British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 20th July 2024

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 9, Episode 3 - LGBTQ Life in Weimar Germany

Greg Jenner is joined in twentieth-century Germany by Dr Bodie Ashton and comedian Jordan Gray to learn all about LGBTQ life during the Weimar Republic.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, David Mitchell, David Haye, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Martin Kemp, Mel Giedroyc. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 1

With Romesh Ranganathan, Martin Kemp, Mel Giedroyc and David Haye.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Michael Smiley, David Mitchell, Nadiya Hussain, Rob Brydon, Bob Mortimer, Lee Mack, Diane Morgan. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 2

With Bob Mortimer, Nadiya Hussain, Diane Morgan and Michael Smiley.

BBC Three 7pm (repeat)
Laugh Lessons. Ehiz Ufuah

Laugh Lessons

Episode 1 - Toxic Ting

Ehiz, one of the UK's biggest social media stars, breaks down his own experiences of Toxic Masculinity in this sick grime track.

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 30, Episode 2 - Game On

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince throw the dice as they explore the maths and psychology behind our favourite board games with guests Marcus du Sautoy, Dave Neal and Jessica Fostekew.

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), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

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), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

BBC Three 8:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Daisy (Katy Wix), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 7, Episode 4 - Anna

Lucy aspires to be friends with her posh new neighbours, Toby and Anna, but hasn't reckoned on Lee dragging her back down to earth.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm
120 min
Stewart Lee: Basic Lee. Stewart Lee

Stewart Lee: Basic Lee

Stewart Lee performs his high concept show, in front of an audience at the Lowry Theatre in Salford.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
30 min
Changing Ends. Image shows left to right: Gary Carr (Taylor Fay), Young Alan Carr (Oliver Savell), Nan (Maggie Steed)

Changing Ends

Series 2, Episode 3 - Mad Dogs And English Nans

A vicious stray dog forces the Carrs to have some unexpected quality time together, but the front room starts to resemble a pressure cooker with Nige, Ange and Nanna Joyce trapped in the house with them too. A little white lie of Alan's causes confrontations and frustrations, and he soon realises that honesty is not always the best policy when it comes to family affairs.

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Daisy (Katy Wix), Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton)

Not Going Out

Series 7, Episode 3 - Donor

When Lucy decides it's time to have a baby she's surprised to find the whole family taking a personal interest in the conception.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
30 min
Piglets. Image shows left to right: Superintendent Bob Weekes (Mark Heap), Superintendent Julie Spry (Sarah Parish)

Piglets

Episode 1 - Wrong Reasons

A fresh intake arrives at Norbourne Police Training College, where the no-nonsense Superintendent Julie Spry and the less-strict Superintendent Bob Weekes have the job of overseeing the training of the new recruits. All of the rookies have motives for being there, but some are more legitimate than others.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 5 - Mammy's Going

When Spartacus the old family dog starts looking poorly, the Brown children reluctantly decide the time has come to put her in a home.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows left to right: Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies

QI

Series T, Episode 3 - Television

Marking the BBC's one hundredth birthday, Sandi Toksvig and regular panellist Alan Davies are joined by Zoe Lyons, Greg James, Richard Osman and extra special guest Basil Brush.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 4, Episode 1 - Corinthian Dies

Janet has had enough and, feeling she's fallen out of love with Jonny, decides to leave him.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 6 - New Mammy

There's bickering aplenty in the Brown household. Betty is upset with Mark, Rory and Dino are squabbling and Agnes and Betty rub each other up the wrong way.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 4, Episode 2 - Piggy Goes Oink

Janet and her dad tell Jonny he must leave the house. After bribes of sex and money, he leaves. Louise is told to return her Piggy Goes Oink library book or she won't graduate. Louise has lost the book.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Mr Bigstuff. Image shows left to right: Glen (Ryan Sampson), Lee (Danny Dyer)

Mr. Bigstuff

Episode 1

Glen faces chaos when his estranged brother Lee turns up and disrupts his perfect suburban life, on the run from his past and clutching onto a biscuit tin full of their father's ashes.

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

Live At The Apollo

Series 15, Episode 2 - Sindhu Vee, Alex Edelman, Lou Sanders

Sindhu Vee hosts this episode of the comedy showcase recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo, featuring stand-up performances by New York-based Edinburgh comedy award winner Alex Edelman, and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Comedians' Choice Award winner Lou Sanders.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 2

Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.

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

Time Of The Week

Episode 3 - Perfume, the Menopause, Gen Z

Chloe Slack (Sian Clifford) balances hosting the programme with looking after her niece. Today's topics include perfume, private members' clubs and Stonehenge.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:10pm (repeat)
Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years. Paul Whitehouse

Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years

Episode 4 - The 2000s

Paul Whitehouse's epic TV journey concludes with the new millennium - where the arrival of the internet and smartphones did nothing to halt TV comedy's quest to forge new horizons - or push the barriers of taste.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Mr. Bigstuff. Image shows left to right: Lee (Danny Dyer), Steve (Geoff Bell)

Mr. Bigstuff

Episode 2

Kirsty pushes Glen to organise a Chinese meal to impress his boss Ian, while Lee remains determined to track down Steve.

BBC Four 11:30pm (repeat)
Comic Roots. Copyright: BBC

Comic Roots

Series 2, Episode 4 - Kenneth Williams

Architecture, poetry, art and music were the formative influences on the aesthete known to millions as Kenneth Williams.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:50pm (repeat)
Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour

Bottom Live 2003: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts Tour

Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson journey through space and time inside Eddie's lavatorial time machine.

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

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 6

Actor and comedian Richard Ayoade hosts the satirical quiz, inviting comedian Roisin Conaty and writer & director Armando Iannucci to join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they look at the US election.

BBC Four Midnight (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 4 - I'll Retire To Bedlam

Victor and Margaret are trapped in their garden shed by a swarm of bees. Later, a trip to the eye clinic gives Victor a chance to moan about the NHS. While he's out, Margaret agrees to look after her niece's two children for a day.

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