British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 2nd April 2016

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

Spot Bots

Episode 25 - Spray Paint

Lexi accidentally covers Cubi in spray paint.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

A selection of episodes from the third series of the comic historical saga.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Spectacle. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: North One Television

The Two Ronnies Spectacle

Episode 1 - Two Ronnies Become One

New and exclusive to Gold, a charming insight into the life and work of one of the UK's favourite double acts begins with the story of how they came together.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 5, Episode 3

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

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 8 - All Is Safety Gathered In

After a near-death experience, Hodges resolves to be kinder to everyone. This includes Captain Mainwaring, who has decided to have the platoon assist a farmer friend of Godfrey's to gather in the annual wheat harvest.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm
60 min
You're Back In The Room. Copyright: Tuesday's Child

You're Back In The Room

Series 2, Episode 3

The only thing standing between the contestants and the cash is their own minds - because the contestants have all been hypnotised. Featuring celebrity guests Joey Essex and Carl Fogarty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The One.... Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: BBC / Little Britain Productions

The One...

Episode 1 - The One Ronnie

Ronnie Corbett takes centre stage in this all-star sketch show to mark his 80th birthday.

BBC Two 9pm (repeat)
U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom by and starring James Corden and Ruth Jones.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:35pm
65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 10, Episode 13 - Kit Harington, Frankie Boyle, Anna Friel, Tinie Tempah

Jonathan Ross welcomes Game of Thrones heartthrob Kit Harington, controversial comedian Frankie Boyle, award-winning actress Anna Friel and the chart-topping Tinie Tempah, who will be chatting and performing in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Two Ronnies

Mixing archive interviews with footage from their much-loved sketch show, The Interviews presents a profile of Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker - in their own words.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Quartet. Image shows from L to R: Reginald Paget (Tom Courtenay), Jean Horton (Maggie Smith)

Quartet

Comedy about the residents of a retirement home for retired operatic artistes, directed by Dustin Hoffman.

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 3

This time, celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo stands in for Holly as team captain opposite Fearne Cotton, as comedian Paddy McGuinness, Coronation Street's Shayne Ward, reality star Charlotte Crosby and presenter Caroline Flack join the panel.

Russia Today 10:30pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Sam Delaney

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 12 - Steel, King Of Metals

Sam explains why everyone is suddenly really into steel, former Ukipper Janice Atkinson MEP claims that the BBC have stitched her up, and Bobby Mair goes to 'no-go area' Brixton.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Hot Fuzz. Image shows from L to R: Sgt Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost). Copyright: Working Title Films

Hot Fuzz

Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Dylan Moran: What It Is. Dylan Moran

Dylan Moran: What It Is

Stand-up show starring Black Books star Dylan Moran. Recorded in Australia.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Extras. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen), Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant)

Extras

Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 1 - Why Are There Still Chickens?

Dave Gorman flips his lid and his laptop open to ponder modern life. Dave conducts a live experiment with over a thousand eggs!

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 2

More never-before-seen footage of James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff, Jack Whitehall and their guests on the cheeky sports-themed panel show.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 6 - Liblabble

With Bill Bailey, Reverend Richard Coles and Sara Pascoe.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Highlights Special - Extra

A selection of previously unseen bits and highlights from the series in which Lee Mack tested random bits of trivia with a selection of guests.

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