British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 2nd May 2020

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

Fighting Talk

Series 17, Special - No Ball Games Allowed

Boxing commentator and broadcaster Steve Bunce, bronze Olympic medalist and former GB athlete Kath Merry, Formula 1 broadcaster Jennie Gow and comedian Paul Sinha join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment as they celebrate the world of sport that doesn't include a ball.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:30pm
30 min
The Machynlleth Comedy Festival. Copyright: BBC

The Machynlleth Comedy Festival

2020, Episode 2 - Live From Lockdown

Welsh acts who have performed at MachFest over the years have spent lockdown devising new material for a 30 minute comedy cabaret show. And here it is... with songs from Carys Eleri, sketches from Tarot and stand-up from Lolly Adefope and Jordan Brookes. It's all held together by host Kiri Pritchard-McLean. A comedy compendium for the isolation generation.

BBC Two 6pm (repeat)
We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Perry (Paul Ritter), David Croft (Richard Dormer). Copyright: DSP

We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story

One-off drama about how writers Jimmy Perry and David Croft got Dad's Army made despite scepticism from BBC management.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

A selection of episodes from the fifth and sixth series of the Orwellian panel show.

BBC Two 7pm (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 7, Episode 4 - The Godiva Affair

Jones is worried that Mrs. Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr. Gordon, so he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help. Meanwhile, Hodges and Gordon are casting for the role of Lady Godiva in the town parade.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (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 sixth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 6

As the family tries to get rid of Auntie Angela, another guest arrives to stay. Mum has to decide what to do about Jake's girlfriend. Ben and Karen discuss dreams, the Mafia and trampolining bears.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Danny Dyer, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Chris Dyer, Aly Mahmoud, Amir Khan

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 2, Episode 1

Agnes and the family are joined by celebrity guests including EastEnders hardman Danny Dyer, boxing comeback king Amir Khan, queen of the outdoors Kate Humble and music from Jackson 5 legend, Tito Jackson.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:25pm (repeat)
Through The Keyhole. Image shows from L to R: Eamonn Holmes, Scarlett Moffatt, Leigh Francis, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Talkback

Through The Keyhole

Series 5, Episode 6

Taking their seats as the star-studded panel for this edition of the exuberantly extraordinary programme are comedian Jimmy Carr, TV and radio presenter Eamonn Holmes, and former Queen of the Jungle Scarlett Moffatt.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 6

The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Hugh Dennis, Andy Murray, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Ellie Taylor, Miles Jupp, Loyiso Gola. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Loyiso Gola, Milton Jones, Miles Jupp, Ellie Taylor and Josh Widdicombe. Also, tennis star Andy Murray is in the audience again.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 4 - It's Only Rock And Roll

Rodney's joined a band (on drums), and really believes that they could be the next big thing. Del's not so convinced, but, spying an opportunity to make a few bob, offers to act as their manager. Their first gig doesn't go well at all, but which one of the brothers will be proved right?

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Milton Jones, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Rob Beckett, Tiffany Stevenson, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Romesh Ranganathan and Tiff Stevenson.

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

Green Wing

A selection of episodes from the second series of the surreal hospital sitcom.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:05pm (repeat)
Code 404. DI John Major (Daniel Mays)

Code 404

Series 1, Episode 1

Detective John Major is killed after a failed sting operation, but the Met brings him back from the dead as part of an experimental artificial intelligence project. Major immediately goes on the hunt for his killer, dragging his still shocked partner and best friend Roy Carver along for the ride.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply. Image shows from L to R: Suzi Ruffell, Rufus Hound, Dave Gorman, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Avalon Television

Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply

Episode 7 - Shot Through The Face With A Cannon

Dave Gorman is joined by Suzi Ruffell, Rufus Hound and Katherine Ryan.

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