British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 31st January 2015

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 24

Now married and go appearing under her new name, host Georgie Ainslie is joined by Jennie Gow, Canadian broadcaster Greg Brady, journalist Andy Dunn and comedian Rob Beckett.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 6, Episode 9

This week's episode featured Bear Grylls demonstrating how to get out of an ice hole, Harry's Crunchie bar gets snatched and Pearl on her way to the front door on Emmerdale.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 6, Episode 10

This week's episode featured Bear Grylls eating a frog and a turtle, a long game of badminton on ITV's Mansfield Park and Daz's tiny head on Emmerdale.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

A selection of episodes from the second and fourth series of the corner-shop sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (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 sixth series of the lie-based panel game.

BBC Two 8:30pm (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 3 - Gorilla Warfare

The platoon are out on an important trial of their tactics but Hodges is determined to make sure that they fail. The exercise takes a very strange turn when Hodges and the Verger come into contact with a gorilla.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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

Sitcom about two market traders, Del Boy and his brother Rodney.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:20pm
65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 8, Episode 2 - Mel & Sue, Danny Dyer, Diana Rigg, Johnny Vegas

With the queens of The Great British Bake Off, Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, EastEnders star Danny Dyer, distinguished actress Dame Diana Rigg and comedian Johnny Vegas from the hit show Benidorm.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Highlights Special - QI VG: Compilation Show 12

More of the best bits from Series L, with Stephen Fry, Alan Davies and guests.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Dave Spikey, Sean Lock. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 3, Episode 6

With Jason Manford (before he became a regular team captain), Phill Jupitus, Germaine Greer and Fiona Allen.

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

4 Extra Stands Up

Series 3, Episode 1

Richard Melvin introduces comedians including Alun Cochrane, Gary Little, Harriet Dyer and Jo Caulfield.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
Keith Lemon: The Film. Image shows from L to R: Kelly Brook, Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis). Copyright: Generator Entertainment

Keith Lemon: The Film

Film starring Leigh Francis as his infamous alter-ego, Keith Lemon.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:05pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Highlights Special - Unseen Vol 3

The smash-hit sports panel show continues in extra time with more never-before-seen footage.

U&Dave channel logo 10:30pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Dave Spikey, Sean Lock. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 3, Episode 7

With Alex Zane, Trisha Goddard, stand-up comedian Justin Moorhouse and famous American stand-up Emo Philips.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 6

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Highlights Special - Unseen Vol 4

The smash-hit sports panel show continues in extra time with more never-before-seen footage.

BBC Four 10:50pm (repeat)
Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: House Of Tomorrow / Zeppotron

Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe

Series 3, Episode 1

Charlie looks back at topics include Charlie Hebdo and Page 3. YouTube vlogger Zeb offers thoughts on free speech, and Philomena Cunk looks at the legacy of Winston Churchill.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Image shows left to right: Lord Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson), Kate (Gabrielle Glaister). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 1 - Bells

Lord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Sharon Horgan

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 2, Episode 4

The acid test for all comedians - no scripts, no rehearsals and no agenda! David Baddiel, Sharon Horgan, James Brown and Nish Kumar join Alan for some ad-libbed absurdity.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:15pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 3 - Will's Birthday

It's Will's birthday, and he's planning a suitably grown-up dinner. Unfortunately, Will's party clashes with a far more popular one.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front), Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the satirical sitcom starring Peter Capaldi as foul-mouthed spin-doctor Malcolm Tucker.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 4 - Night Out In London

In a desperate attempt at reinvention, Will decides that the lads should become cool and go clubbing.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11:55pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 11, Highlights Special - Special Special

Keith Lemon, Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton count down the most special bits of the most recent series in a Celebrity Juice Special Special to reveal the number one most special moment. Starring Ant and Dec, Tom Daley, a parrot and Joey Essex.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A repeat run of the entire Series III of the sci-fi sitcom.

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