British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 9th April 2022

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 6pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Dingle To Dover, Episode 1

Kicking off in Ireland, the boys take part in the National Ploughing Championships.

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 seventh series of the lie-based panel game.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 6:15pm (repeat)
Johnny English. Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Working Title Films / STUDIOCANAL

Johnny English

He knows no fear. He knows no danger. He knows... nothing! A film about bumbling secret agent Johnny English.

BBC Two 6:45pm (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 12 - Man Hunt

After a memo warns the platoon to look out for parachutes, Walker admits to discovering one in the woods some weeks ago. Mainwaring's keen to identify whether the material was British or German, but that's not so easy as it was turned into several dozen pairs of ladies' knickers!

Channel 5 logo 7pm (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise. Copyright: ITN

The Morecambe And Wise Story: Look Back In Laughter

Documentary about the lives and careers of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: James Lacey (Jamie Glover), Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen)

Agatha Raisin

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Haunted House - Part 1

Agatha opens her own detective agency, but potential clients aren't exactly breaking down the door of her new office. In search of new business, Agatha and James visit Ivy Hall, a house said to be haunted since the English Civil War.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen), James Lacey (Jamie Glover)

Agatha Raisin

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Haunted House - Part 2

Agatha and James continue the investigation into Ivy Hall, trying to determine if there really is something supernatural behind the strange noise.

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 tenth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Channel 5 logo 8:30pm (repeat)
Billy And Us. Billy Connolly. Copyright: BBC

Billy Connolly: In His Own Words

A profile of Billy Connolly, drawing on interviews, TV appearances and stand-up performances from his career.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Ben Earle, Joel Dommett, Penny Dommett, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Eamonn Holmes, Ruth Langsford, Crissie Rhodes

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 4, Episode 5

Agnes and the family are joined in studio by the comedian and Masked Singer host Joel Dommett; king and queen of morning television Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes; plus Foley's bar is pumping with pop, as The Shires playout the show in style.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Greg Davies Live: Firing Cheeseballs At A Dog. Greg Davies. Copyright: Avalon Television

Greg Davies Live: Firing Cheeseballs At A Dog

TV broadcast of Greg Davies Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated debut 2010 solo stand-up show.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:15pm
The Favourite. Queen Anne (Olivia Colman)

The Favourite

Olivia Colman stars as a frail Queen Anne in this film from the director of The Lobster.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:50pm (repeat)
Shaun Of The Dead. Image shows from L to R: Ed (Nick Frost), Shaun (Simon Pegg), Liz (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: Working Title Films

Shaun Of The Dead

Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.

U&Dave channel logo 9:55pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Rhys James, Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Sindhu Vee, Ed Gamble, Eshaan Akbar. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 7

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Eshaan Akbar, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James and Sindhu Vee and regular panellist Hugh Dennis. As usual, stand-up and improvisation are the name of the game as the contestants try to get one up on one another.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 3

It's Sunday evening and Nana's been round all day. Whilst Denise has her wedding dress fitted, Dave, Jim and Antony are relegated to the kitchen - but nothing'll stop them watching The Antiques Roadshow.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 4

It's Jim's birthday and the family are preparing to head out to the pub to celebrate. Until then, there's plenty of TV to watch and Antony's newly acquired black eye is ripe for mocking.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Rhys James, Nigel Ng, Dara O Briain, Olga Koch, Ed Byrne, Suzi Ruffell. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 8

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Olga Koch, Nigel Ng and Suzi Ruffell and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Image shows from L to R: Emily Atack, Johnny Vegas, Aitch

Celebrity Juice

Series 26, Episode 3

Johnny Vegas, Raye, Aitch and Rachel Riley join team captains Laura Whitmore and Emily Atack for more games, fun and anarchy on the comedy panel show hosted by Keith Lemon.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game. Micky Flanagan

Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game

East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the Northern Irish sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ed Byrne, Gina Yashere, Adam Hills. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 5 - Ed Byrne, Adam Hills and Gina Yashere

Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. Irish gem Ed Byrne hosts in front of a 3,500-strong audience, with guest appearances from Adam Hills and London's own Gina Yashere.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 7 - Girls And Boys

With Ronni Ancona, Sandi Toksvig and Jack Dee.

BBC Four 11:45pm (repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister. Image shows from L to R: Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Diplomatic Incident

When the former PM dies unexpectedly of a heart attack, a state funeral is announced. Unfortunately that means a chance for the French to cause a diplomatic incident to use as a bargaining tool for important upcoming Channel Tunnel negotiatoins - never knowingly reasonable!

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

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Dingle To Dover, Episode 1

Kicking off in Ireland, the boys take part in the National Ploughing Championships.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight
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 55, Episode 8

With guest host Jo Brand and panellists Ross Noble and Mona Chalabi.

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