British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 24th September 2022

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 5, Episode 2 - Eleanor of Aquitaine

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Gabby Storey and comedian Rachel Parris to take a look at the action-packed life of Eleanor of Aquitaine.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 20, Episode 6

Comedian Matt Forde, football presenter Natalie Pike, ITV Chaser and singer Jenny Ryan and sports broadcaster Greg Brady 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 seventh series of the lie-based panel game.

Radio 4 7:15pm
This Cultural Life. Image shows left to right: John Wilson, James Corden

This Cultural Life

Actor, writer and comedian James Corden reveals the most important people, events and cultural works that inspired his own creativity.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions, Sky

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Episode 6

Joining the ALOTO boys this week as guest captain of the Blue team is former Manchester United and France defender Patrice Evra, alongside Richard Ayoade, Angela Scanlon and Jimmy Carr. They'll have their skills tested as a cannon fires footballs at them, and Jamie and Micah attempt to hang on for as long as possible during a reverse bungee.

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 sixth and seventh series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

BBC Two 8:35pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Bob Mortimer

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 5, Episode 3 - Ferox Trout (Loch Garry, Scottish Highlands)

Paul and Bob catch the sleeper train to the Scottish Highlands to fish for ferox trout. Bob can't resist the challenge to look for Nessie in the vast waters of Loch Ness.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. ArrDee

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 30, Episode 2

Greg Davies welcomes singer James Bay and comedian Roisin Conaty to Daisy May Cooper's team, whilst Noel Fielding is joined by series regular Jamali Maddix and Brighton rapper ArrDee as everyone revels in the joys of hats, witchcraft and Jamali's 'beef' with Dave Benson Phillips. The teams start by discussing infamous rock and roll rivalries including the questionable method that New Order chose to show their disdain for Spandau Ballet before the panel try their best to identify UK garage legends Monstaboy and Platnum.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:05pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 4 - Summer

When could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.

Channel 5 logo 9:10pm
90 min
Miss Tulip Stays The Night. Kate (Diana Dors)

Diana Dors: Britain's Blonde Bombshell

A profile of the actress, whose career embraced theatre, film, TV variety shows, easy-listening records, sitcoms, cabaret tours and even stints as a TV presenter and chat show host.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:10pm
35 min
Blankety Blank. Denise Van Outen

Blankety Blank

Series 19, Episode 1

In this first edition, Bradley is joined by Denise Van Outen, Ellie Simmonds, Chris Eubank, Frank Skinner, Vick Hope and Joey Essex.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Image shows from L to R: Rhod Gilbert, Susan Wokoma, Dermot O'Leary

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 3, Episode 1

Mel and Lou are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Susan Wokoma and Dermot O'Leary. Rhod reveals why he shouldn't be trusted with a campervan, Susan tells an X-rated story and Dermot lifts the lid on a rendezvous from his early TV days.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:05pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Aly Mahmoud, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Johnny Vegas, Patricia Pennington, Clare Balding, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney)

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 3, Episode 4

Agnes and the family are joined by sports presenter Clare Balding, comedian Johnny Vegas, and Made In Chelsea stars Jamie Laing and Spencer Matthews.

Channel 5 logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son Ride Again. Image shows from L to R: Albert (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited

Steptoe And Son Ride Again

The rag-and-bone business is in trouble and Harold is convinced that Albert must die so that he can collect the old man's life insurance.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
Brassic

Brassic

Series 4, Episode 3 - Lost In The Woods

A fun, lads-only camping trip to the local woods, turns out to be a nightmare when the gang end up horrendously lost.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Sandylands. Image shows from L to R: Pedalo Pat (Janet Prince), Les Vegas (Sanjeev Bhaskar). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sandylands

Series 1, Episode 1

Emily Verma arrives in Sandylands to attend her estranged dad's memorial. She meets local loudmouth Tina and childhood crush Nathan - but there's another entirely unexpected meeting to come...

BBC Two 11:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: BBC Films

Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

Big screen spin-off featuring Jennifer Saunders's riotous PR girl, Edina Monsoon, and best friend Patsy Stone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Christmas Special - The Golden Egg Cup

There's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.

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