British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 22nd July 2023

Radio 4 10am
30 min
You're Dead To Me

You're Dead To Me

Series 7, Episode 5 - Zheng Yi Sao

Greg Jenner and his guests, comic Ria Lina and Professor Ronald C Po, investigate one of the most successful pirates to have ever lived in Zheng Yi Sao.

BBC Radio 3 2pm
120 min
Artwork by Martin Brown. Credit: BBC

Horrible Histories: 'Orrible Opera

The English National Opera and conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson dive into the Horrible History of Opera, including music by Mozart, Puccini and Rossini.

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 27, Episode 5 - The Secret Life Of Sharks

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about the apex predators of the ocean. They are joined by physiological ecologist Lucy Hawkes, shark scientist Isla Hodgson and naturalist Steve Backshall.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Loch Ness To London, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Highlights of Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Romesh Ranganathan's adventure from the Highlands to the English capital.

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.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 5, Episode 1 - Magic In Vegas

The boys are invited by Penn & Teller to join Vegas's longest-running residency show and have just three days to pull their act together.

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 eighth and ninth series of the adult sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 6 - Mammy Swings!

Wedding plans are in full swing as Rory and Dino prepare for their big day. With celebrity wedding planner La La Doggy on board, it looks set to be the wedding extravaganza of the year. But is it really what anybody wants?

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

The Skewer

Series 9, Episode 5

This week - The Coming of Cerberus, The Racist Adventures of Portland Bill, and The Spirit of Local Radio.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Ed Byrne, Dara O Briain, Deborah Frances-White, Rhys James, Tom Allen. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 8

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another week's worth of news in the company of guests Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Milton Jones and Deborah Frances-White.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 1

Denise lets slip that she's fallen pregnant. Naturally, there's little else in discussion for the rest of the evening.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
Blankety Blank. Copyright: Thames

Blankety Blank

Wogan's Best of Blankety Blank. Terry Wogan introduces a classic edition of the celebrity word game.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Hugh Dennis, Rachel Parris, Dara O Briain, Ed Byrne, Nish Kumar, Ed Gamble. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 9

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis pick through the happenings from around the world this week in the company of guests Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Nish Kumar and Rachel Parris.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 2

Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Inchez (Anthony J Abraham), Usma (Asha Hassan), Harrison (Bobby Johnson), Stephen (Layton Williams), Mitchell (Charlie Wernham), Jinx (Laura Marcus), Blessing (Francesca Amewudah-Rivers), Warren (Ali Hadji-Heshmati). Credit: Matt Crockett

Bad Education

A repeat-run of the fourth series.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Johnny Vegas, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Ronni Ancona. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 13 - Naval Navigation

With Ronni Ancona, Jimmy Carr and Johnny Vegas.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:25pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 1, Episode 5

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

BBC Four 11:40pm (repeat)
Frankie Howerd

Arena: Oooh ER Missus! The Frankie Howerd Story

Arts strand Arena takes a look at the life and work of comedian Frankie Howerd.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 61, Episode 7

Richard Ayoade guest presents - his sixth time in the host's chair. Joining the actor and comedian as the two guest panellists are broadcaster and writer Richard Osman and the former co-chairwoman of the Conservative Party, Baroness Warsi.

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