Schedule for 17th August 2024 - British Comedy Guide

10am
30 min

You're Dead To Me

Series 9, Episode 7 - Alexis Soyer

Greg Jenner is joined in the nineteenth century by Dr Annie Gray and comedian Ed Gamble to learn all about French celebrity chef Alexis Soyer.

11am
30 min

My Mate's A Footballer

Series 3, Episode 2 - Your Questions Answered

Joe Wilkinson asks the questions sent in by you, the listener, to his new footballing friend Patrick Bamford. If you've got something you'd like to ask, use #MMAF on social media.

6pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 8

With guests Seann Walsh, Adrian Chiles, June Brown and Aisling Bea.

6:35pm (repeat)

Bradley Walsh: The Laugh's On Me

Episode 2

In the second part of this special, we celebrate one of Britain's best-loved TV stars, Bradley Walsh. In a personal, hilarious and honest account of his own life, Bradley is joined by his nearest and dearest celebrity friends to tell the incredible story of his life and career.

6:40pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, 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.

7:15pm (repeat)

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 30, Episode 6 - An Unexpected History of Science

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince raid the archives of the Royal Society to reveal an unexpected history of science with guests Rufus Hound, Tori Herridge, Matthew Cobb and Keith Moore

7:20pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

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

7:50pm (repeat)

Blankety Blank

Series 19, Episode 6

Bradley Walsh hosts the revival of the comedy quiz show, with panellists Stacey Dooley, Dion Dublin, Ed Gamble, Josh Widdicombe, Trisha Goddard and Chunkz helping contestants win some brilliant prizes by filling in the blanks.

9pm (repeat)

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...

9pm
30 min

Piglets

Episode 5 - Questioning

Julie is closing in on the infiltrator and is frontrunner for Cunningham's job, but Melanie has a plan to discredit her - elsewhere, Leggo may have gone too far with Daz.

9:20pm (repeat)

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.

9:30pm
30 min

Piglets

Episode 6 - Change Of Heart

The new Head of Training is set to be announced, Paul's life is about to get even more stressful, and Steph and Mike might be getting back together.

9:40pm (repeat)

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.

10pm (repeat)

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 5, Episode 1 - Dead

Jonny finds his near-death experience of being gunned down by the police has a profound affect on his relationship with Janet, as she struggles to cope with her loss. The funeral of Donna's mother takes place.

10:20pm (repeat)

The Lenny Henry Show

Series 1, Episode 5

In his first topical series since Saturday Live, Lenny Henry returns to his stand-up roots with his unique blend of comedy.

10:20pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Episode 1 - Romance

Viewers last saw Lee and Lucy as a newlywed couple just having their first baby. Fast-forward seven years and baby Charlie now has five year-old twin siblings, Benji and Molly.

10:30pm (repeat)

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 5, Episode 2 - Nobbly Bobbly

Donna discovers a dreadful secret in her late mother's house. Louise decides to reveal the awful truth about Janet & Gaz. Meanwhile, even biscuit therapy isn't enough to overcome Jonny's fear of leaving the house.

11pm (repeat)

Mr. Bigstuff

Episode 6

While celebrating a promotion and their newfound sex-drive, Glen and Kirsty check their bank account to discover their wedding fund is empty. With Lee on the run, Glen finally comes face to face with the 'bad men' his brother was hiding from, but it is not all as it seems.

11pm (repeat)

The Lenny Henry Show

Series 1, Episode 6

In his first topical series since Saturday Live, Lenny Henry returns to his stand-up roots with his unique blend of comedy.

11pm (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Holly Walsh, Sandi Toksvig, Maisie Adam, David Mitchell

QI

Series R, Episode 6 - Ridiculous

Sandi Toksvig takes the quiz in a "ridiculous" direction this evening. With Alan Davies, Maisie Adam, David Mitchell and Holly Walsh. This episode was recorded just as lockdown struck and thus there is no audience.

11pm
30 min