Schedule Saturday 27th August 2016

Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes. Image shows from L to R: Benjamin Partridge, Elis James, Nadia Kamil. Copyright: BBC

Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes

Series 4, Episode 3 - Cities

Elis James compares Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Bangor, St David's and St Asaph to determine which is Wales's greatest city.

Pointless. Copyright: BBC

Pointless Celebrities: Sitcom Special

Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman host a special sitcom edition of the Saturday night hit game show Pointless Celebrities.

The celebrity line-up includes Charlie Higson and Adil Ray, as well as Pauline McLynn, who joins with Hugh Dennis. Jean Ferguson teams with Tina Malone, and also stepping up to the Pointless Celebrities podium are Richard Gibson and Vicki Michelle from 'Allo 'Allo!. In addition, the studio is treated to a VT with Boycie and Marlene (Only Fools And Horses).

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 8, Episode 1 - Ring Dem Bells

The platoon are to take part in a training film, but are horrified to learn that they are to play the Germans. There's also the issue of trying not to be seen in Nazi uniforms for fear of causing a panic.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
10pm
60 min
4 Extra Stands Up. Susana Mota. Copyright: BBC

4 Extra Stands Up

4 Extra Stands Up At The Fringe, Episode 2

Jo Caulfield introduces some of the best comedians from 2016's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the largest arts festival in the world.

Channel 5 logo
10:30pm
60 min
The Funny Thing About...

The Funny Thing About...

Episode 3 - Dating

Johnny Vegas and friends offer an uproariously silly, insightful and frank look at the difficult business of finding love in the 21st century.

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

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 31 - Jeremy Liar

Sam wonders whether Jeremy Corbyn will ever be good at anything, and asks if the burkini ban proves that the French have finally gone mad, while George Galloway explains what it would take for him to rejoin the Labour Party.

Rob Brydon Live. Rob Brydon

Rob Brydon Live

TV broadcast of Rob Brydon's 2009 stand-up show.

BBC Two
11pm
(repeat)
Jadoo: Kings Of Curry

Jadoo: Kings Of Curry

A repeat of this 2013 film.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV
11pm
(repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 17 - Chocco Chimp

The prizes have disappeared from Mr Slater's new crazy golf course, and Richard is puzzled. Then the famous detectives Sherlock Sooty and Doctor Watsit are called in to investigate - and set a trap to catch the thief. Guest starring Matthew Corbett.

A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Out-takes - Unseen

Rejoin the A League of Their Own boys and their guests as the hit comedy and entertainment show runs into extra time with outtakes and unseen footage from Series 10.

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.

Channel 5 logo
11:30pm
30 min
Impractical Jokers UK. Image shows from L to R: Lee Griffiths, Paul Richard Biggin, David Moon, Matt Ralph. Copyright: Yalli Productions

Impractical Jokers UK

Episode 5

This week the boys must go to the toilet with a stranger, face guests at a youth hostel, and face having their personal possessions burned.

Rowan Atkinson Live. Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson Live

Rowan Atkinson performing best sketches from his one man shows.

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