British Comedy Guide

Schedule Saturday 25th December 1999

Radio 4 12:30pm
30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue logo. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 34, Christmas Special

A festive edition of the antidote to panel games recorded at the Golders Green Hippodrome. Special guest Stephen Fry joins regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and chairman Humphrey Lyttelton.

Radio 2 logo 1:30pm
30 min
The News Huddlines

The News Huddlines

Series 47, Highlights Special - The Huddlines Christmas Cracker

Roy Hudd, June Whitfield and Chris Emmett unwrap the funniest moments from The News Huddlines.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 3pm
15 min
Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

Ali G's Alternative Christmas Message

Ali G delivers an alternative Christmas message to the Queen's.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 3, Christmas Special

11 episodes and a Christmas special followed towards the end of 1999.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 7:30pm
30 min
The National Theatre Of Brent Presents.... Image shows from L to R: Desmond Olivier Dingle (Patrick Barlow), Raymond Box (John Ramm)

The National Theatre Of Brent Presents...

Massive Landmarks Of The 20th Century, Episode 5

Satirical spoofs starring Patrick Barlow.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
40 min
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winter

It's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
40 min
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 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:10pm
30 min
They Think It's All Over. Image shows from L to R: Gary Lineker, Rory McGrath, Nick Hancock, David Gower

They Think It's All Over

Series 8, Christmas Special

Sports-based panel show hosted by Nick Hancock. Regulars included David Gower, Gary Lineker, Rory McGrath and Jonathan Ross.

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