British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 23rd February 2013

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

Fighting Talk

Series 10, Episode 29

On this week's panel: Journalist and broadcaster Martin Kelner, former Wigan and Ireland footballer Kevin Kilbane, journalist Jim White and comedian Charlie Baker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 4 - A Conflict Of Interest

The next Governorship of the Bank of England is up for discussion just as a scandal looks set to break out in the City. It'd hardly be an easy choice for Hacker at the best of times, but Sir Desmond Glazebrook appears to have his eye set on the role.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Yes Prime Minister - stage poster

Yes, Prime Minister: Re-Elected

A one-off documentary celebrating the past and present of hit sitcoms 'Yes Minister' and 'Yes, Prime Minister'.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7pm
Let's Dance For Comic Relief 2013. Image shows from L to R: Alex Jones, Steve Jones

Let's Dance for Comic Relief

Alex Jones and Steve Jones host the live comedy dance show. In this episode, Jon Culshaw, the cast of Waterloo Road, Kim Woodburn and Rosemary Shrager, and Coronation Street's Antony Cotton are among those attempting to wow the celebrity panel and win the viewers' vote. This week's panel includes Strictly star Lisa Riley and comedian Jason Manford.

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 41, Episode 3

Rhod Gilbert hosts tonight's edition of satirical panel game. Featuring guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Louise Bagshawe MP.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 7:30pm (repeat)
John Bishop's Only Joking. John Bishop

John Bishop's Only Joking

Episode 7

The Bish mines more comedy gold with the help of this week's guests - take your pick from funny ladies Tiffany Stevenson and Katherine Ryan, small screen stars Joanna Page and John Thomson, and many more.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Henry Goodman), Jim Hacker (David Haig). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

The first three episodes of the remake of the political sitcom. Repeated again as of 01.05.

BBC Two 8pm (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 7, Episode 1 - Everybody's Trucking

The platoon is ordered to plant signposts in order to direct a large convoy, but things are made difficult when the road is blocked, and by Mainwaring continuously damaging Jones's newly furnished van.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Performances from Jack Whitehall, Greg Davies and Russell Kane. Repeated again as of 24.00.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Stella. Copyright: Tidy Productions

Stella

Series 2, Episode 7

Unable to locate Dai, Aunty Brenda sets WPC Glover on the case to find the heartbroken ex-serviceman.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It Off

Dermot and his new wife Maria have a baby on the way, and they are desperate for a place of their own. The newlyweds just can't afford to move out, but Mrs Brown has a plan to help her son...

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:50pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 4, Episode 8 - Justin Timberlake, Joss Stone, Jason Manford, Tom Odell

Jonathan's guests this week include US superstar Justin Timberlake, British soul singer Joss Stone, and comedian Jason Manford. The acclaimed singer songwriter Tom Odell also performs live.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party

A group of guests arriving at the hotel in preparation for a nearby wedding raise Basil's anger levels when he mistakes them for swingers and sex addicts.

BBC Two 10:30pm
60 min
Funny Business. Copyright: BBC

Funny Business

Episode 3 - Waves Of Laughter

An investigation in how riches can be made by the jokers who can master the particular skills required to keep audiences on board cruisers entertained.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors

When friends tip off the Fawltys that there are a group of hotel inspectors in town, Basil sets out to be as nice and amenable towards the guests as possible. However, one particularly demanding visitor pushes him over the edge...

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50pm (repeat)
Fake Reaction. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Taylor, Matt Edmondson, Joe Swash. Copyright: STV Productions

Fake Reaction

Series 1, Episode 8

Matt Edmondson hosts the last in the series of the wacky comedy panel show. This week's guests are actress Roxanne Pallett, reality star Ollie Locke, Olympian Nicola Adams MBE, and comedian Tom Craine.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Porridge. Norman Stanley Fletcher (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: WitzEnd Productions

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Living Legends: Ronnie Barker

A portrait of comedy actor Ronnie Barker, with contributions from his friends and colleagues including Ronnie Corbett, Michael Palin and David Jason.

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