British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 17th April 2021

BBC Two 8:10am
The Amelia Gething Complex. Image shows from L to R: Vinny (Jasmin Hinds), Wallace (Alex Griffin-Griffiths), Poppy (Natalia Hinds), Amelia (Amelia Gething). Copyright: BBC

The Amelia Gething Complex

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Cult Of The Mitochondria

To flesh out the characters' backstories, Amelia insists we meet all their families - with hilariously harrowing consequences.

BBC Two 8:30am
The Amelia Gething Complex. Image shows from L to R: Vinny (Jasmin Hinds), Wallace (Alex Griffin-Griffiths), Poppy (Natalia Hinds), Amelia (Amelia Gething). Copyright: BBC

The Amelia Gething Complex

Series 2, Episode 4 - Just Let Me Lick A Traveller's Cheque

After Poppy eats everyone's money, they must find a way to pay the rent. Contains scenes some viewers may find televisual.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series XII.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7:10pm (repeat)
Bean - The Ultimate Disaster Movie. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions / Working Title Films

Bean - The Ultimate Disaster Movie

Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) finds himself in Los Angeles, masquerading as the National Gallery's top art expert and destroying everything in his wake.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Murder On The Blackpool Express. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson)

Murder On The Blackpool Express

Comedy drama about a coach driver investigating a series of murders.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jamie Redknapp, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Loch Ness To London, Episode 2

Freddie, Jamie, Jack and Romesh try their hand at some off-road driving at Ardvkerikie, before getting their kilts on for a Highland Games challenge, then heading to Weymouth to fish with Marco Pierre White.

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm (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.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:35pm
55 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 17, Episode 2 - Anthony Joshua, Emily Blunt, Alan Carr, AJ Tracey

The host welcomes world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, Mary Poppins Returns star Emily Blunt and comedian Alan Carr, while rapper AJ Tracey chats and performs in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Jason Manford, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Andrew Flintoff

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 2, Episode 2

Agnes and her family are joined by celebrity guests for more fun, including cricketer Freddie Flintoff, comedian Jason Manford, and Olympic and Paralympic stars, Fatima Whitbread and Jonnie Peacock. With music from Clean Bandit.

Channel 5 logo 10pm
115 min
Jo Brand

Jo Brand's Classic Comedy Sketches Of The...

Episode 2 - 1980s

The decade of the Rubik's Cube, shoulder pads and alternative comedy: Jo Brand takes us through some classic 80s sketches courtesy of Not The Nine O'Clock News, French & Saunders and the late, great Victoria Wood.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Holly Walsh, Dane Baptiste, Rob Beckett

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 2

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are joined by James Acaster, Dane Baptiste, Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne and Holly Walsh.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
Dating No Filter. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Rosie Jones. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Dating No Filter

Series 1, Episode 8

It's a question that has dogged mankind for centuries: can romance blossom while dangling two feet off the ground? We look to answer this question this week as singletons Daisy and Shivane meet for the first time and strap themselves in for an aerial fitness class - for science. Will they be walking on air or will the experiment leave them crashing back down to Earth with a bump?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ben Bailey Smith, Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 2 - Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Doc Brown

Jason Manford presents special guests Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Angela Barnes, Dara O Briain, Milton Jones, Miles Jupp, Ed Byrne, Rob Beckett

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 3

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis discuss Brexit with Angela Barnes, Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Miles Jupp.

Channel 5 logo Midnight (repeat)
Victoria Wood

Funny Women: Victoria Wood

Documentary charting the comedy career of Victoria Wood.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Josh Widdicombe, Alice Roberts. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions / Black Dog Television

Insert Name Here

Series 1, Episode 2 - William

Hugh Dennis, Lucy Porter, Omid Djalili and Alice Roberts are the guests in this second episode.

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