British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 18th February 2012

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

Fighting Talk

Series 9, Episode 29

Nick Hancock is joined by comedian Justin Moorhouse, horse racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght, broadcaster and presenter Dougie Anderson and broadcaster and pundit Greg Brady.

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

The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson

Series 1, Episode 3

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay pick up an unexpected holiday hitch-hiker, and Fiona Bruce is up to her old tricks again on Antiques Roadshow.

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 4 - Emohawk - Polymorph 2

When Red Dwarf crashes into a Gelf zone, and they need new engine parts, they have no alternative but to go out and brave the fearsome and ugly "Kinitawowi" tribe.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7pm
Image shows from L to R: Steve Jones, Alex Jones

Let's Dance For Sport Relief

Competing in the first show of 2012 are Shooting Stars people Ulrika Jonsson and Angelos Epithemiou, stand-up Terry Alderton, EastEnders Laurie Brett and Tameka Empson, DJs Tony Blackburn and 'Diddy' David Hamilton, and cricketer Darren Gough.

Graham Norton, Greg Davies and Keith Lemon are the judges this week.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (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 4, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by Keeley Hawes and Stephen Mangan, while Lee Mack is joined by Kevin Bridges and Professor Brian Cox OBE.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:50pm
30 min
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 12, Episode 3

On the show this week, Harry observes a zombie attack in Emmerdale, imagines a Downing Street spin on Corrie, and finds himself stuck inside a reclining chair.

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 6

In the final episode, the Pythons play at the Hollywood Bowl, make Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life, mourn the death of Graham Chapman, and go their separate ways.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of XL extended editions from Series H of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game. Repeated again as of 01.00.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:20pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 2, Episode 7 - John Hurt, Christina Ricci, Celebrity Juice

Jonathan Ross welcomes John Hurt, Christina Ricci and Celebrity Juice's Keith Lemon, Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby. There is also music from LMFAO.

BBC Three 9:35pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 1 - Jason Manford and Michael McIntyre

Northern funny man Jason Manford acts as host, and the comedy sensation of 2009, Michael McIntyre, is his very special guest.

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 3 - The Wake

Much to Tom's squeamish alarm he is at his uncle's wake and expected to play a full part in proceedings. It doesn't look as though the priest or his family are going to be especially comforting either.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Rufus Hound, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton

Celebrity Juice

Series 7, Episode 2

Regulars Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton and Rufus Hound are joined by guests Matt Cardle, Charlie Brooks and Adam Deacon as they try to prove who knows the most about the latest celebrity gossip. Plus Jedward appear in a special round.

BBC Three 10:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 4 - Rhod Gilbert and John Bishop

Welsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.

BBC Two 10:30pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 40, Episode 1

With guest host Benedict Cumberbatch and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Jon Richardson.

Radio 2 logo 10:30pm
30 min
Dave Gorman

Pub Olympics

One-off Olympics-themed panel show on Radio 2 hosted by Dave Gorman.

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