British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 30th April 2022

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

Fighting Talk

Series 19, Episode 37

Broadcaster and former cricketer Charles Dagnall, sports broadcaster Kate Mason, editor of The Big Issue Paul McNamee and comedian Danny Mcloughlin join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1:30pm
30 min
Leroy Brito

Leroy Brito - Almost Famous

Recorded over two nights at the iconic Wales Millennium Centre, Leroy has a lot to get off his chest as he discusses his new found micro celebrity status, the joys of newly married life and the pains of turning 40.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Robin (Laurence Rickard), Humphrey (Laurence Rickard), Mary (Katy Wix), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Captain (Ben Willbond), Pat (Jim Howick), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Julian (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the haunted house sitcom.

Channel 5 logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper Forever. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: Shiver Productions

Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words

Channel 5 celebrates acclaimed comedian and magician Tommy Cooper.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (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 11th series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: DC Bill Wong (Matt McCooey), Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen)

Agatha Raisin

Series 3, Episode 7 - As The Pig Turns - Part 1

After a turbulent few weeks with setbacks aplenty, Agatha is determined to move on with her life and put the past firmly behind her. However, her plans are quickly derailed when a gruesome discovery of a dismembered torso at the Winter Fayre hog roast leaves all of Carsely fearing for their safety.

GB News logo 8pm
60 min
The Ministry Of Offence. Image shows from L to R: Diane Spencer, Steve N Allen, Leo Kearse

Ministry Of Offence

Episode 3

Leo Kearse is joined by Scott Capurro and Diane Spencer by Josh Howie.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen), Sir Charles Fraith (Jason Merrells), Toni Gilmour (Jodie Tyack), Roy Silver (Mathew Horne)

Agatha Raisin

Series 3, Episode 8 - As The Pig Turns - Part 2

A gruesome discovery of a dismembered torso at the Winter Fayre hog roast continues to leaves all of Carsely fearing for their safety.

BBC Two 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Sandi Toksvig, Nish Kumar, Holly Walsh. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 2 - Organisms

Sandi Toksvig looks at multiple Organisms. Where else are you going to meet the world's deadliest hunter, a photographer hidden inside an ox, and a juggling otter, all in the same room? With Nish Kumar, Cariad Lloyd and Holly Walsh.

BBC Two 9:30pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Gary Delaney, Sara Pascoe, Larry Dean. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Episode 1 - Sara Pascoe, Gary Delaney, Larry Dean

This episode of the award-winning Live At The Apollo is hosted by the awesome Sara Pascoe as she introduces rising comedy star Larry Dean and master of the one-liner Gary Delaney to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 9

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back over the week's events with the help of guests James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Ivo Graham and Zoe Lyons.

Radio 4 9:45pm (repeat)
The Skewer. Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

The Skewer

Series 6, Episode 4

This week, The Terrors of the Earth, Tom Cruise v Alan Titchmarsh, and a questionable pint of Starmerpramen.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Kerry Godliman, Glenn Moore, Nish Kumar. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back over the week's events with the help of guests James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Kerry Godliman, Nish Kumar and Glenn Moore.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:20pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Joel Dommett. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 26, Episode 6

Joel Dommett, Will Mellor, Verona Rose and Katherine Ryan join captains Laura Whitmore and Emily Atack for more games, fun and anarchy on the panel show hosted by Keith Lemon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 4 - Nature

According to Billy, crocodiles hate heavy rock, polar bears are surprisingly sneaky and Unicorns reside in Scotland! Settle in for some great time as Billy talks about his lifelong love of all things furry and
his hopes about what's next in store for Mother Earth.

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

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 4, Episode 1 - Strongman

Rob and Romesh will be witnessing insane strength up close as they take on the world of Strongman. On their journey they head to Iceland to train with former champion Magnus Ver Magnusson. All with the aim of competing one on one at the Arnold Sports Festival to find out which of the two is the strongest.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Shakespeare Season Special - The Immortal Bard

Shakespeare-themed special with Bill Bailey, David Mitchell and Sue Perkins.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
15 min
Machynlleth sign. Copyright: BBC

Comedy Club At Machynlleth

Series 1, Episode 1

Jake Yapp and Isy Suttie chat to Sara Barron at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. Plus poetry from Rob Auton.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
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 57, Episode 5

Katherine Ryan guest presents, and is joined by fellow comedians Andy Hamilton & Cariad Lloyd, who will join team captains Ian Hislop & Paul Merton as guest panellists.

BBC Four 11:55pm (repeat)
June Whitfield

The Many Faces Of...

Episode 1 - The Many Faces Of June Whitfield

Comedy actress June Whitfield tells her own story, from her early days in the West End to her successful sitcom career.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Russell Kane, Steve Hughes. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 6 - Sarah Millican, Steve Hughes, Russell Kane

Host Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funny man Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.

BBC Three Midnight (repeat)
Peacock. Image shows from L to R: Jay (Lucien Laviscount), Spooner (Thomas Gray), Andy Peacock (Allan Mustafa)

Peacock

Series 1, Episode 1

Andy Peacock finds himself in crisis as he begins to realise that his playboy persona and sexy job as a personal trainer are starting to wear thin. Realising that everyone around him is moving on, Andy questions whether he should be trying new things: going for the new Head Trainer role at work, or maybe even settling down?

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