British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 31st October 2015

BBC Two 2pm
35 min
Peter Sellers. Copyright: BBC

Talking Pictures: Great British Comedies

Sylvia Syms looks back at great British comedy film stars.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the lie-based panel game.

BBC Two 8:30pm (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

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Big Parade

Influenced by a trip to the cinema, Mainwaring decides that the platoon should adopt a mascot for an upcoming parade. They set about capturing a ram, but the task is easier said than done when Pike gets trapped in a bog.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: David Brent (Ricky Gervais), Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 2, Episode 2

Staff appraisals cue secret confessions - Tim still harbours dreams of returning to university to study psychology, while Dawn reveals she always wanted to be a children's illustrator. Keith on the other hand reveals only the immense vacuity of his mind.

BBC iPlayer 9pm
31 min
Asian Network Comedy. Image shows from L to R: Tez Ilyas, Sajeela Kershi, Nish Kumar, Rahul Kohli, Imran Yusuf. Copyright: BBC

Asian Network Comedy

Episode 3 - Big Comedy Night Edinburgh 2015

BBC Asian Network's Big Comedy Night at the 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Hosted by Tommy Sandhu and featuring Nish Kumar, Imran Yusuf, Tez Ilyas, Sajeela Kershi and Rahul Kohli.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 8 - A German Tradition

Modern Life Is Goodish concludes tonight with a look at the current obsession with customer feedback and market research. Just how reliable is this data? Dave tries to find out with the help of fans of Ant and Dec and people who like a very specific type of soup.

BBC Three 9:15pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 1

Russell Howard returns to BBC Three with another series of Good News.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Colour Of Alan

Alan is slightly disturbed when Michael sleeps over. However, his biggest worry is securing a contract to host an award ceremony - before severly injuring himself on a fence spike.

BBC Three 9:45pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 2

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
You, Me And The Apocalypse. Image shows from L to R: Paula (Pauline Quirke), Jamie (Mathew Baynton), Father Jude (Rob Lowe), Ariel (Mathew Baynton). Copyright: Working Title Films / Bigballs Films

You, Me And The Apocalypse

Episode 5

23 days to go. Jamie makes a discovery that leaves him feeling completely betrayed. Elsewhere, Ariel sends Scotty a worrying message and Rhonda realises no one can be trusted.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Bull. Image shows from L to R: Beverley Bull (Maureen Lipman), Pam St. Clement. Copyright: John Stanley Productions

Bull

Episode 2 - A Fine Example Of A Victorian Chess Set (1865)

Rupert Bull Antiques is threatened when a rival antiques firm opens a branch, owned by the enigmatic Mr. Mumford and supported by a celebrity.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:25pm
65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 9, Episode 3 - Priscilla Presley, Elvis Costello, Rob Beckett, Caravan Palace

Jonathan Ross chats to Elvis's former wife Priscilla Presley, musician Elvis Costello, award-winning comedian Rob Beckett and new French experimental band Caravan Palace.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton, Gino D'Acampo

Celebrity Juice

Series 14, Episode 8 - Halloween Special

Keith Lemon hosts a special Halloween edition of the outrageous comedy panel show. Holly Willoughby and Gino Sheffield D'Acampo lead the teams as Keith welcomes guests American Idol star Adam Lambert, comedian Johnny Vegas and chart-topping girl band Little Mix.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Psychoville. Copyright: BBC

Psychoville

Halloween Special

Psychoville returns with a spooktacular hour-long Halloween special, featuring four tales of terror.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 5 (Channel 4: Series 6), Episode 4

Jon Richardson and Johnny Vegas take on Sean Lock and Romesh Ranganathan. Josie Long joins resident lexicographer Susie Dent.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Ardal O'Hanlon

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 2, Episode 9

Ardal O'Hanlon, Roisin Conaty, Rob Delaney and Elis James join Alan to chat about all the hot topics - like being heckled by Grandmaster Flash and serenaded by Lionel Richie.

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