British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 22nd September 2012

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9am
30 min
My Phone Genie. Image shows from L to R: Gene (Adam Wadsworth), Mobbsy (Fox Jackson-Keen), Jaz (Bessie Cursons), Naoko (Haruka Abe). Copyright: Talent TV

My Phone Genie

Episode 16 - Unfriend Me

Jaz wants her teacher to be more approachable so Gene creates a new social network for her.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 10, Episode 7

With Football pundit and former Welsh footballer Robbie Savage, Canadian sports broadcaster Greg Brady, comedian Jim Smallman and journalist and broadcaster Martin Kelner.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11am
25 min
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 2, Episode 9 - Just The Part

Chris and Pui want to put on a play in Justin Town and Justin's house is the perfect place to do it. Director Chris may have just the part for Justin, who is keen to show off his acting skills.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:55pm
30 min
Fool Britannia. Dom Joly. Copyright: ITV Studios

Fool Britannia

Series 1, Episode 4

Dom Joly continues in his attempt to fool an entire nation. Armed with a truckload of hidden cameras and disguises, Dom unleashes a whole host of brand new characters across the UK.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 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 42, Christmas Special

A festive special of the news quiz, hosted by Martin Clunes. Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by Rebecca Front and David O'Doherty.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 7pm (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.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 7:30pm (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 6

There's everything to play for as the premiere panel show continues. While former Olympic champion Karen Pickering joins the Reds, comedian Jimmy Carr is picked for the Blues.

BBC Two 7:40pm (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 5, Episode 2 - Keep Young And Beautiful

Following questions in the House of Commons, it is proposed that older members of the Home Guard should join the ARP while younger members of the ARP join the Home Guard. It looks like most of Mainwaring's men could be in the firing line.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8:15pm
60 min
Comedy World Cup. David Tennant

Comedy World Cup

Episode 2

The second show sees team captain Alan Carr with Sara Pascoe and Clive Anderson pit their wits against captain Micky Flanagan with Kevin Bridges and Stan Boardman.

Comedy Central 9pm
80 min
Jason Manford Live. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live

TV broadcast of Jason Manford's return to the stage with his 2011 live tour, recorded at the MEN Arena.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Kenny Everett

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 2, Episode 2 - Kenny Everett

Heroes Of Comedy celebrates the work of Kenny Everett, an anarchic genius of comedy who introduced Britain to such characters as Captain Kremmen.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

The first three episodes of the romantic sitcom written by and starring James Corden and Ruth Jones.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, John Bishop. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 1 - Sean Lock and John Bishop

Live At The Apollo returns to BBC One, showcasing the best of British comedy talent. 8 Out Of 10 Cats star Sean Lock introduces Liverpool's finest, John Bishop, from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo.

BBC Two 9:10pm
45 min version
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 2 - Jam, Jelly And Juice

With Jo Brand, Sue Perkins and Liza Tarbuck.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Dara O Briain, Stewart Francis. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 3 - Dara O Briain, Greg Davies, Stewart Francis

Mock The Week host Dara O Briain brings the house down, before introducing sets from Inbetweeners star Greg Davies and Canadian one-liner specialist Stewart Francis.

BBC Two 9:55pm
30 min
The Thick Of It. Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 4, Episode 3

No. 10's spin doctor Stewart Pearson is running 'Thought Camp' at a remote country house hotel. Meanwhile, Phil is surprised to find the ministerial offices less than deserted. Then all political hell is let loose when an unexpected and tragic news story breaks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Victoria Wood's Mid Life Christmas. Victoria Wood. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Victoria Wood's Mid Life Christmas

This searing in-depth documentary tells the story of how a lot of people, some of whose names the makers never really got to grips with, stood in a wet field trying to make a funny programme for Christmas.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Russell Howard: Right Here, Right Now. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard: Right Here, Right Now

TV broadcast of the 2011 stand-up show from acclaimed, energetic comic Russell Howard.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:25pm
70 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 3, Episode 6 - Michael Gambon, Emily Blunt, John Bishop

Jonathan Ross's guests include actors Michael Gambon and Emily Blunt, and comedian John Bishop with live music from indie rockers FUN.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:40pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 8, Episode 4

Joining the panel this week is double Olympic champion Mo Farah, chart-topping rap artist Example, presenter Lisa Snowdon and stand-up comedian Chris Ramsey.

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

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 4 - Iso Tank

With Bubble now surprisingly efficient at the office, Edina feels surplus to her own life. Forbidden by Safron from attending her sixth form's open day, she decides that adopting a Romanian baby would be a good idea...

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

Mock The Week

Series 1, Episode 3

Jo Brand joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again, whilst Rory Bremner has John Oliver and Al Murray on his side.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (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 8 - Christine

After the events of New Year's Eve, Anita's left the canteen. Her replacement, Christine, has chronic flatulence and manages to upset, annoy, and/or anger everyone within a couple of hours. On top of that, the social services want Petula to live with Bren!

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (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 5

Rob Brydon welcomes legendary comedian Ronnie Corbett, TV darling Julian Clary, Geordie comic Sarah Millican and TV presenter Holly Walsh to the comedy panel show.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Fashion Show

It's the start of term and Carli is organising a charity fashion show.

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