British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 4th September 2021

Radio 4 10:30am
30 min
You're Dead To Me

You're Dead To Me

Series 4, Episode 2 - Mary Shelley

Greg Jenner is joined by literary expert Dr Corin Throsby and comedian Lauren Pattison as we explore the life of genre-changing literary icon Mary Shelley.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 19, Episode 4

Football commentator and former Chelsea player Pat Nevin, presenter Charlie Webster, radio and TV presenter Rickie Haywood-Williams and comedian Tez Ilyas join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (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 episodes from the fifth series of the lie-based panel game.

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 22 - Lockdown Podcast, Episode 1 - The End of the Universe

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are back for new series, for now at least, as they take an upbeat look at all the different ways our Universe might end.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
French And Saunders: Funny Women. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French & Saunders: Funny Women

French & Saunders celebrate female contributions to comedy.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Mike (Kenneth MacDonald), Del (David Jason), Marlene (Sue Holderness), Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield)

The Story Of Only Fools And Horses

David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and writer John Sullivan speak about the history of Only Fools And Horses, one of Britain's favourite sitcoms.

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 eighth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head. Greg Davies. Copyright: Avalon Television

Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head

Television version of Greg Davies's 2013 stand-up show, The Back Of My Mum's Head.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm (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

Series 2, Episode 7 - A Touch Of Glass

A chance meeting with a member of the aristocracy enables Del to impress with his, previously unknown, knowledge of chandelier repairing. He enlists the help of Rodney and Grandad to get them down...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 5 - Mammy?

It's a stressful day for Agnes, as everything seems to be happening all at once. Rory and Dino have had a huge falling out, and Mark and Betty have got their emigration visas and are off to Australia.

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

QI

Series M, Episode 6 - Marriage And Matings

With Bill Bailey, Jo Brand and Greg Davies.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Buffering. Image shows from L to R: Iain (Iain Stirling), Vicky Pattison. Copyright: Avalon Television

Buffering

Series 1, Episode 6

Iain screen tests for a prime time dating show with Vicky Pattison. Ashley attempts to shut the door on her relationship with Robbie, before Greg's return. Meanwhile Rosie tries to convince Iain and Olivia to finally open up to each other.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Alex Brooker, Adam Hills. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

The Last Leg

The Last Leg Of Tokyo 2020, Episode 12

Jody Cundy, Sir Lee Pearson and Lorraine Kelly are in the studio for the final night of the Games.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 3, Episode 6

Agnes and the family are joined by Dani Dyer, Paddy McGuinness and Jason Donovan, and Foley's bar is pumping with music from Busted.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jonas Blue, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 4 - Superstar DJs

Rob and Romesh's next stop in their journey of discovery leads them into the hot and loud world of Superstar DJs.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
BBC Two 11:35pm (repeat)
Funny Festival Live. Image shows from L to R: Michael Stranney, Judi Love, Jason Manford, Jayde Adams, Toussaint Douglass. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Funny Festival Live

Episode 1

Jason Manford kicks off this live stand-up series by welcoming Judi Love, Toussaint Douglass, Michael Stranney and Jayde Adams to the stage to share their highs and lows of lockdown.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Marcus Brigstocke, Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 3 - Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus Brigstocke

Sean Lock introduces Romesh Ranganathan and Marcus Brigstocke.

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