British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 18th January 2025

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

You're Dead To Me

Series 10, Episode 3 - The Arts And Crafts Movement: William Morris And His Circle

Greg Jenner is joined in Victorian England by Dr Isabella Rosner and comedian Cariad Lloyd to learn all about the ethos and practitioners of the Arts and Crafts movement.

TNT Sports 1 logo 10am
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 12, Episode 2

A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.

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

Nikhil & Jay

Episode 14 - Nikhil and Jay and the Best Wedding

When Nikhil and Jay realise that their parents had two weddings before they were born, they decide to plan another wedding for them - their best wedding yet!

Radio 4 10:30am
30 min
What's Funny About.... Image shows from L to R: Jon Plowman, Peter Fincham

What's Funny About...

Series 4, Episode 1 - A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

In the first episode of a new series of What's Funny About... Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman are joined by comedy legends Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie to hear the story of how they made their breakout sketch series, A Bit Of Fry & Laurie.

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

Fighting Talk

Series 22, Episode 23

The sports-based panel show returns.

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 fifth series of the angling comedy.

BBC Two 6:30pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 6 - Room At The Bottom

Mainwaring is shocked to learn that he is not a captain but a lieutenant. Things get even worse when he learns later on that he has no rank at all, and ends up as a private.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 6:50pm
60 min
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 8, Episode 1

Michael returns with more celebrity guests.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Kevin Pietersen, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 2, Episode 3 - Cricket: South Africa

The pair head off to Cape Town to follow the England cricket team on their first meaningful tour since they were crowned world champions.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Jill Scott, Romesh Ranganathan, Micah Richards, Mo Gilligan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 19, Episode 2

Romesh Ranganathan hosts the comedy quiz as Luke Littler, Tom Davis and Alex Brooker join regulars Jamie Redknapp, Micah Richards and Jill Scott.

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

Not Going Out

Series 8, Episode 7 - Enough

Are Lee and Lucy ready for another child?

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Christmas Special - The True Meaning Of Christmas

It's Christmas Eve, and Lee and Lucy face a possible yuletide disaster when they discover the perfect present they have bought for their children has already been gifted to them by their grandparents.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:10pm (repeat)
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything. Image shows left to right: Conall Molloy (Ardal O'Hanlon), Rosie (Sheridan Smith)

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything

Episode 3

Rosie is still reeling from recent events. Through flashbacks we learn she has been carrying a lot of guilt over things that happened in her family's past. Rosie wants to be blamed for everything as a way of coping with her self-destruction. It's very narcissistic of her. In the end she agrees to attend a rehab facility but at the last minute she escapes, legging it into the nearby countryside.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly Does.... Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 2, Episode 2 - Showbusiness

The birth of rock 'n' roll, The Beatles and The Stones, the Pope's warm up DJ, and... Say Yes To The Dress! Billy Connolly reveals all the things he loves about showbiz.

BBC Three 10:30pm (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.

U&Dave channel logo 10:35pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Rosie Jones

QI

Series T, Episode 14 - Tea Time

Sandi Toksvig takes tea with Rosie Jones, Ahir Shah, Henning Wehn and Alan Davies.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:35pm (repeat)
Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure. Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure

A documentary following Billy Connolly as he writes his first autobiography and shares some of his favourite routines.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:40pm (repeat)
Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything. Image shows left to right: Rosie (Sheridan Smith), Nico (Oliver Wellington)

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything

Episode 4

On her escape from rehab, Rosie meets affable drug dealers Ken and Hat and accidentally takes meth. She goes on an odyssey, befriending trees, kids on bikes and finds her way to Ruby and Joey's house where she discovers something shocking. On returning to her flat, Nico tries to help Rosie but the two have an argument. The next morning Nico leaves, instructing the Molloys to clear the flat of any narcotics or alcohol as it is clear Rosie has crossed a line.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
What? Seriously??. Image shows left to right: Isy Suttie, Dara O Briain. Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

What? Seriously??

Episode 3 - Guinea Pigs And The Mafia

Dara Ó Briain and Isy Suttie grapple with guinea pigs and the mafia with special guest Miles Asteri, star of The Traitors.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island. Image shows from L to R: Richie (Rik Mayall), Eddie (Adrian Edmondson)

Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island

Richie and Eddie find themselves marooned on a desert island in the third live stage show based on the popular sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 11:35pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Damian Lewis

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 1

Actor and producer Damian Lewis hosts as the satirical quiz returns for its 60th series. Journalist Katy Balls and comedian Chris McCausland join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

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