They soon find themselves in trouble with the police.

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

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 5 - Bristol

Mighty Boosh star Noel Fielding headlines, with additional performances from Seann Walsh, Mike Gunn and Hal Cruttenden.

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

And The Winner Is...

Series 2, Episode 5

Matt Lucas is the host of his own awards do - The Lucases - with gongs for more unlikely categories. With guests Jason Byrne, Graham Norton and Lucy Porter.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
The Full Monty. Image shows from L to R: Nathan (William Snape), Dave (Mark Addy), Gaz (Robert Carlyle), Lomper (Steve Huison), Gerald (Tom Wilkinson)

The Full Monty

Unemployed friends Gaz and Dave decide to start their own Chippendales-style show to make some quick cash.

Comedy Central 11:20pm (repeat)
Lee Evans Live From The West End. Lee Evans. Copyright: Little Mo Films

Lee Evans Live From The West End

A one-off live performance from the comic genius, recorded at the Lyric Theatre in 1995.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (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.

BBC Three 12:10am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 1, Episode 5

Tonight on the show, Russell tries children's TV presenting, celebrates the Ashes return to TV and stands up for the rights of hungry ducks!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:25am (repeat)
French And Saunders. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French And Saunders

The 1994 Christmas special featuring Dawn and Jennifer.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:15am (repeat)
Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy. Noel Fielding. Copyright: Secret Peter

Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy

Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy, Episode 2 - The Jelly Fox

Lysergic Casserole are trapped in a guitar case, Little Chrissie and Spoon Snake visit the Jelly Fox, while God ruins the party.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20am (repeat)
Carry On Emmannuelle. Image shows from L to R: Lyons (Jack Douglas), Emmannuelle Prevert (Suzanne Danielle)

Carry On Emmannuelle

Spoof of the saucy Emmanuelle films of the 70s, starring Kenneth Williams, Kenneth Connor and Joan Sims.

BBC Three 1:40am (repeat)
White Van Man. Ollie (Will Mellor). Copyright: ITV Studios

White Van Man

A repeat run of the entire first series.

U&Dave channel logo 2:05am (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 4 - Basic Alan

Alan is the only guest at the Linton Travel Tavern when the manager decides to close it for refurbishment, leaving Alan at a loose end with some tungsten-tipped screws.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 2:10am (repeat)
Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 4

The Pythons make it big in the States, release their first film, And Now For Something Completely Different, and then set out to make Monty Python And The Holy Grail.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:20am (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 2:35am (repeat)
Star Stories. Copyright: Objective Productions

Star Stories

Series 3, Episode 2 - Heather Mills

Heather Mills offers her side of the story in this look at her life with Paul McCartney.

Comedy Central 2:50am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Emun Elliott, Amy Huberman, Stephen Wight

Threesome

Series 1, Episode 2

Mitch and Richie use drugs as a force for good and put up all the flatpack furniture in the nursery while high as a kite.

Comedy Central Extra 3:15am (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.

Comedy Central Extra 3:40am (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, Highlights Special

More of the best bits from the series as our Grouchies look back grimly on their early years, watching porn, and Brits abroad.

BBC Three 4:40am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 1, Episode 5

Tonight on the show, Russell tries children's TV presenting, celebrates the Ashes return to TV and stands up for the rights of hungry ducks!

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

What's So Funny?

Series 3, Episode 5

Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter take a look the world of comedy. This week Ed is joined by Steve Hughes, Paul Sinha and Hugh Dennis.

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