British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 24th August 2013

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Al Murray

7 Day Saturday

Series 5, Episode 11

This week Al Murray is joined by Andy Zaltzman, Tiffany Stevenson and Paul Sinha to pull apart and take a lighter look at the week's news. On the agenda this week; Bradley Manning, over 40's MOT's and virtual receptionists.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:25pm
40 min
That Puppet Game Show. Copyright: BBC

That Puppet Game Show

Episode 3 - Manschool

Music expert Eddie Watts is looking for love, as celebrity guests Jack Dee and Alex Jones contend with a record spinning tortoise and a sabotaged autocue.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:05pm
45 min
BBC Two 7:40pm (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 1, Episode 6 - Shooting Pains

Mainwaring's delighted when the platoon is chosen to provide a Guard of Honour for the Prime Minister at a local event. However, Major Regan is still on their backs, and sets up a showdown between Walmington-on-Sea and the nearby Eastgate platoon.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 1

James Corden and the gang return for an all-new run of the smash-hit sports panel show. With gold medallist Amy Williams, Dutch footballer Edgar Davids and Jimmy Carr as guests.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of highlight editions of the satirical panel game. Repeated again as of 01.30.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 3 - Blackpool

Michael McIntyre continues his Comedy Roadshow with a visit to the Grand Theatre in Blackpool. Headlining is Liverpudlian comic John Bishop with guest turns from Justin Moorhouse, Miles Jupp and Terry Alderton.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm
60 min
4 Extra Stands Up. Copyright: Dabster Productions

4 Extra Stands Up

Series 1, Episode 1

Daniel Sloss hosts a stand-up comedy special featuring award-winning comedian Vikki Stone, Ronny Chieng, John Maloney and others.

BBC Two 10:10pm
45 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 18 - Idleness

With Jeremy Clarkson, Ross Noble and Dara O'Briain.

BBC Three 10:30pm (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.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
PhoneShop. Image shows from L to R: Christopher (Tom Bennett), Ashley (Andrew Brooke), Lance (Martin Trenaman), Jerwayne (Javone Prince), Janine (Emma Fryer). Copyright: Talkback

PhoneShop

Series 3, Episode 5 - Hair Today

As a new shop opens on the high street, Jerwayne and Ashley believe they're witnessing the green shoots of recovery in their love life. Meanwhile Janine is making Lance look fabulous, and Christopher is... Hang on. Where is Christopher?

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 3

Simon sits his first driving test, and when he passes takes Will, Jay and Neil to visit Thorpe Park to ride roller coasters and chase girls. There is one problem though - Simon is a rubbish driver.

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