British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 23rd February 2019

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

Fighting Talk

Series 16, Episode 23

Colin Murray acts as judge and jury as Jenny Ryan, John Rawling, Thom Gibbs and Mike Bubbins fight for punditry points whilst discussing the sporting stories of the week.

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 IV.

Union Jack 8:30pm
Leicester Comedy Festival

Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year

2019, Episode 1

A live broadcast of the prestigious new act competition.

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 3, Episode 8 - The Day The Balloon Went Up

The platoon discover a runaway barrage balloon and decide to release it safely themselves. This proves not to be wise, when the balloon flies away with Captain Mainwaring still hanging onto it.

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 53, Episode 9

Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Adil Ray and guest panellists Angela Eagle and Phil Wang.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:25pm
60 min
Through The Keyhole. Image shows from L to R: Janet Street-Porter, Leigh Francis, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Rob Beckett. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 6, Episode 7

For the last episode in the series, Keith is joined by Janet Street-Porter, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Rob Beckett.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, David Mitchell, Richard Osman, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Robert Rinder, Denise Lewis. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 8

Joining the teams are Denise Lewis, Richard Osman, Robert Rinder and Katherine Ryan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 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.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 2 - Kit & Kaboodle

With Noel Fielding, Ross Noble and Australian comedian Colin Lane.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:20pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Richard Curtis, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 2, Episode 13

Join Russell as he explores the absurdity of current events, chats to British film legend Richard Curtis, and visits the museum of happiness with Lou Sanders.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:25pm
25 min
Out There. Milton Jones. Copyright: Angst Productions

Out There

Comedy pilot in which comedians perform stand-up routines in real world locations.

Channel 5 logo 10:55pm (repeat)
Sue Perkins' Comedy Greats: The Entertainers. Copyright: ITN

Sue Perkins' Comedy Greats: The Entertainers

Sue Perkins hosts a selection of audience comedy highlights from British TV archives.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Green Wing. Image shows from L to R: Guy Secretan (Stephen Mangan), Martin Dear (Karl Theobald), Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 1, Episode 6 - Tests

Martin is about to sit an exam (again) and is worried that he is going to fail (again). Harriet and Joanna both think they are pregnant so have pregancy tests, but their results get mixed up. Mac goes for a job interview to become a consultant.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Hypothetical. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Sara Pascoe, Lou Sanders, Ed Gamble, Nish Kumar, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Hypothetical

Series 1, Episode 3

Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster are joined by Sara Pascoe, Lou Sanders, Nish Kumar and Ed Gamble.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:20pm (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 One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm
Man Like Mobeen. Image shows from L to R: Cal (David Avery), Mobeen (Guz Khan)

Man Like Mobeen

Series 2, Episode 3 - Return Of The Pack

Cal, an old friend makes an unexpected return to Small Heath, leaving Aks, Eight and Nate very concerned about what this means for Mobeen.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:55pm (repeat)
Dom Hemingway. Image shows from L to R: Dickie (Richard E. Grant), Dom Hemingway (Jude Law)

Dom Hemingway

Crime comedy starring Jude Law as safecracker Dom Hemingway, newly released from prison and seeking reward for protecting his boss.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Ross Noble, Sandi Toksvig, Cariad Lloyd, David Baddiel. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 10 - Nature/Nurture

With David Baddiel, Cariad Lloyd and Ross Noble.

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