British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 20th April 2013

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (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 6, Episode 10

Grandad's visit to the doctor takes an unexpected turn when he makes a break for freedom in a taxi and heads for Wales. Jack is having doubts about moving in with Leonora, and Aveline shares a romantic lunch with Oswald.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:10am (repeat)
Home To Roost. Image shows from L to R: Matthew Willows (Reece Dinsdale), Henry Willows (John Thaw). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Home To Roost

Series 2, Episode 4 - Acting Out

Henry is stunned to find Matthew wearing make-up, and even more stunned when he finds out that Matthew now wants to become an actor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30am (repeat)
Hattie Jacques

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 6, Episode 4 - Hattie Jacques

A tribute to Carry On star Hattie Jacques, famous for her matronly roles and her partnership with Eric Sykes. With contributions from Miriam Margolyes and Mo Mowlam.

BBC Two 6:45am (repeat)
On The Beat. Norman Wisdom. Copyright: ITV

On The Beat

A lowly car park attendant at Scotland Yard dreams of becoming a policeman like his father, but his determination to prove his worth leads to chaos.

U&Dave channel logo 7am (repeat)
Carpool. Robert Llewellyn. Copyright: RDF Television

Carpool

Episode 5 - Paul Daniels & Craig Charles

This month's final episode sees Robert driving magician Paul Daniels and Red Dwarf co-star Craig Charles.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40am (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 8:30am (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the time travel sitcom.

BBC Two 8:30am (repeat)
A Stitch In Time

A Stitch In Time

Knockabout comedy starring Norman Wisdom. A butcher's assistant tries to cheer up a sad orphan in hospital.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30am (repeat)
The Johnny & Inel Show. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Cochrane, Inel Tomlinson. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Johnny & Inel Show

Series 1, Episode 1

Johnny and Inel are delighted about having their own CBBC television show. It's not long before Johnny wants to take over, only Inel is not going to let him!

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:05am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Highlights Special - Savage Songs

A compilation of the songs from the series, featuring Spartan High School Musical, the Viking Rock Band, punky Queen Boudica, Incan emperor Pachacuti, the posh rapping of Charles II, Blackbeard the Pirate, George IV going solo, the Victorian Inventions song, and the World War Two Girls.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 10, Episode 37

With German comedian Henning Wehn, broadcaster and first lady of FT Eleanor Oldroyd, presenter Dougie Anderson and newbie comedian Nathan Caton.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:05am (repeat)
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Series 1, Episode 3 - Fired!

Alan Sugarfree arrives to make the hotel more efficient, Apprentice style.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:30am (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 1, Episode 3 - Sick

Roy faces a dilemma over whether to pretend to be ill.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50am (repeat)
Hattie Jacques

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 6, Episode 4 - Hattie Jacques

A tribute to Carry On star Hattie Jacques, famous for her matronly roles and her partnership with Eric Sykes. With contributions from Miriam Margolyes and Mo Mowlam.

CITV 12:05pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

CITV 12:30pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 80, Episode 2

Panellists Jeremy Hardy, Andrew Maxwell, Daniel Finkelstein and Roisin Conaty join chairman Rory Bremner in a satirical look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Carolyn Brown.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50pm (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 fourth series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 1:30pm (repeat)
That Hidden Camera Family. Image shows from L to R: Mum (Sharon Gavin), Dad (Vincent Davies), Gran (Leila Hoffman), Jack (Joseph Walsham), Katy (Megan Winnard), Emma (Paris Omar). Copyright: Gallowgate

That Hidden Camera Family

The first three episodes of the hidden camera comedy.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2pm (repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: BBC

The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show

Series 2, Episode 2

Eric and Ern get the bird from Percy Edwards, and Nelson gets a phone call from Lady Hamilton.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:05pm (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom about an animated boy living with a real family.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 2:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Episode 4.30, The Siege of Fort Knight: Seagoon sets off to ask Henry Crun to invent a waterproof gas stove.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

A selection of three episodes of the sitcom about snobbish social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet).

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:50pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the wartime sitcom.

U&W channel logo 5pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Walk On The Wild Side. Copyright: BBC

Walk On The Wild Side

Family comedy series in which a group of comedians voiceover footage from the BBC's natural history department.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 1, Episode 2 - Rivals

Richard Wilson narrates his fictional autobiography. Did you know Sean Connery was offered the part of Victor Meldrew, before Richard Wilson? Neither did Richard, until Connery, his life-long rival, broke the news.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:55pm (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

Series 2, Episode 6 - Break A Leg

Sam has written a play; Dani thinks it is dreadful, but doesn't want to hurt her best friend's feelings. Soon, she finds herself agreeing to be the play's star.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 third and fourth series of Britain's favourite sitcom.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7pm (repeat)
Youngers. Image shows from L to R: Davina (Shavani Seth), Yemi (Ade Oyefeso), Jay (Calvin Demba). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Youngers

Series 1, Episode 5 - A To B And The Apology

Jay takes it upon himself to make a music video (with the help of Davina) to make amends for Enigma. However without Yemi he makes a mess of things.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Apple Doesn't Fall

The children of Portwenn primary school are being read a fairy story by headmistress Louisa as the grumpiest doctor in the West Country marches through the fishing village but will they need his help?

BBC Two 8pm (repeat)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford). Credit: BBC

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Baby Arrives

The Spencer's baby daughter, Jessica, is born.

BBC Two 8:30pm
60 min
Michael Crawford

The Many Faces Of...

