British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 7th August 2016

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
Isy Suttie

Sketchorama

Series 4, Episode 1

Isy Suttie presents three up-and-coming sketch groups from the live UK comedy circuit, featuring an exciting new generation of sketch writers and performers.

BBC Two 7:30pm (repeat)
A Close Shave. Credit: BBC, Aardman Animations

A Close Shave

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
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 50, Episode 4

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Michael Sheen and guest panellists Ruth Davidson MSP and Jon Richardson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10pm (repeat)
A Private Function. Image shows from L to R: Gilbert Chilvers (Michael Palin), Joyce Chilvers (Maggie Smith)

A Private Function

Satire about food rationing and social climbing, set amidst post-war austerity Britain.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

Episode 2

Stephen Fry, Eddie Izzard and Mike Myers help pay homage to the considerable comic talents of the Monty Python team, with clips from Hell's Grannies to The Life Of Brian.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Parrot Sketch Not Included: 20 Years Of Monty Python

Parrot Sketch Not Included: 20 Years Of Monty Python

Compilation special, celebrating 20 years of the Monty Python comedy group.

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