British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 24th August 2024

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 9, Episode 8 - Benedetta Carlini

Greg Jenner is joined in seventeenth-century Italy by Professor Michelle Sauer and comedian Sophie Duker to learn about notorious nun Benedetta Carlini.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 22, Episode 1

Broadcaster and former sprinter Jeanette Kwakye, Radio and Television presenter Dougie Anderson, former Badminton player Gail Emms, and comedian Bob Mills join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

U&Dave channel logo 6:10pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Germaine Greer, David Mitchell, Alan Davies, Rob Brydon, Richard Osman, Lee Mack, Jermaine Jenas. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 4

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Alan Davies, Richard Osman, Professor Germaine Greer and Jermaine Jenas.

U&Dave channel logo 6:50pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rhod Gilbert, David Mitchell, Nick Grimshaw, Rob Brydon, Rob Delaney, Lee Mack, Clare Balding. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 5

This week the guests are Clare Balding OBE, Rhod Gilbert, Nick Grimshaw and Rob Delaney.

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 7 - Alien Life

Are we alone in the universe? Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince venture to Glastonbury Festival in the search for alien life and are joined in their galactic quest by comedian Russell Kane and astronomers Lisa Kaltenegger and Chris Lintott.

U&Dave channel logo 7:30pm (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 third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:50pm (repeat)
Blankety Blank. Motsi Mabuse. Credit: Thames

Blankety Blank

Series 19, Episode 7

Bradley Walsh hosts as a panel of six celebrities fill in the missing blanks and help win some brilliant prizes for some very lucky contestants. This week, he's joined by Motsi Mabuse, Saffron Barker, Sophie Duker, Jimmy Carr, Matt Baker and Bez.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Mr Bigstuff. Image shows left to right: Lee (Danny Dyer), Glen (Ryan Sampson)

Mr. Bigstuff

A repeat-run of the entire first series.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Tom Davis: Underdog. Tom Davis

Tom Davis: Underdog

Stand-up show from Tom Davis.

Radio 4 9pm (repeat)
You're Dead To Me

You're Dead To Me

Series 7, Episode 10 - Leonardo da Vinci

Comedian Dara Ó Briain joins Greg Jenner and Prof Catherine Fletcher to learn about Leonardo da Vinci.

U&Dave channel logo 9:25pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Wendy (Deborah Grant), Geoffrey (Geoffrey Whitehead), Frank (Bobby Ball), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Episode 2 - Babysitting

Lucy causes offence by choosing the wrong babysitter.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Episode 3 - Car

Lee's hopes for a stress-free ferry trip to France with Lucy and the children are dashed when they don't leave enough time for the car journey.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 5, Episode 3 - Shrink

Janet and Gaz decide to take some extreme measures to stop Louise's blackmail plans. Donna's spending spree is interrupted by Gaz's bombshell.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 5, Episode 4 - Ecuador

Jonny's new car gets him into trouble with women. After confronting Janet, Donna plans her revenge on Gaz for his infidelity. Louise resorts to underhand tactics as she seeks forgiveness from Jonny for getting him shot by the police.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 3 - K-Folk

With Phill Jupitus, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.

ITVX logo. Copyright: ITV 10:45pm
60 min
Judi Love

ITVX Presents: Live Comedy From The Edinburgh Fringe

Episode 4 - Night 4

The iconic Judi Love hosts this mixed bill show featuring Colin Hoult, Josh Jones, and Katie Norris.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Many Wrongs Of Lord Christian Brighty. Christian Brighty

The Many Wrongs Of Lord Christian Brighty

Episode 1 - The Couple I Uncoupled

Brighty - with chambermaid Babs' assistance/disapproval - must get nearly-weds Mr Darkly and Miss Lucy-Beth Bonnet to fall back in love, having previously split them up. In his lordship's absence, the very un-sordid butler Churlington is left to organise Brighty's celebrated 'Sordid Soirée'.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11:15pm (repeat)
U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Hannah Fry

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 7

Professor Hannah Fry returns to the show as host, with actor and comedian Stephen Mangan and editor-in-chief of VICE UK, Zing Tsjeng, on the panels.

Share this page