British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Wednesday 24th December 2008

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9am
30 min
Hotel Trubble. Image shows from L to R: Jamie (Sam Phillips), Sally (Dominique Moore), Lenny (Gary Damer). Copyright: BBC

Hotel Trubble

Series 1, Episode 1 - Royal Trubble

A royal imposter makes impossible demands and the hopeless staff hold it together.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Will Smith's Mid-life Crisis Management. Will (Will Smith). Copyright: BBC

Will Smith's Mid-life Crisis Management

Episode 2

Peter invites Fashion presenter Kathy to help Will dress better.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 7:30pm
30 min
What The Dickens?. Image shows from L to R: Chris Addison, Sandi Toksvig, Sue Perkins. Copyright: Liberty Bell

What The Dickens?

Series 2, Episode 7

Will they 'Love It Or Loathe It' or just 'Lose The Plot?' Prof Germaine Greer and Richard Herring join Chris Addison and Sue Perkins for the cultural comedy quiz. Sandi Toksvig hosts.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
60 min
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Abi Harper (Siobhan Hayes), Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 8, Christmas Special - Have An Unhappy Christmas

A festive edition of the family sitcom sees Ben's efforts to buy Susan's Christmas present getting him into trouble, while Susan's letter from The Palace means a change of holiday plans for everyone.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Christmas Special - Have I Got News For You Christmas 2008

Alexander Armstrong acts as host with Frank Skinner on Ian's side and Noddy Holder on Paul's for a festive edition of the topical panel show.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10pm
60 min
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe

Series 5, Special - Review Of The Year 2008

Charlie Brooker celebrates Christmas by taking a look back at all that's happened in TV land over the past year, including reviews of the very best and worst shows to grace our screens in 2008 and reflections on all the big issues.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm
30 min
Star Stories. Copyright: Objective Productions

Star Stories

Series 3, Episode 4 - Kate Moss

How did Naomi Campbell help Kate Moss become a top model? Why was she attracted to all the wrong guys? What did Johnny Depp warn her to stay away from?

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
The Cornwell Estate. Phil Cornwell. Copyright: Curtains For Radio / BBC

The Cornwell Estate

Series 1, Episode 2 - Keith Butler

Taxi drive Keith Butler is forced to re-examine his outspoken views on life when his wife is admitted to hospital.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
The Ladies. Emily Watson. Credit: Hat Trick Productions, BBC

The Ladies

Series 1, Episode 2

An unattended bag causes panic and confusion, and Lisa tries to deal with her pushy mother's interference in her play.

BBC Two Midnight
40 min version (repeat)
The Peter Serafinowicz Show. Peter Serafinowicz. Copyright: BBC

The Peter Serafinowicz Show

Christmas Special - The Peter Serafinowicz Christmas Show

A Christmas Special spin-off of the show. Peter Serafinowicz stars in a fast-paced mix of character and impression led sketches.

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