British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Monday 28th December 2009

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off. Giles Wemmbley Hogg (Marcus Brigstocke). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Orient Express

Giles takes four cross ladies and a piece of lead piping on a septuagenarian trans-Balkan hen party with an Agatha Christie theme.

Radio 4 6:15pm
15 min
The News At Bedtime. Image shows from L to R: Jim Tweedledee (Peter Capaldi), John Tweedledum (Jack Dee). Copyright: BBC

The News At Bedtime

Episode 3

John Tweedledum and Jim Tweedledee report on food campaigner Jack Spratt, and the Tooth Fairy debates the nation's nutrition.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Unbelievable Truth. David Mitchell. Copyright: BBC / Random Entertainment

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 4, New Year Special - New Year's Special

David Mitchell hosts a special New Year's edition of the show, which also pays tribute to the TV panel show QI. In it Rob Brydon talks about snow, John Lloyd looks at tax, Stephen Fry discusses champagne and Alan Davies chats about tigers.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7pm (repeat)
A Matter Of Loaf And Death. Copyright: Aardman Animations

A Matter Of Loaf And Death

A spoof of murder mysteries is in store as Wallace and Gromit start running their own bakery: Top Bun. However, there's a Cereal Killer on the loose.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm
30 min
Big Top. Image shows from L to R: Geoff (John Thomson), Lizzie (Amanda Holden), Helen (Sophie Thompson). Copyright: Big Bear Films

Big Top

Episode 5 - Clown

Plonky the Clown visits the local children's hospital to spread the healing power of laughter and is soon banned for traumatising the children.

BBC Two 9pm
90 min
Not Again: Not The Nine O'Clock News. Image shows from L to R: Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Rowan Atkinson, Griff Rhys Jones. Copyright: BBC

Not Again: Not The Nine O'Clock News

Documentary looking back at the show that launched the careers of Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and many others.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Four editions of the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
Not The Nine O'Clock News. Image shows from L to R: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones. Copyright: Getty Images

Not The Nine O'Clock News

Popular satirical sketch show of the late 70s and early 80s starring Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year. Jimmy Carr

The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year

Episode 5 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2007

With Russell Brand, Noel Fielding, Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Jonathan Ross and Lily Allen.

BBC Two 11pm (repeat)
Dara O'Briain Live At The Theatre Royal. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Dara O'Briain Live At The Theatre Royal

Stand-up comedy from Dara O'Briain. An hour of highlights from the comedian's 2006 routine.

BBC Two 11:55pm (repeat)
The Funny Side Of.... Clive Anderson. Copyright: BBC

The Funny Side Of...

Episode 7 - The Funny Side Of Chat

Clive Anderson accompanies us through the most embarrassing chat moments on TV.

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