British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 17th February 2024

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 8, Episode 7 - History Of Bollywood

Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Sunny Singh and broadcaster Poppy Jay to learn all about the history of Bollywood, the most popular cinema in the world.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 21, Episode 23

Broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd, former England rugby player Shaunagh Brown, sports presenter Aaron Paul and comedian Josh James join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

U&Dave channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 2, Episode 1 - Wild Brown Trout (River Usk, South Wales)

Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer travel to the picturesque River Usk in south Wales, where Paul's father first taught him to fish as a young child.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:50pm
60 min
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows left to right: Michael McIntyre, Chesney Hawkes

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 7, Episode 6

Tom Allen bravely hands over his phone for Send to All, and Chesney Hawkes is duped into becoming the Unexpected Star...Star of the show. Alex Jones, Jermaine Jenas and James Nesbitt help pull off an incredible surprise on a One Show fan, and football legend turned singer Eric Cantona, performs an exclusive track from his debut album.

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 29, Episode 1 - Egyptian Mummies

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince unwrap the science of Egyptian mummies with comedians Russel Kane and Lucy Porter together and Egyptologists Rosalie David and Lidija McKnight.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan

Rob And Romesh Vs

F1, Episode 1 - Monaco Pt 1

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan enter the world of Formula One, hanging out with the Mercedes team at the Monaco GP, where they meet drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. They also spend time with team principal Toto Wolff, who puts them through their paces to see if they have what it takes to get a job on the team.

Radio 4 8pm
60 min
Barry Humphries

Barry Humphries: Gloriously Uncut

Barry Humphries was a satirist with a compulsion to point out the absurd or pompous, no matter how raw or uncomfortable it was. Rob Brydon reflects with those who knew him best.

BBC Two 8:50pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 11 - Branded

Godfrey finds himself a victim of ridicule after he tells Captain Mainwaring that during the Great War he was a conscientious objector.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Alan Carr, Andrew Flintoff. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip 2, Episode 1

Jamie Redknapp and Andrew Flintoff hit the road for another series of sporting challenges set by James Corden, beginning with a trip to Spain. They go cliff-diving in Ibiza, visit the town of Bunol to experience the madness of the Tomatina Festival and join the Catalonian tradition of human-tower building.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Murder, They Hope. Image shows left to right: Beatrice (Isy Suttie), Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson), Diane (Tamzin Outhwaite), Sandra (Vicki Pepperdine), Emma (Danielle Vitalis)

Murder, They Hope

Series 2, Episode 1 - Can't See The Blood For The Trees

Gemma and Terry go undercover at a therapy retreat to chase mysterious death threats.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Daisy (Katy Wix), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 7, Christmas Special - Wedding

The will-they-won't-they tension between Lee and Lucy reaches new highs in this epic series finale for Christmas, as the couple find themselves in previously uncharted emotional water.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:50pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 21, Episode 1 - Jack Whitehall, Lashana Lynch, KSI, Paloma Faith

The host welcomes Jack Whitehall, BAFTA-winning actress Lashana Lynch, entrepreneur KSI, plus the multi-platinum selling Paloma Faith, who will be chatting and performing in the studio ahead of her sixth album.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Fantasy Football League. Image shows left to right: Alex Brooker, Tony Adams

Fantasy Football League

Series 2, Episode 3

Tony Adams and Alex Brooker join hosts Elis James and Matt Lucas to talk about the week in football and share their fantasy teams.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Murder, They Hope. Image shows left to right: Bob (Youssef Kerkour), Phil (Philip Jackson), Terry (Johnny Vegas), Terry (Joe Tracini)

Murder, They Hope

Series 2, Episode 2 - A Midsummer Night's Scream

Gemma and Terry must solve the murder of a wedding guest before they can say 'I do'.

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

Not Going Out

Christmas Special - Christmas Shopping

It is Christmas Eve and newlyweds Lee and Lucy are doing some last-minute shopping when an unexpected stranger turns their Christmas upside down.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Tom Allen, Sarah Millican, Arj Barker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 1 - Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Arj Barker

The fabulously funny Sarah Millican hosts, as she introduces rising comedy star Tom Allen and US comedian Arj Barker to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sue Perkins, Stephen Fry, Chris Addison, Sara Cox. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 16 - Misconceptions

With Chris Addison, Sara Cox, Sue Perkins, and joining them and Alan Davies for one last time, Stephen Fry in his farewell appearance as host.

BBC Three 11pm (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 fifth series of the adult sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Paul Merton, Ian Hislop

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 6

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant and panellists Reginald D Hunter and Lucy Prebble.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 5 - Sleeping Dogs Lie

When Boycie and Marlene fly off on holiday, Del and Rodney assume the mantle of dog-sitters. Rodney's convinced that Albert's brought his run of bad luck to the flat when 'little' Dukey appears comatose; what'll Marlene say if they've killed her beloved dog?

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