British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 5th November 2022

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

Fighting Talk

Series 20, Episode 12

Football broadcaster Natalie Pike, comedian Justin Moorhouse, ITV Chaser Jenny Ryan and comedian Danny McLoughlin, 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 form the 10th and 11th series of the lie-based panel game.

BBC Two 6:30pm (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 4, Episode 1 - The Big Parade

Influenced by a trip to the cinema, Mainwaring decides that the platoon should adopt a mascot for an upcoming parade. They set about capturing a ram, but the task is easier said than done when Pike gets trapped in a bog.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of three episodes of the Dawn French sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Weaver's Tale

Tom's latest plan is to buy a loom and that he and Barbara should begin producing their own cloth. By happy coincidence, it seems Margo has her heart set on a loom - but Jerry, with Barbara's encouragement, is keen to curtail her spending.

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

Not Going Out

Christmas Special - Christmas Shopping

It is Christmas Eve and newlyweds Lee and Lucy are doing some last-minute shopping when an unexpected stranger turns their Christmas upside down.

Channel 5 logo 8:35pm (repeat)
The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe. Copyright: BBC

Morecambe & Wise: 30 Funniest Moments

Documentary featuring a countdown of the 30 most popular sketches from Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:35pm
35 min
Blankety Blank. Motsi Mabuse. Credit: Thames

Blankety Blank

Series 19, Episode 7

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 Motsi Mabuse, Saffron Barker, Sophie Duker, Jimmy Carr, Matt Baker and Bez.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, Ian Broudie, Hannah Waddingham, Greg Davies, Jamali Maddix, Melanie Blatt, Noel Fielding

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 30, Episode 8

It's a World Cup football special as Greg, Daisy, Noel and Jamali are joined by Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham, 3 Lions songwriter and Lightening Seeds front man Ian Broudie and 90's legend Mel Blatt from All Saints. They teams discuss how The Beach Boys and Led Zeppelin disgraced themselves in the past and have to identify the correct members of S Club Juniors and Ned's Atomic Dustbin in the iconic Identify Parade round before Hannah and Ian show everyone exactly how the Intros and Next Words rounds should be played.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Christmas Special - The True Meaning Of Christmas

It's Christmas Eve, and Lee and Lucy face a possible yuletide disaster when they discover the perfect present they have bought for their children has already been gifted to them by their grandparents.

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 third series of the adult sitcom.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9:45pm (repeat)
Fantasy Football League

Fantasy Football League

Series 1, Episode 6

Matt Lucas and Elis James are back on the Fantasy Football League sofa with comedian and football fanatic Andrew Mensah and celebrity guest managers Jennifer Saunders and Roman Kemp for more chat about the week in football and to share their fantasy teams from the digital dugout.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Meera Syal

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 3, Episode 7

This week Mel and Lou are joined by Meera Syal, Seann Walsh and Maisie Adam. Meera gets revenge with a dirty nappy, Seann tells how he evaded the police and Maisie spills the beans on an illicit encounter.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:10pm
65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 19, Episode 4 - Rita Ora, Harry & Jamie Redknapp, Luke Evans, Paolo Nutini

Jonathan is joined by multi-platinum selling pop star and fellow Masked Singer panellist Rita Ora, father and son Harry and Jamie Redknapp and actor and singer Luke Evans. Plus, singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini performs live in the studio.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:20pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows left to right: Greta Thunberg, Russell Howard

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 6, Episode 7

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg joins Russell in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 1 - Autumn

Simon's back in the village, and the Vicar's particularly looking to give him a warm welcome. Her parishioners, however, are somewhat slow on the uptake. When things go awry for the couple, Dibley is plunged into disarray.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:05pm (repeat)
Jamie & Harry's World Cup Challenge: Got, Got Need. Image shows left to right: Harry Redknapp, Harry Kane, Jamie Redknapp

Jamie & Harry's World Cup Challenge: Got, Got Need

Episode 1

With the World Cup approaching, Jack Whitehall challenges best mate Jamie Redknapp and dad Harry to build a dream team.

BBC Four 11:20pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 2, Episode 1

Richard has a new farm manager on the estate assessing Grantleigh farm's efficiency. When he suggests that, following Brabinger's accident, Ned should take over the role for a few weeks, suspicions are raised.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 1

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

BBC Four 11:50pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 5

A dispute with a farmer over the right to use a public footpath backfires on Martin as he campaigns to liberate footpaths for the use of all the public. He finds that the same footpath runs through his back garden as well...

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
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Live At The Apollo. Sarah Millican. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 1 - Sarah Millican, Russell Kane, Joe Lycett

The series kicks off with Sarah Millican as host with special guests Russell Kane and Joe Lycett.

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