British Comedy Guide

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TV schedule Saturday 17th August 2024

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 8

With guests Seann Walsh, Adrian Chiles, June Brown and Aisling Bea.

Channel 5 logo 6:35pm (repeat)
Bradley Walsh

Bradley Walsh: The Laugh's On Me

Episode 2

In the second part of this special, we celebrate one of Britain's best-loved TV stars, Bradley Walsh. In a personal, hilarious and honest account of his own life, Bradley is joined by his nearest and dearest celebrity friends to tell the incredible story of his life and career.

U&Dave channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the hit comedy panel show.

U&Dave channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:50pm (repeat)
Blankety Blank. Ed Gamble

Blankety Blank

Series 19, Episode 6

Bradley Walsh hosts the revival of the comedy quiz show, with panellists Stacey Dooley, Dion Dublin, Ed Gamble, Josh Widdicombe, Trisha Goddard and Chunkz helping contestants win some brilliant prizes by filling in the blanks.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It Off

Dermot and his new wife Maria have a baby on the way, and they are desperate for a place of their own. The newlyweds just can't afford to move out, but Mrs Brown has a plan to help her son...

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
30 min
Piglets. Image shows left to right: Melanie (Rebecca Humphries), Superintendent Bob Weekes (Mark Heap)

Piglets

Episode 5 - Questioning

Julie is closing in on the infiltrator and is frontrunner for Cunningham's job, but Melanie has a plan to discredit her - elsewhere, Leggo may have gone too far with Daz.

U&Dave channel logo 9:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Christmas Special - Christmas Shopping

It is Christmas Eve and newlyweds Lee and Lucy are doing some last-minute shopping when an unexpected stranger turns their Christmas upside down.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30pm
30 min
Piglets. Image shows left to right: Superintendent Julie Spry (Sarah Parish), Paul (Jamie Bisping)

Piglets

Episode 6 - Change Of Heart

The new Head of Training is set to be announced, Paul's life is about to get even more stressful, and Steph and Mike might be getting back together.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 2 - Mammy's Coming!

Agnes is upset that her son Trevor has been called back to the missions in Africa, but is determined to give him a massive send-off to remind him what a loving family he has back home in Ireland.

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

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 5, Episode 1 - Dead

Jonny finds his near-death experience of being gunned down by the police has a profound affect on his relationship with Janet, as she struggles to cope with her loss. The funeral of Donna's mother takes place.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV

The Lenny Henry Show

Series 1, Episode 5

In his first topical series since Saturday Live, Lenny Henry returns to his stand-up roots with his unique blend of comedy.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Episode 1 - Romance

Viewers last saw Lee and Lucy as a newlywed couple just having their first baby. Fast-forward seven years and baby Charlie now has five year-old twin siblings, Benji and Molly.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Louise (Kathryn Drysdale). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 5, Episode 2 - Nobbly Bobbly

Donna discovers a dreadful secret in her late mother's house. Louise decides to reveal the awful truth about Janet & Gaz. Meanwhile, even biscuit therapy isn't enough to overcome Jonny's fear of leaving the house.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Mr Bigstuff

Mr. Bigstuff

Episode 6

While celebrating a promotion and their newfound sex-drive, Glen and Kirsty check their bank account to discover their wedding fund is empty. With Lee on the run, Glen finally comes face to face with the 'bad men' his brother was hiding from, but it is not all as it seems.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV

The Lenny Henry Show

Series 1, Episode 6

In his first topical series since Saturday Live, Lenny Henry returns to his stand-up roots with his unique blend of comedy.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Holly Walsh, Sandi Toksvig, Maisie Adam, David Mitchell

QI

Series R, Episode 6 - Ridiculous

Sandi Toksvig takes the quiz in a "ridiculous" direction this evening. With Alan Davies, Maisie Adam, David Mitchell and Holly Walsh. This episode was recorded just as lockdown struck and thus there is no audience.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Richard Ayoade

Have I Got News For You

Series 66, Episode 6

Richard Ayoade makes his 11th appearance as host, with Jamie MacDonald and Steph McGovern joining Paul and Ian on the panel.

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