British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
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Schedule Saturday 19th July 2025

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:45am
15 min
Football Fantastics

Football Fantastics

Episode 7 - Pot Shot

When a rogue ball destroys Mr Parks's competition-ready bug hotel, Evie, Taran and Jaz help him rebuild it using a combination of football skills and teamwork.

Radio 4 10am
30 min
You're Dead To Me

You're Dead To Me

Series 11, Episode 3 - Alexandre Dumas: Author Of The Three Musketeers

Greg Jenner is joined in 19th-century France by historian Professor Olivette Otele and comedian Celya AB to learn about acclaimed novelist Alexandre Dumas.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 7pm (repeat)
Joe Lycett's United States Of Birmingham. Joe Lycett

Joe Lycett's United States Of Birmingham

Episode 4

Joe's voyage to all the Birminghams finishes in Birmingham Alabama, the biggest US Brum of the trip.

U&Dave channel logo 7:05pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series VII and VIII.

Radio 4 7:15pm (repeat)
The Infinite Monkey Cage. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Robin Ince. Copyright: BBC

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 33, Episode 2 - Should We Settle In Space?

Prof. Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince asks whether humans should become part of an interplanetary species by settling in space. At Harwell Campus, a space science innovation hub, they're joined by astronaut Tim Peake, biologist and Royal Society prize-winning author Kelly Weinersmith, and comedian Alan Davies to explore the science, ethics and challenges of settling on Mars or on the moon.

BBC Two 7:30pm (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 4, Episode 9 - Mum's Army

Mainwaring decides to invite more women to help the Home Guard. One of these women, Mrs Gray, catches his eye. Could this be the path to love?

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Mr Bigstuff. Image shows left to right: Lee (Danny Dyer), Glen (Ryan Sampson)

Mr. Bigstuff

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the Danny Dyer sitcom.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Neil & Martin's Bon Voyage. Image shows left to right: Neil Morrissey, Martin Clunes

Neil & Martin's Bon Voyage

Episode 1

Neil Morrissey and Martin Clunes celebrate 40 years of friendship on a bespoke road trip through southern France. In the first episode, the boys reunite at Neil's French home, before heading to one of France's deepest wine cellars along the Dordogne River and on to the vineyards of Bordeaux, ending their day atop Europe's largest sand dune.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Dawn Tinsley (Lucy Davis), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Christmas Specials, Episode 1 - Part 1

We catch up with David Brent, as he still visits his old place of work regularly, despite successfully suing them for unfair dismissal.

BBC Three 9pm (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 seventh and eighth series of the adult sitcom.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 9:30pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

A repeat-run of the third series of the laddish sitcom.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:40pm
30 min
Not Going Out. Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 14, Episode 6 - Hotel Room

When Lee uses his collection of free discount vouchers to stay overnight in a mid-range hotel, he makes sure that he takes advantage of all the hotel's complimentary services.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Extras. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen), Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant)

Extras

Series 2, Episode 4

An unprecedented array of stars turn out for Andy Millman's first BAFTA nomination.

U&Dave channel logo 10:35pm (repeat)
Extras. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Jacobs (Ashley Jensen), Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant)

Extras

Series 2, Episode 5

In pursuit of credibility, Andy takes a role in a play directed by Ian McKellen, a two-hander called A Month of Summers. If only his agent had told him it was about gay lovers!

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Kat Sadler's Screen Time. Image shows left to right: Alex (Alex Macqueen), Kat (Kat Sadler)

Kat Sadler's Screen Time

Series 2, Episode 3 - Never Apologise

Kat and Toby have both been cancelled for their use of plastic products. It's a race to the bottom, so follow Kat down the cancellation highway as she makes the most of her infamy.

U&Dave channel logo 11:15pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows left to right: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the tenth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

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