British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 6th July 2024

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 9, Episode 1 - Printing in England

Performing at the Hay Festival, Greg Jenner is joined in 15th-century England by Dr Lydia Zelndenrust and comedian Robin Ince to learn all about the early history of book printing.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 28, Special - Election Special

Des Clarke covers the result of the 2024 General Election with Janey Godley, Liam Withnail, Tiff Stevenson and Scott Agnew.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Alex Brooker, David Mitchell, Doon Mackichan, Rob Brydon, Ben Miller, Lee Mack, Henning Wehn. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 8

The guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Ben Miller, Henning Wehn, Doon Mackichan and Alex Brooker.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Germaine Greer, Rob Brydon. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the hit comedy panel show.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 6:45pm (repeat)
Dream Horse. Image shows from L to R: Jan Vokes (Toni Collette), Brian (Owen Teale). Copyright: Warner

Dream Horse

Comedy drama about a group of Welsh villagers who buy a race horse.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen), James Lacey (Jamie Glover), Sir Charles Fraith (Jason Merrells), Roy Silver (Mathew Horne)

Agatha Raisin

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Deadly Dance - Part 1

Business has been booming ever since Agatha solved the mystery surrounding the haunting of Ivy Hall. However, she's left in a foul mood when she discovers the newspaper article about her recent exploits has been sabotaged by Inspector Wilkes who claims she's nothing more than an amateur who got lucky.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: George Felliet (Adam Garcia), Roy Silver (Mathew Horne)

Agatha Raisin

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Deadly Dance - Part 2

The case grows more complex when a would-be assassin drops dead in Agatha's kitchen, but the target of the killer still needs to be determined.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Smithy (James Corden), Pam (Alison Steadman), Mick (Larry Lamb). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Bigoted Woman (Samantha Spiro), Nice Lady (Gwyneth Powell), Lee (Lee Mack), Foreman (Colin McFarlane)

Not Going Out

Series 12, Episode 5 - Jury

Lee does jury service and joins eleven other jurors in the jury room to debate whether the accused is guilty or not. A simple enough task - until he decides to put the other jurors on trial.

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 third series of the adult sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It Off

Dermot and his new wife Maria have a baby on the way, and they are desperate for a place of their own. The newlyweds just can't afford to move out, but Mrs Brown has a plan to help her son...

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Geoffrey (Geoffrey Whitehead), Wendy (Deborah Grant), Lee (Lee Mack), Toby (Hugh Dennis), Lucy (Sally Bretton), Anna (Abigail Cruttenden)

Not Going Out

Series 12, Episode 6 - Tent

Lee organises a family camping trip into the back of beyond where they soon discover that no one can hear them scream.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 2 - Mammy's Coming!

Agnes is upset that her son Trevor has been called back to the missions in Africa, but is determined to give him a massive send-off to remind him what a loving family he has back home in Ireland.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Sandi Toksvig

QI

Series T, Episode 1 - Tips And Tools

Sandi Toksvig shares her top tips and tools with Joe Lycett, Holly Walsh, Bill Bailey and Alan Davies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years. Paul Whitehouse

Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years

Episode 2 - The 1980s

This time, it is into the 1980s, when the turbulence of the new decade was reflected by a new wave of alternative comedians bursting onto our screens.

BBC Four 10:55pm (repeat)
It's Marty. Marty Feldman

No, But Seriously...

Marty Feldman examines humour through the people who create it.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sindhu Vee, Jamali Maddix, Fern Brady. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 6 - Jamali Maddix, Fern Brady, Sindhu Vee

Jamali Maddix introduces the impressive comedy talents of rising stars Fern Brady and Sindhu Vee.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Peacock. Kara (Saffron Hocking)

Peacock

Series 2, Episode 5

Andy is (sort of) diagnosed with low testosterone and is in a funk. Kara endorses a preworkout that has unfortunate side effects. Jonathan and Eunice start a steamy affair. Can Andy get his manly mojo back?

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Time Of The Week. Chloe Slack (Sian Clifford)

Time Of The Week

Episode 1 - Breastfeeding, Country Music, Forearms

Chloe Slack (Sian Clifford) hosts the current affairs show that gets under the skin of womanhood to exfoliate the issues that matter to women - from country music to dating a tree.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island. Image shows from L to R: Richie (Rik Mayall), Eddie (Adrian Edmondson)

Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island

Richie and Eddie find themselves marooned on a desert island in the third live stage show based on the popular sitcom.

BBC Three 11:25pm (repeat)
Peacock. Andy Peacock (Allan Mustafa)

Peacock

Series 2, Episode 6

Kara offers Andy the chance to be a fitness influencer. Free stuff! He and Spooner make up, but Kara has other ideas for Andy, including a swaggy makeover. Jonathan is banned from the gym, as Eunice can't resist his charms.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Sue Perkins

Nature Table

Series 4, Episode 5 - Elton John Horseflies And Supersonic Fungi

Sue is joined by Kew Gardens' Fungarium Collection's Manager Lee Davies, Principal Curator for Diptera & Siphonaptera at the Natural History Museum Erica McAlister and award-winning writer comedian Dave Gorman.

BBC Four 11:40pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Eternal Quadrangle

Margaret worries that Victor might be having an affair, so she retaliates by spending more time with her friend, Mr. Wharton.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 3

Actor Stephen Mangan hosts the satirical quiz, inviting Helen Lewis and Janey Godley to join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they poke fun at the week's events.

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