British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 2nd June 2012

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
Creature Comforts. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Creature Comforts

Episode 3, Working Animals: Working animals tell us what they really think about their lives taking orders from humans.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
Carry On Laughing. Copyright: Associated Television

Carry On Laughing

A series of half-hour stories, mostly historical romps, presented by the Carry On team. Starring Sid James, Barbara Windsor, Joan Sims and other regulars from the films.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:10am (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 6, Episode 2

A double celebration for the Boswells when Aveline brings her baby home in style and Leonora offers Adrian a job as her chauffeur - even though it is Jack she is interested in. Lilo Lill returns to put another spanner in the Boswell works, just as Joey sets his dad up in business.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:25am (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 6, Episode 1 - Mine's A Double

A stormy night in the 1940s has a striking effect on Gary's journey back to the present day, leaving him a completely different person in more ways than one. Yvonne is pleasantly surprised with the transformation, but Phoebe sees a side to Gary she was not aware of, and is not impressed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40am (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 3, Episode 11 - The Driving Test

Sandra's boyfriend - who also happens to be the boss's son - is giving the pair driving lessons, but Beryl's struggling. Her boyfriend Johnny, however, is mad for cycling and his passion for the open road proves appealing to Sandra!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7am (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 6, Episode 2 - All About Yvonne

When Yvonne throws Gary out of the marital home, his edgy behaviour makes Phoebe suspicious that he is seeing another woman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 2, Episode 2 - Bus

Eric and Hattie bring their own inimitable style to route 266 when they begin working as driver and clippie on the buses.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55am (repeat)
The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

The Brittas Empire

Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35am (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

A selection of episodes from the first series of the historical sitcom featuring Britain's vilest dynasty the Blackadders and their idiotic servants the Baldricks. Repeated again as of 00.10.

BBC Two 9:30am (repeat)
The Ministry Of Curious Stuff. Copyright: BBC

The Ministry Of Curious Stuff

Series 1, Episode 11

The team discovers which animals have jobs, investigates whether twins are magic and finds out if it's possible to marry a house.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10am (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Jill Scott, Romesh Ranganathan, Micah Richards, Mo Gilligan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sports-based panel game.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (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 7 - Football

Josh, Ryan and Ash sign up for the school footie team to get out of lessons, but discover that even studying is preferable to PE teacher Thorne's strict disciplinary regime.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:45am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Christmas Special - To Hull And Back

Del becomes embroiled in a diamond smuggling caper with Boycie and Abdul and, as usual, he's the one with the dirty job to do. Things are not helped, however, when the 'Old Bill' start asking awkward questions...

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Rebecca Front

Incredible Women

A repeat run of the second series of the comedy drama in which Rebecca Front plays various "famous" women. Repeated again as of 02.00.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:05pm (repeat)
Dani's House. Image shows from L to R: Max (Sebastian Applewhite), Toby (Harry Culverhouse), Sam (Klariza Clayton), Dani (Dani Harmer), Ben (James Gandhi). Copyright: The Foundation / BBC

Dani's House

Series 1, Episode 8 - Snakes

Toby's new pet-sitting service is under threat when his snake escapes, as the surreal children's comedy series continues. With Dani's phobia of snakes and Max desperate to fund a record deal for Ben, there's enough screaming in the house to wake an irritable and jet-lagged Aunt Sheila.

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

The News Quiz

Series 77, Episode 9

Sandi Toksvig is joined by panellists Jeremy Hardy, Andy Hamilton, Rebecca Front and Susan Calman for a satirical look at the week's news, with Charlotte Green reading interesting cuttings sent in by listeners.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:45pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

BBC HD 1pm (repeat)
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Children's sitcom set in Hotel Trubble, the craziest hotel in town.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Episode 7.19, The Mysterious Punch-up-the-Conker: From February 1957. Neddie goes into a thrilling pursuit of a mysterious nose assailant!

