British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 7th September 2019

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

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the sixth and seventh series of the lie-based panel game.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm (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 second series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Clare Balding. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 14, Episode 4

Sports broadcaster Clare Balding takes to the field to babysit Jamie, Freddie and Romesh - so at least someone will know what they're talking about. Also joining the gang this week will be Rob Beckett, Chemmy Alcott and Harry Winks.

BBC Two 8:30pm (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 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:35pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson)

Blackadder

A selection of episodes from the second series of the comic historic saga.

BBC Two 9pm (repeat)
Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Highlights Special - Monty Python: Almost The Truth - The BBC Lawyers' Cut

To commemorate the 'Ruby Jubilee' of Monty Python, this film (an edited version of the six-part DVD series) tells the story of the Pythons from start to finish.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Mammy

Agnes Brown has family troubles to contend with: her son Dermot has fallen out with Maria Nicholson, his long-term girlfriend, and Grandad is feeling poorly.

BBC Two 10pm
60 min
Monty Python's Flying Circus. Image shows from L to R: Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam. Copyright: BBC

Python At 50: Silly Talks And Holy Grails

Rare Monty Python-related clips from the BBC archives.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:20pm (repeat)
Sliding Doors. Helen (Gwyneth Paltrow)

Sliding Doors

Romantic comedy in which a woman's love life and career both hinge on whether or not she catches a train. We see the result both ways, in parallel.

BBC Two 11pm (repeat)
Monty Python's Flying Circus. Image shows from L to R: Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam. Copyright: BBC

Monty Python's Flying Circus

Series 1, Episode 1 - Whither Canada?

Sketches in this first episode include "It's Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart/Famous Deaths", Arthur "Two Sheds" Jackson, Picasso painting while cycling and "The funniest joke in the world".

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:05pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall), Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones' 20 Greatest Moments

Retrospective programme looking back at the best bits of sitcom The Young Ones.

BBC Two 11:30pm (repeat)
In The Loop. Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi). Copyright: BBC / Aramid Entertainment

In The Loop

The US President and the UK Prime Minister fancy going to war - but this one will be quick. Looks like Malcolm Tucker is in the thick of it again.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:50pm (repeat)
Football Genius. Tim Vine. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Football Genius

Episode 3 - QRP v Greenock Morton

Paul Sinha's team of QPR supporters put their football knowledge to the test as they take on Sam Quek's team of Greenock Morton fans in the quiz hosted by Tim Vine.

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