British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 29th August 2009

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6pm
30 min
Walk On The Wild Side. Copyright: BBC

Walk On The Wild Side

Series 1, Episode 3

Jason Manford, Rhod Gilbert, Isy Suttie et al are joined by natural treasure Barbara Windsor as the natural world talks rhubarb. Meet Lonesome George, a belligerent tortoise with a Jamie Oliver-shaped axe to grind, drop in on Sebastian the chimp's therapy session, and catch up with the 18th live semi-final of Penguin's Got Talent.

BBC Two 6:30pm (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

The Godiva Affair: The platoon is determined to do its bit at the Walmington-on-Sea Spitfire Fund Carnival, but is morris dancing a good idea?

BBC Two 9pm
45 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

Have I Got a Bit More News for You: An extended repeat of the satirical panel game.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

Little Britain Down Under: Matt Lucas and David Walliams let the cameras accompany them as they take their successful Little Britain Live tour to Australia.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The 100 Greatest Stand-Ups. Billy Connolly. Copyright: Visual Voodoo Films

The 100 Greatest Stand-Ups

A four-hour programming marathon showcasing the funniest men and women to have graced the stage in the name of laughter.

BBC Three 9:15pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 5 - Belfast

Comedy sensation Michael McIntyre is in Belfast as he continues his Saturday night entertainment show. Local hero Patrick Kielty is the headline act this week at the Waterfront Hall. Michael is also joined on stage by Neil Delamere, Jeff Green and Kerry Godliman.

BBC Two 9:40pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 6, Episode 1

Christine Bleakley from The One Show, comic Paddy McGuinness, pop star DJ Ironik and a television newcomer, burger van owner Angelos Epithemiou, feature in tonight's opening episode.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

A triple bill of the multi-award winning sketch show starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams. Broadcast between 9.40pm-12.20am.

BBC Two 10:10pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

2008 Specials, Documentary - Shooting Stars: The Inside Story

A special documentary looking back at the history of Shooting Stars. This tribute documentary also opens up the world behind-the-scenes of the show and includes hilarious new outtakes.

BBC Two 11:10pm (repeat)
The Funny Side Of.... Clive Anderson. Copyright: BBC

The Funny Side Of...

Episode 4 - The Funny Side Of Live TV

Clive Anderson guides us through the history of live TV, pointing out all the things that go wrong when the programme-makers have no second chance.

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