British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 25th November 2017

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Rick Edwards. Credit: BBC

Fighting Talk

Series 15, Episode 14

Broadcaster and presenter Martin Kelner, comedian Neil Delamere, former snooker player Neal Foulds and comedian Paul Sinha join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Daisy (Katy Wix), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 7, Episode 8 - Plane

Flying off on a summer holiday, Lucy and Daisy endure the worst flight of their lives when Lee gets a bad case of the jitters on the plane.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Daisy (Katy Wix), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 7, Episode 9 - Lucy

Lee spends time in the bar with Toby worrying that the woman of his dreams is drifting further away.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Flintoff, Claudia Winkleman, Jack Whitehall, James Corden, Jimmy Carr, Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 4

As the hit comedy and entertainment series continues, James Corden and co welcome comedian Jimmy Carr, Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman and Aston Villa star Micah Richards.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:10pm
60 min
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows from L to R: Michael McIntyre, Danny Dyer. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 3, Episode 2

Danny Dyer hands over his phone in celebrity Send To All, music from Clean Bandit, stand-up comedy from Russell Kane, and a very special appearance from Gary Barlow.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 5

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series C, Episode 10 - Cleve Crudgington

With Mark Steel, Clive Anderson and John Sessions.

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 5 - The Desperate Drive Of Corporal Jones

When the platoon go on an exercise, Jones and Godfrey make a mistake with the map reference and send half of the men to the wrong spot. The spot that Mainwaring goes to just happens to be the target for some 25-pounders.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Adil Ray sitcom.

BBC Two 9pm
80 min
Joe Orton Laid Bare. Joe Orton. Copyright: IWC Media

Joe Orton Laid Bare

A film that explores the wit, work and world of Joe Orton through his own words, and the testimony of those who knew him and worked with him.

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 48, Episode 2

With guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Tony Law and Nick Hewer.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Living The Dream. Krakatoa (Marcus Bagwell). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Living The Dream

Series 1, Episode 4

Troy's wrestling nemesis Krakatoa rocks up at the park and demands a rematch to settle old scores.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
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 2

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Charlie Brooker and guest panellists Diane Abbott and Nish Kumar.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Bounty Hunters. Barnaby Walker (Jack Whitehall). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Bounty Hunters

Series 1, Episode 5

Backed into a corner by Angel, the gang have no choice but to get into the Shermans' super-secure mansion and steal the statues back by force.

BBC Two 10:20pm
45 min version
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Nish Kumar, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Sally Phillips. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 5 - Odorous And Odious

Sandi Toksvig considers all things Odorous And Odious. Why is the world's second-smelliest man so frustrated? Sandi has the answer. With Nish Kumar, Sally Phillips and Ross Noble.

Russia Today 10:25pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Image shows from L to R: Naz Osmanoglu, Halina Watts, Christopher Biggins

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 45 - Philip 'Banter King' Hammond

Philip Hammond's fledgling comedy career, former mental health tsar Natasha Devon defends her comments on gender, and we look for a man called Richard Willycocks. With Christopher Biggins, Naz Osmanoglu and Halina Watts.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Juan Mata, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 10

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks charity with Manchester United star Juan Mata. Stand-up from Julian Deane.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 1, Episode 2

This programme's sketches include The Fat Sweaty Coppers, Unlucky Alf and Bob Fleming the coughing TV sensation.

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

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 5, Episode 4 - You Use A Spoon For Licking Custard

Dave Gorman asks what does the term 'generation' really mean? Why does his Mum use emojis? Are 'Life Hacks' really any help at all? All these questions and more, will be answered. Sort of.

BBC Two 11:05pm (repeat)
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Kate Williams, Josh Widdicombe, Nish Kumar, Sue Perkins, Richard Osman, Katherine Ryan, Gabby Logan. Copyright: Black Dog Television

Insert Name Here

Series 3, Episode 1 - Tom

In this series opener Josh Widdicombe is joined by Nish Kumar and historian Kate Williams, while Richard Osman is joined by Katherine Ryan and Gabby Logan. Cue lots of comic banter, funny facts and unusual stats as the as the two teams vie to outdo one another.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Character-based sketch show featuring Professor Denzil Dexter and the Off Roaders.

BBC Four 11:50pm (repeat)
What A Performance! Pioneers Of Popular Entertainment. Image shows from L to R: Frank Skinner, Suzy Klein. Copyright: BBC

What A Performance! Pioneers Of Popular Entertainment

Episode 1 - The Birth Of Music Hall

Frank and Suzy explore the birth of Britain's first mass entertainment industry: the 19th century music hall.

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 15 - Long Lost

With Jimmy Carr, Claudia O'Doherty and Suggs.

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