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Many Faces Of Michael Crawford

Documentary profiling the life and career of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and Phantom of the Opera star, Michael Crawford.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

A selection of episodes from the first series of Miranda Hart's sitcom.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Jason Manford Live. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live

Jason Manford employs his acute observational humour to talk us through the rules of driving, urinal etiquette and the lies that dads tell.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Sean Lock. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2013 Specials, Episode 2

Jon Richardson and actor Stephen Mangan take on Lee Mack and Pointless boffin Richard Osman.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (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?

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the panel game hosted by Rob Brydon. Repeated again as of 23.40.

BBC Two 9:30pm
45 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 10 - Inland Revenue

With Al Murray, Dara O'Briain and Sandi Toksvig

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 4, Episode 16 - Steve Coogan, Saoirse Ronan, Will.i.am

Jonathan welcomes the man behind Alan Partridge, Steve Coogan, and Atonement, Hanna and The Lovely Bones star Saoirse Ronan. Music star Will.i.am chats and performs live in the studio.

U&Yesterday channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Hey Diddly Dee. Image shows from L to R: Bibbi (Kylie Minogue), Roger (Peter Serafinowicz). Copyright: Sprout Pictures

Hey Diddly Dee

Black comic drama starring Kylie Minogue, about a group of actors performing a play about artist Andy Warhol.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Rhod Gilbert

Rhod Gilbert's Bulging Barrel Of Laughs

Episode 3

Featuring music from Kid British and stand-up from Mark Watson.

Comedy Central 10:05pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr In Concert. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr In Concert

TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's fourth live stand-up DVD, in which he unleashes his trademark rapid-fire joke-telling and razor-sharp wit.

U&Yesterday channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Waiting For God

Series 2, Episode 1

After a spate of deaths and health scares at the home, Tom decides to take up counselling to help those around him. At the same time, he takes the opportunity to conduct a survey to predict who'll die first!

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Kelly Brook, Leigh Francis, Holly Willoughby

Celebrity Juice

Series 9, Episode 8

In this show are singer and all-round nice guy Peter Andre, comedian Chris Ramsey, hunky actor Tom Ellis and former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan.

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

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dirty Movie

Cinema manager Terry Toadstool has a plan to watch a porno movie at 9am, but certain people are out to thwart him.

BBC Two 11:15pm (repeat)
Richard Briers: A Tribute. Richard Briers. Copyright: BBC

Richard Briers: A Tribute

BBC Two presents a tribute to sitcom star Richard Briers, who died in February 2013.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Stylax (Joel Fry), Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 1, Episode 5 - Bananae

Mass immigration from Thrace puts the boys into contact with a sexy Thracian lodger Irina and a dazzling yellow exotic fruit, the Banana. Meanwhile, Marcus has an unfortunate encounter with an elderly war veteran.

BBC Two Wales. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm
45 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 10 - Inland Revenue

With Al Murray, Dara O'Briain and Sandi Toksvig

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

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 2 - Susie

In a quiet village, a teacher is about to leave her husband for her lover, but the triangle is disturbed by the arrival of an ageing rock star.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
The Great Outdoors. Image shows from L to R: Christine (Ruth Jones), Bob (Mark Heap)

The Great Outdoors

Episode 1

Bob begins a titanic battle of wills with the newest member, Christine, for the heart and soul of his treasured walking group.

BBC Three 12:40am (repeat)
Bluestone 42. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Stephen Wight), Mary (Kelly Adams), Millsy (Gary Carr), Nick (Oliver Chris). Copyright: BBC

Bluestone 42

Series 1, Episode 7

A mortar attack on the patrol base sends Bluestone 42 diving for cover.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
Ripping Yarns. Michael Palin. Copyright: BBC

Ripping Yarns

Series of comic plays written by Pythons Terry Jones and Michael Palin.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1am (repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 10, Episode 7 - Jennifer Saunders, Bill Bailey, Charlie Brooks, Fun.

Alan is joined by comedians Jennifer Saunders and Bill Bailey, and actress Charlie Brooks. US band Fun. perform their latest single All Alone.

BBC Three 1:10am (repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Funny People. Simon Brodkin. Copyright: Avalon Television

Lee Nelson's Well Funny People

Episode 6

It's time for Lee Nelson to go out and get a job, whilst Premiership footballer Jason Bent's high-level gambling spirals out of control.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:30am (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dirty Movie

Cinema manager Terry Toadstool has a plan to watch a porno movie at 9am, but certain people are out to thwart him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2am (repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 2 - Susie

In a quiet village, a teacher is about to leave her husband for her lover, but the triangle is disturbed by the arrival of an ageing rock star.

U&Dave channel logo 2:20am (repeat)
The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson. Image shows from L to R: Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw. Copyright: BBC

The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson

Impression show starring Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson. Their targets include Jonathan Ross, Amy Winehouse and Madonna.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:20am (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

A selection of episodes from the first and third series of the animated podcasts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:30am (repeat)
The Great Outdoors. Image shows from L to R: Christine (Ruth Jones), Bob (Mark Heap)

The Great Outdoors

Episode 1

Bob begins a titanic battle of wills with the newest member, Christine, for the heart and soul of his treasured walking group.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
Richard Wilson

Believe It!

Series 1, Episode 2 - Rivals

Richard Wilson narrates his fictional autobiography. Did you know Sean Connery was offered the part of Victor Meldrew, before Richard Wilson? Neither did Richard, until Connery, his life-long rival, broke the news.

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