British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 18th August 2012

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:05am (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 3, Episode 12

Nellie, Aveline, Adrian and Jack have all started work on the same day. They all return home with a disastrous tale to tell. Freddie is involved in an accident when a lorry runs into the hut he is sharing with Lilo Lill. Joey has a confrontation with Roxy's husband ...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 8, Episode 4 - After The Fox

Having been tipped off that their bid for a lucrative party contract is being drastically undercut by a larger company, Bill and Rona end up heading to Calais for some cheap alcohol. They return with an uninvited passenger.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
Creature Comforts. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Creature Comforts

Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20am (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 3

Penny and Vince meet for a walk where they agree to continue being friends and she is even persuaded to have dinner at his flat. But can they spend an evening together without rekindling the past?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (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 4

Vince hasn't been to his father for advice since he was a kid, and he soon remembers why. Meanwhile, Penny's mother decides to reveal a few secrets from her own past in order to warn her off Vince.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (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 3, Episode 13

Freddie has a broken leg and under Nellie's feet again. Roxy has been thrown out by her husband and Joey is caught in the crossfire. When he hears she has a child, and another one on the way, he wrestles with conflicting emotions.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!. Count Arthur Strong (Steve Delaney). Copyright: Komedia Entertainment

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

A selection of epsidoes from Steve Delaney's variety star. Repeated again as of 19.00.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20am (repeat)
2point4 Children. Image shows from L to R: Bill (Belinda Lang), David (John Pickard), Ben (Gary Olsen), Jenny (Clare Buckfield). Copyright: BBC

2point4 Children

Series 8, Episode 5 - Carry On Screaming

As the adoption proceedings with Declan progress, social services manage to trace some of Ben's relatives - family he never knew he had, and talk of something handed down through the male line...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10am (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 episodes from the fourth and fifth series of Britain's most popular sitcom. Repeated again as of 16.00.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 10

William the Conqueror has some trouble conquering the town of Ely; Greek philosopher Diogenes reveals his disgusting tactic for getting rid of people he doesn't like; a Saxon joins a modern dating agency, and there is a surprise in store for the people on Victorian Wife Swap.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20am (repeat)
Carry On Jack. Image shows from L to R: Sally (Juliet Mills), Midshipman Albert Poop-Decker (Bernard Cribbins)

Carry On Jack

Costume comedy with the Carry On team. A young serving wench in search of her captive boyfriend disguises herself on board the good ship Venus.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 10, Episode 2

On this week's panel: ex-Burnley and QPR footballer Clarke Carlisle, comedian Neil Delamere, sports broadcaster John Rawling and Canadian sports broadcaster Greg Brady.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am (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.

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

Sadie J

Series 2, Episode 6 - Bieberlicious

Sadie meddles with Ms V's love life just so she can be in a Justin Bieber video. But when her plans start to unravel, Sadie has to work extra hard to earn everyone's forgiveness.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
Chain Reaction. Copyright: BBC

Chain Reaction

Series 8, Episode 4 - Derren Brown interviews Tim Minchin

Derren Brown talks to musician and composer Tim Minchin.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
Listen To Les

Listen To Les

Les Dawson's tales of 1920s gangsters, dole office romantics and tinkling the ivories.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again

Series 3, Episode 1

Swinging London cockney-style, and some incredible ears.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 3:45pm (repeat)
The Indian Doctor. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Prem Sharma (Sanjeev Bhaskar), Kamini Sharma (Ayesha Dharker), Pushpa Bakshi (Indira Joshi). Copyright: Rondo / Avatar

The Indian Doctor

Series 2, Episode 1 - Foreign Bodies

Dr Prem Sharma and his wife Kamini nervously await the arrival of his dreaded mother-in-law, Pushpa.

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 2, Episode 9 - Invisible Roy

Roy makes two outstanding discoveries in one day: that he can turn himself invisible and that his mate Jack is being bullied. Roy is determined to use his invisibility powers to avenge Jack, with help from their friends.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Hounded. Image shows from L to R: Dr Muhahahaha (Colin McFarlane), Rufus (Rufus Hound). Copyright: BBC

Hounded

Episode 6 - The Mu Show

Dr Mu aims to win over the last free planet in the universe by gaining the love and trust of its children through a new cartoon series...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
The Ministry Of Curious Stuff. Copyright: BBC

The Ministry Of Curious Stuff

Series 1, Episode 7

The team investigate the criminal records of animals, discover the reasons we have eyebrows and wonder whether there really are fairies at the bottom of the garden.

