British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 23rd October 2021

BritBox 9am
22 min
Spitting Image

Spitting Image

Series 22 (BritBox Series 2), Episode 7

Daniel Craig goes to the pub, Boris tells a Bedtime Tale, and Jeff Bezos entices Zuckerberg, Branson and Musk deep into the Amazon jungle. Piers Morgan channels Stan in writing to Meghan Markle.

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 eighth series of the lie-based panel game.

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 7 - Big Guns

The platoon are given some extra fire power when they get a large naval gun. Now it is just a matter of learning how to fire it, and removing anything that can be used as cover by the Germans.

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

A League Of Their Own

Series 16, Highlights Special - Best Of

The ALOTO look back at some of the highlights of Series 16.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Sandi Toksvig, Phill Jupitus, Prue Leith

QI

Series Q, Episode 11 - Quaffing

With Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Prue Leith.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:55pm
30 min
Blankety Blank. Baga Chipz

Blankety Blank

Series 18, Episode 4

Taking part this time around are Rachel Riley, Baga Chipz, Liza Tarbuck, Rhod Gilbert, Ore Oduba and Scarlett Moffatt.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Sandylands. Image shows from L to R: Nathan Wild (Simon Bird), Tina Taylor (Harriet Webb), The One-Eyed man (Hugh Bonneville), Emily Verma (Natalie Dew), Derek Swallows (David Walliams), Jeannie Swallows (Sophie Thompson), Terry Chino (Craig Parkinson). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Sandylands

A repeat-run of the entire first series.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Outsiders. Image shows from L to R: Ed Gamble, Lou Sanders. Copyright: Renegade Pictures

Outsiders

Series 1, Episode 4

David Mitchell is equipped with a hose pipe as he tests out whether the shelters he's asked the comedians to build are waterproof.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 18, Episode 1 - Joan Collins, Brian Cox, Rob Beckett, Duran Duran

The chat show returns, with Jonathan joined by actress Joan Collins, Succession star Brian Cox and comedian Rob Beckett, while veteran pop band Duran Duran also drop by for a chat and perform in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Big Zuu, London Hughes. Copyright: Boomerang

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 1, Episode 8 - London Hughes

Grime artist and self-taught chef Big Zuu is in London's West End, Soho to cook for the comedian London Hughes. London has high standards, so Zuu will have to be on the top of his game!

U&Dave channel logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Big Zuu, Guz Khan. Copyright: Boomerang

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 1, Episode 3 - Guz Khan

Big Zuu is going regal as he heads to Royal Leamington Spa to meet and eat with comedian and actor, Guz Khan. Leamington was once a place Queen Victoria visited, now it's the mandem's turn.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:45pm (repeat)
Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason. Image shows from L to R: Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger), Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant). Copyright: Working Title Films / Universal Pictures

Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason

Comedy sequel with more embarrassments and romantic messes for the diary-keeping heroine. Hapless Bridget gets cold feet about her relationship.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Mia (Gaby French), Trevor (Steve Pemberton), Patrick (Bobby Schofield), Julia (Debbie Rush), Connor (Olly Hudson-Croker), Alex (Reece Shearsmith)

Inside No. 9

Series 5, Episode 3 - Love's Great Adventure

Trevor and Julia always want to make Christmas really special for their family but this year, with money so tight, things aren't going to be easy. As each door of the advent calendar opens, everyone will have to do their bit to make Christmas happen.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Brassic. Tommo (Ryan Sampson). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 3, Episode 3

Ashley's cousin Doolan has been kidnapped and his uncle Francis calls on Vinnie to be the bag drop man in his ransom.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Question Team. Nick Helm

Question Team

Series 1, Episode 2

Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective are Katherine Ryan with a round on social media, Desiree Burch on astrology and Ivo Graham on music festivals. Richard's special guest this week is Nick Helm, bringing his brand-new quiz experience: The Wheel of Death.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 1, Episode 4 - Training

To fend off the increasing staff disillusionment a Training Day has been scheduled. Dawn's engagement to Lee is on the rocks and Tim begins to think that he may at last have a chance with her. In this great episode David hinders the productivity of the training expert and gives the staff some musical inspiration.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 12, Highlights Special

Can't get enough of James and the boys? Relive the fun and games of Series 12 with this special highlights episode.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Famalam. Image shows from L to R: John MacMillan, Samson Kayo

Famalam

Series 2, Episode 1

Find out if All Lives Matter, catch up with the ever-thwarted Nigerian philanthropist Prince Alyusi, and discover what happens when you express your real feelings about Beyoncé.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 2am
60 min
The Deirdre O'Kane Show. Image shows from L to R: Joanne McNally, Deirdre O'Kane, Martin Angolo

The Deirdre O'Kane Show

Episode 2

The host and her house band Abandoman are joined by comedians Martin Angolo and Joanne McNally.

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