BBC HD 2:30pm (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 13 - End Of Term

It's the end of term and Nathan is due to be assessed by Head Master Mr Byron. His future hangs in the balance. So when Josh messes up, and it looks like Nathan's career as a teacher is over, it's down to the rest of the 4 O'Clock Club to save his skin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
The Burkiss Way. Copyright: BBC

The Burkiss Way

Episode 2.1, Influence Friends and Win People The Burkiss Way: Helpful hints from the Smarty Pants family and Knickertwist Copperby.

U&Dave channel logo 3pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of XL editions from Series G of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game. Repeated again as of 22.00.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 1, Episode 1 - New Boy

The opening episode follows the O'Brien family as they settle into their new community of Ballyfermot.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: L/Cpl. Jones (Clive Dunn), Sgt. Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Pte. Pike (Ian Lavender), Pte. Frazer (John Laurie), Pte. Walker (James Beck), Capt. Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Pte. Godfrey (Arnold Ridley). Copyright: Norcon Productions

Dad's Army

Feature-length film version of the classic sitcom about the Home Guard unit of a small seaside town.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Dani's House. Image shows from L to R: Max (Sebastian Applewhite), Toby (Harry Culverhouse), Sam (Klariza Clayton), Dani (Dani Harmer), Ben (James Gandhi). Copyright: The Foundation / BBC

Dani's House

A sitcom/sketch show for Children's BBC starring Dani Harmer. Dani is left at home to look after her annoying younger brother Max.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Tonight. Rory Bremner. Copyright: Unique Productions

Tonight

Series 2, Episode 4

Rory Bremner and the team return for another series of Tonight, the topical satire show that digs that bit deeper into national and international politics.

BBC Two 5:50pm (repeat)
The Story Of Light Entertainment. Copyright: Shine

The Story Of Light Entertainment

Episode 8 - Variety

This edition explores variety shows - singers and comedians may have topped bills but it was the allied acts that made the shows so memorable.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Christmas Special - To Hull And Back

Del becomes embroiled in a diamond smuggling caper with Boycie and Abdul and, as usual, he's the one with the dirty job to do. Things are not helped, however, when the 'Old Bill' start asking awkward questions...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:25pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.

BBC Radio Scotland 6:30pm (repeat)
Clive Anderson

The Guessing Game

Series 1, Episode 2

With guests Phill Jupitus, Zoe Lyons and Christopher Brookmyre.

BBC Two 6:50pm (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 4, Episode 5 - Don't Fence Me In

The platoon replace the resident guards at Walmington's local prison-of-war camp. The fact that the camp is full of Italians instead of Germans makes the job less appealing, but things become more interesting when it is suspected that Walker is helping the prisoners to escape.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7pm (repeat)
About A Boy. Image shows from L to R: Will Freeman (Hugh Grant), Marcus (Nicholas Hoult)

About A Boy

Film based on Nick Hornby's novel about a bittersweet friendship built up between a cynical, selfish man and a bullied 11 year old boy.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
30 min
You Cannot Be Serious!. Alistair McGowan. Copyright: Avalon Television

You Cannot Be Serious!

Episode 1

Alistair McGowan talks to Roy Hodgson about England's preparations for Euro 2012; Boxer Carl Froch drops in to mend a wall; there's a look at a variation on hurdling; and Alistair argues with Duncan Goodhew about the butterfly stroke.

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

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 3 - City Slickers

A family of city slickers seeking a new life by the sea look set to disrupt the tranquillity of Portwenn.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American Dream

Del persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...

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 2, Episode 6 - Julian Clary

Joining Jack Dee on stage is Julian Clary, who whips the audience into a frenzy with a set where no one is safe from his wit. Jack delivers a set lambasting cold calling for gas, phone and electricity, and he also lays into chemists, mobile phones and even vacuum cleaners.

