British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 16th November 2024

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:15am
11 min
Nikhil & Jay

Nikhil & Jay

Episode 9 - Nikhil And Jay And The Missing Appalams

Nikhil and Jay are detectives today. When the homemade appalams go missing under their watch, they need to solve the case and save lunch.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 22, Episode 13

Broadcaster Dougie Anderson, former England rugby player Martin Bayfield, football reporter and presenter Lynsey Hooper, and comedian and writer Mark G Smith 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

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Gone Christmas Fishing 2021, Christmas Special

Paul takes Bob on a steam train to the north of England to search for a prized English salmon, fishing in the rivers Eden and Tyne in search of their elusive quarry. They are joined on the riverbank by former footballer Paul Gascoigne, who has also always dreamt of catching a salmon, while Dr Anand Patel has a chat with Bob about how to look out for the more vulnerable at Christmastime.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dibley Live

To celebrate the 650th year since Dibley's founding, Geraldine arranges a special licence to run their own local radio station. All of the villagers lend a hand in the week-long event, and Frank has a particular secret to impart. Meanwhile, the Vicar finds the perfect opportunity to bring David down a peg or two.

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 31, Episode 1 - The Cyber Codebreakers

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince mission to Bletchley Park with Alan Davies, Victoria Baines and Richard Benham to decode cyberwarfare and discuss its future.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Barbel (Middle Wye, Herefordshire)

Paul and Bob fish for the mighty barbel in Hay on Wye. Passing a graveyard they muse about the future and chat to a local vicar about death and their own funerals.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 4 - Summer

When could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8:15pm
60 min
Legends Of Comedy With Lenny Henry. Image shows left to right: Paul Whitehouse, Lenny Henry

Legends Of Comedy With Lenny Henry

Episode 1 - Paul Whitehouse

Lenny Henry takes a trip down memory lane with fellow comedy greats, starting with Paul Whitehouse.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 5 - Sickness & Wealth

Del is reluctant to go to the doctor's with his "jippy" tummy. He's also suffering cash flow problems, and - unbeknownst to Rodney - the family face eviction from the flat. A chance comment from Albert could hold the solution; or it could make things far worse.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Sam Campbell, Duncan James, Perrie Edwards, Greg Davies, Noel Fielding, Bradley Simpson, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 32, Episode 5 - Never Mind The Buzzcocks Does Girl Groups & Boy Bands

Guest captain Perrie Edwards, Bradley Simpson, Duncan James and Sam Campbell join regulars Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix and Greg Davies.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

BBC Three 9pm (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 four episodes from the adult sitcom.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:15pm
60 min
Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening

Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening

Episode 3

Joel Dommett and his mum Penny, Tony Bellew and his son Corey, and Vicky Pattison and her mum Carroll compete in the comedy game show where success lies in the hands of the parents. Can Joel overcome his second-place curse, will Tony and Corey's bickering get the better of them, and could Vicky's past party lifestyle lead her and her mum to victory? Expect plenty of surprises that include Romesh's mum Shanthi's method for getting away with murder.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Alma's Not Normal. Alma Nuthall (Sophie Willan)

Alma's Not Normal

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Sophie Willan sitcom.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm
75 min
David Baddiel: Fame, Not The Musical. David Baddiel

David Baddiel: Fame, Not The Musical

David Baddiel examines his strange relationship with the New Lad / Token Jew / comedy rock'n'roller / football singer-songwriter persona he's co-existed with for 30 years.

Channel 5 logo 10:15pm (repeat)
When Comedy Goes Horribly Wrong

When Comedy Goes Horribly Wrong

Clip show in which Julian Clary looks at some comedy performances that didn't go to plan.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:15pm
25 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Special Guests: Series 2, Highlights Special

A look back at more of the most memorable moments from recent series, including interviews with Madonna, Lee Evans, Jennifer Hudson, Perrie Edwards, Liam Gallagher, Richard Gere, Lily Allen, Frank Skinner and Johannes Radebe.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Lou Sanders. Credit: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 18, Episode 3 - Lou Sanders, Celya AB, Neil Delamere

Comedian Lou Sanders introduces Celya AB and Neil Delamere to the Apollo stage.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Parish Matters

Parish Matters

Episode 2 - Morale

"He's not presumed dead yet, Hank." Can the council restore pride in the parish? Lovesick council secretary Gerry Nearly is handcuffed and wrestled out of the singles night.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
An Audience With.... Barry Humphries. Credit: London Weekend Television

An Audience With...

Episode 33 - Kylie Minogue

The Australian songstress talks to a packed celebrity audience and performs a selection of her best loved hits.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
The Real McCoy. Image shows from L to R: Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas. Copyright: BBC

The Real McCoy

Series 3, Episode 4

Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
55 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Alexander Armstrong

Have I Got News For You

Series 61, Episode 4

Alexander Armstrong takes to the guest host's chair for the 36th time, more than any other guest host. Meanwhile Joe Lycett makes his debut on the programme, and Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark appears too.

Share this page