British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 9th June 2018

Radio 4 10:30am
Omid Djalili

My Dream Dinner Party

Presenters host a dinner party in which their guests are long-time heroes brought back to life by the wonders of the radio archive. Omid Djalili is joined by Muhammad Ali, David Bowie, Mo Mowlam, Eartha Kitt and Kenneth Williams.

BBC Two 7pm (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 8, Episode 1 - Ring Dem Bells

The platoon are to take part in a training film, but are horrified to learn that they are to play the Germans. There's also the issue of trying not to be seen in Nazi uniforms for fear of causing a panic.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (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 selection of three episodes of the sci-fi sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

A selection of three episodes from the comic historic saga.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
30 min
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule. Harry Hill. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule

Series 2, Out-takes - Unseen

In this 'Unseen' episode, Harry Hill reveals some of his favourite funny moments that didn't make it into the main series, featuring Johnny Vegas, Jimmy Osmond, Anneka Rice and Micky Flanagan among others.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 12, Episode 5

The last few week's challenges have been vertigo-inducing stuff. Who will have the nerve to join James Corden and the boys next? Step up Piers Morgan, Paul Merson and Roisin Conaty - each ready to take on the hit show's chucklesome challenges, scary stunts and tricky trivia.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:15pm
60 min
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Gloria Hunniford, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Geri Halliwell

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 2, Episode 4

Agnes and family are joined by Spice Girl Geri Horner and her mammy to talk reunions, while Gloria Hunniford looks back on her career. Plus Nigel Havers provides an acting masterclass and Foley's gets ready for a memorable night with reggae giants UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Copyright: BBC / Tiger Aspect Productions

Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga

Highlights Special - Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments

Special highlights show featuring the most 'cunning' moments from four series of the Blackadder saga.

BBC Two 10pm
45 min
A Girl's Guide To TV. Rachel Parris. Copyright: BBC

A Girl's Guide To TV

Rachel Parris presents a comic guide to how women can get ahead in television.

BBC Four 10pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 2, Episode 1 - Destination: Royston Vasey

An unusual circus comes to Royston Vasey, and Pauline faces up to life on the dole.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 15, Episode 5

Joining Keith, Holly and Fearne are regular panellist Gino D'Acampo, adventurer and broadcaster Ben Fogle, First Dates star Fred Sirieix and singer songwriter Ella Eyre.

Russia Today 10:25pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. John Barnes

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 20 - Grandmaster Barnes

John Barnes proves he's still the king of British hip-hop, and Sam and the panel take a look at Morrissey's solo career as a racist. With Vanessa Feltz, David Mills and Maddy Anholt.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 2, Episode 2 - Lust for Royston Vasey

The nosebleed epidemic takes hold, Royston Vasey receives a visit from the flamboyant Herr Lipp and his students, and Pauline gets a job serving fries at Burger Me!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:15pm (repeat)
Play To The Whistle. Image shows from L to R: Jonnie Peacock, John Terry, Romesh Ranganathan, Holly Willoughby, Seann Walsh, Rachel Riley, Bradley Walsh. Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Play To The Whistle

Series 3, Episode 1

On Frank's team this week will be Paralympic Gold Medallist Jonnie Peacock and Frank's regular wingman comedian Romesh Ranganathan. Joining Bradley are footballer John Terry and Countdown's Rachel Riley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Mr Clarke (Steve Pemberton), Sir Andrew Pike (David Warner), Mr Warren (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Trial Of Elizabeth Gadge

Two of England's most notorious and feared witch-finders are summoned to the unassuming village of Little Happens in order to try an old woman.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
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 47, Episode 6

David Mitchell is joined by guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Susan Calman.

BBC Two 11:45pm (repeat)
Made In Dagenham. Rita O'Grady (Sally Hawkins). Copyright: Number 9 Films

Made In Dagenham

Comedy drama charting the fight of female factory workers at the Ford Dagenham plant for equal pay.

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