British Comedy Guide

Television

TV schedule Saturday 18th November 2023

Channel 5 logo 9pm
85 min
Barrymore: The Rise And Fall Of Mr Saturday Night. Michael Barrymore. Credit: PA, Alamy

Michael Barrymore: The Rise And Fall Of Mr Saturday Night

In the 90s, Michael Barrymore was a universally-loved British TV presenter. In '95, Barrymore came out as gay during an era of homophobia in the tabloid press - but his open homosexuality didn't dent his popularity. It wasn't until a fateful night in 2001, where an after-party at Barrymore's luxury mansion in Essex ended his career and the life of a young man; Stuart Lubbock. The sordid details of the night in question were aired in the media and a pathologist's report concluded that Stuart had suffered severe sexual injuries prior to death taking place. This film is a saga of light entertainment and heavy drama, with a powerful portrait of a tragic character.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
35 min
Blankety Blank. Sue Perkins

Blankety Blank

Series 20, Episode 9

Bradley Walsh hosts the revival of the comedy quiz show, in which Oti Mabuse, DJ Target, Yung Filly, Sue Perkins, Eamonn Holmes and Josie Gibson fill in the blanks to help contestants win some brilliant prizes.

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