British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 3rd September 2022

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 5, Episode 1 - Frederick The Great Of Prussia

Greg Jenner is joined by special guests Stephen Fry and Dr Bodie Ashton as they travel back to 18th Century Prussia to meet Frederick the Great.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 20, Episode 5

Broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd, sports journalist John Cross, former England netball player Eboni Usoro-Brown and comedian Justin Moorhouse 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.

Channel 5 logo 6:30pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

We Love...

Episode 4 - We Love Only Fools And Horses

A joyous celebration and nostalgic look back at arguably Britain's all-time favourite sitcom.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Micah Richards, Jimmy Carr, Romesh Ranganathan, Maisie Adam, Laura Trott, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Episode 3

Joining the ALOTO boys this week are Olympic champion and cycling legend Laura Kenny alongside Joel Dommett, Jimmy Carr and Maisie Adam. Together they'll take on a human croquet assault course and see how Jamie, Jimmy and Joel got on racing Formula 1 cars at Circuit Paul Ricard.

Channel 5 logo 8pm
90 min
Comedy Legends. Sid James. Copyright: 3DD

Sid James: Comedy Icon

A profile of the comedy actor, best known for starring in many films of the Carry On franchise, with contributions from family, friends, co-stars and fans. The programme looks at his early life in South Africa, his start in films as a heavy in 1940s and 1950s crime thrillers, and his big break appearing in Hancock's Half Hour on radio and TV.

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

Highlights Special - The Best Of

More highlights from the last 5 months' of the political panel show pitching left vs right.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Lee (Lee Mack). Copyright: Avalon Television

Not Going Out

Series 10, Special - Halloween Special

Lee and Lucy take the children out trick or treating for Halloween, but the night soon turns disastrous for Lee when he loses his phone on the porch of a spooky Victorian house. Once he returns to the house to retrieve his phone, Lee discovers that the house is full of secrets that would be far better left undisturbed.

U&Dave channel logo 8:50pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 10, Christmas Special - Driving Home For Christmas

Lee and Lucy pop out on a last-minute Christmas Eve mission for the kids.

Channel 5 logo 9:30pm (repeat)
Jo Brand

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.

U&Dave channel logo 9:50pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 2 - Jam, Jelly And Juice

With Jo Brand, Sue Perkins and Liza Tarbuck.

U&Dave channel logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rhod Gilbert, David Mitchell, Nick Grimshaw, Rob Brydon, Rob Delaney, Lee Mack, Clare Balding. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 5

This week the guests are Clare Balding OBE, Rhod Gilbert, Nick Grimshaw and Rob Delaney.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Special Guests: Series 1, Highlights Special

Among the guests featured are Gordon Ramsay, Britney Spears, Idris Elba, Lena Dunham, Stormzy, Joanna Lumley, Cristiano Ronaldo, Aisling Bea and Jack Black.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Coleen Nolan, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Fleur East, Jonathan Ross, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Robert Rinder, Angela Cohen, Maureen Nolan, Linda Nolan, Anne Nolan

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 4, Episode 6

With Jonathan Ross; outspoken TV judge and former Strictly contestant Rob Rinder, and his mammy Angie; iconic girl group The Nolans; plus music in Foley's from the fantastic Fleur East.

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

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 3, Episode 6 - Team GB Part 2

Rob and Romesh's sporting journey continues as they continue their search to find a sport and join Team GB. The pair will attempt clay pigeon shooting with Aaron Heading, gymnastics with sporting hero Max Whitlock and athletics with gold medallist Denise Lewis. Will they find their sport?

U&Dave channel logo 11:10pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, David Mitchell, Kate Williams, Rob Brydon, Kevin Bishop, Lee Mack, Brian Blessed. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 5

With Josh Widdicombe, Brian Blessed, Professor Kate Williams and Kevin Bishop.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Breeders

Breeders

Series 3, Episode 9 - No More - Part 1

Jim and Jackie are both struggling. Luke has a choice to make. Ally meets someone new.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Natalie Haynes

Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics

Series 8, Episode 3 - Lucretius

A six-book poem on philosophy and physics? Sounds a bit dry? Lucretius's contemporaries and poetic descendants raved about it, even Cicero, who is mean about everyone. With Professor Llewelyn Morgan and Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK.

U&Dave channel logo 11:50pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 13 - Lucky Losers

With Danny Baker, Sandi Toksvig and Jeremy Clarkson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Newark, Newark. Image shows from L to R: Leslie (Jai Hollis), Amber (Jessie Mae Alonzo)

Newark, Newark

Episode 1

It's Maxine's 40th birthday but her 16 year old son Leslie has big plans to hog the spotlight. At a rainy English barbecue party, things go awry when some unwanted guests arrive.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Breeders

Breeders

Series 3, Episode 10 - No More - Part 2

A furious argument is interrupted by Ava's news about Jim. Paul and Ally need to decide - is this it?

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