British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 21st May 2016

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:25pm
45 min
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 1, Episode 5

This show has a spectacular musical performance from Katherine Jenkins, who performs Heroes; and mind magic from Colin Cloud. As well as all of this, Robbie Savage plays Send To All, where Michael sends a text message to Robbie's phone book. At the end of the show, Michael gives an unsuspecting florist her moment in the spotlight, in the unmissable 'Unexpected Star'.

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 6, Episode 2 - My British Buddy

The Americans have joined the war - finally - and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Office. David Brent (Ricky Gervais)

The Office

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Ricky Gervais sitcom.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall, James Corden

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip, Episode 2

As James, Jack, Jamie and Freddie's American adventure continues, they go head to head in a batting battle at the home of baseball team the LA Angels.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:20pm
50 min
Play To The Whistle. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Danny Cipriani, Bradley Walsh, Seann Walsh, Holly Willoughby, Piers Morgan, Frank Lampard, Romesh Ranganathan

Play To The Whistle

Series 2, Episode 6

The regulars are joined by presenter and journalist Piers Morgan, England rugby star Danny Cipriani and comedian Katherine Ryan.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:35pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 5 - Mammy's Going

When Spartacus the old family dog starts looking poorly, the Brown children reluctantly decide the time has come to put her in a home.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:15pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 15, Episode 10

Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby are joined by Bang On The Money's presenting duo Rickie & Melvin, presenter Ayda Field, comedian Jimmy Carr and the show's regular contestant Gino 'Sheffield' D'Acampo.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20pm (repeat)
Run Fatboy Run. Dennis Doyle (Simon Pegg). Copyright: Material Entertainment

Run Fatboy Run

Having previously jilted his fiancée at the altar, Dennis Doyle attempts to win her back by running a marathon.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:25pm (repeat)
Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle. Peter Kay. Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle

Series 1, Episode 5

Peter takes a look back at school holidays as a child, it is singles night down at the Phoenix Club, and Geraldine McQueen meets Sir Paul McCartney.

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

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 19 - Terror-noia

Sam explains why we're wrong to be so paranoid about terrorism, Neil Kinnock explains why we should be terrified about Brexit, and Bobby Mair looks at the weirdest stories of the week.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen. Image shows from L to R: Tubbs (Steve Pemberton), Edward (Reece Shearsmith). Copyright: BBC

The League Of Gentlemen

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Plague on Royston Vasey

Pauline tackles Ross about her job prospects. Butcher Hilary Briss has a spot of bother with one of his special customers.

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

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Dave Gorman Goodish Hits, Highlights Special - Series 2 highlights

This episode reveals the best bits from Series 2 of Dave Gorman's Modern Life Is Goodish. There are also some
scenes which have never before been seen on British TV.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Steve Coogan: Live 'N Lewd. Steve Coogan. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Steve Coogan: Live 'N Lewd

Steve Coogan performs as a variety of comedy characters in his 1994 stand-up show Live 'N Lewd.

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