British Comedy Guide

Schedule Sunday 27th December 2009

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
The Christian O'Connell Solution. Christian O'Connell. Copyright: Above The Title Productions

The Christian O'Connell Solution

New Year Special - The Christian O'Connell New Year Solution

Jason Manford, Grace Dent and Sanjeev Bhaskar join Christian and regular problem solver Bob Mills to look back at the big issues of 2009, and predict the problems of 2010.

Radio 4 12pm (repeat)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Image shows from L to R: Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer. Copyright: BBC

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Series 52, Episode 6

The perennial antidote to panel games comes, once again, from the Futurist Theatre in Scarborough, with Jack Dee taking the chairman's role. Regulars Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined by Jo Brand and Jeremy Hardy.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Chicken Run

Chicken Run

Award-winning animation telling the story of a band of hens doomed to a life of egg-laying on a Yorkshire chicken farm.

Radio 7 4:30pm (repeat)
Miles Jupp

Newsjack

Series 1, Episode 2

Gordon Brown becomes a teacher, the real identity of The Stig is exposed, there's classic comedy from the panel game Not So Quiet On The Western Front, and Tim Henman and Boris Becker discover they can no longer bore TV viewers with their long rainy day anecdotes.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 5:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Special - Review Of The Year 2009

Big-collared comic Harry Hill applies his forensic eye for comedy detail to all the telly you thought he had missed while he was away. With Harry at the helm, you can be sure there will be laughs aplenty - and with so many top clips, skits and quips, this bumper Burp is bursting at the seams with pure entertainment.

BBC Two 7:45pm
BBC Two

Top Gear - Bolivia Special

The Top Gear gang embark on an epic comic and dramatic adventure. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are dropped deep in the Bolivian rainforest armed only with three 4x4s which they bought from the local small ads for a maximum of 3500 pounds each. They attempt to drive from the heart of Bolivia to the coast of Chile, encountering drug lords and the debilitating effects of high altitude. But before that, they've got to escape from the deep centre of the rainforest in what is without doubt the toughest challenge Top Gear has ever faced.

BBC Two 9pm
60 min
Steve Coogan - The Inside Story. Image shows from L to R: Julia Davis, Steve Coogan. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Pett Productions

Steve Coogan - The Inside Story

An unconventional look at the best of Steve Coogan's television work and character comedy. With classic moments, rare footage and new sketches.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Little Britain. Image shows from L to R: David Walliams, Matt Lucas, The Prime Minister (Anthony Head)

Little Britain

A selection of four episodes from the award-winning sketch show by Matt Lucas and David Walliams, including both editions of Little Britain Abroad.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 1 - Jeremy At JLB

An increasing air of desperation surrounds Mark and Jeremy as they determine to enjoy their final days of freedom in credit crunch Croydon before Sophie's baby arrives.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Test

Mark makes a final play for Dobby, the object of his desires.

Radio 7 10pm (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Copyright: BBC

Red Dwarf

Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers, Episode 4: The crew gain two new recruits. Namely, a vain feline descendant and a neurotic mechanoid.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Knowing Me, Knowing Yule... with Alan Partridge: Alan presents with his very own Christmas special set in a replica of the interior of his own house in Norwich.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:05pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 3 - Jeremy In Love

Jeremy realises that he's in love with Elena and decides to be generally less selfish to win her affection. He also thinks it might be a good idea to tell her he loves her, but Mark isn't so sure...

Radio 7 10:30pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 29, Episode 4

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical review of the week's news, with help from Mitch Benn, Laura Shavin, Jon Holmes and Marcus Brigstocke.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm
40 min
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Christmas Special

It's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 4 - The Affair

Mark discovers that Jeremy's girlfriend Elena, has a guilty secret.

Radio 7 11pm (repeat)
The Mitch Benn Music Show. Mitch Benn. Copyright: BBC

The Mitch Benn Music Show

Series 1, Episode 5 - Neil Innes

Rutles legend Neil Innes is the special guest this week, joining Mitch as he plays some more comic songs and talks about them.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 5 - The Party

As a last desperate hurrah before the baby arrives, Mark and Jeremy decide to throw a party.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:25pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Episode 2.5, Song for Europe: Dougal is so enthusiastic about the 'Eurosong' competition that Ted decides the two of them should enter using a 'borrowed' song from a previous competition hopeful. Unfortunately, fate is waiting to throw them a few bum notes.

Radio 7 11:30pm (repeat)
BBC Two 11:35pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Episode 1, A Room with an Alan: Alan now works for Radio Norwich and is living in a hotel. He has one final meeting with the BBC to see if he can return to television.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 6 - Das Boot

Time is running out for Jeremy as Elena and Gail's marriage is imminent. Meanwhile Mark decides to learn how to drive.

BBC Two Midnight (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

Episode 2, Alan Attraction: Alan has been staying at the Linton Travel Tavern for ten weeks, has failed to get a second series and is days away from bankruptcy. Meanwhile, he has fallen in love.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

Feature-length film by Ricky Gervais, shot during his first ever stand-up tour. The programme features his performance and backstage footage.

BBC Three 12:15am (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 5

It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!

BBC Two 12:35am (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Christmas Special - Groovy

A Christmas special with Bill Bailey, Lee Mack and David Tennant.

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