British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 18th November 2023

Radio 4 10am
30 min
Your Place Or Mine. Shaun Keaveny. Credit: BBC

Your Place Or Mine

Series 2, Episode 6 - Salma El-Wardany: Cairo, Egypt

Shaun is tempted by partying at the Pyramids and watching the Parade of the Mummies. Will BBC presenter Salma be able to move a man who's about as mobile as a Mummy himself?

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

Fighting Talk

Series 21, Episode 11

Presenter Kate Mason, GB sprinter and new Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, sports broadcaster Greg Brady and comedian Justin Moorhouse join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

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 28, Episode 2 - The Science of Coincidence

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince reveal the maths behind luck and coincidence with comedian Sophie Duker, and mathematicians Marcus Du Sautoy and David Speigelhalter.

Channel 5 logo 9pm
85 min
Barrymore: The Rise And Fall Of Mr Saturday Night. Michael Barrymore. Credit: PA, Alamy

Michael Barrymore: The Rise And Fall Of Mr Saturday Night

In the 90s, Michael Barrymore was a universally-loved British TV presenter. In '95, Barrymore came out as gay during an era of homophobia in the tabloid press - but his open homosexuality didn't dent his popularity. It wasn't until a fateful night in 2001, where an after-party at Barrymore's luxury mansion in Essex ended his career and the life of a young man; Stuart Lubbock. The sordid details of the night in question were aired in the media and a pathologist's report concluded that Stuart had suffered severe sexual injuries prior to death taking place. This film is a saga of light entertainment and heavy drama, with a powerful portrait of a tragic character.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
35 min
Blankety Blank. Sue Perkins

Blankety Blank

Series 20, Episode 9

Bradley Walsh hosts the revival of the comedy quiz show, in which Oti Mabuse, DJ Target, Yung Filly, Sue Perkins, Eamonn Holmes and Josie Gibson fill in the blanks to help contestants win some brilliant prizes.

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