British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 8th October 2022

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

Fighting Talk

Series 20, Episode 8

BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter Reece Parkinson, football broadcaster Lynsey Hooper, sports broadcaster Greg Brady and comedian Tez Ilyas join Colin Murray in an episode that is being broadcast from Canada.

Radio 4 3pm
60 min
Downing Street

The Downing Street Doppelganger

1922: The PM goes down with a deadly virus. The news must not get out. How can they stabilise the ship?

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 three episodes from the lie-based panel game.

BBC Two 6:10pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows left to right: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 5, Episode 5 - Carp & Barbel (Reigate Hills, Surrey)

Paul and Bob head to a lake deep in the Surrey Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty. As they approach the gates to the lake, they set their eyes and their hearts on catching big carp from the yet undisturbed and tranquil waters. Plus, Dr Anand Patel, an expert in men's health, joins Bob for a chat about weight.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:55pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French), Harry Kennedy (Richard Armitage). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome Stranger

Yet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 2 - The NFL

As Super Bowl fever takes over the world, Rob and Romesh go on a mission to learn all about America's best loved sport.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Michail Antonio, Jonathan Ross, Hannah Waddingham, Romesh Ranganathan, Guz Khan, Jamie Redknapp, Micah Richards

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Episode 8

Joining the boys this week: guest captain and West Ham striker Michail Antonio; actress and star of Ted Lasso, Hannah Waddingham; TV personality Jonathan Ross; and comedian Guz Khan.

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 seventh series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Christmas Special - The Jolly Boys' Outing

It's the Nags Head's annual jamboree down to Margate and the Trotters head for the seaside. But with Rodney getting arrested and the coach blowing up the trip is hardly a bundle of laughs...

Channel 5 logo 8:40pm
90 min
No Job For A Lady. Jean Price (Penelope Keith). Copyright: Thames Television

Penelope Keith: From Margo To The Manor Born

A profile of the life and career of actress and sitcom star Penelope Keith.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:40pm
35 min
Blankety Blank. Su Pollard

Blankety Blank

Series 19, Episode 3

Bradley Walsh hosts as a panel of six celebrities fill in the missing blanks and help win some brilliant prizes for some very lucky contestants. This week, he's joined by Lorraine Kelly, Richard Madeley, Suzi Ruffell, Jimmy Carr, Su Pollard and Big Narstie.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the adult sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Ben Earle, Joel Dommett, Penny Dommett, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Eamonn Holmes, Ruth Langsford, Crissie Rhodes

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 4, Episode 5

Agnes and the family are joined in studio by the comedian and Masked Singer host Joel Dommett; king and queen of morning television Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes; plus Foley's bar is pumping with pop, as The Shires playout the show in style.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Lara Ricote

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 3, Episode 3

This week Mel and her dishonourable assistant Lou Sanders are joined by Charlotte Church, Sophie Willan and Lara Ricote. Charlotte spills the beans on her wild child past, Sophie dishes out some karma and Lara reveals how she pulled off a cheese-based heist.

Channel 5 logo 10:10pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

Secrets & Scandals Of The Good Life

Documentary exploring iconic 1970s' sitcom The Good Life and the story of its making.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:55pm (repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Special Guests, Highlights Special

A final selection of the most memorable moments from recent series of the talk show. Among the guests featured are Michael McIntyre, Olivia Colman, David Beckham, Rebel Wilson, Jason Derulo, Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan, Katherine Ryan, Will Ferrell, Demi Lovato, Sacha Baron Cohen, Ashley Banjo and Patrick Dempsey.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (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

Series 3, Episode 2

Dave and Denise have left baby David with Bar whilst they go out for the first time - since the last time they went out. When next-door neighbour Joe turns up with an injured hand, Jim's amused by his accident, and soon drops Antony in it. Again.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Just Jokes. Jason Forbes

Just Jokes

One-off docu-comedy special looking at black comedians and their experiences in modern comedy.

Channel 5 logo 11:05pm (repeat)
Steptoe & Son. Image shows from L to R: Zita (Carolyn Seymour), Harold (Harry H. Corbett), Albert (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: Associated London Films Limited

Steptoe & Son

Disaster looms when restless rag-and-bone man Harold Steptoe decides to get married - against his father's wishes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (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

Series 3, Episode 6

Baby David's freshly Christened, and the family are having a proper knees-up in celebration. As the Royle clan and their closest friends gather in the sitting room, Denise and Dave sneak upstairs for a quiet moment with the little one. But Antony's got an announcement...

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
Fantasy Football League

Fantasy Football League

Series 1, Episode 2

Matt Lucas and Elis James host the comedy chat show, with guest managers Doc Brown and Gabby Logan joining to talk about the week in football and share their fantasy teams.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 2 - Josh Widdicombe, Celia Pacquola, Nathan Caton

This week, star of the BBC sitcom Josh, and The Last Leg, Josh Widdicombe, hosts as he introduces the brilliant Nathan Caton and Australian comic Celia Pacquola to the stage.

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