British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 31st October 2020

BritBox 12pm
22 min
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Copyright: Avalon Television

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Series 21 (BritBox Series 1), Episode 5 - US Election: Part 1

President Donald Trump investigates mail-in vote fraud in an attempt to secure his re-election to office. Meanwhile, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos race each other to Mars, and Michael Gove joins forces with Dominic Cummings.

BritBox 12pm
22 min
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Copyright: Avalon Television

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Series 21 (BritBox Series 1), Episode 6 - US Election: Part 2

Bezos and Musk are beaten to Mars by Richard Branson, and Greta Thunberg discovers the thrill of the Fast & Furious films. In the American election race, Donald Trump has to appoint a new judge, and Joe Biden visits a diner in Nebraska.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 6:45pm (repeat)
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Evelyn Greenslade (Judi Dench). Copyright: Blueprint Pictures

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Sequel to the hit 2012 comedy drama in which a group of British pensioners retire to a hotel in India.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (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 eighth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 1, Episode 5 - Belfast

Comedy sensation Michael McIntyre is in Belfast as he continues his Saturday night entertainment show. Local hero Patrick Kielty is the headline act this week at the Waterfront Hall. Michael is also joined on stage by Neil Delamere, Jeff Green and Kerry Godliman.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (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?

Series 7, Episode 7

David Mitchell is joined by Greg Rutherford MBE and Kirsty Young, and Lee Mack is joined by Joanna Scanlan and Henning Wehn.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows left to right: Greg Davies, Alex Horne

Taskmaster

A selection of three episodes from the challenging comedy hosted by Greg Davies and Little Alex Horne.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (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?

Series 7, Episode 8

David Mitchell is joined by Jimmy Carr and Griff Rhys Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Dave Myers and Susanna Reid.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Copyright: Avalon Television

Spitting Image

Series 21 (BritBox Series 1), Episode 5 - US Election: Part 1

President Donald Trump investigates mail-in vote fraud in an attempt to secure his re-election to office. Meanwhile, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos race each other to Mars, and Michael Gove joins forces with Dominic Cummings.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 7

Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe take a satirical swipe at the week's news.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 16, Episode 3 - David Bailey, Jack Whitehall, Roisin Conaty, Craig David, KSI

The host is joined on tonight's show by world-renowned photographer David Bailey and comedians Jack Whitehall and Roisin Conaty, while Craig David and KSI will both be performing live in the studio.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
There's Something About Movies. Jennifer Saunders

There's Something About Movies

Series 3, Episode 2

This week, the four regulars are joined by Kelly MacDonald, Daniel Mays and Kevin Bridges.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 8

Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Sara Pascoe and Romesh Ranganathan discuss topics including today's Scottish Independence Referendum vote.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 11pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 24, Episode 2 - Halloween Special

Keith Lemon is back for this spooky Halloween special of Celebrity Juice alongside brand-new team captains Laura Whitmore and Emily Atack. Joining them this week for spooky games, fun and plenty of tricks and treats are Strictly's scariest judge Craig Revel Horwood, presenter Maya Jama, Queen of the Jungle Jacqueline Jossa and Take That's Howard Donald.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 57, Episode 5

Katherine Ryan guest presents, and is joined by fellow comedians Andy Hamilton & Cariad Lloyd, who will join team captains Ian Hislop & Paul Merton as guest panellists.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Dylan Mills. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 4, Episode 8

Russell looks at our world in disarray; celebrates Marcus Rashford's free school meal campaign; and chats to pioneer of UK grime, Dizzee Rascal.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield's Yule Log Chums

Special Christmas edition of the comedy sketch series. Includes a spoof on the film Titanic, and the Toddlers wreaking havoc in a supermarket.

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