British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 1st May 2021

BBC Two 7:10am
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 7 - I'm Just Organs And Skeleton Under Here

The show's extras have become zombies and want to take over the programme. Can Amelia and friends save the world within an 18-minute episode duration?

BBC Two 7:30am
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, Highlights Special - A Mighty Wasp Overlord Best Of

In a distant, post-apocalyptic future, the cast reflect on the defining moments of The Amelia Gething Complex. Contains clips from previous episodes for budgetary reasons.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 7:10pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean's Holiday. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Universal Pictures

Mr Bean's Holiday

The disaster-prone Englishman wins a holiday to Cannes, but on his travels he unwittingly separates a young boy from his film director father.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Dial M For Middlesbrough. Image shows from L to R: Terry (Johnny Vegas), Gemma (Sian Gibson). Copyright: Shiny Button Productions

Dial M For Middlesbrough

Sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express and Death On The Tyne, set on a caravan park.

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 three episodes from the Lee Mack sitcom.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Micah Richards, Andrew Flintoff, Jack Whitehall, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Loch Ness To London, Episode 4

Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff, Jack Whitehall and special guest Shaun Williamson reach London in style via the Thames. Once there, they're joined by former Man City and Villa right back Micah Richards to compete in the fastest sport with two feet always on the ground - race walking! To get them into shape, Olympic race walker Tom Bosworth puts them through their paces, while Sky Sports' own Laura Woods calls every step of the action.

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 4 - Vicky McClure, Martin Compston, Ellie Simmonds, Ashley Banjo, Paul Weller

The host welcomes Line Of Duty stars Vicky McClure and Martin Compston, ahead of the hotly anticipated season finale; as well as multiple gold-winning Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds, and Diversity founder and Britain's Got Talent judge Ashley Banjo. Plus, singer-songwriter Paul Weller 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: Gloria Hunniford, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Geri Halliwell

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 2, Episode 4

Agnes and family are joined by Spice Girl Geri Horner and her mammy to talk reunions, while Gloria Hunniford looks back on her career. Plus Nigel Havers provides an acting masterclass and Foley's gets ready for a memorable night with reggae giants UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Photo by ANL/Shutterstock. Victoria Wood. Copyright: Shutterstock

Victoria Wood: In Her Own Words

A profile of Victoria Wood told using archive footage of her own appearances.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 10, Episode 5

Dara O'Briain and the team tickle the ribs of another week with guests Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan, Milton Jones and Jack Whitehall.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 5 - Mammy?

It's a stressful day for Agnes, as everything seems to be happening all at once. Rory and Dino have had a huge falling out, and Mark and Betty have got their emigration visas and are off to Australia.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Insert Name Here. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Danny Baker, Kate Williams, Sue Perkins, Robert Webb, Aisling Bea, Richard Osman. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions / Black Dog Television

Insert Name Here

Series 1, Episode 4 - Jo

Danny Baker, Aisling Bea, Robert Webb and Kate Williams join Sue, Josh and Richard.

BBC Four 11:50pm (repeat)
Motherland. Image shows from L to R: Liz (Diane Morgan), Julia (Anna Maxwell Martin), Kevin (Paul Ready)

Motherland

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the Anna Maxwell-Martin sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Sara Pascoe, Jon Richardson, Nathan Caton. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 4 - Jon Richardson, Sara Pascoe, Nathan Caton

Jon Richardson presents special guests Sara Pascoe and Nathan Caton.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Corey Taylor. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 3 - Nosey Noisy

With Aisling Bea, Ross Noble, and Slipknot singer Corey Taylor.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Redknapp's Big Night Out. Image shows from L to R: Daisy May Cooper, Martin Compston, Thierry Henry

Redknapp's Big Night Out

Episode 2

The trio are joined by Line Of Duty's Martin Compston, This Country star Daisy May Cooper, and Arsenal icon Thierry Henry.

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