British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 18th March 2023

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

Fighting Talk

Series 20, Episode 30

Presenter Holly Hamilton, The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee, sports presenter Kate Mason and comedian Josh James 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 three episodes 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 26, Episode 5 - How Far Can The Human Body Go?

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince talk about the science of human endurance. They are joined by evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod, biochemist Polly McGuigan, former gold medal-winning athlete Sally Gunnell, and comedian Russell Kane.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: South East Asia, Out-takes - Unseen Moments

Out-takes from the series proper.

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 10, Episode 1 - Parachute

Toby organises a sponsored parachute jump to raise money for a children's ward in his hospital. Supportively, Lee, Lucy, Anna and the grandparents all agree to take part, but once airborne will everyone pluck up the courage to jump? Surely any emerging fears will be suppressed for the good of all on board, and the soon-to-be-benefiting children?

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

Not Going Out

Series 10, Episode 2 - Holiday Share

Can Lee and Lucy's friendship with Toby and Anna survive a long weekend in a damp cottage in the New Forest?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Back To Life. Miranda (Daisy Haggard). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Back To Life

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Daisy Haggard sitcom.

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 series of the adult sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 9:15pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows left to right: Sue Perkins, Jamali Maddix, Alan Davies, Josh Jones, Lara Ricote

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 7, Episode 1

Joining Alan Davies at the table are: actor, comedian, writer and presenter, Sue Perkins; award-winning hot shot comic, Lara Ricote; cutting edge stand-up, Jamali Maddix; and the Mancunian ray of sunshine that is Josh Jones. The conversation ricochets between revelations about nuns, nun chucks, Mexican soap royalty, hallucinogens, sun beds and foam parties...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 10, Episode 3 - Facts Of Life

Lee is outraged that the twins have started sex education at school and resolves to teach them everything he knows about the facts of life before Miss Anstis corrupts them.

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

The Skewer

Series 8, Episode 6

This week - PoliceMen Behaving Badly, Suella Braverman Thinks of a Number with Johnny Ball, and Gary, Gary, Gary.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:55pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 20, Episode 4 - Liam Neeson, Mel Giedroyc, Munya Chawawa, Lady Blackbird

The host is joined by actor Liam Neeson, actress and Unforgivable host Mel Giedroyc and quick-witted Taskmaster star and stand-up Munya Chawawa. Plus, acclaimed American singer Lady Blackbird performs in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 10, Episode 3 - Facts Of Life

Lee is outraged that the twins have started sex education at school and resolves to teach them everything he knows about the facts of life before Miss Anstis corrupts them.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50pm (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.

BBC Four 10:50pm (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 5 - Relationships

After the events of Norwich it becomes clear that Alistair is in love with Jean instead of Judith. He also asks for more rewrites, so Lionel checks back into the hotel and seeks Sandy's services once more. As he struggles, Jean arrives and offers to lend a hand.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:55pm (repeat)
Fantasy Football League

Fantasy Football League

Series 1 - Part B, Episode 8

Matt Lucas and Elis James are joined by Russell Howard and Roman Kemp.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Joe Wilkinson

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 5 - There's Strength In Arches

It's finally time for Greg Davies to present his trophy to the overall champion. But before that, there's still time for more ridiculous task attempts, including Richard Osman doing something appalling with a shopping trolley.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Jerk. Image shows left to right: James Norton, Ruth (Sharon Rooney), Tim (Tim Renkow)

Jerk

Series 3, Episode 1

Tim lands himself a role as an extra in a period biopic about a famous disabled musician. When some campaigners kick up a fuss about the star lead - James Norton - not being disabled, Tim is recast as the lead in a knee-jerk reaction to avoid media backlash.

BBC Three 11:25pm (repeat)
Jerk. Image shows left to right: Mirza (Sarah Seggari), Tim (Tim Renkow), PC Williams (Tom Bennett)

Jerk

Series 3, Episode 2

Tim falls foul of the local drug dealer after accidentally walking off with a load of her weed.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:45pm (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

Series 3, Episode 7 - Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps

After the dinner party, Patrick hasn't called and Sally's going crazy - and now fears she's fallen pregnant. Recruiting Susan and Jane as control subjects, one test is positive, but Sally's lost track of whose is whose.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 62, Episode 4

Bill Bailey presents Episode 4. Joining him on the panel are comedian Fin Taylor and Labour MP Dawn Butler. Plus a special cameo appearance from Zoom sensation Jackie Weaver of the Handforth Parish Council.

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