British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 4th September 2022

Radio 4 4:30pm
30 min
Natalie Haynes

Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics

Series 8, Episode 4 - Homer: The Odyssey

Natalie tells Homer's epic story of Odysseus's journey home from the Trojan War, stopping off for adventures and infidelity on the way.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Auctioneer (Seymour Matthews), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst)

Only Fools And Horses

1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Modern Men

Del buys a self-help book aimed at the modern New Man in an effort to improve his relationship with Raquel. Meanwhile, the Trotters' finances have hit an all-time low.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7pm (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.

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
Ed Reardon's Week. Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas). Copyright: BBC

Ed Reardon's Week

Series 12, Episode 3 - The Legacy

Ed may be in line for an inheritance, as long as he can prove who he is.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
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 8:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 6, Episode 5 - The Honourable Man

A member of the Soviet Union is visiting Walmington, and it is up to Mainwaring to make a speech. However, it looks like Wilson may replace him after the Sergeant inherits a family title and becomes 'The Honourable Arthur Wilson'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 1, Episode 1 - Bad Behaviour

Britain's funniest national treasure revels in his own and others' bad behaviour. Keith Moon also makes an appearance, as does a truck full of snakes as Billy recounts wild tales of sex, booze and assaulting salesmen with bowls of trifle!

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Martin Clunes

Have I Got News For You

Series 62, Episode 10

Martin Clunes invites journalist Steph McGovern and comedy writer Armando Iannucci to pair up with regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

TNT Sports 1 logo 9:45pm
60 min
Down The Clubhouse

Down The Clubhouse

Episode 6 - Heartbreak

The most crushing moments in sport.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 5 - Cardigan

Gary feels middle-aged when Deborah starts hanging out with her new student friends. Then, to cap it all, he gets mistaken for George at the office.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Late Night Mash. Image shows from L to R: Rachel Parris, Helen Bauer. Copyright: Zeppotron

Late Night Mash

Series 2, Episode 1

Rachel Parris takes over hosting duties to reflect on Liz Truss's vibes, Joel Dommett is this week's special guest, and Helen Bauer is wellness influencer Melinda Major.

BBC Two 10:35pm
60 min
Stewart Lee: Snowflake. Stewart Lee. Copyright: BBC

Stewart Lee: Snowflake

Stand-up performance filmed at York Theatre Royal in which the comedian tackles cancel culture, free speech, identity politics and being woke - all from the position of being a self-confessed snowflake. He takes on millionaire comedians baying for attention by pretending to be cancelled, considers how it isn't actually possible to say the unsayable, and argues free speech can't always be entirely free.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 6 - Rich And Fat

Tony discovers that Gary has £33,000 in his current account, while Tony's ever-expanding waistline doesn't go unnoticed.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Phil Wang, Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 6 - Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham, Phil Wang

Mischievous regular Joe Lycett hosts, and introduces the brilliant Ivo Graham and uniquely eccentric Phil Wang to the stage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Mary (Katy Wix), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Robin (Laurence Rickard), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Captain (Ben Willbond), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Pat (Jim Howick), Julian (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Grey Lady

Alison and Mike are trying to find a semi-harmonious routine with the ghostly housemates of Button House. The ghosts have found a way to make their new situation work for them, while the couple are working towards a new money-making venture to fund their perpetual renovations.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:20pm (repeat)
The Trip. Rob (Rob Brydon)

The Trip

The Trip To Greece, Episode 3 - Pelion To Athens

Over many courses, the pair discuss famous Athenian battles, the origin of the word marathon and the correct way to resuscitate a heart attack victim.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:55pm (repeat)
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Steve (Steve Coogan), Rob (Rob Brydon)

The Trip

The Trip To Greece, Episode 4 - Athens To Hydra

Steve and Rob are joined at the Hotel Grande Bretagne by Emma and photographer Yolanda, who plans to shoot the pair at the nearby Epidaurus Amphitheatre.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 2 - About Last Night

After a particularly heavy night partying, Alison and Mike wake to find their house in disarray. With the clock ticking until a potentially crucial business partner comes to view the venue, and with very sore heads, the couple attempt a mass clean-up of the debris from the night before.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Karen Taylor, Alan Davies, Mark Watson, Katy Wix

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 4, Episode 9

Mark Watson, Katy Wix, Karen Taylor and Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves) join Alan Davies for another evening of impromptu chat. The conversation veers from crap competition wins and hideous surprises to faking it and freakish phobias.

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