British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 18th February 2023

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

Fighting Talk

Series 20, Episode 26

Journalist Jim White, presenter and former GB athlete Jeanette Kwakye, football journalist and presenter Guillem Balagué and comedian Tez Ilyas join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen), Sir Charles Fraith (Jason Merrells), Toni Gilmour (Jodie Tyack), Roy Silver (Mathew Horne)

Agatha Raisin

Series 3, Episode 8 - As The Pig Turns - Part 2

A gruesome discovery of a dismembered torso at the Winter Fayre hog roast continues to leaves all of Carsely fearing for their safety.

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 fifth series of the lie-based panel game.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:50pm
60 min
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 6, Episode 6

Michael presents another hour of entertainment, featuring Ellie Goulding singing Like A Saviour, Jermaine Jenas handing over his mobile in Send to All and a duet from the two Unexpected Stars of the Show. Plus, a contestant on The Wheel gets the surprise of her life when her edition keep getting more bizarre.

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 26, Episode 1 - Stars From The Southern Hemisphere

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince start a new series from Sydney, Australia. They are joined by astrophysicists Kirsten Banks and Devika Kamath and comedian Ross Noble as they discuss how different the night's sky looks from the southern hemisphere.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Big Zuu, Micah Richards. Credit: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: South East Asia, Episode 1

Jamie Redknapp and Micah Richards are joined by Alan Carr at the Singapore Grand Prix, before meeting up with Big Zuu for a street food cooking challenge.

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

Not Going Out

Series 8, Episode 7 - Enough

Are Lee and Lucy ready for another child?

Channel 5 logo 8:40pm
85 min
Carry On At Your Convenience. Bernie Hulke (Bernard Bresslaw). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Secrets & Scandals Of Carry On

Behind-the-scenes stories reveal the truth behind the cheeky, cheerful image of the film series, including the treatment of the cast at the hands of millionaire producer Peter Rogers.

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack). Copyright: Avalon Television

Not Going Out

Series 9, Episode 1 - Home Improvements

Lucy's father reluctantly allows Lee to help Lucy clear up the builder's mess in their new kitchen extension.

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 3 - Eating

With Phill Jupitus, Johnny Vegas and Jimmy Carr.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 9, Episode 5 - Pants On Fire

When Lee and Lucy cancel dinner with Toby and Anna at the last moment it opens up a can of worms.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
45 min
The John Bishop Show. John Bishop

The John Bishop Show

Series 2, Episode 6

Fay Ripley, Ashley Banjo and Shania Twain join John in the last episode of the series.

Radio 4 9:45pm (repeat)
The Skewer. Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

The Skewer

Series 8, Episode 2

This week - a Sturgeon leaps, it's Balloondependence Day, and labour leader Mr Cellophane.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Felicity Ward, Hugh Dennis, Rhys James, Dara O Briain, Darren Harriott, Catherine Bohart, Ed Byrne. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 2

Host Dara O Briain and team captain Hugh Dennis are joined by guests Ed Byrne, Catherine Bohart, Rhys James, Felicity Ward and Darren Harriott for an evening of topical panel discussion and laughs.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Episode 1 - Pilot

This Boxing Day pilot was the very first bit of Fry and Laurie. Sketches covered things such as Australian soap operas, a toy car showroom, and their own late-night review show "Argue the Toss".

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winter

It's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Funny Woman. Barbara Parker (Gemma Arterton)

Funny Woman

Series 1, Episode 2

Barbara lands a dream role in a new TV comedy, but news from home on the eve of the show threatens to derail her opportunity, forcing her into an impossible decision.

BBC Four 11pm (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 1, Episode 1

Sketches include Hugh's poem, Ted Cunterblast's The West Indies: A Nation of Cricketers and the haircut sketch ("Bitchmother Come Light My Bottom" by Sir William - Now Lord - Rees-Mogg).

BBC Three 11:10pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 8, Special - The Aftermath - Part 1: Waiting For Gaz

Janet waits for Gaz to return to the pub and announce he has chosen her, unaware he has been in an accident and has already made his choice - Donna.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 4 - Exploration

With Rich Hall, Sean Lock and Bill Bailey.

BBC Four 11:30pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 1, Episode 1 - You Must Remember This

Freelance secretary Judith works through her mother, Jean's, agency. When she goes to meet a new client, Lionel, to assist him in redrafting the manuscript for his autobiography, it rather curiously transpires that Lionel and Jean have met before.

BBC Three 11:40pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 8, Special - The Aftermath - Part 2: Sliding Gaz

Gaz has fallen into a coma, shortly after telling Donna he wanted to be with her. As she sits by his bedside, she begs God to give him back, saying that she is prepared to take any consequences.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
Carters Get Rich. Image shows from L to R: Tony Carter (Rhashan Stone), Harry Carter (Rio Chambers). Copyright: Roughcut Television

Carters Get Rich

Episode 5

Concerned that Harry needs a break from technology, Tony signs the two of them up to the Wildboys' Wilderness Survival Group.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Coupling. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Gina Bellman), Susan (Sarah Alexander), Jeff (Richard Coyle), Steve (Jack Davenport), Sally (Kate Isitt), Patrick (Ben Miles). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Coupling

A selection of episodes from the second series.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Fantasy Football League

Fantasy Football League

Series 1 - Part B, Episode 4

Matt Lucas and Elis James are joined by Guz Khan and Sam Quek.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. David Tennant

Have I Got News For You

Series 61, Episode 1

David Tennant guest presents. He will be joined by comedian Jack Dee and journalist Helen Lewis as the programme continues to record in studio, with a virtual audience.

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