British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 17th March 2018

Union Jack 11am
60 min
Geoff Lloyd's Hometown Glory. Geoff Lloyd

Geoff Lloyd's Hometown Glory

Series 1, Episode 2 - Tom Allen

Tom Allen takes Geoff Lloyd down memory lane to Bromley! Featuring boners, Butt magazine, and Bob from Anglian Water. Oh, and Tom explains why he dressed up as a Victorian for most of his teenage years...

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

Fighting Talk

Series 15, Episode 30

Former GB athlete and Olympic bronze-medallist Kath Merry, journalist Martin Bashir and comedians Neil Delamere and Justin Moorhouse join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In White

The date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And Villains

Only on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.

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 6, Episode 3 - The Royal Train

The platoon go to the railway station in order to honour the King, who is travelling through. When another train blocks the line, Mainwaring decides to move the train himself, but then there is the small matter of stopping it.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (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 three episodes of the lie-based panel game.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
The World's End. Image shows from L to R: Andy Knight (Nick Frost), Gary King (Simon Pegg), Oliver (Martin Freeman). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Working Title Films

The World's End

Sci-fi comedy film about five friends attempting to recreate a legendary pub crawl, but the future looks rather bleak for both them and the world.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom by and starring Caroline Aherne.

Radio 4 10:15pm (repeat)
Moral Maze: The Morality Of Comedy. Michael Buerk. Copyright: BBC

Moral Maze: The Morality Of Comedy

An episode of Moral Maze asking various questions about the role of comedy in society.

Russia Today 10:25pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Image shows from L to R: Danniella Westbrook, Sam Delaney

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 10 - Cold War II

Sam looks at the UK's stand-off with Russia and Danniella Westbrook defends Jamie Carragher flobbing at a young girl. With Marek Larwood, Athena Kugblenu and David Mills.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:55pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 11 (Channel 4: Series 12), Episode 6

Jon Richardson and Michelle Wolf take on guest captain Jonathan Ross with Johnny Vegas. Pappy's join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

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

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 3 - Blackpool

Michael McIntyre continues his Comedy Roadshow with a visit to the Grand Theatre in Blackpool. Headlining is Liverpudlian comic John Bishop with guest turns from Justin Moorhouse, Miles Jupp and Terry Alderton.

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 5 - It Does Not Bong

Dave tests the merits of man versus machine, in all its life-like glory. Plus, he finds himself in a lucrative but compromising situation.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam Time

Exams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 6 - Accident

It's Richie's birthday and he's determined to have fun. Unfortunately, no one has turned up for his party, nor sent him any cards, and Eddie's hardly going to make things better ... especially when he breaks a leg.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Sandi Toksvig, Matt Lucas, Susan Calman. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Christmas Special - Noel

With Susan Calman, Matt Lucas and Josh Widdicombe.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Richard Branson. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 1, Episode 4

Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with Richard Branson. Stand-up from Phil Ellis.

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