British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 3rd November 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 22 - Grounded

Jaz breaks the family television and is grounded. As she is not able to leave her room, Gene brings the outside world to her.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 10, Episode 13

With former Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann, comedian Ian Stone, broadcaster and presenter Dougie Anderson and editor of Football365 Sarah Winterburn.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 9

After 39 series spanning over two decades, Have I Got News For You's most famous recurring gag is hosting the show - John Prescott. With guest panellists John Bishop and Penny Smith.

BBC Two 8:15pm (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 8 - All Is Safety Gathered In

After a near-death experience, Hodges resolves to be kinder to everyone. This includes Captain Mainwaring, who has decided to have the platoon assist a farmer friend of Godfrey's to gather in the annual wheat harvest.

BBC Two 8:45pm
60 min
The Late Great Eric Sykes. Eric Sykes. Copyright: BBC

The Late Great Eric Sykes

Tribute programme recounting the life and career of prolific and influential actor and comedy writer Eric Sykes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm
120 min
The Comic Strip Presents...

30 Years Of The Comic Strip Presents

A special programme celebrating The Comic Strip Presents, and its major influence on British comedy. Featuring some famous fans and many of the original team.

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 2

With guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Richard Herring and Victoria Coren.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Rich Hall, Andrew Maxwell. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 5 - Rich Hall, Andrew Maxwell, Mark Watson

Rich Hall hosts with special guests Andrew Maxwell and Mark Watson.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Jimmy Carr

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 11 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The 90s

Jimmy Carr is joined by Phill Jupitus, Alan Davies, Dara O'Briain, Claudia Winkleman, Jack Whitehall and Denise Van Outen to look back at the 1990s.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 6

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

BBC Two 9:45pm
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 8 - Jumble

With Jo Brand, Dara O'Briain and John Sessions.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

Series X, Episode 5 - Dear Dave

Lister has women trouble when he gets himself in a love triangle with Snack Dispensers 23 and 34.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 3, Episode 12 - Olly Murs, Melissa George, Richard Cheese, Tinie Tempah & Calvin Harris

Jonathan's guests include pop star Olly Murs and the glamorous Australian actress Melissa George. Music is provided by lounge maestro Richard Cheese, and a live performance from Tinie Tempah and Calvin Harris.

BBC Two 10:30pm (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 3 - The Stay-At-Home Holiday

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

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm
55 min version
(repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 3

With guest host Robert Webb and panellists David Threlfall and Marcus Brigstocke.

BBC Two 10:55pm (repeat)
Arena: The Entertainers - Sykes And A Day. Eric Sykes. Copyright: BBC

Arena: The Entertainers - Sykes And A Day

Arena documentary following Eric Sykes on a typical day at the office.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Special - Five Go Mad In Dorset

Keith Allen, Peter Richardson, Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders from the Comic Strip have a ripping time on their summer hols.

U&Dave channel logo 11:35pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents...

30 Years Of The Comic Strip Presents

New documentary looking back at The Comic Strip Presents... and its influence on British comedy in the past 30 years.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:50pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 8, Episode 10 - Halloween Special

Halloween special of the comedy panel show hosted by the irreverent Keith Lemon. Team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton are joined by model Abbey Crouch, Most Haunted's Yvette Fielding, rapper Fazer and actor Joe Swash.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:50pm (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 2

Something's occurring this week as Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones joins her mate James Corden for sports-related banter. Alastair Campbell also guests on the comedy panel show.

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