British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 6th September 2014

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am
Grace Dent

Comedy Controller

Novelist, TV critic and comedian Grace Dent takes command of Radio 4 Extra. Among her choices: Thom Tuck Goes to DVD and Meet David Sedaris.

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Fighting Talk. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Georgie Ainslie. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 12, Episode 4

On this week's panel: presenter Richard Osman, comedian Jo Caulfield, broadcaster Martin Kelner and Canadian sports broadcaster Greg Brady.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:15pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

A selection of four episodes of the comic historical saga.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:15pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Copyright: BBC / Tiger Aspect Productions

Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

Documentary celebrating the marvellously mirthful saga of Edmund Blackadder. Featuring interviews with key cast and crew, and rare rehearsal footage.

BBC Two 7:45pm (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 5, Episode 5 - The Desperate Drive Of Corporal Jones

When the platoon go on an exercise, Jones and Godfrey make a mistake with the map reference and send half of the men to the wrong spot. The spot that Mainwaring goes to just happens to be the target for some 25-pounders.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 1 - Knees & Knockers

With David Mitchell, Sara Pascoe and Jack Whitehall.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 2, Episode 1

Lee Mack is joined by Got To Dance host Davina McCall, comedian Paddy McGuinness and actor Stephen Mangan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 4, Episode 1 - Babies

Gary and Dorothy consider the prospect of a baby.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI Logo. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series H, Episode 15 - Hypnotism, Hallucinations And Hysteria

With Robert Webb, Ronni Ancona and Phill Jupitus.

BBC Three 9pm (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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Peter Kay: Live And Back On Nights!. Peter Kay. Credit: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Peter Kay: Live & Back On Nights

Episode 1

Peter Kay gives viewers a unique look behind the scenes of his mammoth 18 months on the road.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:20pm
65 min
Through The Keyhole. Leigh Francis. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 2, Episode 2

Keith Lemon is joined by Joe Swash, Gabby Logan and Paddy McGuinness.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 6 - 'S Out

Following a bet with 'Mad' Ken Stalin that they can survive in the wilderness, Richie and Eddie head out to the wilds of Wimbledon Common and pitch a tent.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
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 44, Episode 4

Jeremy Clarkson hosts the topical panel show. The guests joining Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are surreal comic Tony Law and BBC's Arts Editor Will Gompertz.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:20pm
40 min
Kevin Bridges Live At.... Image shows from L to R: Hal Cruttenden, Jack Dee, Kevin Bridges, Kerry Godliman, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges Live At...

Episode 2 - Kevin Bridges Live At The Referendum

Kevin Bridges return to the Theatre Royal in Glasgow to host a night of stand-up comedy about the upcoming Referendum on Scottish Independence. Appearing on stage alongside Kevin will be Jack Dee, Hal Cruttenden, Kerry Godliman and Scotland's own Frankie Boyle.

BBC Two 10:50pm
45 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 4 - Jack And Jill

With Katy Brand, David Mitchell and Sue Perkins.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Comic Strip presents The Hunt For Tony Blair. Image shows from L to R: Alastair Campbell (Harry Enfield), Margaret Thatcher (Jennifer Saunders), Tony Blair (Stephen Mangan). Copyright: Comic Strip Productions

The Comic Strip Presents...

Episode 1 - The Hunt For Tony Blair

The Comic Strip team return for a special 50s-style 'fugitive' film noir spoof. Prime Minister Tony Blair is wanted for murder and is on the run.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Milton Jones - Live Universe Tour - Part One: Earth. Milton Jones. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Milton Jones - Live Universe Tour - Part One: Earth

TV broadcast of Milton Jones' first stand-up DVD.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Alex Brooker, Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills

The Last Leg

Series 4, Episode 6

Adam Hills and regular co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by Nick Frost.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation Midnight (repeat)
Virtually Famous. Image shows from L to R: Chris Stark, Kevin McHale, Seann Walsh. Copyright: Talkback / Hungry Bear Media

Virtually Famous

Series 1, Episode 7

Team captains Seann Walsh and Chris Stark are joined by Russell Kane, Cheska from Made in Chelsea, Sharon Rooney and Ed Gamble as they face questions and challenges all about clips, virals and YouTube celebrities.

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