British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 23rd November 2024

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

Nikhil & Jay

Episode 11 - Nikhil And Jay And The Monsooooooon!

Nikhil and Jay want to experience monsoon rain. But it's not raining... And they don't just want normal rain, they want monsoon rain - like their Chennai grandparents have.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 22, Episode 14

The sports-based panel show returns.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows left to right: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Gone Christmas Fishing 2022, Christmas Special - VesterĂ¥len & Lofoten Islands (Norway)

For the first time in Gone Fishing's history, the angling duo leave the riverbanks of Britain behind and Paul takes Bob on a dream fishing trip to Norway.

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 2 - Hedgehogs

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by hedgehog experts Hugh Warwick and Sophie Lund Rasmussen, and poet Pam Ayres to discuss perhaps the most beloved mammal of all - the hedgehog!

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 3 - Rainbow Trout (Derbyshire Wye)

In the beautiful Monsal Valley in Derbyshire, Paul teaches Bob how to fly-fish for wild rainbow trout.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8:25pm
60 min
Legends Of Comedy With Lenny Henry. Image shows left to right: Lenny Henry, Sally Phillips

Legends Of Comedy With Lenny Henry

Episode 2 - Sally Phillips

Lenny Henry joins Sally Phillips for a cup of herbal tea and a lot of laughs as they look back over Sally's career and some of the best sketch comedy of the last 30 years.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 32, Episode 6

DJ Target, Harriet Kemsley and Carl Barat and Pete Doherty of The Libertines join regulars Noel Fielding, Jamali Maddix and guest captain Sophie Willan, with Greg Davies hosting.

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 episodes from the first and second series of the adult sitcom.

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: Trolls, Not The Dolls. David Baddiel

David Baddiel: Trolls, Not The Dolls

Stories of the dark, terrible and hysterically absurd cyber-paths that interacting with internet trolls has David Baddiel down. Come with him on this comedy journey into our culture's most dank virtual underground. You will come back safe, more able to deflect your own trolls and only a little bit soiled.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
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 Jack Black, Stormzy, Grace Jones, Steve Coogan, Emma Stone, Andy Serkis, Emma Thompson, Nile Rodgers and Brian Cox.

Channel 5 logo 10:25pm (repeat)
Peter Kay

Peter Kay Live: Comedy Genius

Highlights from Peter Kay's comedy career.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows left to right: Susie McCabe, Maisie Adam, Michael Odewale

Live At The Apollo

Series 18, Episode 4 - Maisie Adam, Michael Odewale, Susie McCabe

Maisie Adam hosts the comedy show filmed at London's Hammersmith Apollo, warming up the audience before introducing stand-up routines by fellow comedians Michael Odewale and Susie McCabe.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley), Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy)

The Young Offenders

Series 1, Episode 1

Mischief bring best pals Conor and Jock into conflict with their headmaster, leaving Conor's mum to pick up the pieces.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Parish Matters

Parish Matters

Episode 3 - Crime

"Bring back hanging?" Chairperson Margot's son Diarmuid is kidnapped and the health and wellness officer gets into organised crime.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
The Young Offenders. Image shows from L to R: Conor MacSweeney (Alex Murphy), Jock O'Keeffe (Chris Walley), Principal Barry Walsh (PJ Gallagher)

The Young Offenders

Series 1, Episode 2

Conor and Jock's friendships with Principal Walsh's daughters Linda and Siobhan intensifies, causing awkward tension between the lads, the Principal, and the girls themselves.

BBC Four 11:40pm (repeat)
Not Only... But Also.... Image shows from L to R: Peter Cook, Dudley Moore. Copyright: BBC

Talking Comedy

Episode 9 - Pete & Dud Talking Comedy

A look back through the archives of some of the BBC's best-loved talk shows at the appearances of masters of satire Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.

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 5, Episode 4

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

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Victoria Coren Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 1

Victoria Coren Mitchell takes to the host's seat, with Carol Vorderman and Ignacio Lopez joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

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