British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 31st August 2024

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 9, Episode 9 - Paleolithic Cave Art

Greg Jenner is joined in the stone age by Dr Isobel Wisher and comedian Sean Burke to learn all about cave art and the people who made it.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 22, Episode 2

TV Presenter and broadcaster David Alorka, journalist and presenter Holly Hamilton, former footballer and coach Phil Brown, and comedian Carl Donnelly join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

A selection of episodes from the first series of the angling comedy.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:50pm (repeat)
Blankety Blank. Tom Allen

Blankety Blank

Series 19, Episode 2

Bradley Walsh hosts the revival of the comedy quiz show, with panellists Anton Du Beke, Kadeena Cox, Tom Allen, Brian Conley, Lady Leshurr and Alex Brooker helping contestants win some brilliant prizes by filling in the blanks.

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

Gavin & Stacey

Christmas Special

For Gavin and Stacey, parenthood continues to present them with several challenges, their 'baby' now being ten.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 7, Episode 2 - Heavy Metal

Scottish band Bleed From Within try to educate Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan in the ways of the headbanger in time for a surprise performance of Metallica's Enter Sandman at the Download festival in front of 4,000 fans. The boys also get some extra tips from US rock stars Wheatus and Queens of the Stone Age.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm
75 min
John Kearns: The Varnishing Days. John Kearns. Credit: Avalon Television

John Kearns: The Varnishing Days

Comedian John Kearns performs stand-up in front of a live audience.

U&Dave channel logo 9:25pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Emma Bunton. Copyright: Avalon Television

Not Going Out

Series 8, Episode 4 - Hot Tub

Lee and Lucy play hot tub fantasy date with Anna and Toby, causing them to end up in hot water.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm
60 min
The Last Leg. Image shows left to right: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

The Last Leg In Paris, Episode 4 - Day 3

Live studio guests are comedian Joel Dommett and presenters Helen Skelton and Ade Adepitan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:35pm (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.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:40pm
35 min
Password. Alan Carr

Password

Episode 1

Daisy May Cooper and Alan Carr help players guess mystery passwords across multiple rounds as they try to win £10,000, with Adisa and Jo the contestants in the first edition.

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

Not Going Out

Series 8, Episode 5 - Charlie

Lee is worried that Charlie is getting a reputation at school for being the class clown.

BBC Three 10:10pm (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 fifth series of the adult sitcom.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Josh Widdicombe

Josh Widdicombe: Bit Much...

Stand-up special from Josh Widdicombe, recorded during his covid-era tour.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:15pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 6 - Mammy Swings!

Wedding plans are in full swing as Rory and Dino prepare for their big day. With celebrity wedding planner La La Doggy on board, it looks set to be the wedding extravaganza of the year. But is it really what anybody wants?

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 15 - Kitsch

With Jimmy Carr, Reginald D. Hunter and Sue Perkins.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:55pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV

The Lenny Henry Show

Series 2, Episode 5

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

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

The Many Wrongs Of Lord Christian Brighty

Episode 2 - The Best Friend I Locked Up

Challenged by Babs to find a single person he's never wronged, Brighty finds himself re-running his best friend Russ Blackshark's stag do, whilst Churlington audits a tin mine.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV

The Lenny Henry Show

Series 2, Episode 6

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

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Guz Khan

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 8

Guz Khan hosts the satirical panel show, with Ross Noble and Janet Street-Porter joining Ian and Paul.

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