British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 5th January 2013

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

Fighting Talk

Series 10, Episode 22

Nick Hancock sits in as judge and jury. With Steve Bunce, Justin Moorhouse, Perry Groves and Katharine Merry.

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 13 - Just In Space

The race is on in Justin's house to fill the one remaining space in the Justin Town Space Mission. Who will be the best astronaut for the job: man, robot or monster?

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6pm
30 min
Animal Antics. Image shows from L to R: Sparky (Matthew Crosby), Tim Brooke-Taylor. Copyright: Talkback

Animal Antics

Episode 1

From criminal cats to diving dogs, this is the news as it has never been seen before.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
40 min
Richard Hammond's Secret Service. Richard Hammond. Copyright: Initial

Richard Hammond's Secret Service

Episode 1

In this episode, the Secret Service creates an entire royal family from a totally made-up country, and they convince a couple that their daughter is marrying into it.

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 43, Episode 1

Episodes and Dirk Gently star Stephen Mangan takes his third stint in the guest host chair to help kick off the first series of 2012. Miles Jupp and Grace Dent are the guests.

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 6, Episode 1 - The Deadly Attachment

It is the day the men have been waiting for. When they are asked to watch the crew of a U Boat, they get the chance to meet some Germans face-to-face. But the German Captain has plans to escape, and some names on his list.

BBC Two 8pm
60 min
Stanley Baxter

The Many Faces Of...

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Many Faces Of Stanley Baxter

Celebrating the extraordinary career of entertainer Stanley Baxter, whose shows captivated huge audiences for twenty years.

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

QI

Series I, Episode 4 - Indecision

With Jimmy Carr, Rich Hall and Phill Jupitus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10pm (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.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 7

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 Two 9:45pm (repeat)
Cemetery Junction

Cemetery Junction

Coming-of-age comedy-drama by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Set in the 1970s, it follows three young friends in a dreary suburb of Reading.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:45pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 4, Episode 1 - Jeremy Piven, Sarah Millican, David Tennant, Phil Taylor

Jonathan Ross returns with a new series and welcomes Hollywood star Jeremy Piven, top comedian Sarah Millican, ex-Doctor Who star David Tennant and darts player Phil Taylor.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:05pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mammy's Spell

The family celebrate the baptism of Dermot and Maria's triplets with a party, and the hypnotist puts Agnes and Winnie under his spell.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Fake Reaction. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Taylor, Matt Edmondson, Joe Swash. Copyright: STV Productions

Fake Reaction

Series 1, Episode 1

The guests on the first episode are Fazer, TOWIE's Gemma Collins, comedian Chris Martin and actress Jennifer Metcalfe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
The Bullshitters

The Bullshitters

Professionals spoof from the team behind The Comic Strip Presents series.

U&Dave channel logo 11:30pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Episode 3

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. With guest stand-up Lloyd Langford.

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

The Comic Strip Presents...

A selection of three episodes of Channel 4's alternative comedy show.

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