British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 27th July 2024

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 9, Episode 4 - Minoan Civilisation

Greg Jenner is joined in Bronze Age Crete by Dr Steve Kershaw and comedian Josie Long to learn all about the ancient Minoan civilisation.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Nick Robinson, David Mitchell, Harry Shearer, Rob Brydon, Jason Manford, Lee Mack, Sara Cox. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 3

With Nick Robinson, Sara Cox, Harry Shearer and Jason Manford.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Claudia Winkleman, David Mitchell, Rhod Gilbert, Rob Brydon, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Jamie Laing, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Episode 6

With Claudia Winkleman, Jamie Laing, Rhod Gilbert and Tracy-Ann Oberman.

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, Special - Beastly Bodies - Kids Special

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by special guests Steve Bakshall, Jess French and Adam Kay as their wits are put to the test by curious kids with questions about bodies.

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 3

Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.

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 4

Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 3

Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
The Generation Game. Image shows from L to R: Jim Davidson, Melanie Stace. Copyright: BBC

The Generation Game

Bruce Forsyth presents outrageous fun and games with families from around the country.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 4

Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.

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 5 - Pointless

In an attempt to impress Lucy with his intellectual prowess Lee joins Daisy as a contestant on the TV quiz show, Pointless.

BBC Four 8:50pm (repeat)
Blankety Blank. Copyright: Thames

Blankety Blank

Series 2, Episode 7

Comedy panel-game-show of missing words hosted in turn by Terry Wogan, Les Dawson, Lily Savage and Bradley Walsh.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Sir Charles Fraith (Jason Merrells), James Lacey (Jamie Glover), Sybilla Triast-Perkins (Moyo Akande)

Agatha Raisin

Series 4, Episode 2 - Spoonful Of Poison

The competition to be crowned winner of the Carsely Jam-Off has always been fierce, but when the prize jam is poisoned leading to the death of a judge, things may finally have gone a step too far. Determined to bring the killer to justice, Agatha resolves to restore the competition's name.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:10pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 5 - Mammy?

It's a stressful day for Agnes, as everything seems to be happening all at once. Rory and Dino have had a huge falling out, and Mark and Betty have got their emigration visas and are off to Australia.

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 6 - Alcohol

Frank's drinking becomes a problem and forces Lee and Lucy to reassess the living arrangements in the flat.

BBC Four 9:25pm (repeat)
Blankety Blank. Copyright: Thames

Blankety Blank

Series 1, Episode 4

Terry Wogan hosts a new comedy quiz game in which contestants attempt to match their 'blanks' with six guest celebrities. A game all the family can play at home; a game with no right or wrong answers - a simple formula which relies on everyone to be witty with words.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
30 min
Changing Ends. Nigel Hudson (Harry Peacock)

Changing Ends

Series 2, Episode 4 - Kissing Presumed Dead

A sex education lesson strikes fear into Alan's heart while an impending testosterone-fuelled school disco gets him all hot and bothered - and not in a good way.

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

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 2 - Mammy's Inflation

It's all change in the Brown household as two of Mrs Brown's boys finalise plans for their new homes.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Mark Steel

QI

Series T, Episode 4 - Thrills & Spills

Sandi Toksvig offers quite interesting facts about thrills and spills with Nish Kumar, Mark Steel, Suzi Ruffell, and series regular Alan Davies.

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 3 - My Delicious Guava

Janet feels lonely and Louise asks to move in. Meanwhile Gaz can't wait to show off at the karaoke night and Munch has developed breasts.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
Piglets. Image shows left to right: Sergeant Daz Black (Ricky Champ), Sergeant Mike Gunn (Ukweli Roach)

Piglets

Episode 2 - Triggers

Difficult situations must be defused to prevent escalation, while one of the recruits might be expelled if a fellow student reports their misconduct, and there's an unexpected staff sacking.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:30pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of four episodes of the David Jason sitcom.

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 4 - Cuggles

Louise has to think about getting a job. Gaz opens a car boot, only to find Jonny and Kate having sex in there as they can't find anywhere else to go. Gaz offers his flat as Donna's at college.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Mr Bigstuff. Image shows left to right: Glen (Ryan Sampson), Aysha (Fatiha El-Ghorri)

Mr. Bigstuff

Episode 3

Glen steps up as acting manager of World of Carpets, but the power goes to his head, while Lee quizzes Kirsty about his brother and whether he has been neglecting his manly duties. To help Glen regain his mojo, Lee instigates a fight club and finally confesses the trouble he has got himself into.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Guz Khan, Rhys James. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 15, Episode 3 - Guz Khan, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Rhys James

Man Like Mobeen star Guz Khan hosts the stand-up showcase recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo. On the bill are Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Rhys James.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 3

Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.

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

Time Of The Week

Episode 4 - Plastic Surgery, Inducing Childbirth, Sabotage

Can a song induce labour? Chloe Slack (Sian Clifford) finds out. Also: women in art, plastic surgery, and industrial sabotage.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 4

Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2020 News For You

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a variety of guest hosts and panellists from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs for a compilation that looks back at the big news of 2020.

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