British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 6th May 2023

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 6:30pm (repeat)
The Italian Job

The Italian Job

Comedy crime caper in which a group of British crooks plot a bank heist in Turin.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm (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 6

In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Sarah Millican and Jon Richardson, and Lee Mack is joined by David Harewood and Bob Mortimer.

Channel 5 logo 7:15pm (repeat)
The Morecambe & Wise Show. Image shows from L to R: Ernie Wise, Eric Morecambe. Copyright: BBC

Morecambe & Wise: 30 Funniest Moments

Documentary featuring a countdown of the 30 most popular sketches from Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 1 - Away From It All

The Goods leave Jerry and Margo in charge of the house for a weekend in order to unwind. However they are so worried that the Leadbetters will not be able to cope that they can not relax at all.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Lou Sanders. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 1

Return of the comedy panel show, hosted by Rob Brydon, in which team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by celebrity guests to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves. Taking part in this first edition are Les Dennis, Richard Osman, Alice Levine and Lou Sanders.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Green Door

An excursion to the pony club for manure causes the Goods to uncover a secret that Margo is keeping from Jerry. When they spot Margo being mysterious in town the plot thickens. Tom and Barbara struggle with what to do and fear for the Leadbetter marriage!

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (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 12th series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (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

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the sitcom by and starring Caroline Aherne.

Channel 5 logo 9:15pm
90 min
Fawlty Towers. Image shows left to right: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Polly (Connie Booth). Credit: BBC

Comedy Classics: Fawlty Towers

A celebratory documentary investigating the success of Fawlty Towers.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the adult sitcom.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 15 - Kitsch

With Jimmy Carr, Reginald D. Hunter and Sue Perkins.

BBC Four 10:30pm (repeat)
Ripping Yarns. Michael Palin. Copyright: BBC

Ripping Yarns

Series 2, Episode 2 - Golden Gordon

A rare look at football fanaticism in the 1930s. Superfan Gordon Ottershaw supports a team that has not won a match for six years. But worse is to come. Will their tragedy bring Gordon's triumph? Or not? These are some of the questions this film hopes to answer. Or not.

BBC Four 11:05pm (repeat)
Ripping Yarns. Michael Palin. Copyright: BBC

Ripping Yarns

Series 2, Episode 3 - Roger Of The Raj

Pubescent Roger Bartlesham comes of age in the turbulent India of 60 years ago, when circumstances beyond his control drive him towards the most deplorable act known to the British Army. Suitable for younger viewers only.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Marcus Brigstocke, Bob Mortimer, Alan Davies, John Robins, Katherine Ryan

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 1, Episode 3

With Bob Mortimer, Marcus Brigstocke, Katherine Ryan and John Robins. Alan and co discuss podium dancing and Bob's unusually high backside, amongst other things.

BBC Four 11:35pm (repeat)
As Time Goes By. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Judi Dench), Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd.

As Time Goes By

Series 2, Episode 4 - Why?

As the book launch draws nearer, Lionel shops for a new suit but finds himself getting more and more pessimistic about its success. This naturally leads him to question Alistair's constant enthusiasm.

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