British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 12th November 2022

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

Fighting Talk

Series 20, Episode 13

Sport presenter Holly Hamilton, football manager Phil Brown, former GB athlete and broadcaster Jeanette Kwakye and comedian Bob Mills, 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 tenth series of the lie-based panel game.

Radio 4 7:15pm
45 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 25, Episode 1 - What Have We Learnt From Covid?

Prof. Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests discuss what science has learnt from Covid, and what Covid has taught us about science.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 16, Episode 1

The sports-based comedy quiz returns, with Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Romesh Ranganathan joined by Tom Davis, Maisie Adam, George North and Laura Woods.

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 eighth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:25pm
35 min
Blankety Blank. Bruno Tonioli

Blankety Blank

Series 19, Episode 8

Bradley Walsh hosts the revival of the comedy quiz show, with panellists Konnie Huq, Sara Davies, Bruno Tonioli, Jo Brand, Jamie Laing and Natalie Cassidy helping contestants win some brilliant prizes by filling in the blanks.

BBC Two 8:30pm (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 2 - Don't Forget The Diver

Captain Mainwaring tackles a difficult training exercise in competition against Captain Square, using a bird warbler, Jones floating downstream disguised as a log, and Frazer in a diving suit.

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 second and third series of the adult sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Cockfields. Image shows from L to R: Sue (Sue Johnston), Simon (Joe Wilkinson)

The Cockfields

Series 2, Episode 1 - Wednesday

Simon and Esther are engaged and it's the first day of their budget summer holiday on the Isle of Wight, staying in Sue and Ray's new house.

BBC Three 9:45pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Loyle Carner, Ché Grant, Big Zuu, Jamie Adenuga, Julie Adenuga

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Big Zuu's Christmas Eats, Episode 1 - Music Special

Big Zuu is joined by some mega musician friends including one of the UK's biggest rappers, AJ Tracey; grime MC JME with his sister and radio presenter Julie Adenuga; and hip-hop musician Loyle Carner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 3 - A Day In The Life

A TV crew comes to make a documentary about the barber shop. Meanwhile, Porkpie dreams of fame - and vegetables.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Fantasy Football League

Fantasy Football League

Series 1, Episode 7

Matt Lucas and Elis James are back on the Fantasy Football League sofa with comedian and football fanatic Andrew Mensah, joined by special guests comedian Maisie Adam and legendary newsreader and journalist Trevor McDonald 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. Image shows from L to R: Olga Koch, Steve Stevens

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 3, Episode 8

Mel and Lou are joined by Olga Koch, Jonathan Ross and Slim.

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

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 19, Episode 5 - Sylvester Stallone, Tyson Fury, Martin Freeman, Danai Gurira, Rio Ferdinand, Little Simz

Jonathan is joined by actor and director Sylvester Stallone, boxer Tyson Fury, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever stars Martin Freeman and Danai Gurira and former England footballer Rio Ferdinand. Plus, Little Simz performs in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm (repeat)
The Cockfields. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Joe Wilkinson), Sue (Sue Johnston), Esther (Susannah Fielding)

The Cockfields

Series 2, Episode 2 - Thursday

Ray, Sue, Simon and Esther all go to Ventnor. Back at the house Esther has a quiet chat with David asking about his love life and she gives him a few tips.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Kiri Pritchard-McLean

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 6, Episode 8

Russell explains greenwashing, and introduces guest stand-up Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

BBC Four 10:35pm (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 2

Audrey and Marjory invite old school friend Podge for the weekend, following her recent divorce. The figure that arrives, however, is far from that which they expected!

BBC Four 11:05pm (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 6

Ann receives her latest Open University examination grades, and they're not good. When Hilda sees Ann climbing the fence into Paul's back-garden, she believes them to be having an affair. Martin has to be told.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:15pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 2

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

BBC Four 11:35pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 1 - Demolition

Neil plans to kill himself, whilst Rick tunes into the first edition of a brand new show for all the cool young things: Nozin' Aroun'. Then Mike finds a letter informing them that the house is to be demolished.

BBC Three 11:45pm (repeat)
It's What She Would Have Wanted. Holly (Holly Hall)

It's What She Would Have Wanted

Short comedy film written by and starring Holly Hall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 5 - Neighbour

A new neighbour moves in upstairs and his constant noise drives Lucy to distraction.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ben Bailey Smith, Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 2 - Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Doc Brown

Jason Manford presents special guests Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown.

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