British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 11th September 2021

BritBox 9am
23 min
Spitting Image

Spitting Image

Series 22 (BritBox Series 2), Episode 1

A new Parliamentary term has started and Rishi Sunak introduces 'kindness'. Coronavirus recounts its rise to stardom, Ronaldo returns to Manchester United, and Meghan and Harry meet with the Santa Barbara residents' committee. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford and Joe Wicks struggle to cope with life post-lockdown.

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 4, Episode 3 - Saladin

How does one man protect an empire against multiple crusades? Take a chivalry lesson from legendary leader Saladin. Greg Jenner is with Maria Shehata and Professor Jonathan Phillips.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 19, Special

Presenter and writer Richard Osman, Lancashire and North West Thunder captain and former England cricketer Alex Hartley, Canadian sports broadcaster Greg Brady and comedian Eddie Kadi 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 sixth 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 3 - Space Archaeology

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Sara Pascoe, Prof Alice Roberts and Dr Sarah Parcak as they find out how space satellites and genetics are helping us uncover our past.

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 and ninth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:35pm
45 min
Paul O'Grady's Saturday Night Line-Up. Paul O'Grady

Paul O'Grady's Saturday Night Line-Up

Episode 1

Comedy chat and game show in which Paul O'Grady puts questions, scenarios and dilemmas to celebrity guests, who must arrange themselves from best to worst correctly to match the order the British public have put them in. In the first edition he is joined by Jack Dee, Joanna Page, Rob Rinder and Mica Paris.

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

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 4 - Super Mammy

Agnes is feeling self-conscious about her weight after some less-than-flattering comments from her family. She decides to go on a diet but struggles to keep her resolve when she sees her favourite foods.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Dermot O'Leary, Stephen Fry, Cariad Lloyd, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 10 - Making A Meal Of It

With Phill Jupitus, Cariad Lloyd and Dermot O'Leary.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Aly Mahmoud, Shirley Erskine, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Judy Murray, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Pamela Anderson

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 1, Episode 1

Entertainment show hosted by Mrs Brown. Agnes and her family are joined by celebrity guests, including Pamela Anderson, Judy Murray and Louis Walsh. With audience shenanigans and music from James Blunt.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Nish Kumar. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 16, Episode 4

Joining Romesh, Jamie and Freddie this week are comedians Nish Kumar, Jo Brand and Catherine Bohart. Together, the crew try out some aerial yoga, take on the wall in a speed climbing challenge, and endure a Storm Warning in the final challenge.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
David Jason: My Life On Screen. David Jason. Copyright: Shiver Productions

David Jason: My Life On Screen

Episode 1

This first episode charts Sir David's journey from working class lad in North Finchley to TV star. It follows his transition from theatre actor to early TV roles, and how his partnership with Ronnie Barker helped establish him as a major comic talent by the mid-70s.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows from L to R: Iain Stirling, Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 5, Episode 1

Russell Howard is joined by Iain Stirling, Katie Piper and Aaron Simmonds to put the world to rights in the fifth series of his hit comedy news show.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Felicity Ward, Dara O Briain, Mo Gilligan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 2 - Dara O Briain, Felicity Ward, Mo Gilligan

This week's episode is hosted by the quick witted host of BBC's Mock The Week Dara O Briain, as he introduces the wonderful Australian comic Felicity Ward and viral internet sensation Mo Gilligan to the stage.

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