Television
TV schedule Saturday 5th December 2009
Dad's Army
Beloved sitcom about the struggles of a Home Guard platoon during World War II who are fighting incompetence, age and pomposity more than Nazis.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 5The first of three Best of TV Burp shows in the run up to Christmas is jam-packed full of the best clips, skits and quips from all previous series. Featuring Jamie Oliver performing The Jamie Rap, Phil Mitchell deflating, and the trailer for new detective series Life as Meat, in which Harry wakes up in the 70s as an oven-ready chicken, ready to fight crime. Plus Burp legend Paul Burrell is up to his usual tricks in Australian Princess, and a host of top telly stars express their astonishment after learning that Emmerdale's Val has cataracts.
QI
A triple bill of interestingness, first with an edition from Series B featuring "Beats" with Mark Gatiss, Sean Lock and Linda Smith, followed by two extended editions of QI XL from Series F, covering the subjects of "The Future", with Sean Lock, Rob Brydon and Ben Miller, and "Flora and Fauna" with John Sergeant, Jimmy Carr and Jo Brand.
The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson
Series 1, Episode 5This week, the impressions include Gordon Ramsay's debut on CBeebies; Kate Winslet appearing in the Bad Jobs For Celebrities slot; and Kirstie and Phil from Location, Location, Location getting themselves into a bit of a pickle.
The 50 Greatest Comedy Films
The funniest films of all time battle it out in this top 50 comedy film countdown, as voted for by the British public.
Bremner, Bird & Fortune: The Last Show Before The Recovery
All three editions back-to-back, featuriign Rory Bremner, John Bird and John Fortune explaining everything from today's culture of blame to the current recession.
The Thick Of It
Series 3, Episode 7Nicola and her team are desperate to find a major sports personality to be the face of the Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship's new Healthy Choices campaign.
Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 7Ian Hislop and Paul Merton again look at the week's news. With guest host Jo Brand and panellists Quentin Letts and Jon Richardson.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 1, Episode 7Topical news show hosted by comedian Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 8, Episode 2This week's guests are Jeremy Clarkson, David Walliams, Holly Walsh and James McQuillan from The Apprentice.
Gary: Tank Commander
Series 1, Episode 3 - The GeneralGeneral Randy Badger arrives from America on official duty. He enlists Gary and the boys, and instigates his own mission - to drink beer, see strippers and find his Scottish ancestors, the McBadgers. Hoo ya.