British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 21st April 2018

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

Fighting Talk

Series 15, Episode 34

Paralympic legend Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, broadcaster Caroline Barker, former cricketer and TMS commentator Charles Dagnall and comedian Charlie Baker join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:32pm
28 min
The Leak. Tom Price

The Leak

Series 7, Episode 1

Tom Price is joined by guests Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Robin Morgan.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Nish Kumar, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 11 - Nonsense

With Phill Jupitus, Nish Kumar and Holly Walsh.

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 episodes from Series XII.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30pm
30 min
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule. Image shows from L to R: Suzanne Packer, Moira Stuart, Harry Hill, Kara Tointon, Tom Davis. Copyright: Nit TV

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule

Series 2, Episode 2

Helping Harry Hill fill the fun capsule tonight are comedian Tom Davis, Casualty actor Suzanne Packer, EastEnders star Kara Tointon and legendary newsreader Moira Stuart.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10pm (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.

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 7 - The Recruit

While Captain Mainwaring is in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger decide to join the Home Guard. Mainwaring is not pleased about it, but there is nothing he can do, so he sends them out to patrol with Jones's men.

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.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:20pm
30 min
The Keith & Paddy Picture Show. Image shows from L to R: Goose (Paddy McGuinness), Stinger (Keith Allen), Maverick (Leigh Francis). Copyright: Talkback

The Keith & Paddy Picture Show

Series 2, Episode 2 - Top Gun

This edition presents Keith and Paddy's version of the movie Top Gun, featuring Keith Allen, Sarah Parish, and Marc Warren.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 5 - Mammy Of The Groom

With his wedding only days away and tensions running high, Dermot suffers some pre-wedding jitters and takes refuge in a cupboard. Will Agnes be able to coax her son out in time for his nuptials? Meanwhile, Cathy gives her mother a book on homosexuality, leading Agnes to wonder who in her family is gay.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 1 - Edinburgh

In this week's opening episode, Michael starts his Comedy Roadshow at the Edinburgh Playhouse, where he is joined by headline guest Rhod Gilbert, with additional stand-up from Mark Watson, Stewart Francis and Kevin Bridges.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Fred Sirieix, Gino D'Acampo, Jake Wood, Leigh Francis, Fearne Cotton, Scarlett Moffatt, Chris Ramsey

Celebrity Juice

Series 19, Episode 5

Joining the panel this week are TV presenter Scarlett Moffatt, EastEnders actor Jake Wood, First Dates host Fred Sirieix and Geordie funny man Chris Ramsey.

Russia Today 10:25pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Image shows from L to R: Marlon Davis, Laura Lexx, Jon Holmes

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 14 - Theresa May's Patois Lessons

The Government takes on its own citizens, Cliff Richard takes on the BBC, and the iconic Kit Kat is under threat from Brexit. And Mike Joyce defends his erstwhile Smiths buddy Morrissey. With comedians Marlon Davis, Jon Holmes and Laura Lexx.

BBC Four 10:35pm (repeat)
Room 101. Paul Merton. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / BBC

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 3 - Spike Milligan

Spike Milligan talks about his loathing of Portsmouth, football and his own house.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
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 49, Special - Have I Got Election News For You

Guest host Jo Brand is joined by regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Romesh Ranganathan and Jon Snow for a special episode reacting to the General Election results.

BBC Four 11:05pm (repeat)
Spike Milligan

Plunder - Spike Milligan

Emma Freud invites celebrity guest Spike Milligan to unlock the film and video vaults with his personal memories and recollections of past BBC television moments.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

BBC Four 11:35pm (repeat)
Q Milligan. Spike Milligan

Spike Milligan: Assorted Q

Episode 1

A compilation of sketches from Spike Milligan's pioneering sketch shows.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:50pm (repeat)
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.

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

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 5

Dara O'Briain and the team tickle the ribs of another week with guests Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan, Milton Jones and Jack Whitehall.

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