British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 30th March 2024

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 8, Episode 13 - Mozart

In this special live episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Hannah Templeton and comedian David O'Doherty in eighteenth-century Europe to learn all about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 21, Episode 29

Former England and Liverpool footballer David James, presenter Natalie Pike, The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee and comedian Tez Ilyas join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:50pm
60 min
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Highlights Special - Funniest Bits

The host looks back on some of the best moments from 10 years of his Big Show, featuring Send to All, Unexpected Star and Midnight Gameshow. Plus, a look back at karaoke surprises on unsuspecting members of the public, with help from singing superstars Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, Gary Barlow and ABBA's Bjorn.

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 24, Episode 3 - The Wood Wide Web

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Suzanne Simard, Mark Spencer and Ted Lasso's Brendan Hunt to discover the incredible conversations going on deep in our forests.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, David Mitchell, Danny Dyer, Rob Brydon, Joe Lycett, Lee Mack, Moira Stuart. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 1

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Danny Dyer, Jon Richardson, Joe Lycett and Moira Stuart.

BBC Two 8pm (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 8, Episode 6 - The Face On The Poster

Mainwaring hopes to recruit more members to the platoon with a series of posters featuring Jones, but there is a mix-up at the printers.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 5

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

BBC Three 9:35pm (repeat)
This Country. Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 1, Episode 1 - Scarecrow

Kurtan is focusing his attentions on the annual village scarecrow festival, a key event in the village calendar that can both unite and divide the community.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:35pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 21, Episode 5 - Marisa Abela, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Kirsten Dunst, David Walliams, Yung Filly, Madness

Jonathan is joined by actress Marisa Abela and director Sam Taylor-Johnson, who chat about their Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black. He also talks to actress Kirsten Dunst, comedian and children's author David Walliams and rapper Yung Filly. Plus, music from Madness.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Toast Of London. Steven Toast (Matt Berry). Copyright: Objective Productions

Toast Of London

A selection of episodes from the first series of the acting sitcom.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm (repeat)
Snatch

Snatch

Comedy crime drama directed by Guy Ritchie. Jewel thief Franky Four Fingers steals a big diamond but is ambushed in London.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:05pm (repeat)
Rob Beckett's Smart TV. Image shows left to right: Anna Maxwell Martin, Alison Hammond, Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett, Natasia Demetriou, Cush Jumbo, Josh Widdicombe

Rob Beckett's Smart TV

Episode 5

Anna Maxwell-Martin, Cush Jumbo and Romesh Ranganathan join regular Natasia Demetriou and captains Josh Widdicombe and Alison Hammond on the panel show celebrating the small screen.

U&Dave channel logo 11:15pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 21, Episode 9

Team captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea are joined by guests Kerry Godliman, Georgia Toffolo, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Fin Taylor.

BBC Four 11:15pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 1

The local Scout group are busy raising funds for a new hut, but DeVere is reluctant to sponsor their raft-building scheme. However, he does have a picnic in mind.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Ricky Gervais: Fame. Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais: Fame

The TV broadcast of Ricky Gervais' third stand up-show in which he focused on the 'weird world of fame'.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:30pm (repeat)
Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry. Image shows left to right: Alison Steadman, Larry Lamb

Alison And Larry: Billericay To Barry

Episode 2

On the second leg of their tour to Barry, Alison and Larry get lost in the maze at Blenheim Palace, and try puppet making with old friend Robert Wilfort, who played Stacey's brother Jason. In the snowy South West, Larry takes a cold dip, and on the way to Bath, tells Alison about his unsuccessful attempts at auditioning for James Bond.

BBC Four 11:45pm (repeat)
To The Manor Born. Image shows from L to R: Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith), Richard DeVere (Peter Bowles), Mrs. Polouvicka (Daphne Heard). Copyright: BBC

To The Manor Born

Series 3, Episode 2

The local railway station, Marlbury, is faced with closure, and Audrey's damned if she'll let that happen without a fight. Unfortunately, Richard's got his eye on the site for his new cash-and-carry.

BBC Three 11:50pm (repeat)
Wreck. Image shows left to right: Vivian Lim (Thaddea Graham), Jamie Walsh (Oscar Kennedy)

Wreck

Series 2, Episode 1 - Gay Miles Per Hour

Jamie and Vivian are forced to take desperate measures as they fight to expose Velorum, setting their sights on the new wellness festival in Slovenia.

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