Schedule for 27th July 2013 - British Comedy Guide

11am
60 min

7 Day Saturday

Series 5, Episode 7

This week Al Murray is joined by Andy Zaltzman, Brian Moore and Tiffany Stevenson, to pull apart and take a lighter look at the week's news. On the agenda this week are the royal baby, the CIA and a love story.

6:20pm (repeat)

A Close Shave

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.

6:30pm
30 min

Mike Bubbins: Day Tripper

Episode 2 - Trains

Mike Bubbins explores the world of trains, with models in Mumbles, puffing in Porthmadog and a classic train trip back to Barry.

7pm (repeat)

Being Ronnie Corbett

Documentary charting the long comedy career of Ronnie Corbett, featuring an interview with the star and other comedians.

7pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 1

James Corden hosts an all-new comedy sports quiz. Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff line up as team captains, and this week's guests are heavyweight champion David Haye and comedy actor Neil Morrissey.

7:40pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The Hour

During World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?

8:20pm (repeat)

The Two Ronnies: The Studio Recordings

A broadcast of the unedited takes of some famous and not so famous sketches from the classic comedy show, The Two Ronnies.

9pm (repeat)

We Love The Royle Family

A special tribute to the familial sitcom, with famous fans offering their personal recollections of past episodes.

9pm (repeat)

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 3, Episode 2 - Tim Vine

The punmeister general Tim Vine performs at Richmond Theatre with Terry Alderton and Elis James.

9:30pm
45 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 6 - Greg Davies, Hal Cruttenden, Simon Evans

Greg Davies hosts the stand-up comedy show, with sets from Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans too.

10pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mammy Rides Again

Agnes and Winnie gatecrash Maria's hen party, but realise that they have the wrong venue. Later, having invited Maria's snooty mother Mrs Nicholson to dinner, a nervous Agnes shores up her confidence with alcohol, but chaos ensues as the evening proceeds.

10pm (repeat)

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 2, Episode 5 - Greg Davies

Greg Davies performs in his hometown of Shrewsbury. With support from Roisin Conaty, Tom Deacon and Ed Gamble.

10:10pm
45 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 5 - Invertebrates

With Jimmy Carr, Sarah Millican and Johnny Vegas.

10:15pm
45 min version (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

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

10:20pm (repeat)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 1

It's just a normal evening in at the Royles': Jim's piles are playing up, there's not an awful lot on telly, Antony and Darren are off to the Pear Tree after eating, and Baby David needs his nappy changed.

11pm (repeat)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 4

Nana's friend Elsie has died. Norma's distraught; enough to need to stay at the Royles' for a couple of nights, but apparently not too upset to plan what of Elsie's belongings she should take from her home.

11pm (repeat)

Lee Mack Live

Lee Mack presents a stand-up show from London's Bloomsbury Theatre.

11:20pm (repeat)

PhoneShop

Series 3, Episode 1 - Baking Bad

Things are looking up for Lance: he's found something very naughty in the shed, and, after years of waiting, he's been admitted to the private member's club of his dreams. Now all he needs to do is make it to the end of the day without anything going wrong. Oh...

11:35pm (repeat)