British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 1st May 2017

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 8, Episode 1

Richard Fallon MP has acquired a Twitter account, something which is giving Martha sleepless nights, and with due cause.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the ninth series of the lie-based panel game.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6pm (repeat)
Off Their Rockers. Copyright: CPL Productions

Off Their Rockers

Series 4, Episode 6

In this edition, Marry and Joan want to settle which of them is 'most Kardashian' and Dave's back waxing goes badly wrong. Meanwhile, special guest Tulisa seems to have lost her chauffeur.

Radio 4 6:30pm
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 18, Episode 5

David Mitchell is joined by Frankie Boyle, Holly Walsh, Elis James and Mark Steel lie on the subjects of ducks, words, Oliver Cromwell and astronauts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (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 second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

Radio 4 7:45pm (repeat)
Frances Tomelty

How Does That Make You Feel?

Series 8, Episode 1

Richard Fallon MP has acquired a Twitter account, something which is giving Martha sleepless nights, and with due cause.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Christmas Special - White Box

Having broken a promise to Saffy, Eddy's had the entire kitchen stripped back to bare white walls. Her daughter is not pleased, and orders that a normal room be restored immediately. Edina's sure she's seen the perfect room to model it on, but she cannot recall where...

Channel 5 logo 9pm
90 min
Miranda Hart

The Story Of Miranda Hart

A documentary about the career of Miranda Hart.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud. Image shows from L to R: Eddie Edwards, Micky Flanagan. Copyright: 7 Wonder

Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud

Episode 3 - The Underdog

Comedian Micky Flanagan delves into the difference between an underdog and a loser as he explores how he thinks the British people see themselves.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Russell Kane, Steve Hughes. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 6 - Sarah Millican, Steve Hughes, Russell Kane

Host Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funny man Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 12 (Channel 4: Series 13), Episode 2

Jon Richardson and Chris Addison go up against Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan, with David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip, Episode 1

James Corden has flown Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall and Freddie Flintoff to America for an adventure. The jet-lagged boys hit the bowling alley and take to the field in front of a packed-out crowd at an Oakland Raiders game.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20pm (repeat)
Don't Ask Me Ask Britain. Image shows from L to R: Frank Skinner, Alexander Armstrong, Jonathan Ross

Don't Ask Me Ask Britain

Episode 2

This week's guests are actors Nina Wadia and Sheila Hancock.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:35pm
30 min
The Machynlleth Comedy Festival. Copyright: BBC

The Machynlleth Comedy Festival

2017, Episode 1 - Machynlleth Stand-Up Show 2017

Showcasing acts from Wales' premier comedy festival for 2017. Mike Bubbins hosts, with Eleanor Tiernan, Athena Kugblenu, Hedluv + Passman, Fern Brady and Jethro Bradley.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 8

Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeff Heaney (Neil Fitzmaurice), Alan Johnson (Paterson Joseph). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 4 - Handyman

Jeremy gets a job working as a handyman for his hero, techno musician Russell, but Mark suspects Russell's motivation.

Mark goes to a school reunion and considers embarking on an illicit affair with a girl he used to fancy.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 1, Episode 6

Agnes and the family are joined by West End legend Michael Ball, actress Sunetra Sarker and ghost hunter Yvette Fielding, who joins Dermot and Buster on their Celebrity Haunted House tour with spooky results. The Vamps play out the series in Foley's with their latest hit.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
Alan Carr Yap, Yap, Yap!. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr Yap, Yap, Yap!

TV edit of Alan Carr's 2015-released live show.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 6

Presenter Amanda Holden joins Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall on the blue team, while Jamie Redknapp lines up alongside award-winning comic and Trollied star Aisling Bea, and his former Liverpool midfield partner John Barnes.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:10pm
45 min version
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 93, Episode 2

Miles Jupp is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Katy Brand, Rich Hall and Kiri Pritchard-Mclean. It's a revisiting of the week in general electioneering, as well as some vital learning from grandmas about how to throw a basketball properly.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 11 - Carnival

With Clive Anderson, Jo Brand and Phill Jupitus.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Kathy Burke), Tom (James Dreyfus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Lollipop Man Cometh

Tom has a part in a small local theatre production, which has somehow attracted Tom Cruise to the lead role. Preparing for the premiere performance in his dressing room stress levels begin to rise, and with a little of Linda's mis-assistance, his make-up takes a turn for the bizarre.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC Midnight
45 min version
Have I Got News For You. Kirsty Young

Have I Got News For You

Series 53, Episode 2

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Jon Richardson and Robert Peston.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and the team put the week's events under their comedy microscope and examine the results with guests Josh Widdicombe, Gary Delaney, Tiffany Stevenson and Romesh Ranganathan.

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

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 4, Episode 6

As the fact-busting panel show continues, host Lee Mack is joined by comedian Bob Mortimer, broadcaster Alex Brooker and presenter Claudia Winkleman.

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