British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 23rd May 2009

BBC Two 9am (repeat)
Sorry, I've Got No Head. Image shows from L to R: Justin Edwards, James Bachman, Anna Crilly. Copyright: So Television

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 1, Episode 6

The fearsome Vikings take up photography, Jones the Sage dispenses his unique brand of advice and the Bluebeards attend parents' evening.

BBC Two 12:40pm
30 min
Winging It. Joe Thomas. Copyright: Zeppotron

Winging It

Episode 6

Charlie Skelton becomes Giles Simpson, an inspirational sports lifecoach with a mission to motivate an unsuspecting netball team. Meanwhile, comedian Elliott Tiney takes on the role of young entrepreneur Nicky Dickerson and attempts to convince a group of budding tycoons that he is Britain's third youngest self-made millionaire.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 1:15pm (repeat)
Carry On Jack. Image shows from L to R: Sally (Juliet Mills), Midshipman Albert Poop-Decker (Bernard Cribbins)

Carry On Jack

Costume comedy with the Carry On team. A young serving wench in search of her captive boyfriend disguises herself on board the good ship Venus.

Channel 5 logo 2:15pm (repeat)
The Wind In The Willows

The Wind In The Willows

Live-action adaptation of the classic children's tale, starring a whole host of comedians including Steve Coogan, the Pythons and Stephen Fry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened. John Cleese. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened

Episode 1 - Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened

John Cleese hosts a special tribute to what is arguably the finest sitcom ever made.

BBC Two 7:20pm (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 6.4: We Know Our Onions. Mainwaring and the platoon take part in a Home Guard efficiency test.

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 four episodes repeated between 21.00 and 23.40.

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

Horne & Corden

Episode 4

Mathew Horne is in a bad mood but James Corden cheers him up with a special surprise. Meanwhile, a bank job is interrupted when someone needs a phone charger; the Burger Boys visit the dentist with disastrous results; Xander has an unfortunate incident with a children's toy; Shovey Mate turns up in a café; Jonny and Lee Miller tackle Orinoco Flow; and Paul Whitehouse makes a guest appearance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10pm (repeat)
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened. John Cleese. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened

Episode 2 - Fawlty Towers Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits

A special tribute to the peerless sitcom. John Cleese discusses his experience of playing Basil Fawlty and picks out his favourite moments from the show.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Horne & Corden. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Horne, James Corden. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Horne & Corden

Episode 5

Mathew Horne and James Corden attempt some audience interaction. The Vague Critics, meanwhile, provide more meaningless debate; Xander interrupts Jibson's work presentation; the Silent Farter is once again not that silent; and Mat desperately tries to catch up with the mysterious Julie.

BBC Two 9:50pm
45 min version
(repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 5

With guest presenter Alexander Armstrong and panellists Reginald D. Hunter and Stuart Maconie.

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

Horne & Corden

Episode 6

James is devastated that it's the end of the series, while Mat doesn't seem so bothered. Meanwhile, Tim Goodall tackles obesity; Xander interrupts Jibson's daughter's birthday party; Shovey Mate attacks in a lift; Spider-Man and Superman finally show their true colours; and the Young People's Church have a song with a mission. Singer Will Young makes a special guest appearance.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:15pm (repeat)
Reggie Perrin. Reggie Perrin (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Objective Productions

Reggie Perrin

Series 1, Episode 5

Sick of commuting to work, Reggie takes up cycling - with painful results.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 4 - Lee Mack and Sean Lock

Lee Mack hosts, with Sean Lock performing in front of a packed Hammersmith Apollo. The pair take pot shots at Riverdance, hundreds and thousands, Cockneys and starfish.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50pm (repeat)
The Justin Lee Collins Show. Justin Lee Collins. Copyright: Objective Productions

The Justin Lee Collins Show

Episode 10

In the final episode of the series, Justin Lee Collins talks to queen of the sofa Fern Britton; born survivor and new Chief Scout, Bear Grylls; and dance music duo Marc Ronson and Daniel Merriweather.

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