British Comedy Guide

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TV schedule Saturday 19th March 2016

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:45am
15 min
Spot Bots. Copyright: BBC

Spot Bots

Episode 21 - Blip's Present

Cubi and Lexi can't wait for Blip to open his mystery present.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:45pm
25 min
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 2, Documentary - A Day In The Life Of Millie Inbetween

A look behind the scenes to see how the show is made. We meet the cast and crew on a typical day to see how the series comes together. Ever wondered if Millie and the gang go to school while we are shooting? Who does Millie's make-up? Or who's the funniest cast member? All these questions, and more, will be answered in this behind-the-scenes special.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 2, Episode 1 - Peter Sellers

The fascinating life story of Peter Sellers, who became famous on radio as one of The Goons, and then in the movies too.

BBC Two 8pm (repeat)
Perry And Croft: Made In Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Croft, Jimmy Perry. Copyright: BBC

Perry And Croft: Made In Britain

Episode 1 - War & Peace

This episode looks at War & Peace - and how the British spirit has triumphed when tested.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of episodes from Series B of the world's cleverest and most interesting 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 5, Episode 6 - If The Cap Fits....

Frazer is becoming increasingly troublesome, so Mainwaring tries to solve the problem by temporarily promoting him to the rank of captain. The plan soon backfires when a visitor mistakes Frazer for Mainwaring.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:40pm
60 min
You're Back In The Room. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

You're Back In The Room

Series 2, Episode 2

Phillip Schofield is joined by world-renowned hypnotist Keith Barry in the game show where five strangers team up to win a potential £25,000. Featuring celebrity guest Chris Kamara.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 1 - Hole

After an evening at the fair, Richie and Eddie are rather alarmed to find themselves trapped at the top of Europe's largest ferris wheel for the night. Then everything gets much worse.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
Downhill. Image shows from L to R: Gordon (Richard Lumsden), Keith (Karl Theobald), Steve (Jeremy Swift), Julian (Ned Dennehy). Copyright: Crisis Films

Downhill

A film about old school friends who decide to undertake Wainright's Coast to Coast Walk.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 4, Episode 3 - Pornography

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:40pm
65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 10, Episode 11 - Hugh Jackman, Taron Egerton, Shazia Mirza, Luke Evans, Primal Scream

Jonathan chats to X-Men star Hugh Jackman, along with his co-star Taron Egerton from the upcoming Eddie The Eagle film, British stand-up comedian Shazia Mirza, High-Rise and The Hobbit star Luke Evans, while Primal Scream provide this week's music.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 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

Series 46, Highlights Special

A compilation of the popular news quiz that looks back at the big news stories of 2013. With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and a variety of guest hosts and panellists.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 15, Episode 1 - Celebrity Juice Live

Celebrity Juice is going live for the first time ever to kick off the brand new series! Unedited, uncensored... unbelievable. Seriously though, who's let this happen? The guests are Willoughby's This Morning co-host Phillip Schofield, The Voice judge Ricky Wilson, and 'Queen of the Jungle' Vicky Pattison.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, Episode 2 - Stiff

Linda and Tom are shocked and confused when they return home after a day's shopping to find Beryl laid in state in their living room. They weren't even aware she'd died!

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Alan Davies

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Highlights Special - Series 1 Highlights

A bumper crop of unseen clips from Series 1 of the left-field chat show. Hear how Josie Long will turn into an old male Sikh and Marcus Brigstocke nearly became a polar bear's lunch!

BBC Four 11pm (repeat)
Arena: Ken Dodd's Happiness. Ken Dodd. Copyright: BBC

Arena: Ken Dodd's Happiness

A tribute to the Liverpudlian comic Ken Dodd, in which he discusses his 50-year career and the influences of his comedy style.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 6

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

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