British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 16th May 2009

BBC Two 12:45pm
30 min
Winging It. Joe Thomas. Copyright: Zeppotron

Winging It

Episode 5

Comedian Rhys Thomas takes on the role of TV survival expert Griff Griffin. Meanwhile, comedian Holly Walsh becomes police officer PC Gonmad and is asked to explain some totally outrageous changes to the law.

BBC Two 7:50pm (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

Episode 6.3, The Royal Train: The king is coming to Walmington-on-Sea. Captain Mainwaring and the platoons prepare to greet him, but as usual things don't go quite according to plan.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Greatest Comedy Catchphrases

Greatest Comedy Catchphrases

Featuring some of the funniest clips from the most popular comedy shows of the last 50 years.

BBC Two 9:20pm
45 min version (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 4

Rolf Harris acts as host with guests Andy Hamilton and Julia Hartley-Brewer.

BBC Three 9:20pm (repeat)
Horne & Corden. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Horne, James Corden. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Horne & Corden

Episode 1

James is overexcited about the fact that he and Mat have their own show, which has disastrous results.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:45pm (repeat)
It's... The Monty Python Story

It's... The Monty Python Story

The ever-flamboyant Eddie Izzard searches for the roots of Monty Python's surreal humour. He's helped by the Pythons themselves and other interviewees.

BBC Three 9:50pm (repeat)
Horne & Corden. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Horne, James Corden. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Horne & Corden

Episode 2

James struggles to hold the show together when Mathew Horne is late. Meanwhile, Shovey Mate surprises his friend, mid-urination.

BBC Three 10:20pm (repeat)
Horne & Corden. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Horne, James Corden. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Horne & Corden

Episode 3

Mat and James try to do their bit to help a disabled fan... with disastrous results. Meanwhile, Superman has to give Spider-Man some very bad news about Banana Man; Ricky Gervais takes on a new Western film; James has something special to shows Mat; and the Young People's Church have a very special message for the non-believers.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Justin Lee Collins Show. Justin Lee Collins. Copyright: Objective Productions

The Justin Lee Collins Show

Episode 9

JLC is joined by McFly, Hank Azaria and comedian Alexander Armstrong.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50pm (repeat)
Pythonland

Pythonland

Michael Palin makes a whirlwind tour of the various locations used by the Python troupe in their famous sketches.

BBC Three 10:50pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 3 - Jo Brand and Michael McIntyre

Comedian Jo Brand hosts, with special guest Michael McIntyre. In the firing line are Simon Cowell, Labiaplasties, football referees and flaming terrorists.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
From Spam To Sperm

From Spam To Sperm

Meat Loaf reveals the stories behind Monty Python's musical moments. The Spam Song and Every Sperm Is Sacred are among the offbeat tunes.

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