Schedule for 17th October 2021 - British Comedy Guide

6pm (repeat)

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 2, Episode 5 - Jacob Anderson

Game Of Thrones actor and musician Jacob Anderson (aka Raleigh Ritchie aka Grey Worm) has asked Zuu to cook
him a special meal while he performs at London's Indigo at the O2 venue.

6:30pm (repeat)

Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Rose Matafeo, Big Zuu

Zuu, Tubsey and Hyder cook for their first New Zealander - comic, actor and writer Rose Matafeo. It's a chance to delve into some iconic kiwi dishes - including a special dessert known as a lamington cake.

7:15pm
30 min

The Confessional

Series 2, Episode 2 - Anthony Horowitz

This week Stephen meets and listens to the confessions of novelist and screenwriter Anthony Horowitz.

8pm
60 min

The Larkins

Series 1, Episode 2 - In Which The Larkins Woo Charley The Tax Man

Mariette has agreed to stay for the summer and with the arrival of Charley and Tom Fisher her heart is being pulled in many directions.

8:15pm (repeat)

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 2, Episode 4 - Cricket: The Test

Part two of the South African tour for cricket newbies Rob and Romesh as they follow England's Test series as the match comes to a dramatic finale.

9pm
45 min

The Ranganation

Series 4, Episode 3

Roisin Conaty and Guz Khan join Romesh and co to discuss Christmas stockpiling, visiting space and public displays of affection.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 10

Romesh Ranganathan hosts, with artist Grayson Perry and broadcaster Alice Levine joining regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

9:15pm (repeat)

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 29, Episode 4

Noel Fielding is joined by DJ Jax Jones and actor Mike Wozniak as they face off against Daisy May Cooper, regular Jamali Maddix and singer Ella Henderson. The first round leaves the teams bemused by the bizarre excuses given by Morrissey and Nicki Minaj to cancel shows and a special rendition of a height-based ID parade keeps them all guessing.

9:35pm (repeat)

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 1, Episode 6

Agnes and the family are joined by West End legend Michael Ball, actress Sunetra Sarker and ghost hunter Yvette Fielding, who joins Dermot and Buster on their Celebrity Haunted House tour with spooky results. The Vamps play out the series in Foley's with their latest hit.

10pm (repeat)

The Deirdre O'Kane Show

Episode 1

Deirdre is joined by world-renowned comic and Strictly champion Bill Bailey along with the hysterical Catherine Bohart and the incredible house band Abandoman for a night of big laughs.

10pm (repeat)

Late Night Mash

Series 1, Episode 7

The Mash team report on Newcastle United FC's takeover by Saudi Arabia, and an initial report into the Government's covid response to date. Rachel Parris returns to talk about violence against women, and Ahir Shah reports on the Government's (actually very good) action on climate change.

10:20pm
25 min

Sorry, I Didn't Know

Series 2, Episode 3

Jimmy Akingbola hosts the panel show, with Curtis Walker, James Acaster, Humza Arshad and Sikisa joining team leaders Chizzy Akudolu and Judi Love to answer questions about black history.

10:45pm (repeat)

The Death Of Stalin

Comedy film directed by Armando Iannucci about the last days of Joseph Stalin and the chaos after his death.

10:50pm (repeat)

Jo Brand's Classic Comedy Sketches Of The...

Episode 1 - 1970s

From Morecambe & Wise's breakfast to Monty Python and an infamous (and lifeless) feathered friend, Jo Brand explores just what made these sketches so good, while Barry Cryer shares his memories of working with The Two Ronnies, and Charlie Higson remembers how Dick Emery inspired The Fast Show.