British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 17th February 2018

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

Fighting Talk

Series 15, Episode 27

Former professional footballer Clinton Morrison, former GB badminton player and Olympic silver-medallist Gail Emms, presenter and Champion of Champions Richard Osman and comedian Nish Kumar join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry.

Radio 4 2:30pm
45 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Special - An Alien Has Landed

The Dead Ringers team imagine what would happen if an alien visited Earth. A one-off special for Radio 4's drama slot.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 5:30pm
30 min
Harry Hill's Tea Time. Image shows from L to R: Kate Humble, Harry Hill. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Tea Time

Series 2, Episode 7 - Kate Humble

Harry dons his safari suit for a wildlife special featuring Kate Humble. 'Butter surprise' and steak and owl pie are on the menu as he takes a look at some of Kate's most comical TV moments. There are musical and comedy skits, a yoghurty way to get kids back in touch with nature, and footage from Tea Time's very own badgercam.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of thre episodes of Britain's most popular sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of three episodes of the sci-fi sitcom.

BBC Two 8:45pm (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 13 - Time On My Hands

The platoon jump to arms when a German pilot ejects from his plane and gets his parachute caught on the front of Walmington Town Hall, grapsing to the clock face for dear life. Their attempts to disentagle and capture him do not go to plan.

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, Joel Creasey, Ricky Ponting, James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Jamie Redknapp, Jon Richardson. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 7

James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall are joined by Ricky Ponting, Joel Creasey and Jon Richardson.

BBC Two 9:15pm
45 min version
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, Desiree Burch, Bill Bailey. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 16 - Overseas

Sandi Toksvig ventures Overseas to find out about Allotment Annies, who keeps their brothers in a cage, and much else besides. With Colin Lane, Desiree Burch and Bill Bailey.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
60 min
Through The Keyhole. Chris Kamara. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 5, Episode 7

The star-studded panel for this edition of the rebelliously revelatory programme are comedian Paddy McGuinness, soap star Catherine Tyldesley, and football legend Chris Kamara.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Bliss. Andrew (Stephen Mangan)

Bliss

Episode 1

Andrew endures a painfully difficult night out with Denise and two new friends when he discovers that Kim is headed to the same restaurant. His efforts to relocate both parties become increasingly desperate.

Russia Today 10:25pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 6 - Racist Peter Rabbit

Popstar Tallia Storm explains why she's stepping down as an Oxfam supporter, and Sam finds out if Beatrix Potter was a secret Nazi. With Paul Danan, Janey Godley and David Mills.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 6 - Brighton

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow heads to the seaside and to the Brighton Dome for the final destination of the series. Here, he introduces Micky Flanagan, Jo Caulfield and Jon Richardson, along with unique pub landlord Al Murray, the evening's headline act.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:35pm
45 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Terry Alderton, Adam Hills, Andi Osho. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 4 - Adam Hills, Andi Osho, Terry Alderton

Adam Hills is joined by Andi Osho and Terry Alderton.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
65 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 3 - Literature

With Victoria Coren Mitchell, Lloyd Langford and Jack Whitehall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Green Wing. Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 2, Episode 2

Guy and Mac are given the all clear to return to work. Caroline tries to make Mac remember their relationship but Guy keeps interfering. Guy also has to cope without a driving licence, Alan has to cope without sex, and Martin decides to dump Karen.

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