British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 4th March 2023

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

Fighting Talk

Series 20, Episode 28

Football journalist and broadcaster Mina Rzouki, broadcaster Steffan Powell, presenter Craig Mitch and comedian Kae Kurd 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 sixth series of the lie-based panel game.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:55pm (repeat)
French And Saunders: Funny Women. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French & Saunders: Funny Women

French & Saunders celebrate female contributions to comedy.

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 3 - How To Think Like A Mathematician

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Jo Brand, mathematicians Prof Hannah Fry and Dr Eugenia Cheng and xkcd webcomic creator Randall Munroe to discover how thinking like a mathematician could solve some tricky everyday conundrums.

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

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: South East Asia, Episode 3

Jamie Redknapp and Micah Richards take on more challenges, and are joined by guests Maisie Adam and Mo Gilligan.

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 ninth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Channel 5 logo 8:50pm (repeat)
Jimmy Tarbuck: The Laughs Are On Me. Jimmy Tarbuck. Copyright: Getty Images

Jimmy Tarbuck: The Laughs Are On Me

Jimmy Tarbuck tells the story of his extraordinary career.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Chewing Gum. Tracey Gordon (Michaela Coel). Copyright: Retort

Chewing Gum

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the Michaela Coel comedy.

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

Not Going Out

Series 9, Episode 7 - Bust Up

Encouraged by Anna, Lucy considers whether a breast augmentation is for her.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:40pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 20, Episode 2 - Andy Serkis, Alan Carr, Babatunde Aleshe, Peter Crouch, Abbey Clancy, Paolo Nutini

The host is joined by actor Andy Serkis, comedians Alan Carr and Babatunde Aleshe and ex-footballer Peter Crouch and his wife, model Abbey Clancy. With music by singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini.

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

The Skewer

Series 8, Episode 4

This week - Attack Of The Missing Tomatoes, the Book Of Starmer, and the Tale Of Shamima Puddleduck.

BBC Three 9:50pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Luke Gell), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Billy (Freddie Hogan), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Cassie (Georgia Henshaw). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 9, Episode 5 - Shagger

Cassie and Billy are in lust and she couldn't be happier. Billy, on the other hand, thinks their sex life is affecting his football.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Highlights Special - Christmas Special

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis feature in a special edition of the topical comedy show featuring fond favourites, outtakes and other previously unseen bits.

BBC Three 10:20pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Luke Gell), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Billy (Freddie Hogan), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Cassie (Georgia Henshaw). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 9, Episode 6 - This Is Your Life

There's a party in Runcorn as Gaz celebrates his 30th birthday. However, his festive mood is short-lived.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Channel 5 logo 10:50pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre: In His Own Words

Documentary profiling stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre.

BBC Four 10:50pm (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 1, Episode 4

Sketches include the stolen sketches, light metal (The Bishop and The Warlord) and Stephen's nipples.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jeremy Clarkson, Sandi Toksvig, Sara Pascoe, Jason Manford. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 4 - Noble Rot

With Jeremy Clarkson, Jason Manford and Sara Pascoe.

BBC Four 11:20pm (repeat)
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie. Image shows from L to R: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

Series 1, Episode 5

Sketches include the ignored teacher, Hugh's favourite sketch and Fry and Laurie's performance of great Swiss comedy sketch "Heidi and Johann Smell Just Right".

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:45pm (repeat)
Rod Woodward: Live In Wales. Rod Woodward

Rod Woodward: Live In Wales

Stand-up from Welsh comic Rod Woodward from his home town.

BBC Four 11:50pm (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 3 - The Copper Kettle

Lionel takes Jean for a day out in the Buckinghamshire countryside just as they did when they first met, in an attempt to rekindle something of their long-lost romance. However, his hope of locating a particular restaurant named The Copper Kettle hits a few snags.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
French And Saunders: Funny Women. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French & Saunders: Funny Women

French & Saunders celebrate female contributions to comedy.

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

Fantasy Football League

Series 1 - Part B, Episode 6

Matt Lucas and Elis James are joined by Chris McCausland and Trevor McDonald.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 61, Episode 5

Steph McGovern guest presents - her eighth appearance on the programme, and sixth time in the host's chair. Joining the presenter is Zoe Lyons and Times Radio journalist John Pienaar.

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