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 14th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 6

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Martin Clunes and guest panelists Chris Addison and Julia Hartley-Brewer.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Notting Hill

Notting Hill

Romantic comedy film about the relationship between a famous American movie actress and an unassuming British book shop owner.

BBC HD 9:20pm
45 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 18 - Idleness

With Jeremy Clarkson, Ross Noble and Dara O'Briain.

BBC Two 9:20pm
45 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 18 - Idleness

With Jeremy Clarkson, Ross Noble and Dara O'Briain.

Comedy Central 10pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Boat Show

Comedy On The Boat

Episode 1

David Ward, Jason Cook, Marlon Davis and Alistair Barrie perform on board the Tattershall Castle.

BBC Three 10:20pm
45 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 8

Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:45pm (repeat)
Greg McHugh

...At The Stand

Greg At The Stand, Episode 2

Greg McHugh is joined by Mike Gunn, Ro Campbell and Costaki Economopoulos.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 6 - Julian Clary

Joining Jack Dee on stage is Julian Clary, who whips the audience into a frenzy with a set where no one is safe from his wit. Jack delivers a set lambasting cold calling for gas, phone and electricity, and he also lays into chemists, mobile phones and even vacuum cleaners.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Christmas Special - Cold Turkey

It's Jane's first Christmas, and Edina plans to spend the festive period at home rather than on holiday. Trouble is, she's not told Patsy yet. What'll be her reaction to the news?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Milton Jones, Andy Parsons, Andrew Lawrence. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 4 - Andy Parsons, Andrew Lawrence, Milton Jones

Mock The Week star Andy Parsons hosts stand-up comedy from the Apollo, with Andrew Lawrence, and one-liner king Milton Jones.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (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 3, Episode 4 - Room 102

Topics include Room 102, based on George Orwell's Room 101 from 1984; an idea for stopping overweight people from eating late-night snacks; and what Karl would take to a desert island.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:15am (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 6, Episode 1 - Mine's A Double

A stormy night in the 1940s has a striking effect on Gary's journey back to the present day, leaving him a completely different person in more ways than one. Yvonne is pleasantly surprised with the transformation, but Phoebe sees a side to Gary she was not aware of, and is not impressed.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:45am (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 6, Episode 2 - All About Yvonne

When Yvonne throws Gary out of the marital home, his edgy behaviour makes Phoebe suspicious that he is seeing another woman.

BBC Three 2:05am
45 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 8

Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:10am (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Christmas Special - Cold Turkey

It's Jane's first Christmas, and Edina plans to spend the festive period at home rather than on holiday. Trouble is, she's not told Patsy yet. What'll be her reaction to the news?

U&Dave channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Matt Lucas and David Walliams take a comic look at British life in this character-based sketch series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40am (repeat)
Crapston Villas

Crapston Villas

Woody leaves home and Robbie's mum visits the church to get help for her fight against the devil.

BBC Three 2:50am (repeat)
Unzipped. Image shows from L to R: Greg James, Russell Kane. Copyright: Talkback

Unzipped

Series 1, Episode 5

Greg James and Russell Kane are joined by EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks and music artist Tinchy Stryder to look into the nation's deepest secrets.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3:15am (repeat)
Stand Up For The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Lawrence, Jon Richardson, Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe, Paul Chowdhry, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Stand Up For The Week

Series 4, Episode 6

Stand Up For The Week is back to take a humourous and no-holds-barred alternative look at the big stories of the week, including the news, politics, sport and showbiz shenanigans.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:30am (repeat)
Carry On Laughing. Copyright: Associated Television

Carry On Laughing

A series of half-hour stories, mostly historical romps, presented by the Carry On team. Starring Sid James, Barbara Windsor, Joan Sims and other regulars from the films.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Tonight. Rory Bremner. Copyright: Unique Productions

Tonight

Series 2, Episode 4

Rory Bremner and the team return for another series of Tonight, the topical satire show that digs that bit deeper into national and international politics.

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