Comedy Central 6pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

A selection of four episodes of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm (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 12 - Fight

When Nathan decides to put Darius, the star of Elmsbury's basketball team, in detention, Darius decides to get his own back - on Josh.

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 4, Episode 11 - A. Wilson (Manager)?

Captain Mainwaring is horrified to learn that Wilson has not just been made the manager of his own branch of the bank, but that he has been promoted to Second Lieutenant of the Eastgate platoon.

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 18th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

BBC Three 9:15pm (repeat)
Lesbian Vampire Killers. Image shows from L to R: Fletch (James Corden), Jimmy (Mathew Horne). Copyright: Velvet Bite

Lesbian Vampire Killers

Comedy horror about two best friends who must become lesbian vampire killers in order to survive an ancient curse.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:15pm
60 min
Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour. Micky Flanagan. Copyright: On The Box Productions

Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour

Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.

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

A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom by and starring Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash. Repeated again as of 00.35.

BBC HD 10pm (repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 15 - Hypnotism, Hallucinations And Hysteria

With Robert Webb, Ronni Ancona and Phill Jupitus.

Sky Living logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Gates. Image shows from L to R: Helen (Joanna Page), Mark (Tom Ellis). Copyright: Feelgood Fiction

Gates

Episode 1

Having recently moved to south-east England, Mark and Helen Pearson's daughter Chloe is about to start at a new primary school, but it's the parents with first-day nerves!

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
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QI

Series H, Episode 15 - Hypnotism, Hallucinations And Hysteria

With Robert Webb, Ronni Ancona and Phill Jupitus.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
4 At The Store

4 At The Store

Episode 2: Stand-up at London's Comedy Store, with host Simon Bligh, John Mann, Marian Unfaithful and Paul Tonkinson.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
70 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 3, Episode 1 - Jessica Ennis, Usain Bolt, Tom Daley, Colin Farrell, Kelly Brook, Rita Ora

Tonight's guests include Olympic champions Jessica Ennis and Usain Bolt, bronze medallist Tom Daley, Irish superstar Colin Farrell, and Kelly Brook. Plus Rita Ora performs live in the studio.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10:10pm (repeat)
Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge. Image shows from L to R: Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan), Sidekick Simon (Tim Key). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 6 - Turgid + Milkshake

Along with new 'banter jockey' sidekick Zoe Scott, Alan is joined in the studio by agony aunt Polly Maplin. He later opens up to Zoe about his father, and sports a rather fetching raspberry pink jacket.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:15pm
65 min
Frankie Boyle: If I Could Reach Out Through Your TV And Strangle You I Would. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: On The Box Productions

Frankie Boyle: If I Could Reach Out Through Your TV And Strangle You I Would

Controversial Glaswegian comic Frankie Boyle performs at the Hammersmith Apollo for his 2010 stand-up tour.

Comedy Central 10:20pm (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.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
The Diary Of A 20th Century Vampire. Credit: BBC

The Diary Of A 20th Century Vampire

Episode 6 - Love Shack

Trainee vampire Eloise and her boyfriend Wayne turn Lucretia's castle into a love shack. But will they heed her strict warning?

BBC Three 10:35pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 9

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.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:40pm (repeat)
Stella. Stella (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 1, Episode 7

It's Luke's 25th birthday, and while Stella is all loved up with Sean, the birthday boy doesn't know what to do about the return of his father, Rob Morgan.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 8, Summer Special - Alan Carr's Summertime Specstacular 2

This August Alan Carr is putting on his tracksuit and his running shoes and celebrating London's Olympic Summer with a massive party sprinkled with the usual mix of lively chat, celebrity guests, sketches and music.

U&Dave channel logo 11:10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 4, Episode 3

Shappi Khorsandi makes her first appearance. She's on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's side. Meanwhile Russell Howard and Andy Parsons have the help of another new Mock the Week guest, Fred MacAulay.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 11:15pm (repeat)
Adam Buxton's BUG. Adam Buxton

Adam Buxton's BUG

Episode 6

Comedian Adam Buxton presents more madcap music videos unearthed from the internet along with the comments they've provoked from opinionated online communities.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:20pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Moss (Richard Ayoade), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Work Outing

When the dashing Philip from the sixth floor pops in to ask Jen to the theatre, she accepts right away. But, to her annoyance, so do Moss and Roy.

BBC One Scotland. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm (repeat)
Burnistoun. Iain Connell. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Burnistoun

Series 3, Episode 1

We pop into a trendy coffee shop that has an original way of serving a cappuccino; the proprietor of a business specialising in wooden pallets gives us his idea of a sophisticated sales pitch; and more.

U&Dave channel logo 11:50pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 12:30am (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Katy Brand, Jack Whitehall, Marcus Brigstocke, John Sergeant, Johnny Vegas, Rufus Hound. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 3, Episode 5

Dynamic debating courtesy of team captains Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound along with their guest panellists. Here, chair John Sergeant welcomes Katy Brand and Mark Watson.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1am (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 7, Episode 6 - The Artistic Touch

A mishap with a new oil portrait of Sir Dennis leads to a staged break-in at Malcolm's house.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:05am (repeat)
The Angelos Epithemiou Show. Image shows from L to R: Gupta (Adeel Akhtar), Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner). Copyright: Pett Productions

The Angelos Epithemiou Show

Episode 6

In the final programme of the series, Angelos challenges model-turned-body-builder Jodie Marsh to an arm wrestling contest, and Scissor Sisters drop in to perform Baby Come Home.

U&Dave channel logo 1:10am (repeat)
Argumental. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Katy Brand, Jack Whitehall, Marcus Brigstocke, John Sergeant, Johnny Vegas, Rufus Hound. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Argumental

Series 3, Episode 6

Comedy royalty Sean Lock and Dom Joly join host John 'the Sarge' Sergeant in the humorously heated debate show. Arguments include: 'Facebook friends are not real friends'.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:25am (repeat)
Vic Reeves Big Night Out. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Les (Fred Aylward). Copyright: Channel X

Vic Reeves Big Night Out

Cult comedy in which Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer present some very surreal comedy.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:30am (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 8, Episode 1 - Many A Slip

Terry tries to ingratiate himself with his boss by volunteering June's services as tea-maker to the company cricket team.

Comedy Central 1:40am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 11

Rob Rouse on becoming a father, Paul Tonkinson on the rules of rugby, Terry Alderton on accents and Simon Cowell, and Josh Howie on religion.

U&Dave channel logo 1:45am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 4, Episode 3

Shappi Khorsandi makes her first appearance. She's on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's side. Meanwhile Russell Howard and Andy Parsons have the help of another new Mock the Week guest, Fred MacAulay.

Comedy Central Extra 1:50am (repeat)
Steve Coogan Live: The Man Who Thinks He's It. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Steve Coogan Live: The Man Who Thinks He's It

Steve Coogan stars as some of his best known characters including Alan Partridge, Paul and Pauline Calf, and Tony Ferrino. From 1998.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:55am (repeat)
Modern Toss

Modern Toss

Cult Channel 4 sketch show blending crude animation and live action comedy. It features a cast of maladjusted, foul-mouthed fools.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2am (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.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2am (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 1, Episode 2

Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including Cambodian midget fighters, sex, and gym locker roooms.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:20am (repeat)
Chelmsford 123. Image shows from L to R: Aulus Paulinus (Jimmy Mulville), Badvoc (Rory McGrath). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Chelmsford 123

Series 1, Episode 1 - Arrivederci Roma

It's 123 AD and the people of Britain are about to receive a new governor from Rome - Aulus Paulinus.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2:25am (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.

U&Dave channel logo 2:30am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 1, Episode 3 - On The Pull

Jeremy meets Mark in the supermarket and asks him to go to a party. Mark doesn't want to go having been rebuffed earlier by Sophie when he asked her for a date.

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

Crapston Villas

Stop motion clay animation sitcom observing the antics of the inhabitants of the much sought-after residential property Crapston Villas.

BBC Three 2:55am (repeat)
People Just Do Nothing. Image shows from L to R: Grindah (Allan Mustafa), Decoy (Daniel Sylvester Woolford), Beats (Hugo Chegwin). Copyright: Roughcut Television

People Just Do Nothing

Episode 0 - Pilot

MC Sniper is released from a very short stretch in jail and finds that the station is having problems with its transmitter, threatening his comeback set.

BBC Three 3:25am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 9

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.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 4:35am (repeat)
This Is Jinsy. Image shows from L to R: Maven (Justin Chubb), Mr Slightlyman (David Tennant), Sporall (Chris Bran). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company

This Is Jinsy

Series 1, Episode 4 - Ool Bat

Arbiter Maven must resort to extreme measures when plans to construct a bridge in his own honour are thwarted by crusty eco-warrior Edery Molt.

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